LEO Training & Professional Development Newsletter
Wednesday 22nd June 2022
We hope you enjoy the latest edition of the LEO Training & Professional Development Newsletter.
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LEO Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Network Learning Community Meetings
Please see below for the dates of upcoming Network Learning Community Meetings for subject leaders. You may have received direct calendar invites for these sessions but the meet links can also be found on the LEO calendar. If for any reason you are unable to attend the meeting please do email the meeting lead directly to let them know.
Maths NLC Meeting
Tuesday 21st June
3:45 – 5:00pm
Led by: Mrs N Dolling
English NLC Meeting
Wednesday 22nd June
4:00 – 5:00pm
Led by: Mr C Perrott
PSHE NLC Meeting
Thursday 23rd June 23
4:00 – 5:00pm
Led by: Mrs G Hennessey
Art/DT NLC Meeting
Wednesday 29th June
4:00 – 5:00pm
Led by: Mr C Perrott
EAL NLC Meeting
Thursday 30th June
3:45 – 4:45pm
Led by: Ms N Smallwood
LEO RE NLC Meeting
Thursday 30th June
4:00 – 5:00pm
Led by: Mrs Amy Mann
ECT Mentor NLC Meeting
Tuesday 12th July
3:45 – 4:30pm
Led by: Amy Carlile
Cloud Champions NLC Meeting
Thursday 14th July
4:00 – 5:00pm
Led by: Mrs C Shirley
Google Level 2 Training (Virtual)
Have you booked your place for Google Level 2 Training in the Spring term?
Audience: All staff welcome
Dates: Thursday 30th June & Thursday 7th July
Time: 4.00-6.00pm
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain additional support in training for the Google Level 2 Exam. The training will consist of 2 sessions in total.
Staff should have completed the Level 1 exam before registering for the Level 2 course.
Click here to book your place.
Publications, Vlogs, Blogs and News
The benefits of using now>press>play across a trust: LEO Academy Trust
What school/trust priorities has now>press>play helped with?
As a school and as part of the trust, we are all constantly striving to improve the quality, diversity and creativity of our whole school curriculum. We aim to provide all our pupils with a wide range of engaging learning opportunities.
The use of now>press>play has provided our pupils with a range of creative and engaging learning opportunities and has been used to transport children back in time or to visit a distant location or deal with difficult feelings.
Click here to read more.
Canopy Education Magazine - The magazine for teachers using Google Workspace for Education
Take a look at the second edition of the Canopy Education Magazine.
5 things you forgot Google Classroom can do
Google for education updates
Jamboard
Increasing student efficiency and competency with Google Workspace for education tools.
and lots more...
Click here to read more.
EYFS is Full of Amazing People
By Lianne Clarke, EYFS Teacher, Cheam Fields
At the LEO Academy Trust, we are truly committed to delivering a world class education for the 3500+ pupils to which we serve. Integrated into our curriculum is the LEO Pupil Outcomes which has character education at the heart of all that we do for all pupils. including our EYFS pupils. Through adapting the Amazing People Schools resources to the needs of our youngest learners, we have been able to develop our provision to help us build our own little amazing people.
Click here to find out more.
Teaching Vocabulary and Mighty Morphemes
By Alex Quigley
How do you teach a tricky new word, or seek to boost the word hoard of the pupils you teach?
One of the most common approaches to developing academic vocabulary is to study morphology – breaking words down into their component parts and roots. It can support the development of academic vocabulary in subjects like science that are laden with technical vocabulary, as well as building a rich networks of new word families for use across the school curriculum.
Click here to find out more.
How LEO Academy Trust is celebrating Maths Week London 2022
By Natasha Dolling, Director of Maths
Maths Week London is the perfect opportunity to connect together schools across the capital and celebrate a love of maths learning. From quizzes and competitions to maths games and activities, any way the children engage with and enjoy maths during this week is a bonus!
Click here to find out more.
Five ways to secure progress through modelling.
By Tom Sherrington
A central feature of an instructional teaching process is for a teacher to show their students how to do something so that they can then do it themselves. This applies to countless elements of learning from learning to tie your shoelaces, executing a basketball lay-up, writing a sentence, composing an essay, factorising an expression in algebra and making a neat dovetail joint. The challenge is to ensure that the hand-over is successful.
Click here to find out more.
Types and uses of different maths journals
Let's get back to basics! What does maths journaling look like in primary school? Dr Yeap Ban Har is here to answer that question in this latest Bitesize Learning video!
Click here to find out more.
THE 4 DIFFERENT TYPES OF FEEDBACK TO GIVE YOUR STUDENTS
Giving your students good feedback is essential to helping them develop their learning in the classroom. Although research agrees that feedback is highly influential for student learning, evidence suggests that what matters most is the type of feedback you provide, and the way that you deliver it.
Feedback about the task
Feedback about the process
Feedback about self-regulation
Feedback about the person
Click here to find out more,
Engaging parents in play
By Polly Crowther
What parents do at home makes a huge difference to children’s progress (EEF, 2021). We know that play is a powerful way for young children to learn, and we know that sometimes parents find play difficult (Gutman and Feinstein, 2008). Research into the barriers to play can help Early Years educators to identify ways in which to lower them. The Early Insights global community (https://earlyinsights.org) has used this to identify practical innovations with a sound research basis.
Why should parents play?
Why might parents not play?
What supports parents to play?
How can we improve the ways in which we support play at home?
Click here to find out more.
LEO YouTube Page!
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.
CPD Spotlight
Harris ECT Training
ECT+1s from across LEO Academy Trust enjoyed the first session of Module 5 with Mrs A Carlile, LEO Director of Training and Professional Development and Mr G Macaulay, Director of Innovation and Growth.
The training session focused on:
Effective professional development
Reflective practice
Why research/evidence matters
The session provided lots of opportunities to:
Revisit prior learning
Set goals
Reflect on practice
Share ideas
Governance Development Programme - Maths Open Morning
Members, Trustees and Governors were invited into school recently as part of our LEO Maths Open Morning. The session was led by Mrs N Dolling, Director of Maths and was hosted at Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy.
The session explored the following areas and included learning walks in both key stage 1 and key stage 2:
Strengths across our trust
Role of our Maths Director
Mathematical opportunities for staff and children
What a fantastic morning for sharing our mathematics achievement and vision!
Many thanks to Mrs N Dolling for leading the session and to Cheam Park Farm for hosting. Thank you also to all who attended the event.
Challenge Partners South West London & Surrey Hub - Developing Effective Primary Subject Leadership
Last week, subject leaders from across Sutton Education Trust and LEO Academy Trust enjoyed a fantastic professional development session with Emma Turner.
A great opportunity to explore all things subject leadership! During the session, participants explored the following areas:
Picture building
Triangulation
Checking in not checking up
Thank you @Emma_Turner75!
Senior Outstanding Leadership in Education Programme
Senior leaders from across LEO Academy Trust & beyond are enjoying taking part in the Olevi Senior Outstanding Leadership in Education Programme.
A great opportunity to develop organisational leadership.
Thank you Mrs A Day & Mrs C Lester, Executive Principals for facilitating!
Challenge Partners South West London & Surrey Hub - Ed Tech Open Morning
Last week, Senior leaders from across Sutton Education Trust and LEO Academy Trust enjoyed attending a fantastic Ed Tech Open Morning. The session was led by Mr G Macaulay, Director of Innovation and Growth and Mrs C Shirley and was hosted at Cheam Common Junior Academy.
The open morning provided an opportunity for senior leaders in the Challenge Partners Hub to gain a deeper insight into our approach to technology, discuss the impact of this on pupils and staff as well as an opportunity to visit classrooms and see our 1:1 Chromebook programme in action.
Many thanks to Mr G Macaulay and Mrs C Shirley for leading the session and to Cheam Common Juniors for hosting. Thank you also to all who attended the event.
External CPD Opportunities
LGFL Summer 2 Training
23rd - Create an infographic explaining a character archetype @15:45-16:30
24th - County Lines' training on Child Criminal Exploitation @9:00-11:00
27th - Building an IT Strategy for Schools and MATs @10:00-15:30 (London)
28th - How to create your own computing SoW with LGfL resources @13:30-15:00
30th - Prevent Duty for School Safeguarding @9:00-11:00
Adobe Creative Cloud Onboarding @ 15:30-16:30
Speaking, Listening, Communication and Technology @15:45-16:45
New NPQs have been announced!
In addition to the existing offering, there are now THREE NEW FULLY FUNDED NPQs available:
• NPQLL – National Professional Qualification for Leading Literacy
The National Professional Qualification for Leading Literacy (NPQLL) is aimed at teachers who have, or aspire to have, responsibilities for leading literacy across a school, year group, key stage or phase.
• NPQEYL – National Professional Qualification for Early Years
Leadership
The National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) is for leaders qualified to at least Level 3 with a full and relevant qualification 1 who are, or are aspiring to be, managers of Private, Voluntary and Independent nurseries, headteachers of school-based or maintained nurseries, or childminders with leadership responsibilities.
• NPQEHCO – Early Headship Coaching Offer
The support offer is available to those in their first 5 years of headship, who have EITHER completed the new/reformed NPQH before becoming a head OR are currently taking the existing NPQH.
If you are interested in applying for one of the NPQs listed above then please do speak to your line manager. All queries will then be passed onto Mrs Amy Carlile, Director of Training and Professional Development.
Derby Research School Twilight Event
EEF's Best Evidence on Impacy of Covid-19 on Pupil Attainment
The EEF has published its most recent report on the the impact of COVID-19 on pupil learning – the report summarises existing research, bringing together findings from a broad range of robust studies to create a clearer understanding of how partial school closures have affected children nationally. Join us as we unpick the evidence and consider how we can support our learners with their recovery and move learning forwards.
Date: 28th June 4.00pm – 4.44pm
Cost: Free Briefing Event for Schools
Facilitators: Tammy Elward, Director of the Derby Research School
Venue: Remote – Online via Zoom
Booking Details: Please find Booking Form Here
Further Details on website: Click here
Maths Hubs Professional Development Support Opportunities 2022/23
There’s still plenty of time to get involved in the wide-ranging programme of school and professional development opportunities on offer across the Maths Hubs Network for 2022/23. There’s something for teachers and schools in all phases – find out more in their downloadable catalogue.
LGFL Let's Celebrate Conference
Date: 1st July
Time: 9am-5pm
Cost: Free
LGfL will be running a Let’s Celebrate Conference on 1st July 2022. This is where you can learn about the latest technologies to help your school get the best out of its IT provision and the services included in your LGfL subscription.
Click here to find out more.
London’s Research Conference for the Early Years
Sign-up now for #LondonED - London’s Research Conference for the Early Years.
Date: 15 June
Time: 2-6pm
Cost: Free
Venue: Online
The best scientific evidence tells us that brains develop fastest from birth to two years old.
The first five years are the most important years for future health and happiness in adulthood.
Often, it is the poorest children who miss out.
How can we make a difference in the early years?
Free to attend.
Sign up here.
Maths Week London Teach Meet
Date: 23/06
Time: 3.45pm
Cost: Free
Bringing educators together online to share ideas, insights, and good practice to support the mission of improving children's confidence in mathematics.
The event is being held by Maths Week London and Sumdog, with support from LGFL and Mayor's Fund for London. Thank you to Sarah Slattery for being our host!
Click here to find out more.
Regional IT Conferences for Education Professionals
Venue: University of Roehampton, Elm Suite
Date: Tues, July 5th 2022
Time: 15:30 to 19:00
ICT Media hosts of the popular regional ICT for Education Conferences are pleased to announce a series of ICT for Education seminar roadshows aimed at informing and inspiring your teaching of computing and use of ICT across the curriculum. Join us and our sponsors Getech alongside Lego Education and Merlyn Mind at Roehampton University to hear how technology is transforming the classroom and teaching.
Delegate places are free but restricted to a maximum of 50, please use the above tab to register. Pick up your conference badge(s) from the registration desk on the day. If you would like to bring colleagues, please ensure they register.
The East London Research School
Date: 7th July
Time: 3.45pm-5pm
Introduction to cognitive science in the classroom.
Exploring the evidence review and key takeaway strategies
Free to join.
Sign-up here.
SWLSEP Leadership Programme 2022 – 2023
This programme has been specifically designed to complement the suite of NPQ courses currently available and we believe has many advantages for senior leaders wishing to refresh their skill set and wishing to have a broader understanding of leadership in school.
Click here to find out more and book your place.
Get your pupils thinking like scientists!
Enhance your science teaching with low-prep activities - no matter your confidence with science.
Explorify is a completely free digital resource for teaching primary science, aimed to enhance your teaching with low-prep activities - no matter what level of science knowledge you have.
To access the activities on Explorify, you will need to create an account - it's completely free and only takes two minutes!
Click here to find out more.
Becoming a Google Certified Coach
A Google Certified Coach is someone who is :
→ Eager to support educators
→ Wanting to drive impactful technology into classrooms
→ Looking to learn research-proven strategies & skills
Does this sound like you?
Click here to find out more.
Primary Science Connect
Are you a primary science leader?
Why not join the online @PSTT Primary Connect Meetings - a free half termly network.
Sign up via these links:
28th April
23rd June
Leading the session will be PSTT Regional Mentor Claire Seeley. Based in East Anglia, Claire has been a teacher for over twenty-seven years, working in a variety of rural, urban and city schools. Claire is also a Primary Science Consultant supporting organisations across Education sector, leading ITE training and writing materials for a range of media.
On-demand training at your fingertips
View the Google on-demand series of webinars designed to help schools and educators in the UK and Ireland get the most out of Google Workspace for Education and Chromebooks.
Whether you are an educator, Senior Leadership or IT Administrator you can find a session to suit you.
Click here to find out more.
Adobe Professional Development Courses
Find out all about the free professional learning opportunities on offer from Adobe.
Creativity for all
Adobe Creative Cloud Express in the Classroom
Engaging Video Projects in the Classroom
and many more...
Click here to find out more.
Inclusive Ed Bootcamp: How to meet the needs of a diverse range of students
How can we better meet the needs of a diverse range of students? Sign up for our Inclusive Ed Bootcamp for help and advice. A free webinar series featuring Kate Griggs, the CEO of @MadeByDyslexia.
Throughout the series you will learn about:
The best ways to support different learning needs including dyslexia.
How to use technology to make learning more accessible across all subjects.
Spotting and solving different visible and non visible barriers to learning.
Supporting students with different learning needs online and remotely.
Click here to find out more.
Free online professional development webinars for educators
Oxford University Press has a range of digital webinars to help you continue your professional development online. You can find links to recordings of previously-held webinars, as well as register your interest for upcoming sessions. The recorded webinars are available to watch on demand via Brainshark and you will receive a CPD certificate after watching each one.
Click here to find out more.
Financial Education - Free Online Teacher Training
Complete a free online course, in your own time and at your own speed…
The engaging eLearning courses are self-paced and take between 1.5-2.5 hours to complete. Along the way you will:
Learn how financial education can be made real and relevant to the young people you work with
See where financial education most effectively fits within your curriculum
Discover key tools to assist in the development of financial education
Find out how to access further support and resources to aid financial education delivery
Develop a financial education Action Plan for your own
Click here to find out more.
Developing Reading for Pleasure
Join the Open Learn FREE Developing Reading for Pleasure badged online course.
Developing the skill to read and the will to read are interrelated, however, this course focuses on the latter; it is an exploration of Reading for Pleasure and its significance for children’s lives and development. You will consider current research, debates and challenges that impact on children’s reading and gain knowledge and strategies to help you promote reader engagement across schools, homes and communities.
Click here to find out more.
Adobe Monthly Creativity Challenge
Adobe are excited to introduce their Monthly Creativity Challenges for educators and students.
Introducing the Challenge for January: My Creative Identity.
Use the template to create your "Creative Identity" graphic
Try out the Remove Background Quick Action with Creative Cloud Express, add in quick facts about you, and customize colors and icons
Share out with the Adobe Creative Educator community and inspire others to join in
Click here to find out more.
Online PE CPD for Teachers
England Football's Online PE CPD for Teachers course is designed to increase confidence in the delivery of engaging, inclusive, high-quality Physical Education lessons through the invasion game of football.
Click here to find out more.
Free Anti-Bullying CPD online training
The following online training courses are available:
Click here to find out more.
EEx Podcasts
Join the Early Excellence community and listen to their blogs via a handy podcast to hear tips on best practice, resourcing your environment and up to date news, reviews and interviews at a time to suit you.
Click here to find out more
LEO Training Twitter Page!
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Keep up to date with what is happening at LEO training events as and when they are taking place.
Explore other CPD opportunities on offer outside of the Trust.
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