LEO Professional Learning Newsletter
Friday 8th March 2024
Olevi Professional Learning Programmes
Outstanding Teacher Programme
Classroom practitioners will gain a deeper understanding of the latest innovative pedagogy and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to make a significant impact on their pupils and inspire others to become outstanding practitioners within a coaching culture.
Click here to view the dates and book your place.
Power of Coaching Programme
Practitioners will gain a deeper understanding about the power of coaching and the impact that great coaching has on learning - being able to confidently apply several strategies to deepen the thinking of pupils; inspire colleagues to develop and grow; and become a more reflective and energised professional. As a credible coach, professionals will be able to coach informally, formally and in a structured way using the OLEVI Analytical Coaching programme.
Click here to view the dates and book your place for May.
Senior Outstanding Leadership in Education Programme
The best senior leaders have an aspirational vision and know how to balance challenge and support, successfully overcoming complex barriers to achieve significant and sustainable impact. The programme will provide greater clarity, grow confidence, and develop competence of senior leaders, enabling strategic reflection on organisational improvement.
Click here to view the dates and book your place.
Subject Specific Professional Learning
The votes are in! You voted for which subject specific professional learning sessions you would like to be held in the spring and summer terms and the chosen sessions can be found below. Places are limited so please sign up quickly to secure your place.
HOW TO ADAPT WRITING LESSONS FOR ALL PUPILS
DATE: WEDNESDAY 13TH MARCH 2024
TIME: 4PM-5.30PM
VENUE: LEO OFFICES, 314 MALDEN RD, CHEAM,
SUTTON SM3 8EQ
AUDIENCE: ALL WELCOME
(SESSION LIMITED TO 25 ATTENDEES)
THIS SESSION WILL FOCUS ON
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY PLAN AND
ADAPT LESSONS.
YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY
TO OBSERVE MODELLED
EXAMPLES AND WILL LEAVE THE
SESSION WITH LOTS OF PRACTICAL
IDEAS TO TAKE AWAY AND TRY
WITH YOUR OWN PUPILS.
Click here to book.
BASICS OF KS1 CODING
DATE: THURSDAY 25TH APRIL 2024
TIME: 4PM-5.30PM
VENUE: LEO OFFICES, 314 MALDEN RD, CHEAM,
SUTTON SM3 8EQ
AUDIENCE: ALL WELCOME
THIS SESSION WILL FOCUS ON THE
FOLLOWING AREAS:
UNDERSTANDING THE FUNDAMENTAL
CONCEPTS OF CODING
EXPLORING BEGINNER-FRIENDLY CODING
LANGUAGES AND TOOLS
Click here to book.
BASICS OF KS2 CODING
DATE: TUESDAY 18TH JUNE 2024
TIME: 4PM-5.30PM
VENUE: LEO OFFICES, 314 MALDEN RD, CHEAM,
SUTTON SM3 8EQ
AUDIENCE: ALL WELCOME
(SESSION LIMITED TO 25 ATTENDEES)
THIS SESSION WILL FOCUS ON THE
FOLLOWING AREAS:
EXPLORING BEGINNER-FRIENDLY CODING
LANGUAGES AND TOOLS
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF CODING
IN CULTIVATING CRITICAL THINKING,
PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND COMPUTATIONAL
THINKING SKILLS
Click here to book.
COMPOSING IN THE CLASSROOM
DATE: WEDNESDAY 12TH JUNE 2024
TIME: 4PM-5.30PM
VENUE: LEO OFFICES, 314 MALDEN RD, CHEAM,
SUTTON SM3 8EQ
AUDIENCE: ALL WELCOME
(SESSION LIMITED TO 25 ATTENDEES)
THIS SESSION WILL IDENTIFY THE KEY
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED FOR
MUSIC COMPOSITION.
-IT WILL ALSO HIGHLIGHT THE
TECHNIQUES FOR SCAFFOLDING AND
SUPPORTING PUPILS' COMPOSITIONAL
PROCESSES.
- A VARIETY OF PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING SOUNDSCAPES, MUSICAL
STORYTELLING AND RHYTHMIC
COMPOSITION GAMES WILL BE EXPLORED.
Click here to book.
Phase Specific Professional Learning
'Interacting or Interfering'
Please find below details of a professional learning opportunity for staff in EYFS.
Session title: 'Interacting or Interfering'
Date: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Time: 4.15pm-5.15pm
Venue: LEO Offices, 314 Malden Road, Cheam, SM3 8EP
Audience: Colleagues from the EYFS
Session Overview:
" High quality interactions are recognised as fundamental to the achievement of outstanding teaching and learning in the early years."- Julie Fisher.
With the current decline in children's speaking and listening skills over the past few years, adult-child interactions must be as effective as they can be. In this session we will explore the role of the adult in child-initiated learning and continuous provision.
Booking form and flyer can be found here.
ECT Subject Specific Professional Learning
ECT Training: Computing & Digital Skills (First Year ECTs)
Session Outline:
* To be able to define computing as a subject and explain why it is important for all children to learn as well as explore practical examples.
* To understand what is meant by 'Pedtech' and how this can be used to support learning in the classroom.
* To consider a plan for integrating Pedtech into own teaching practice.
If you are a first year ECT, please click here to book your place.
ECT Training: Science (First Year ECTs)
Session Outline:
Identify the key components of a good science lesson and learning environment
Explore the science National curriculum and the ECF
Observe science lessons in action in your key stage
Share and learn from practical ideas and resources
If you are a first year ECT, please click here to book your place.
Subject Leader Professional Learning
Developing the role of the DT subject leader
Date: Monday 11th March 2024
Time: 9.30am-4.00pm
Venue: LEO Offices, 314 Malden Road, SM3 8EQ
Audience: DT Subject Leaders
The session aims to cover the following areas:
Role of the D&T subject leader
Designing the D&T curriculum
What does good D&T look like
Focused tasks – carousel of focused task activities
Complete a D&T project
Booking forms have been sent to Senior Leaders in Challenge Partners SW London & Surrey Hub Schools.
Professional Learning Spotlight
PSHE Subject Leader Training
PSHE Leaders from @LEOacademies & @SuttonEdTrust joined the @PSHEassociation today for an informative professional learning session.
A great opportunity to focus on 'Intent, Implementation & Impact' & to reflect on current strengths and areas for development within PSHE.
Thank you for Karen for a very informative session!
ECT Inclusion Professional Learning
ECTS from @LEOacademies & @SuttonEdTrust enjoyed an informative professional learning session today focused on inclusion.
A great opportunity to develop strategies to supporting pupils with SEND.
Thanks Miss Majasi @LEOinclusion & Miss Savage @ForestersPS for facilitating!
Spring Term Curriculum Network Meetings
Subject Leaders from across @LEOacademies joined together today for the spring term Curriculum NLC Meetings.
Discussions focused on how to provide feedback to move learning forward across the curriculum.
A great opportunity to share ideas and to explore evidence!
Race Equality Training
We were very pleased to welcome Toks from @HFL_Education to lead professional learning sessions for both leaders and teaching staff this week on racial equality.
Lots of really useful exploration of such an important topic and key takeways for us to now explore and develop further in our schools.
Outstanding Leadership in Education
Colleagues from across @LEOacademies joined together for the next session of our @OLEVItalk Outstanding Leadership in Education Programme.
A great opportunity to explore leadership levels:Where are you now? What are your next steps?
Thank you to all who joined and to our wonderful facilitators Mrs A Day and Mrs C Lester, Executive Directors.
See you all at the next session!
EYFS Writing Network Meeting
Early Years staff from @LEOacademies and @SuttonEdTrust came together to moderate writing and explore the effective ways we engage all learners in the writing process.
The afternoon was full of rich professional discussions and the sharing of a wealth of high quality provision.
Thank you to Mrs Ago, EYFS Lead at Hurst Park and Mrs E Dallimore, Trust Principal for facilitating this session.
Publications, Vlogs, Blogs and News
What do we know about Personal, Social and Emotional Development in the Early Years?
EEF
The Early Years Evidence Store draws on research evidence and educators’ practice to illustrate high-quality, evidence-informed teaching approaches. Supporting Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) in the early years is crucial for children’s overall progress. That’s why we’ve produced a new, downloadable and bite-sized resource that presents what the research evidence tells us about supporting PSED in the early years.
Click here to find out more.
Primary Subject Leaders - puzzled about Early Years
HFL Education
So, you have been asked to lead a subject across the school, or you may have been leading a subject in primary for a few years now or in a small school you may be responsible for more than one subject. Do you really know how to monitor and strengthen your subject in Early Years? Especially as sometimes the subject has a different name. Keeping on top of monitoring, checking that your colleagues are confident teaching your subject, monitoring attainment and keeping up to date on current thinking - I think I can help.
Click here to find out more.
Getting the Foundations Right
Alexandra Park Research School
“We need to ensure that every child has the knowledge, ideas and information required to write the content.”
Phil Brooke of @Alexpark1912ARS explores the role of high-quality instruction in enabling children to develop their skills in writing.
Click here to find out more.
An Overview of Effective Questioning in the Classroom
Inner Drive
Teachers are constantly looking for ways to engage students and enhance their learning. One simple but powerful tool to do so: effective questioning.
This teaching strategy holds potential in transforming our classrooms into spaces where students are cognitively engaged and thinking hard and critically about the concept. It also allows us to regularly check for understanding.
So, read on to learn more about:
What effective questioning is
How to use effective questioning in your classroom
Common misconceptions surrounding effective questioning
Click here to find out more.
External Professional Learning Opportunities
Tudor Grange Research School
A FREE series of six webinars exploring Assessment and Feedback.
This series supports teachers in understanding how to apply the research evidence so that they teach in a responsive fashion.
Sign up HERE: http://tinyurl.com/rcfrbx96
FREE Language and Communication in Early Years
FREE Language and Communication in Early Years - 1 hour session online
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:00 - 16:00
Click here to find out more.
The Open University - Open Learn
Design your own CPD with these free resources from The Open University, created for teachers and teaching assistants working across the UK.
All the content in this hub has been selected by academics across The Open University, specifically for teachers, teaching assistants and support staff working across the secondary, primary and early years sectors, including those involved in home education, special schools and pupil referral units.
Click here to access a range of online professional learning sessions from a range of areas.
Primary Maths Funded Subject Leader Update
HFL Education Hub
15:45 - 17:00 01/05/2024
This funded (free to attend) live update meeting is an excellent way to keep up to date with all the news, issues and developments in maths, making it essential for all maths subject leaders to attend.
The focus will support subject leaders to further enhance the curriculum and secure highly effective teaching and learning across the school. Attendance will ensure teachers are up to date with effective leadership, key messages and the possible actions to undertake.
Learning outcomes:
· gain valuable awareness of the latest and emerging developments in primary mathematics.
· receive support, advice and materials enhance understanding and share current best classroom practice.
The webinar will be recorded to support leaders who are not able to make the live event. Please ensure that you sign up even if you cannot make the live event.
Click here to find out more.
Reading Leader Network
English Hub
Our half termly Reading Leader Network will provide an opportunity to meet other reading leaders working across the 16 London Boroughs supported by the Wandle English Hub.
Each session will focus on a different topic. There will be input from facilitators, updates from the latest research and guidance as well as opportunities for discussion, the sharing of expertise & best practice and networking.
Spring 1: Reading fluency (Tuesday 6th February)
Spring 2: Phonics Screening Check preparation (Tuesday 19th March)
Summer 1: Parental Engagement (Tuesday 7th May)
Summer 2: Strong start to the academic year (Tuesday 25th June)
They will be an online event taking place on Zoom. The sessions will be led by Matthew Courtney, Wandle English Hub Lead, and Emma Quigley, teacher Key Stage Leader and Lead of Phonics, Reading and Spelling at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School.
Click here to find out more.
WWF Training Courses
There are lots of free training courses available on the WWF website.
Climate Change and Climate System
ESD: Driving change towards sustainable schools
Click here to find out more.
LGFL School Staff Training
LGfL in school support, training and conference events are integral parts of the LGfL Energise curriculum service provided at no extra charge for schools.
Click here to see the training opportunities that are on offer.
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.
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.
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