LEO Training & Professional Development Newsletter
Wednesday 19th October 2022
LEO Training and Professional Development Opportunities 2022-2023
LEO Conference 2022
Just weeks until #LEOConference22.
This year’s theme is Sustainability. We’ll be providing practical ideas to support the implementation of our new Sustainability Strategy.
We have fantastic speakers lined up and a great range of workshops on offer. We are also delighted that local artist, Doug Shaw, will be joining us at Epsom Race Course for the Conference on Monday 31st October.
Doug will be visually capturing the spirit & key messages of our day together.
LEO Training and Professional Development Opportunities 2022-2023
There are lots of professional development opportunities on offer for 2022-2023.
Take a look at our new LEO CPD Brochure here which contains the dates and times of upcoming training sessions.
We also have a brand new CPD website so please do take a look here.
Curriculum Network Learning Community Meetings
The Curriculum Network Learning Community (NLC) Meetings will now take place on the same date and time (please see image).
All links will also be available on the LEO Calendar.
Other Network Learning Community Meetings
Please see the table to view the dates of the following NLC meetings:
Cloud Champions
Financial Education
Assessment
EYFS
Year 2
Year 6
Inclusion and Safeguarding Network Learning Community Meetings
Please see the table to view the dates of the following NLC meetings:
SENDCo
Diversity
Pupil Premium
Senior Mental Health Leads
ELSA
DSL
Online Safety
Looked after children
PVPP
MH Champions and Trauma Informed Champions
CPD Spotlight
Year 1 ECT Subject Specific Training
ECTs from across @SuttonEdTrust & @LEOacademies enjoyed a fantastic training session today @HighViewPrSch exploring all things English.
Practical ideas
Evidenced informed strategies
Opportunities to network & share ideas
Thank you @MrCPerrott & @Julwat153!
Year 2 ECT Training
Our Early Career Teachers found the recent UCL training session incredibly useful!
A great opportunity to explore the inquiry process in more detail, explore the potential challenges & benefits & to network with other ECTs.
Thank you to Amy Carlile & Dominique Briggs for another great session.
Google Level 1 Training
Staff from across LEO Academy Trust joined Ellen Cano and Cheryl Shirley for part 2 of the brilliant Google Level 1 training programme.
A wonderful practical session exploring the many tools that are available within Google.
Thank you to all who attended the session. We wish you the best of look with your Google exams!
Publications, Vlogs, Blogs and News
Curriculum Pace
‘The slow philosophy is not about doing everything in tortoise mode. It's less about the speed and more about investing the right amount of time and attention in the problem so you solve it.’ Carl Honoré.
If we are to do justice to the curriculum, we need to take the right amount of time. The pressure to rush through the material is real. There can be a tendency to focus on
speed at the expense of depth
swiftness of coverage over security of that coverage
superficial knowledge at the expense of deep understanding.
Click here to read more.
More tips for teaching multiplication facts recall
Regular practice is crucial. Two minutes once a day will make far more impact than ten minutes once a week.
Click here to read more.
Assess, adjust, adapt – what does adaptive teaching mean to you?
We know that pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in mainstream schools have the greatest need for high-quality teaching and this requires daily decisions regarding the school learning environment and classroom management. Such high-quality teaching – adjusting, adapting and assessing in the classroom – is of course crucial for the progress of all pupils.
Click here to find out more.
EEF blog: Five-a-day for SEND: how does it transform the TA role?
The EEF’s guidance report highlights five teaching approaches – a ‘Five-a-day’ – that can support pupils with SEND to make increased academic progress.
Click here to find out more.
PedTech Portal from LGFL
We’ve packed it full of bite-sized videos which combine research evidence, thought-leadership and practical examples so that you can make instant changes in your classroom – giving your children an education fit for the globally digital world that we all live in today. We’ve brought together amazing school leaders and phenomenal teachers to show you what great learning looks like when classroom pedagogy is supported meaningfully by technology.
Click here to find out more.
Establishing the Regular Melodic Rhythm of School Life
Building consistent positive behavioural habits and routines is the bedrock for supporting pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural needs, but vital behavioural learning routines take time and patience to establish.
Time after time, behaviour strategies are perceived as simply tools to manage misbehaviour. So, what do we really mean by learning behaviours?
Click here to find out more.
EDU Episodes
Check out the latest EDU in 90 episodes to learn about Chromebook updates, back to school resources, and exciting product updates!
EDU in 90: September 2022
Join Melissa on the latest episode of EDU in 90 to hear about back to school tips, a new chromebook event, and more.
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.
External CPD Opportunities
The Teaching Life: A webinar with Kate Jones and Robin Macpherson
19th October
4pm-5pm
A free live webinar for teachers and school leaders delivered by Kate Jones and Robin Macpherson, co-authors of The Teaching Life: Professional Learning and Career Progression. The Zoom link to join will be emailed to all attendees.
- CPD strategies
- Being evidence-informed
- Leadership
- Alternative career progression
- Live Q & A plus more!
Click here to find out more.
Character & Wellbeing with Amazing People Schools
3rd November
4pm
Join Amazing People Schools on 3rd Nov at 4pm GMT for their FREE 'Character & Wellbeing' CPD as they discuss the direct effect that developing character strengths such #empathy, #perseverance and #kindness has on the wellbeing of young people.
Sign up here: http://ow.ly/Czj350L8Tuz
Preparing For Literacy – Early Years Twilight
An Early Years twilight discussing how symbol and imaginative play supports language and literacy development.
Suitable for anyone working in Early Years.
2 November, 2022
16:00 - 17:30
Free!
Click here to book your place.
LGFL & Google for Education Workshops
The half day workshops will have Chromebooks provided and include the following topics:
Delivering effective Primary Science learning with Google Workspace - 9th November 9am-12pm
Delivering effective Secondary Science learning with Google Workspace - 9th November 1pm -4pm
Primary Learning with Google Workspace - 30th November 9am-12pm
How to use Google Tools effectively as a Primary Subject Leader - 30th November 1pm - 4pm
All sessions will be taking place at LGfL Offices in Liverpool Street, London and snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Click here to book your place.
Parental Engagement Strategies
Date: 11/11
Time: 9.15-11.30am
Cost: Free
An increased understanding of parental involvement and engagement is vital for children and young people’s attainment and learning. This course aims to inform, identify and explore the parent partnership culture, within your school. You will gain knowledge around the different aspects and features for effective communication and intervention for positive home school links.
Click here to find out more.
Maths No Problem Conference 2022
24 November 2022
This year’s conference will assemble subject specialists and internationally renowned speakers in maths mastery. The event will tackle some of the key lessons learned during the pandemic and how can we apply them as we continue to advance all learners and build pupils’ confidence in mathematics.
Click here to find out more (inc costs).
Curriculum Thinking - Free Masterclasses
Over the last three years, the Curriculum Masterclasses have proven to be popular online events. Each speaker brings a fresh perspective and heaps of wisdom, setting out their ideas in depth. With huge thanks to the generosity of each speaker listed here, I’ve put together a sample from across the whole series. These are now free for you to access and share within your schools for CPD purposes. Dive in!
Jon Hutchinson: What might a coherent curriculum look like in practice?
Jeffrey Boakye: Tackling Ideology: Design principles that underpin curriculum planning
Rich Kennett: Bringing in assessment from the cold.
Chris Such: Reading Development and the Wider Curriculum
Bennie Kara: Types of curricular knowledge and diversity in the curriculum
Alex Pethick: The Curriculum as the Progression Model
Tom Sherrington: Can we teach to the top AND secure mastery?
Sonia Thompson Reading for pleasure and progress
Tom Sherrington: Designing a Brilliant Curriculum – an overview of key concepts.
Mary Myatt: Fewer things in greater depth
John Tomsett Beyond being intimated. Curriculum development made doable.
Christine Counsell: Thinking Big: Making a school curriculum bigger than the sum of its parts.
Martin Robinson: Curriculum as conversation.
Click here to access the recordings.
Greenshaw Research School Brochure 2022-2023
Greenshaw Research School are pleased to share their plans for 2022-23 with the launch of their new brochure!
They have Focus Days, online Spotlight Sessions and bespoke support on offer – the brochure can be viewed here.
In the Autumn and Spring terms they will be covering topics ranging from Pupil Premium to Effective Professional Development, and Literacy to Cognitive Science. Their sessions will help participants develop evidence-informed practice and decision-making.
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.
Free short online course: Learning for a Sustainable Future
Join a personal and professional global learning journey towards a sustainable future. What on Earth could be more important?
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.
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.
LEO Training Twitter Page!
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