Much is changing at the moment and it's vital for schools to network and ensure they're up-to-date. This forum for subject leaders will provide information about national and local priorities, including the latest developments in primary English; advice and guidance to support the strategic leadership of English and opportunities to share best practice amongst schools.
Feedback from English BPF consistently reflects that subject leaders find it an invaluable source of information and support. With the pace of change both in relation to DfE and STA, alongside developments in school, this ...
Please DO NOT book until you have confirmed your package choice to Amanda Battle and she has replied Amanda.Battle@southglos.gov.uk - please also confirm if you do not require a package (ie you are booking on to less than 5 fora)
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact the Admin contact
Session
Session Date
Session Time
Session Venue
Map
Session 1
Wednesday 15 October 2014
09:00 - 12:00
Cleve Rugby Club
Session 2
Thursday 26 February 2015
09:00 - 12:00
Cleve Rugby Club
Session 3
Thursday 2 July 2015
09:00 - 12:00
Cleve Rugby Club
Secondary Religious Education Best Practice Forum
Over three sessions there will be opportunities to share good practice and keep up to date with current and new thinking in secondary RE. We will have at least one national RE expert to lead the longest session and there will be plenty of scope for teachers in our region to raise issues and areas that they would like us to address. Discussion is at the heart of our forum meetings but also high quality presentations and modelling of good RE for the classroom that will enhance our lessons and the experience of our pupils. We aim to enthuse and re-energise RE teachers and leaders so that problems ...
Please DO NOT book until you have confirmed your package choice to Amanda Battle and she has replied Amanda.Battle@southglos.gov.uk - please also confirm if you do not require a package (ie you are booking on to less than 5 fora)
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact the Admin contact
Session
Session Date
Session Time
Session Venue
Map
Session 1
Wednesday 15 October 2014
13:00 - 16:00
Integra Training Rooms
Session 2
Thursday 19 March 2015
09:15 - 12:00
Integra Training Rooms
Session 3
Wednesday 20 May 2015
13:00 - 16:00
Integra Training Rooms
Assistant and Deputy Headteacher Conference
This is the fifth joint conference for Assistant and Deputy Headteachers in all phases in BANES, Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and all schools and academies across the region.
Due to popularity this conference has been extended to two full days. We regret there is no National College subsidy this year, but the price has been kept as low as possible.
There has been 70 rooms provisionally booked, if you would like to be a residential delegate, please book early
Please complete the attached booking form in addition to your online booking to indicate your choice of attendance. This can be Full Residential, Thursday and Friday Non Residential, Thursday with evening meal, Thursday without evening meal or Friday only.
We are currently in the process of arranging workshops, and you will be sent details via the online system nearer the time to enable you to make your choices.
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact the Admin contact
Session
Session Date
Session Time
Session Venue
Map
Session 1
Thursday 16 October 2014
09:00 - 16:00
Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel
Session 2
Friday 17 October 2014
09:00 - 16:00
Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel
NQT Developing Teaching and Learning Skills: EYFS 1 Preparing for Learning
This session will look at the current EYFS and the lessons learned from the first years of implementation and assessment. We will consider ways to develop a really vibrant learning environment that supports all areas of learning, promotes literacy and articulacy and links transition from Nursery and through to KS1.
Please DO NOT book until you have confirmed your package choice to Amanda Battle and she has replied Amanda.Battle@southglos.gov.uk
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact the Admin contact
Session
Session Date
Session Time
Session Venue
Map
Session 1
Thursday 16 October 2014
09:00 - 12:00
Jubilee Centre
Primary Music Best Practice Forum
Come away with lots of ideas and strategies to raise the profile of music in your school! These meetings aim to address current trends and issues in primary music education through practical activities, discussion and sharing of resources always linking in with the role of music co-ordinator.
Please DO NOT book until you have confirmed your package choice to Amanda Battle and she has replied Amanda.Battle@southglos.gov.uk - please also confirm if you do not require a package (ie you are booking on to less than 5 fora)
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact the Admin contact
Session
Session Date
Session Time
Session Venue
Map
Session 1
Thursday 16 October 2014
13:15 - 16:00
Integra Training Rooms
Session 2
Wednesday 4 March 2015
13:15 - 16:00
Integra Training Rooms
Secondary Art Best Practice Forum
This course will focus on different approaches to developing the visual curriculum and the sharing of good practice. The first half day will analyse schools' practice at all levels and their effectiveness on student's achievement and motivation. We will consider new approaches to teaching basic and advanced skills, techniques and practical suggestions for curriculum delivery. The second full day session will be largely practical, focusing on a theme within the visual arts that students find hard to master, as decided by the group. The day will provide effective ideas to support Art leaders in ...
Please do not book until your school has informed Amanda Battle of its Best Practice Package choice and received a reply
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact the Admin contact
Session
Session Date
Session Time
Session Venue
Map
Session 1
Friday 17 October 2014
09:15 - 12:15
Castle School
Session 2
Friday 3 July 2015
09:15 - 15:15
Castle School
Secondary English Best Practice Forum
This series of meetings provides opportunities to share the development of successful practice at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. We will discuss approaches to the new curriculum and new specifications. We will also examine how to improve and embed the teaching of literacy skills in English and across the whole school curriculum. The role of the subject leader will also be a focus, particularly improving progress and the teaching and learning of English for all groups of students. The meetings will also provide a valuable opportunity to share local and national updates. Where appropriate, members ...
Please DO NOT book until you have confirmed your package choice to Amanda Battle and she has replied Amanda.Battle@southglos.gov.uk - please also confirm if you do not require a package (ie you are booking on to less than 5 fora)
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact the Admin contact
Session
Session Date
Session Time
Session Venue
Map
Session 1
Friday 17 October 2014
09:15 - 12:15
Integra Training Rooms
Session 2
Friday 6 February 2015
09:15 - 12:15
Integra Training Rooms
Session 3
Friday 26 June 2015
09:15 - 12:15
Integra Training Rooms
Securing Level 3: Raising the Writing
This course will focus on supporting children to achieve level 3 in writing. The following aspects will be covered over the three sessions: the key elements that make a level 3 writer; how to move children on from level 2a, what the terminology means; how it looks in practice; and strategies to support and develop progress. We'll also consider the range of writing that's needed to secure level 3; writing for different purposes and audiences and how to develop skills across a range of text types. Delegates will also have the opportunity to moderate their own pupils' writing with colleagues to ...
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact the Admin contact
Session
Session Date
Session Time
Session Venue
Map
Session 1
Monday 20 October 2014
09:00 - 12:00
Integra Training Rooms
Session 2
Tuesday 25 November 2014
09:00 - 12:00
Integra Training Rooms
Session 3
Wednesday 14 January 2015
09:00 - 12:00
Integra Training Rooms
Implementing The New Code of Practice - Non South Glos Establishments
Implementing the New Code of Practice
Are you ready?
Morning Session: Understanding the new code: What do SENCOs, Schools and Governors need to do now?
This is a morning session for Non South Gloucestershire Establishments
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact the Admin contact
Session
Session Date
Session Time
Session Venue
Map
Session 1
Tuesday 21 October 2014
09:00 - 12:00
Eastwood Park
Implementing The New Code of Practice - South Gloucestershire Establishments
Implementing the New Code of Practice
Are you ready?
Morning Session: Understanding the new code: What do SENCOs, Schools and Governors need to do now?
Afternoon Session: Making this work in your School
What does this mean in South Glos?
How can SENCO support this process?
