LEO Training & Professional Development Newsletter

LEO Academy Trust CPD Brochure for 2021-2022

Please take a look inside our LEO Academy Trust 2021-2022 CPD Brochure to find out more about the CPD opportunities we have on offer from September.

Please note that courses are not available to book yet but you can save the date in your diary!

Burnet News Club 'Teacher of the Year' & Outstanding School of the Year

A huge congratulations to Mr Perrott, Director of English and Vice Principal at Cheam Common Junior Academy (CCJ) for being awarded the 'Teacher of the Year Award' by the @Econ_Foundation Burnet News Club. A fantastic achievement and celebration of your hard work this year.

The Year 5 & 6 Burnet News Club at CCJ were also named as one of the six winners of the Outstanding School Award by @Econ_Foundation. What a fantastic achievement!

We can't wait to see what you achieve next academic year.

Using Chromebooks in a post-pandemic classroom

Natasha Kelly & JulaanGovier from Cheam Common Junior Academy joined @MrCaffrey on a @GoogleForEdu Webinar to explore the benefits of using Chromebooks in the primary classroom.

The Anywhere School 2021

'This past year, dining tables became desks. Chat rooms became classrooms. School is no longer just one place – it’s many.

Now, we have the unique opportunity to turn this new normal into a better normal.'

Click here to access the recording of this event.

A field guide to reading fluency: a reader's digest of our work to date

'Reading fluency has been enjoying something of a renaissance in recent years; after an extended period of arguable neglect in England, there seems to be a great and growing deal of interest. As well as being a hot topic, it’s sometimes something of a hot potato. In the evidence base related to reading fluency, this aspect of reading has sometimes been described as ‘controversial’ or ‘a can of worms’...'

Click here to find out more.

Tackling Educational Disadvantage

By Durrington Research School

This post explores a seven step approach to tackling educational disadvantage

1. Readiness

2. Assessment of need

3. Adopt a tiered approach to tackling educational disadvantage

4. Evidence check

5. Produce an effective implementation plan

6. Set clear milestones

7. Robust evaluation

Click here to find out more.

The 3 key elements of Assessment for Learning

Looking to improve assessment in your classroom? Embedding Assessment for Learning into your practice is easier than it sounds. The process is simple – assess, diagnose, and remediate.

Click here to find out more.

Have you subscribed to the LEO YouTube Page yet?

If you would like to engage in CPD opportunities at a time that is convenient to you then why not take a look at our LEO Academy Trust YouTube Page.

New training videos are added on a regular basis and there is already a bank of quality training materials for you to engage with today.

Make sure you subscribe today and click the bell to ensure you are kept up to date with all new additions!

Click here to find out more.

Camp Engage with Nearpod

26th July - 29th July

What to expect:

1. Live trainings and workshops that will demonstrate how Nearpod and Flocabulary can bring magic back to your classroom

2. Sneak peeks of upcoming product and content launches for back to school that will help streamline your instruction

3. Networking via 1:1 chat and virtual happy hours

4. Recordings made available on this campsite

5. PD certificates provided post-camp

6. Keynotes and activities designed to motivate and support YOU

Click here to book your place.

Evidence Informed Curriculum Development

Thursday 8th July 2021 (5.00-5.45pm)

The session is aimed at school leaders with curriculum responsibility, whether in subject areas or across the whole school.

It will explore the evidence base and how to design and implement long term and sustainable curriculum change.

Click here to book your place.

Phonics briefing from Oxford University Press: what's changed and practical solutions

In this free webinar, Andrea Quincey, Director of Primary Literacy at Oxford University Press, will give a detailed review of the changes proposed by the DfE around phonics provision in primary schools. As well as providing a useful insight into the plans, Andrea will talk about the various phonics resources and support Oxford University Press has to offer.

Click here to find out more.

Leadership Development in Education with Chiltern Teaching School Hub

Chiltern Teaching School hub is proud to present a mini series which sees a wide range of topics covered which will support schools in a number of ways.

7th July - Flexible Working (Recruitment/Retention)

14th July - Using examples from sport in education

Click here to find out more and to book your place.

Cybersecurity Training for School Staff from NCSC

Date: 21/7

Time: 3.45-5pm

Cost: Free

The National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC, part of GCHQ) has produced free cyber security training to raise awareness and help school staff manage some of the key cyber threats facing schools.

This training is non-technical and appropriate for all staff to attend, but may be particularly helpful for senior leaders and governors to attend in order to understand high-level issues and why you need to be aware (and what you need to do about it).

Click here to find out more and to book your place.

Adobe for Education Summit 2021

Date: 28-29 July

Cost: Free

Join for the global Adobe for Education Summit celebrating creativity across the curriculum for educators in every subject area and grade level.

Find out how to build skills for digital literacy, empower student learning experiences, and nurture the next generation of life-long creators.

Click here to find out more and to book your place.

NCETM Primary Mastery Specialists

Interested in a great PD opportunity?

London South West Maths Hub are seeking applications to join their team of Primary Mastery Specialist Teachers.

Read more and how to apply here.

Music & Drama education expo

Music & Drama Education Expo | London is Europe’s largest conference and exhibition for anyone involved in music & drama education, and it takes place on 24 & 25 September 2021!

Benefit from free-to-attend CPD sessions and a variety of brands from the creative field to speak to.

Opening times:

Friday 24 Sept 0900 - 1700

Saturday 25 Sept 0900 - 1630

Click here to find out more and to book your place.

Canopy Live

Date: 15th October 2021 Venue: Birmingham, UK

Cost: Early Bird Ticket £149

Join the team from Canopy for an inspiring day of Google Workspace for Education training.

At Canopy Live, you’ll experience compelling sessions led a team of passionate and fun Google Certified Innovators and Trainers. You'll have your choice of focus strand; each will go beyond the tools and feature best practices in educational technology.

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Click here to find out more and to book your place.

Get Set for Outdoor Learning

If you missed the recent free webinar “Get Set for Outdoor Learning” with @AndyBurtEEX - don’t panic! It’s now available to watch on the Early Excellence website whenever and wherever you want!

Over the course of this 45-minute interactive webinar you will:

- Develop your vision for a vibrant learning environment

- Review and evaluate your current classroom layout

- Plan changes to the design of your space with support from our curriculum team

- Consider progression in provision through EYFS and KS1

Click here to find out more.

ONLINE COURSES

Professional Learning Opportunities for Educators

National Geographic’s free online courses for educators equip teachers with powerful tools to transform their classrooms. Through these courses, educators build their own skills and knowledge so they can foster the mindset of a National Geographic Explorer in their students. National Geographic online professional learning courses vary in their lengths and schedules so that busy educators can find a program that fits their needs.

Click here to find out more

Oxford Primary - Free Wellbeing Webinars

OUP have a selection of free webinars available to support schools with wellbeing.

Watch on demand and hear from experts including @AdrianBethune @ThinkAvellana & @MikeArmiger

Click here to find out more

Google for Education Events

Join Google for a series of Google Workspace for Education training sessions, which will explore the new Google Workspace for Education capabilities across Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade and Education Plus.

Click here to find out more

Challenge Partners You Tube Page

Have you visited the Challenge Partners YouTube page yet?

Why not take a look today at the amazing range of webinars available on demand.

Click here to find out more

CPD Opportunities with LGFL

Check out the whole training portal for online training events which are included in your school's Let's Get Digital subscription and are therefore *free* for LGfL schools staff to attend.

Learn about the Google Certified Coach Program

Hit your #edtech skills out of the park by becoming a #GoogleEdu Certified Coach. The program empowers instructional coaches to work 1:1 with educators & drive impactful technology use in schools.

Click here to find out more.

Ready to expand your creative teaching skills?

Did you know the Education Exchange offers free professional learning courses, designed by educators for educators?

Creativity for All

Digital Storytelling with Your Class

Create Digital Images with Your Class

Classroom Video on Mobile

Enroll now to learn how to use Adobe tools and how to pass on what you've learned to your students.

Click here to view all courses.

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