LEO Training & Professional Development Newsletter

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.

Autumn term training programmes

Google Level 2 - Thursday 24th November and Thursday 1st December - Book now!

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

LEO & SET Year 1 ECT Maths Training

ECTs from across @LEOacademies & @SuttonEdTrust enjoyed their second in person subject specific training session of the term. They started their training session by visiting EYFS, KS1 & KS2 classrooms to see maths teaching & learning in action. On their learning walks, ECTs focused on the following questions:

• What use of CPA can you see?

• What is the purpose of the concrete resources?

• How does it support children's learning?

ECTs then worked with Miss Smith from @BeddingtonInf. Our wonderful ECTs enjoyed:

• Identifying essential concepts, knowledge & skills in maths

• Reflecting on their own experiences of teaching maths

• Sharing ideas & effective practice

The next part of the training included exploring what it means to be fluent with @NatashaDolling. This was a great opportunity to:

• Explore different definitions of fluency

• Identify what fluency facts are needed for each Key Stage

• Explore different activities to help embed fluency

Curriculum Network Learning Community Meetings

Subject leaders from across the Trust met together online for the first Network Learning Community (NLC) meeting of the academic year. During the meetings, all subject leaders focused on exploring the content of the Ofsted Subject Research Reviews and considered the areas of strength and areas for development in their own school. All groups then discussed what adaptive teaching looks like in that subject areas and the plans for this moving forward.

These meetings were a brilliant opportunity to listen to, share with & learn from other colleagues. Thank you to all those who attended these sessions and to all of the NLC meeting leads for your wonderful facilitation.

Disciplinary literacy – what it is and how to teach it in primary

By Shareen Wilkinson

Over the past few years, I have heard several discussions of and references to disciplinary literacy in secondary schools, but what is it, exactly, and how can we embed it in primary schools?

Professor Timothy Shanahan (University of Illinois at Chicago) defines it as ‘the specialised ways reading, writing, and oral language are used in academic disciplines such as science, history, or literature’ (‘Disciplinary literacy in the primary classroom,’ 2019).

Disciplinary literacy goes beyond producing a diary from the point of view of an historical character, and focuses on what writing might look like in a particular subject.

Click here to read more.

10 Creative Ways to Teach Vocabulary

By Alex Quigley

Developing vocabulary knowledge is so much more than word lists and student-friendly definitions. Even the most careful curation of vocabulary on a knowledge organiser may only give the illusion of knowledge. Pupils may be familiar with new words, but they cannot use them confidently in their writing or talk.

It is crucial that we help pupils develop a curiosity about words and make rich connections between them, their families, synonyms and antonyms. The need to make countless creative connections. They need to know words, but most crucially use them by weaving them into their writing.

Click here to read more.

THE BENEFITS OF RETRIEVAL PRACTICE IN EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE

By Inner Drive

One of the first effective strategies that comes to mind when you think of education is Retrieval Practice – but does it only apply to older students, or does it actually promote memory development for younger children?

Click here to read more.

10 bar modelling mistakes and how to avoid them

By Maths No Problem!

Are you making these bar modelling mistakes? If so, don’t panic — they’re simple to put right. Here’s how to avoid the common pitfalls and become a bar modelling maestro.

Click here to read more.

EEF blog: Through the Keyhole of the Reading House. Part 1: Vocabulary, Comprehension and Word Reading

By EEF

My Year 5 class are beginning The Nowhere Emporium by Ross McKenzie. In our first lesson, we’ll explore how the author builds a mysterious opening to the story.

I reread the second sentence in the book:

​‘Word travelled quickly around the village, and by midday the place was abuzz with rumour and hearsay.’

Hang on: I’ll need to teach some vocabulary here. I scan the rest of the passage for potential ​‘Tier 2’ words that appear frequently across several topics in the classroom: ironmonger’s, emporium, jostled, theories, intricate, spectacle.

Click here to read more.

“Mic check – can someone please sort the feedback?”

By Amarbeer Singh Gill

I’ve come across various feedback policies during my time as a teacher and teacher educator.

I’ve noticed there were a number of important features of these policies, but one thing often missing was an answer to the questions of, ​“what does ​‘good’ feedback look like? How do I come up with it?”

And I think the answer lies in understanding the origins of the term.

The term ​‘feedback’ appears to have its origins in engineering. A critical idea here though is that feedback was not particularly useful in and of itself, but it was a key component of a feedback loop...

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.

LGFL & Google for Education Workshops

The half day workshops will have Chromebooks provided and include the following topics:

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.

Demystifying copying and arranging music with Every Copy Counts!

Thursday 5th January 2023 – 4 to 4:45 pm (Online) led by Abigail D’Amore

In this session, Every Copy Counts Director Abigail D’Amore will cover:

• The benefits of the Schools Printed Music Licence for you and your students with a focus on what you can do!

• How to submit data on the printed music you are copying and arranging

• Details on the exclusive free resources for your school that you can unlock by sharing data

• Learn about what support is available for you from the Every Copy Counts team to help you through this process

• Discuss any specific questions that you may have around what you can / can’t do in your school

Click here to book your place.

LGFL Universal Design for Learning Course

24th January - 4pm-5pm

Who should attend?

Teachers (Primary/Secondary/SEND), Curriculum leaders, and Senior Leaders with responsibility for curriculum development and planning.

What will I learn?

This session will cover:

• What is UDL and why it matters for all teachers and learners

• Examples of UDL in everyday T&L as described by inclusion experts and contributors from the LGfL community of schools sharing how they apply UDL principles.

How will it change my teaching?

This session is the start of an opportunity for schools to receive bespoke support from LGfL and establish new approaches to everyday T&L. using UDL princples.

The pilot aims to capture further good practice in the form of case studies later in the Spring term.

The outcomes of the pilot will be published for the benefit of all members of the LGfL community.

Click here to book your place.

SEND Twilight Series

Join Derby Research School for this series of supporting SEND pupils in mainstream settings. SEND specialist ELEs will share with you the research and evidence drawn from the

EEF Guidance report – SEND in Mainstream

Schools – and in turn practical guidance and strategies for direct in-school implementation.

All sessions are free to access as Zoom webinars held 4pm-5pm

28/11/2022 - Parental Engagement with Dylan Murphy

26/01/2023 - EHCP Engagement Model with Ian Armstrong

31/01/2023 Focusing on QFT with Euan Holden

08/03/2023 Deployment of TAs with Sally Ann Mitchell

Click here to book your place.

Training with KT22

Level 4 SLQ/AfPE 'Supporting Pupil's Wellbeing through Physical Education'

A fantastic addition to any primary teacher who teaches or leads on PE or any secondary PE lead's portfolio of CPD. Accredited by Sports Leaders UK and The Association for Physical Education, equivalent to Year 1 of a Bachelors Degree.

It focuses on empowering staff to incorporate the Five Ways to Wellbeing into their everyday practice and gives delegates the chance to empower young people, advocate and influence whole school development in wellbeing. See Flyer attached for more details. Delegates should attend 4 out of the 5 sessions below.

Wed 18 Jan - 2.30-5.30 Face to Face @ Cheam Common Juniors

Tues 21 March - online 4-6pm

Tues 16 May - online 4-6pm

Tues 6^th June - online 4-6pm

Opportunities to contact Katie Miller in between sessions are available

£350 + VAT (£420)

If you are interested in attending you need to speak with your Principal first and they will then complete a LEO CPD booking request form. This form will then be used to process the booking form with Katie Miller.

The Brick by Brick Programme

The Brick-by-Brick® programme which is the world's leading Lego® based Therapy programme, developed in partnership with The Lego Foundation is slightly more complicated than before as they have created a new training pathway.

Initiate - £240 + VAT (£288)

Facilitator - Prices below

Non-Member £250 + VAT (£300) making the total (Initiate + Facilitator) (£490 + VAT RRP)

Bronze members £200 + VAT (£240) making the total (Initiate + Facilitator) (£440 + VAT)

Silver member £150 + VAT making the total (Initiate + Facilitator) £390 + VAT.

Fri 27 Jan 2023 9.30-3.30 OR Mon 27 Feb 2023 9.30-3.30

Venue : Cheam Common Junior Academy, Worcester Park, KT4 8TU

Brick-by-Brick® Facilitator Training is for anyone who would like to facilitate a Brick Club in their school (Suitable for SENCOs, HLTAs, or any other staff interested) It could be for children who are neurodivergent and struggle in social situations or those who may display behavioural difficulties. The focus in a Brick Club is always 'Learning Through Play' using Lego® bricks as the vehicle.

Staff must complete the online Initiate training (takes approx 6-8 hours in own time) before doing the Facilitators Face-to-face course. This covers a lot of the theory and is a really high quality CPD.

The Facilitator Training is a practical, hands-on, experiential day which is a necessary addition to the Initiate training.

If you are interested in attending you need to speak with your Principal first and they will then complete a LEO CPD booking request form. This form will then be used to process the booking form with Katie Miller.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (2 Day)

For anyone who works with young people aged 8-18

£300 + VAT (£360)

Book by 31 January 2023 to get BOGOF offer

Wed 29 March, Thur 30 March 9.30-4.30 must attend both days

Venue : Cheam Common Junior Academy, Worcester Park, KT4 8TU

Mental Health First Aiders have:

• An understanding of young people's mental health and factors that affect wellbeing

• Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues

• Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress

• Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening

• Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support

• Ability to support a young person with a long-term mental health issue or disability to thrive

• Tools to look after their own mental wellbeing

Youth Mental Health First Aid Half Day Aware

Monday 5^th Dec 12.00-3.00pm Online - £125 + VAT

An introductory 3 hour course designed to increase awareness of young people’s mental health and some of the issues that can affect this age group, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis. It will equip you with skills to support and work more effectively with young people and help you relate to their experiences.

If you are interested in attending you need to speak with your Principal first and they will then complete a LEO CPD booking request form. This form will then be used to process the booking form with Katie Miller.

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:

• What is bullying?

• Bullying and the Law

• Bullying and SEN/disability

• 10 principles to reduce bullying

• Preventing bullying

• Responding to bullying

• Cyberbullying (Online bullying)

• Young Carers and Bullying

• Looked After Children and Bullying

• Mental Health and Bullying

• Sexual Bullying

• Bullying and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller young people

Click here to find out more.

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