Joint Inset Day Menu - Friday 12 February 2016

SPELTHORNE SCHOOLS TOGETHER

JOINT INSET DAY MENU - FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2016

CURRICULUM

USE OF MANIPULATIVES IN MATHS / Delegates
TIME / 09.30 – 12.30
VENUE / Buckland Primary School, Berryscroft Road, Laleham, MIddx. TW18 1NB
TUTOR / Sharon Genovesi, Numbers Count Teacher, Buckland Primary School
COURSE / Skills to support children’s learning using manipulatives.
MAX DELEGATES / 25 / 8
COMPREHENSION – UNPICKING THE MYSTERY / Delegates
TIME / AM : 09.00-12.00
PM: 12.30- 15.30 (2nd session if numbers require)
VENUE / Town Farm
TUTOR / Jonathan Gambier – Babcock 4S
COURSE / TA Course for KS1 and KS2
1.  Intro – what is “comprehension”? What are the specific skills we need to develop? Looking at the role of word recognition – Developing the skill through analysis of words, sentences and whole texts
2.  Guiding Learning – Modelling, Supporting and facilitating independence
-  Demonstrating the skills – how to model reading skills to groups of learners
-  Questioning and facilitating Talk and Dialogue – structuring questioning effectively; giving feedback to pupils
3.  Promoting reading engagement
-  Texts and contexts – powerful texts and experiences
-  Rewards and praise
4.  Summary: A Whole School Approach
MAX DELEGATES / 25 per session / 29
EGPS IN YEAR 2 - BUILDING DEEP LEARNING / Delegates
TIME / 09.00-12.00
12.30-15.30 (2nd session if numbers require)
VENUE / Ashford Park
TUTOR / TBC : Babcock
COURSE / ·  To capture key messages on effective teaching of grammar, punctuation and spelling
·  To look at the key grammatical terms for Y2 and how they can be effectively taught
·  To develop approaches to planning which prepares children for the Y2 EGPS test – and also supports them in improving their writing
·  To share ideas and practical strategies to support improvements in spelling
MAX DELEGATES / 25 per session / 30

BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING

BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT IN THE CLASSROOM - FOR TAs / Delegates
TIME / 09.30-12.30
VENUE / Ashford Park
TUTOR / Matt Bennett and Tracey House - NEAST TEAM
COURSE / ·  To explore the causes of unwanted behaviour.
·  To be aware of positive management strategies that can be useful when dealing with challenging behaviour.
·  To be aware of de-escalation techniques
MAX DELEGATES / 45 / 14
POSITIVE TOUCH / Delegates
TIME / 09.00 -15.00 (Packed Lunch Required)
VENUE / Ashford Park Primary School, Station Crescent, Ashford TW15 3HN
TUTOR / Jacqui Reeves – NEAST TEAM
COURSE / The sessions will cover a range of areas including:
·  ‘The Legal Framework’
·  ‘Crisis Management - the New Model’
·  ‘Physical Skills’.
MAX DELEGATES / 15 / 38

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SUPPORT

SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES / Delegates
TIME / 09.30-12.30
VENUE / Riverbridge
TUTOR / Donna Dawson, Sarah McElroy, Pauline Wright – NEAST TEAM
COURSE / Supporting Children with Language Difficulties
·  Overview of the stages of normal language development
·  Recognising when a child has a language difficulty
·  Practical ideas for supporting attention
·  Practical ideas for supporting receptive and expressive language
·  Recognising links between language ability and the development of literacy
MAX DELEGATES / 60 / 39
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH
AUTISM IN A MAINSTREAM SETTING / Delegates
TIME / 09.30-12.30
VENUE / Riverbridge
TUTOR / Lisl Markall –Assistant Head, Walton Leigh School
COURSE / ·  To introduce autism and the triad of impairments
·  To understand how sensory processing issues can affect learning
·  How to set up a structured classroom or area
·  How to use visual aids, schedules and timetables
·  Practical suggestions for activities and resources
MAX DELEGATES / 25 / 24
REMA – STRATAGIES TO SUPPORT EAL LEARNERS / Delegates
TIME / 09.30-12.30
VENUE / Riverbridge
TUTOR / Sue Jones, REMA Teacher (EAL)
COURSE / Practical work to support EAL learners
MAX DELEGATES / 25 / 16
NURTURE GROUP / Delegates
TIME / 09.30-12.00
VENUE / Spelthorne School (Infant Site), Chertsey Road, Ashford, TW15 1SF
TUTOR / Tracey Harrison – Nurture Group Teacher – The Meadows
COURSE / Attachment and the Impact it can have in the mainstream classroom.
MAX DELEGATES / 20 / 14
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: SENSORY / Delegates
TIME / 09.30-12.30
VENUE / Riverbridge
TUTOR / TBC : Occupational Therapy
COURSE / ·  Overview sensory systems and how they contribute to learning, sensory processing and sensory processing difficulties, is it behaviour based or is it sensory.
·  Strategies for dealing with sensory issues in a mainstream classroom.
MAX DELEGATES / 25 / 12

ENHANCED SKILLS

QUESTIONING SKILLS AND QUALITY DIALOGUE / Delegates
TIME / 9:30 - 12.00
VENUE / Echelford
TUTOR / Mandy McDowall – Deputy Headteacher, Auriol Junior School
COURSE / ·  Develop questioning strategies that will enhance thinking and promote mastery learning.
·  To maximize pupil engagement through successful classroom talk
·  To consider how pupil dialogue provides evidence for day-to-day assessment.
MAX DELEGATES / 40 / 30
BEING AN EFFECTIVE TA IN (AND OUT OF) THE CLASSROOM / Delegates
TIME / 09.30-12.00
VENUE / Spelthorne School (site tbc).
TUTOR / Julie Perry – SENCo Spelthorne School
COURSE / This training will look at:
·  The differing roles of TAs in school
·  The TA as a scaffolder of learning
·  Effective communication to move learning forward
·  Higher order questioning skills to enable critical thinking
·  Developing independent learners through metacognition (helping children understand how they learn)
MAX DELEGATES / 50 / 34
HOW TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE PLAYGROUND / Delegates
TIME / 09.30 – 12.30
VENUE / Town Farm Primary School, St Mary’s Crescent, Stanwell, MIddx. TW19 7HU
TUTOR / Andy Hayes, Assistant Headteacher, Town Farm Primary School
COURSE / ·  Share practices and experiences from Town Farm Primary School and its context
·  Practical Application and exploring the layout of and possible activities (in line with SMSC, Traditional Games and Modern British Values).
·  Opportunity to play games and see how they can support children on the playground. Explore a bank of games/ activities to be played on the playground.
·  Engagement with children across the school and how positive relationships can be built with children prior to reaching the playground
MAX DELEGATES / 40 / 35
DEVELOPING A MORE ASSERTIVE PRESENCE IN SCHOOL
(Suitable for TAs/LSAs/OFFICE & SUPPORT STAFF) / Delegates
TIME / 09.30-12.00
12.30-15.00 (2nd session if numbers require)
VENUE / Buckland
TUTOR / Keith Field, Christian and Education Consultancy
COURSE / Developing a More Assertive Presence in School
Participants will gain insight into:
·  working with their ownfeelings and those of others
·  how we communicate verbally and non-verbally
·  identifying aggressive, assertive and passive adult behaviours
·  the skills of assertive behaviour
·  strategies for positive communication and classroom management
·  how to recognise their 'triggers' andplan assertive responses
MAX DELEGATES / 25 per session / 8

FIRST AID

FIRST AID: / Delegates
TIME / 09.00-12.00 FAST 3
09.00-15.00 FAST 5 (Packed Lunch Required)
VENUE / Spelthorne School (Site TBC)
TUTOR / Paramedic Rescue Services
COURSE / FAST 3: Basic level paediatric First Aid.
FAST 5: Intermediate paediatric First Aid
MAX DELEGATES / 50 / 49
Paediatric FIRST AID: THEORY ON-LINE / Delegates
TUTOR / Paramedic Rescue Services
COURSE / For those who have completed a FAST5 (above) there is the option to go on to complete the Paediatric theory On line, for the Ofsted approved qualification - 6 hrs online training
Ofsted and HSE prefer people to continue their training within a three month period of origination.
SUITABLE / All Staff
COST / £45.00 / 7

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