Where possible, our courses are hosted in a range of different primary schools to ensure that delegates can experience a range of contexts.
ELTA – Enhanced learning and teaching assistants
Who its for?
For teaching assistants to develop their skills in a range of areas to maximise their impact and effectiveness when working with young people. Staff will be developing teaching strategies which are directly linked to the Early Career Framework.
Content
3 targeted full day long sessions based in one or more Trust schools.
Each day includes a tour of the school including visiting some lessons or may include a more focussed observation. Content includes, positive behaviour management, ways to support the development of both literacy and numeracy skills and development of AFL strategies include expert questioning.
ETL – Enhanced teaching and learning
Who is it for?
The ETL is four-day, face to face course that is designed to enhance the provision supplied by an EFC (Early Career Framework) provider, or to provide structured CPD for teachers who are accessing the ECF or recently moved on beyond the EFC. The predominate target audience are staff who are either in year one or two of the EFC or in the year or two following this. The course could also be accessed by more experienced staff looking to enhance their teaching or returners to the profession.
Content
The ETL is crafted in a way so that delegates are given time to observe in groups a range of lessons, experience different school settings, complete tasks in a collaborative manner and allow time for self -reflection and future planning. Many of the activities are modelled, so that delegates can see how these could be used immediately in their own classrooms. Pre-gap tasks enable the delegates to share successes in the activities they have used with classes. Gap task set at the end of each session enable staff to try out at least one of the activities we have completed in the sessions or use an idea gathered from a colleague or classroom observation to ensure each session has a direct impact to teaching. Audit and longer-term GAP tasks ensure that key learning points taken from the course are continually embedded into classroom practice.
OTL – Outstanding teaching and learning
Who its for?
The OTL is a three-day, face to face course designed for teachers with a solid foundation in pedagogy and well-developed teaching practices. It aims to further enhance their teaching and serves as an excellent stepping stone for those looking to acquire high level skills and strategies to enable them to be consistently outstanding. It is also an ideal stepping stone for those looking to advance into middle leadership roles.
Content
The OTL course is designed to inspire and impact through a focus on pedagogy and practice. Key areas include:
- Knowledge Retention: Techniques to help students retain information effectively.
- Metacognition: Strategies to enhance students’ awareness of their own learning processes.
- Reflective Practice: Encouraging teachers to reflect on their teaching methods and outcomes.
Participants will have the chance to:
- Observe Lessons: Watch and discuss real classroom practices.
- Live Lesson Study: Engage in a live lesson study scenario.
- Expert Sessions: Learn from sessions led by the English, Maths, and IT Directors.
Additional topics covered include:
- Managing Difficult Behaviours: Positive strategies for handling challenging behaviours.
- Adaptive Teaching: Techniques for tailoring teaching to meet diverse student needs.
- Effective Use of Additional Staff: Maximizing the impact of support staff in the classroom.
The course also integrates information on instructional coaching and mentoring, providing a comprehensive framework for professional development.