Delegates are asked to ensure that they are booked on an event before attending.
To reserve a place on any workshop please click 'Print Booking Form'.
Scroll down for a list of available workshops.
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'Surviving the First Year of Teaching'
Workshop for Primary Teachers in their first ever job.
Date; Friday 4th October, 2013
Time; 9.30am (coffee) till 3.15pm. Lunch provided.
Location; St Luke's Centre, Great Colmore Street, Birmingham, B15 2AT. Free on-site parking. Approx 12min walk from New Street Station.
Cost; £220 per delegate
Purpose and Aims
- explore class management; sharing/reflecting practice so far
- developing relationships; children, parents, staff
- examine conflict management within the school setting; real-life examples
- maintaining professionalism; survival tactics, keeping on top of things, standards and goals
To reserve a place click on 'Print Booking Form'.
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'Help! I Coordinate RE'
For new/recently appointed post holders
Date; Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Time; 9.30am (coffee) till 3.15pm Lunch included
Location; St Luke's Centre, Great Colmore Street, Birmingham, B15 2AT. Free on-site parking. Approx 12min walk from New Street Station
Cost; £220 per delegate
Purposes and aims:
- explore role of RE coordinator within the school setting; management, audits, communication
- examine legislation and syllabus; PoS, planning, etc
- developing skills; action plans, getting people on board
- looking at key aspects; visits, Holy Books, artefacts. inc visit to a church
To reserve a place click on Print Booking Form.
________________________________________'Help! I Teach Grammar'
Supportive small-group workshop for KS2 Teachers/TAs inc looking at the new draft English curriculum.
Date; TBA
Time; 9.30am (Coffee) till 3.15pm approx. Lunch included.
Location; St Luke's Centre, Great Colmore Street, Birmingham, B15 2AT (Free onsite parking. Approx 12min walk from New Street Station.)
Purposes and Aims;
- Developing knowledge/awareness; speech, reading, writing, grammar
- Examining standards; pupils, self, the new curriculum
- Developing essential skills; practical elements, resources
To reserve a place click on 'Print Booking Form'
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'Help! I'm A Subject Leader'
No previous role assumed. Get ready for September!
Date; Friday 12th July, 2013
Time; 9.30am (coffee) till 3.15 (lunch provided)
Location; St Luke's Centre, Great Colmore Street, Birmingham, B15 2AT. (Next to St Thomas' CE Primary School. Free on-site parking. Approx 12 min walk from New Street Station).
Cost; £220 per delegate
The purposes and aims will be to;
- explore role of the coordinator; audits, action plans, etc
- examine expectations; gaining knowledge/understanding
- developing essential skills; management, communication, documentation
To reserve a place click on 'Print Booking Form'
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'Developing Assessment in Religious Education for Key Stage One and Key Stage Two'Workshop for Primary RE Coordinators at the beginning of developing this area.
Date; TBC
Time; 9.30am (coffee) till 3.15pm (lunch provided)
Location; St Luke's Centre, Great Colmore Street, Birmingham, B15 2AT (free on-site parking. Approx 12 min walk from New Street Station)
Cost; £220 per delegate
The purposes and aims will be to;
- examine models of assessment in RE
- explore skills-based approach
- monitoring and evaluation; looking at work samples and planning
- developing effective procedures/portfolio
Delegates are asked to bring along work samples and planning to share with the group.
To reserve a place click on 'Print Booking Form'.
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'Coordinating Geography/History'
For new/recently appointed subject leaders. No previous role assumed. Includes looking at new draft curriculum. Get ready for September!
Date; Friday 5th July, 2013
Time; 9.30am (coffee) till 3.15 (lunch provided)
Location; Maple House, 150 Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6TB. Easy walk from central train stations and buses. £5 all day parking available via voucher obtained on day.
Cost; £255 per delegate
The purposes and aims will be to;
- explore role of the coordinator; audits, action plans, etc
- examine expectations; gaining knowledge/understanding, new draft curriculum
- developing essential skills; management, communication, documentation
To reserve a place click on 'Print Booking Form'
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'Managing Parents'
Workshop for NQTs and more experienced Primary Practitioners
Date; Friday 28th June 2013
Time; 9.30am (coffee) till 3.15pm (lunch provided)
Location; St Luke's Centre, Great Colmore Street, Birmingham, B15 2AT (free on-site parking. Approx 12 min walk from New Street Station)
Cost; £220 per delegate
The purposes and aims will be to;
- Explore methods and reasons for engaging with parents effectively
- Achieving quality dialogue; Parents evenings, report writing, cultural differences, etc
- Examine conflict management within the school setting; the angry parent, real-life case studies
- Maintaining professionalism; Whole school approach
To reserve a place click on 'Print Booking Form'.
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'Raising Standards In English'
Workshop for KS1/KS2 NQTs and more experienced teachers/TAs
Date; Friday 21st June 2013
Time; 9.30am (coffee) till 3.15pm. Lunch provided.
Location; St Luke's Centre, Great Colomore Street, B'ham, B15 2AT (free on-site parking. Approx 12 min walk from New Street Station)
Cost; £220 per delegate
The purposes and aims will be to;
- examine mechanics of reading; phonics, reading for pleasure
- meeting the needs of child/class/school; progression, environment
- practical approaches; activities, parents, planning, action plan
To reserve a place click on 'Print Booking Form'.
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'Wellness In Teaching'
Supportive small-group workshop for Primary teachers.
Date; Friday 14th June, 2013
Time; 9.30am till 3.15pm Lunch provided
Location; Maple House, 150 Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6TB. Easy walk from central train stations and buses. £5 all day parking available via voucher obtained on day.
Cost; £255 per delegate
Purposes and aims;
- defining wellness/stress; reflecting own practice, a chance to share
- managing self and others; teacher stress and classroom/school management
- supportive environments; developing approaches/action plan
To reserve a place click on 'Print Booking Form'.
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'Help! I Coordinate Music'
No previous role assumed. For non-specialist. Inc look at new draft curriculum.
Date; Tuesday 9th July, 2013
Time; 9.30am (coffee) till 3.15pm. Lunch provided.
Location; St Luke's Centre, Great Colmore Street, Birmingham, B15 2AT (free on-site parking. Approx 12 min walk from New Street Station)
Cost; £220 per delegate
Purpose and Aims;
- Consider role of subject leader; management, audit, action plans
- Developing knowledge/understanding; skills progression, resources, new draft curriculum
- Our own skills/confidence; sharing ideas, promoting music across the school
Will contain practical elements.
To reserve a place click on 'Print Booking Form'
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'Managing Behaviour'
Workshop for NQTs and more experienced teachers/TAs
Date; Friday 7th June 2013
Time; 9.30am (coffee) till 3.30pm (Lunch provided)
Location; St Luke's Centre, Great Colmore Street, Birmingham, B15 2AT (free on-site parking. Approx 12 min walk from New Street Station)
Cost; £220 per delegate
Purposes and aims;
- The challenging child and class; exploring language and dynamics of behaviour
- Effective teaching and skills; reflecting on practice, policy and environment
- Managing anger; when things get difficult;practical tips
- Positive procedures; developing action plan
To reserve a place click on 'Print Booking Form'.
