LEO Professional Learning Newsletter
Wednesday 20th December 2023
Autumn Term - Issue 7
LEO Professional Learning Opportunities 2023-2024
LEO Professional Learning Opportunities 2023-2024
There are lots of professional development opportunities on offer for 2023-2024.
Take a look at our new LEO Professional Learning Brochure here which contains the dates and times of upcoming training sessions.
Olevi Professional Learning Programmes
Creative Teacher Programme
Classroom practitioners will become more reflective and creative, gaining a deeper understanding of the pedagogy that ensures a significant impact on the progress of, and relationships with, pupils and colleagues. Through this programme you will become a more self-regulated and independent thinking professional.
Click here to view the dates and book your place.
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 January.
Click here to view the dates and book your place for May.
Outstanding Leadership in Education Programme
The programme recognises that all people are leaders, and that developing leadership ensures that well balanced challenge and support creates impact. You will engage with evidence-informed leadership pedagogy to discover how to lead and manage individuals, classes, teams, and projects more effectively for greater impact.
Click here to view the dates and book your place.
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Programme
Classroom support staff will become more reflective, confident, and creative through gaining a deeper understanding of high-quality classroom pedagogy. You will develop the attributes to make a significant impact on the outcomes of, and relationships with, both pupils and colleagues.
Click here to view the dates and book your place.
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.
WHAT IS TEACHING FOR MASTERY?
DATE: TUESDAY 30TH JANUARY 2024
TIME: 4PM-5.30PM
VENUE: CHEAM COMMON JUNIOR ACADEMY,
KINGSMEAD AVE, WORCESTER PARK KT4 8UT
AUDIENCE: ALL WELCOME
(SESSION LIMITED TO 25 ATTENDEES)
THIS SESSION WILL EXPLORE THE QUESTION:
WHAT IS TEACHING FOR MASTERY?
YOU WILL BE GUIDED THROUGH THE 5 BIG
IDEAS;
COHERENCE,
FLUENCY,
VARIATION
STRUCTURE
& REPRESENTATION.
IDEAS WILL BE SHARED ON HOW TO APPLY
THESE IN THE CLASSROOM.
Click here to book.
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: 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 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: Reading (Second Year ECTs)
Session overview:
Exposure and application of vocabulary
Explicit Instruction in reading
Challenge for all
If you are a first year ECT, please click here to book your place.
ECT Training: Music (Second Year ECTs)
Session overview:
Identify the key components of the Music National Curriculum and the National Plan for Music
Explore a variety of welcome songs and chants
How to Teach a Song
Explore useful resources for teaching music
Learn how to introduce notation to pupils
Explore a variety of classroom percussion instruments and technique
If you are a second year ECT, please click here to book your place.
ECT Training: Inclusion (First Year ECTs)
Session overview:
* Identify and understand the specific needs of pupils with SEN
* Develop strategies for supporting pupils with SEN in the classroom
* Consider how to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning for pupils with SEN
* Explore strategies and resources to support pupils with ASD within a mainstream classroom.
If you are a first year ECT, please click here to book your place.
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 RE Subject Leader
Date: Monday 5th February 2024
Time: 9.30am-3.30pm
Venue: LEO Training Room, Cheam Common Junior Academy
Audience: Primary RE Subject Leaders
The session aims to cover the following areas:
Role of the Subject leader in RE
Intent, Implementation and Impact
Ofsted RE review
Assessment
SMSC
Booking forms have been sent to Senior Leaders in Challenge Partners SW London & Surrey Hub Schools.
PSHE Leaders - Get ready for Ofsted!
Date: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Time: 3:30pm-5pm
Venue: Online
Audience: PSHE Subject Leaders
The session aims to cover the following areas:
This session will introduce PSHE leads and teachers to the unique contribution PSHE education makes to the school's evidence for the Personal Development judgement, and how best to gather, present and communicate evidence of pupils’ learning and progress.
Booking forms have been sent to Senior Leaders in Challenge Partners SW London & Surrey Hub Schools.
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
System Leaders Programme
Wonderful to celebrate the completion of the @LEOacademies Developing Future System Leaders Programme last week.
The programme supported colleagues to develop the skills needed to work as a future system leader.
Thanks to all who attended for your excellent contributions!
ECT NIoT Local Seminar
A fantastic local seminar this half term with our wonderful ECTs as part of the @NatInstTeaching ECF Programme.
How pupils learn
Role of retrieval practice
Planning retrieval practice
Sharing ideas
We can’t wait to hear how the planned activities work back in the classroom!
Professional Learning at West Ashtead
Colleagues from @WestAshtead enjoyed a professional learning session this week focused on coding.
This session offered an opportunity to look at progression across the school & to develop confidence in using resources from @raisingrobots, @RoboticalLtd & @LEGO_Education.
Publications, Vlogs, Blogs and News
Changing Learning. Changing Lives. What happens when EdTech becomes PedTech?
We’re proud to share the findings of a report by @FionaAS on the impact of #PedTech at @LEOacademies.
https://leoacademytrust.co.uk/2801/pedtech-impact-report…
Launched last week at @GoogleForEdu in London.
Exploring self-regulation in the early years
By Lauren Grocott
Ever since the pandemic, Shelley has noticed more children arriving at her setting with lower starting points in their personal, social and emotional development (PSED) than ever before.
Her team reports that multiple children are having significant difficulties with managing their feelings. Not only that, but sharing and taking turns feels like a constant battle, and only a handful of children can engage with a short story for more than a couple of minutes at a time.
Click here to read more.
Adaptive teaching: What is it anyway?
What is it anyway?
By Alex Quigley
Adaptive teaching is the subtle, tricky, but compelling stuff of teaching. No lesson package you lift from the Internet can eliminate the necessity for adaptation and responsiveness.
This recognition that pupils learn differently, and that they have different needs, is one that we take for granted in education. But what we do about it is trickier and more contentious. In recent years, differentiation has fallen out of fashion (I wrote a TES column on the ‘death of differentiation’ HERE) and ‘adaptive teaching’ is now being promoted in its place.
It is not a new term or concept. In the Teacher Standards, standard number 5 states: “Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils’. In the more recent ECF, adaptive teaching is promoted as an “opportunity for all pupils to experience success, by adapting lessons, whilst maintaining high expectations for all, so that all pupils have the opportunity to meet expectations.”
Click here to read more.
How can maths and science teachers get the most out of edtech?
By Schools Week
A recent rapid literature review by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) about the use of multimedia tools for teaching maths and science suggests that human mediation may be just as important in determining a tool’s effectiveness for improving learning outcomes as the technical design of the tool itself.
But how can teachers ensure that they are bringing a human-centred approach to the technology they use in the classroom?
Click here to read more.
Subject insights from Ofsted
Ofsted also have a YouTube channel. The ‘Curriculum – subject insights for teachers and school leaders’ playlist can be found here, with subject insight videos for; geography, history, PE, music, science and personal development. There is also a short art & design video available in the same section.
Click here to find out more.
What do 'substantive' and 'disciplinary' mean when thinking about primary foundation subjects?
By HFL Education
In our previous blog, we explored how subject leadership of foundation subjects at primary has changed quite a bit in recent years.
One of the areas of change has been the language we use to talk about the curriculum. I don’t remember when I first heard ‘substantive’ and ‘disciplinary’ used in relation to the primary foundation subjects, but it was relatively recently.
At first, not understanding the terms, I avoided using them – not wanting to get it wrong. So, in this blog I’d like to take on the challenge of exploring them, to clarify what they mean and the implications for our curriculum in foundation subjects and how we teach.
Click here to find out more.
Exploring self-regulation in the early years
By Lauren Grocott
Ever since the pandemic, Shelley has noticed more children arriving at her setting with lower starting points in their personal, social and emotional development (PSED) than ever before.
Her team reports that multiple children are having significant difficulties with managing their feelings. Not only that, but sharing and taking turns feels like a constant battle, and only a handful of children can engage with a short story for more than a couple of minutes at a time.
Click here to read more.
Podcast: Teaching about friendship and bullying
By the PSHE Association
Presented by Jenny Fox, one of our Senior Subject Specialists, and featuring colleagues Bethan Miller and Dr Joshua Stubbs, this episode looks at the statistics and research base around the impact of bullying, as well as the importance of establishing and maintaining friendships for all children and young people. We also consider schools’ statutory duties, and the nuances of teaching this topic in primary school and secondary school settings.
Click here to listen.
External Professional Learning Opportunities
National Professional Qualifications
Applications for February 2024 are open.
The National Institute of Teaching delivers a range of NPQs.
February is a great time to start the qualification because it will give you an opportunity to reflect on your current practice and consider how you are going to plan and implement change for September 2024 in your school.
Find out more about the range of NPQs and how to apply here.
Please ensure you have discussed your application with your Principal as they will be needed as your reference.
Assessment and Feedback - Getting Evidence into the Classroom Twilight Programme
Three FREE sessions will run online on Zoom and take place on consecutive Mondays at 3.45 – 4.45pm in the Spring term.
Session 1 – Evidence overview: Principles of assessment. With Phil Stock.
Date: Monday 15 January. 3.45 – 4.45pm.
Attendees: ECTs, teachers
Session 2 – Evidence Takeaways: Effective feedback. With Amarbeer Singh Gill.
Date: Monday 22 January. 3.45 – 4.45pm.
Attendees: ECTs, teachers
Session 3 – Evidence Takeaways: Assessment in the classroom. With Phil Stock.
Date: Monday 5 February. 3.45 – 4.45pm.
Attendees: ECTs, teachers
Please click to Register for these events.
Unlocking the evidence: Literacy- developing pupils' language capabilities
6 February, 2024
15:45 - 16:45
The suite of EEF literacy guidance reports across all phases all feature recommendations linked to developing the language capabilities of pupils. This twilight will summarise the most salient points, will feature examples from both primary and secondary classrooms and consider the role of interventions in this space.
The twilight is suitable for literacy leaders across all phases as well as classroom teachers and support staff.
Click here to find out more.
SEND - Getting Evidence into the Classroom Twilight Programme
Thank you for your interest in our Getting Evidence into the Classroom Twilight Programme: SEND.
The FREE session will run online on Zoom on Monday 26 February from 3.45 – 4.45pm.
Evidence Takeaways: Strategic SEND
Attendees: SENCos, Senior Leaders
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 10/01/2024
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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