LEO Professional Learning Newsletter
Wednesday 20th 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.
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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.
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.
ECT Subject Specific Professional Learning
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.
Professional Learning Spotlight
Olevi Outstanding Teaching Assistant Programme
Colleagues from across LEO came together for the second session of the Olevi Outstanding TA session.
Great contributions once again from all of the TAs involved in this professional learning opportunities.
Congratulations on completing the programme!
Thank you to Mrs Ashworth and Mrs P Wright, Principals for leading this programme.
Subject Specific Professional Learning - English
A wonderful subject specific professional learning session last week with @MrCPerrott.
The session focused on how to effectively plan and adapt lessons.
Colleagues enjoyed the opportunity to explore effective modelling, helpful examples and the use of technology.
Thank you Mr C Perrott, Director of English and Vice Principal for planning and facilitating this session.
Olevi Outstanding Leadership in Education Programme
Deep dive into leadership levels with @OLEVItalk Outstanding Leadership in Education (OLE)
Where are you now?
What are your next steps?
Colleagues from across LEO enjoyed participating in the next session of the OLE programme. The course leaders are looking forward to the cohort’s reflections in the next session.
Thank you Mrs A Day and Mrs C Lester, Executive Directors for leading these sessions.
Developing the role of the DT subject leader
DT Subject Leaders from across @LEOacademies & @SuttonEdTrust enjoyed a wonderful day of professional learning with @NaomiHiscock.
DT Subject Leaders explored what good D&T looks like and had the opportunity to take part in a range of practical projects across the day.
A great opportunity to delve deeper into the role of the D&T subject leader as part of our @ChallengePartnr Hub Programme of Events.
Thank you to all who joined for participating so enthusiastically in the planned activities.
ECT Inclusion Professional Learning
ECTS from @LEOacademies & @SuttonEdTrust enjoyed an informative professional learning session focused on inclusion.
A great opportunity to develop strategies to support pupils with SEND.
Thanks Miss Majasi, LEO Trust SENDco and & Miss Savage, Head of Base at Foresters for facilitating!
Vice Principal Network Community Meeting
Last week we launched the Vice Principal Network Learning Community led by @catlester7 & @grahammacaulay.
We celebrated the diverse roles senior leaders hold in our Trust and unpicked the PedTech report - Changing Learning, Changing Lives.
Thank you Mrs C Lester, Executive Director and Mr G Macaulay, Director of Strategic Partnerships for facilitating this session.
Publications, Vlogs, Blogs and News
Voices from the classroom: Using scaffolds to support working memory
EEF
In this ‘Voices from the Classroom’ video, Sophie Law – Year 2 teacher at St Matthews Catholic Primary School – explains how she uses scaffolds to support her pupils’ learning by reducing strain on their working memories.
Click here to find out more.
Do you 'do' partner talk?
North London Alliance Research School
Katherine Branco, Director of the North London Alliance Research School, explores how building a language-rich environment in your class relies on explicitly teaching participatory learning behaviours and routines.
It’s a Year 5 maths lesson. The teacher wants her students to explain why it’s more mathematically time efficient to use addition mental methods to solve 782 + 99 = rather than formal written methods.
On the board there are two options...
Click here to find out more.
A Summary of Ofsted's English Subject Review
By Mark Hayes
This is Mark Hayes summary of Ofsted's English subject report which was released in March 2024. The report uses their research review to reflect on practice from 25 primary schools and 25 secondary schools across England. Mark has summarised the key findings as he has understood them and wanted to share them with others in the profession. It doesn't replace reading the detail of the report and he would urge you to read it for yourself (especially the examples of effective practice), but I hope this is a useful summary for busy leaders and teachers.
Click here to find out more.
'Intium' by Emma Turner: The Friday Morning Break with Poppy Gibson
By Teachers Talk Radio
Have you heard of the brilliant book 'Initium: Cognitive Science and Research-Informed primary practice' by Emma Turner? This fantastic episode explores what the book is about, and interviews author Emma about the purpose behind this book, the process of writing it, and considers some of the things we can learn from this book about cognitive science in the primary phase. 'Initium' is published by John Catt and can be purchased through their website johncattbookshop.com
Click here to find out more.
The importance of reading with your class
By Twinkl Digest - Tom and Jo Brassington
Experienced teachers, middle leaders, school advisors, and now co-authors, @brassoteach and @jobrassington talk about their experiences and the importance of reading in schools.
Read the full article here
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
Metacognition - Getting Evidence into the Classroom Twilight Programme
22 April, 2024
15:45 - 16:45
Come to th Greenshaw Research School free Metacognition in the classroom webinar for ECTs and teachers on Monday 22 April.
Find out more here.
Research School briefings - Sign up form
Join the team from London South Research School at Charles Dickens to hear the latest news from the EEF: new publications, research reviews and opportunities to get involved with programmes and innovation projects.
Monday, 22nd April 2024 The EEF's revised Implementation Guidance Report
Click here to book your place.
NEW FREE EVENT
@EducEndowFoundn will soon be releasing a new, updated Implementation guidance report.
Join Blackpool Research School to find out what's changed, and what the key messages from the new evidence review mean for schools.
Wednesday 15 May, 4pm
Click here to find out more.
Unlocking the Evidence Transition
Huntington Research School
Making that move from primary to secondary is a significant one. Join Huntingdon Research School on 14th May for our FREE twilight session where we will look at the role of vocabulary and learning behaviours in aiding this transition.
The session is suitable for classroom practitioners as well as year and transition leaders.
Click here to find out more.
Mind the Gap with Tom & Emma
In the show, Mind the Gap: Making Education Work Across the Globe, Tom and Emma interview experts from the US, UK and beyond, and share timely insights on K-12 trends; research-based approaches in need of greater reach; and innovative strategies to close global gaps.
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.
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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