This forum meets three times during the year and is an opportunity for assessment subject leaders to keep up to date and share practice. Each session includes local and national updates, a chance to share resources and ideas and a main training session on a key area of development. This year the main focus will be on supporting schools with assessing the new national curriculum.
CPD Leaders must confirm your schools Best Practice Fora package choice to Amanda Battle (ext 3183, amandabattle@southglos.gov.uk) BEFORE Best Practice Bookings are made to ensure that the correct discount is applied .
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact the Admin contact
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Session Date
Session Time
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Session 1
Monday 14 December 2015
13:00 - 16:00
Integra Training Rooms
Session 2
Wednesday 2 March 2016
13:00 - 16:00
Integra Training Rooms
Session 3
Monday 13 June 2016
13:00 - 16:00
Integra Training Rooms
Making the SEN Code of Practice Work for You... the adventure continues - Session 6 - EHCs best practice
EHCs best practice, how do you gain really great evidence, including parents and children? What is best practice across the country?
Sessions may be booked individually or as a course (discount applies for a full course)
If the course is full - your booking will be put onto a reserve list.
In addition, schools subscribing to the Inclusion Support Service receive 15% discount.
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact the Admin contact
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Session 1
Tuesday 15 December 2015
16:00 - 17:30
Integra Training Rooms
Census for Primary and Special Schools
The course will cover all aspects related to generating the Census return for January.
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact the Admin contact
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Session 1
Wednesday 16 December 2015
09:00 - 12:00
Integra Training Rooms
Mentoring NQTs: The Essential Guide
In this course, we will look at:
Roles and responsibilities of the Mentor/Induction Tutor, NQT and those with other duties;
Observation, feedback and meeting schedules;
Professional review meetings;
Assessment procedures, with exemplars of good practice;
Use of the teachers' standards: materials to support for action planning, monitoring, evidence collection and assessment;
Avoiding and dealing with problems, extensions and reductions to induction.
Please note no further online bookings can be taken for this course - To enquire if there are still places available contact the Admin contact
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Session 1
Wednesday 6 January 2016
09:15 - 12:15
Integra Training Rooms
Timetabling Using Nova T6 (EVENT FULL)
This 4-day course is a very practical, hands-on introduction to timetabling. It will lead colleagues who are new, or relatively new, to timetabling through the whole process: from resourcing, devising the most appropriate curriculum structure; staffing; getting information from departments; entering all data into the computer program; constructing the timetable; analysing and scheduling; and producing printed timetables.
Throughout, it will be based on and will use NOVA -T6.
Further details are available from the IMS team.
There is a requirement to attend all four of the days.
Good numeracy skills enable pupils to be confident and thrive in subjects way beyond their maths lessons and into their lives outside school. This session will concentrate on games and activities to engage pupils in the mastery of calculation, easily adaptable for a variety of subject content. It will include advice on building a maths rich classroom and wider school environment. This session is for those teaching in EYFS & KS1. (KS2 the week after) There are four Maths and four English sessions, which can be booked as stand-alone sessions, however we recommend that you book all the rel ...
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
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Session 1
Thursday 7 January 2016
09:15 - 12:15
Integra Training Rooms
Aspiring Deputy Heads - Journey Into Headship
It is sometimes said that achieving a deputy headship is more difficult than actually being appointed as Headteacher. A clear grasp of the role of the former – and an informed view on leadership – are clearly vital. A very sound grasp of interview technique, and how to avoid the legendary pitfalls of this experience is also vital for success. This CPD will be a blend of theory, practical activities and bespoke training to prepare candidates to move into Deputy Headship. It will focus on the differences between middle leadership and moving into senior leadership. A needs analysis wi ...
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
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Session Time
Session Venue
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Session 1
Monday 11 January 2016
13:00 - 16:30
Mangotsfield CE VC Primary School
Session 2
Monday 25 January 2016
13:00 - 16:30
Blackhorse Primary School
Session 3
Monday 22 February 2016
13:00 - 16:30
Blackhorse Primary School
Session 4
Wednesday 2 March 2016
09:00 - 12:00
To Be Confirmed
Session 5
Monday 7 March 2016
16:00 - 18:00
Mangotsfield CE VC Primary School
Session 6
TBA
Mangotsfield CE VC Primary School
Asbestos Awareness Course (EVENT FULL)
Past exposure to asbestos currently kills around 4,500 people a year in GB. DfE guidance issued this year for school leaders, staff and governing bodies, emphasised the importance of managing asbestos properly. Failure to do this could put peoples lives in danger and could lead to prosecution.
Help protect your health and others by attending this new Asbestos Awareness training course which with understanding the risks associated with asbestos. The Course will be run by Sharon Larkman a highly experienced Asbestos Manager, whos knowledge will be beneficial to who attend.
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
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Session Time
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Session 1
Wednesday 13 January 2016
09:30 - 15:30
Integra Training Rooms
Deputy Head Induction
This 2.5 day programme is ideal for those new to post and in acting positions. The course will focus on developing a wide range of leadership skills to help you fulfill your role effectively. It will include: exploring the complexities of the role and responsibilities of the deputy, leading whole school change, mixing leadership and management appropriately; timescales, time management and prioritisation; the leadership of people,managing conflict and holding colleagues to account; the School Improvement Cycle; school review and Raising Achievement Plans; understanding governance and coach ...
