Collaborative Schools Limited
Service Offer
2019 2020
www.themeadteachingschool.org.uk Member Schools
Bellefield Primary School Castle Mead Primary School Hilperton C of E Primary School Holbrook Primary School Holt C of E Primary School Keevil C of E Primary School Larkrise Special School Newtown Community Primary School North Bradley C of E Primary School Oasis Academy Longmeadow Paxcroft Primary School Southwick C of E Primary School St Augustine's Catholic College St John's Catholic Primary School Staverton C of E Primary School Studley Green Primary School The Clarendon Academy The Grove Primary School The John of Gaunt School The Mead Primary School Walwayne Court Primary School West Ashton C of E School
Associate Member Schools
Bitham Brook Primary School Pewsey Primary School Princecroft Primary School River Mead School Sambourne Primary School Westbury Leigh Primary School
www.themeadteachingschool.org.uk/alliance-member-schools Welcome
Collaborative Schools Ltd (CSL) has grown from a strong history of partnership working between the Trowbridge schools' community.
Over time, the collaboration has embedded and enhanced currently working on behalf of 28 primary, secondary and special schools to provide a range of high-quality education provision.
It is our shared moral beliefs and ethos that drives CSL’s culture. Our values and vision and our charitable objectives are embodied within the company’s Articles of Association, reinforcing our commitment to them.
As well as Continual Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for all staff, you will find included here information on:
Associate Membership, for those who wish to engage at a deeper level of collaboration and access our wider offer Joint Professional Development (JPD) opportunities, and peer support learning networks A menu of School to School support A range of professional services supporting behaviour, inclusion and therapeutic opportunities Opportunities for pupil collaboration Initial Teacher Training
If you would like to access any part of our offer, or would like further information about the work of CSL, please contact us at [email protected] or call us on 01225 711162.
We look forward to working with you.
Lesley Shellard Chair of CSL
www.themeadteachingschool.org.uk/about-us Our offer
School CPD Improvement
Pupil JPD Collaboration
Therapeutic Inclusion Approaches
Plus: Collaborative Initial procurement Research & Teacher Development Training Policy consultancy
Lettings / conference facilities
Apprenticeships School Improvement
We are committed to providing the very best education for each and every pupil, and to contributing to raising standards.
Specialist Leaders in Education (SLEs) play an important role in ensuring the quality of our cross-school working, and are fundamental to the delivery of many of our School Improvement activities.
They understand what outstanding practice in their area of expertise looks like, and are skilled in helping others to achieve this within their own context.
Via the Early Years Connect programme we have developed the capacity to offer improvement opportunities to Early Years settings also.
We have a well-established partnership with the Avon Teaching School Alliance (www.avontsa.com), which means we have the capacity to support primary and secondary education.
We are able to draw on the expertise of senior leaders from across CSL, which includes National and Local Leaders of Education, to support our school improvement priorities.
Working alongside our member schools, we are developing Peer Support and Challenge visits, spanning different tiers of leadership. These are informed by specific lines of enquiry linking to School Development Plans and Ofsted.
www.themeadteachingschool.org.uk/leaders-of-education
www.themeadteachingschool.org.uk/innovation-projects/early-years-connect CPD (Continual Professional Development)
Our CPD is delivered by quality assured and recommended practitioners and is evaluated for quality and impact.
All programmes are offered at highly reduced, lowest cost prices to Member Schools and at best value to Non Member Schools.
(Whilst we make every effort to ensure all of our listed CPD takes place, please be aware that programme delivery is subject to uptake.)
Safeguarding
All CSL safeguarding training is compliant to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Peoples Partnership guidelines and is recognised by this body. To book a place on any training listed, complete the information below and simply scan and email this page to [email protected]. No additional booking form is required.
Unless stipulated, the below applies to all training listed on this page:
Audience: DSLs, DDSLs, Governors and other professionals
Provider: Clark Ward Associates
Cost: Member & Associate Schools £70 | Non Member Schools £140
Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: The Hub, John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH
Your name: School name:
Title Date(s) Name of delegate(s) One Day Foundation Training 15/10/2019
Two Day Advanced Training 15/10/2019 + 16/10/2019
Safer Recruitment Training 06/11/2019 (NB: This will not act as a DSL / DDSL update)
Safeguarding Briefings 21/10/2019 2.30pm - 5.00pm | Member Schools £80 | Non Member Schools £150 (all sessions) 30/03/2020
01/06/2020
Update Training 15/10/2019 For DSLs & DDSLs who require an update inline with (Foundation) statutory guidance, safeguarding Governors or any 15/01/2020 staff member working in the safeguarding agenda (Neglect) 24/03/2020 (CSE) CPD (Continual Professional Development) Supporting Teaching, Learning and Leadership
To book a place on any training listed, complete the information below and simply scan and email this page to [email protected]. No additional booking form is required.
Venue: The Hub, John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH
Your name: School name:
Title Date(s) Name of delegate(s) Challenging the Most Able KS2 26/09/2019 Mathematicians + 1.00pm - 3.30pm | Member Schools £70 | Non Member Schools £140 13/11/2019
Developing Confidence in Mathematics with a 07/11/2019 Growth Mindset 27/01/2020 Modular delivery | 1.30pm - 4.00pm | Member Schools 19/03/2020 £85 | Non Member Schools £140 23/04/2020 Whole School Improvement: The Impact of Music 22/10/2019 9.30am - 3.30pm | All Wiltshire Schools £0 | Any Other Organisation £40 The Value of Music within the Early Years (Schools & KS1) 05/11/2019 9.30am - 3.30pm | All Wiltshire Schools £0 | Any Other Organisation £40 The Value of Music within the Early Years (Pre- school settings) 03/12/2019 9.30am - 3.30pm | All delegates £0
The Pivotal Behaviour Curriculum Time TBC | Introduction to key principles and pedagogy | Member Schools £0 | Non Member Schools £45 TBC
Venue: Newtown School, Trowbridge BA14 0BB
Audience: Only available to Member Schools
Title Date(s) Name of delegate(s) Linking Appraisal and Performance Management in School Self Evaluation 03/10/2019 Frameworks (SEF) 8.30am - 11.00am | All delegates £0 Leadership & Implementation of Phonics (RWI): Early Reading & Whole Class Reading 10/10/2019 Approaches 8.30am - 11.30am | All delegates £0
Middle Leaders Development Programme 17/10/2019 9.00am - 12.00pm | All delegates £30 (provides access 23/01/2020 to all sessions) 26/03/2020 CPD (Continual Professional Development) Supporting Teaching, Learning and Leadership
Our NQT Induction Programme can be booked as a full programme, or as individual modules, and is designed to equip NQTs with the skills and pedagogical knowledge they need to thrive and develop in their first year.
Audience: All newly qualified teachers, and teachers moving into the primary phase
Provider: The Mead Teaching School
Cost for full programme: Member Schools £385 | Non Member Schools £450
Cost per module: Member Schools £45 | Non Member Schools £55
Venue: River Mead School, Lowbourne, Melksham SN12 7ED
To book a place on any of the modules listed, download a booking form from www.themeadteachingschool.org.uk/events/nqt-induction-programme-2019-20
Title Dates What Makes an Outstanding Teacher? 27/09/2019 8.30am - 12.00pm
Questioning and Higher Order Thinking 27/09/2019 12.30pm - 4.00pm
Positive Learning Environments 18/10/2019 8.30am - 12.00pm
Deploying Teaching Assistants 18/10/2019 12.30pm - 4.00pm
Maths 22/11/2019 8.30am - 12.00pm
English 22/11/2019 12.30pm - 4.00pm
SEND 24/01/2020 8.30am - 4.00pm
Early Years Computing 06/03/2020 8.30am - 12.00pm
Working Scientifically 06/03/2020 12.30pm - 4.00pm
Assessment and Data 27/03/2020 8.30am - 12.00pm
Subject Leadership 27/03/2020 12.30pm - 4.00pm
KS1 Computing 01/05/2020 8.30am - 12.00pm
KS2 Computing 01/05/2020 12.30pm - 4.00pm CPD (Continual Professional Development) Supporting Teaching, Learning and Leadership
Effective Teaching and Learning for Newly / Recently Appointed TAs is comprised of six carefully selected modules that can be booked as a whole programme, or individually.
Audience: All newly or recently appointed Teaching Assistants
Provider: The Mead Teaching School
Cost for full programme: Member Schools £250 | Non Member Schools £310
Cost per module: Member Schools £45 | Non Member Schools £55
Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm (except Supporting SEND: 9.00am - 3.30pm)
Venue: River Mead School, Lowbourne, Melksham SN12 7ED
To book a place on any of the modules listed, download a booking form from www.themeadteachingschool.org.uk/events/newly-appointed-tas
Dates Dates Title Cohort 1 Cohort 2
The Role of the Teaching Assistant 04/10/2019 20/03/2020
Supporting Learning 08/11/2019 24/04/2020
Maths 06/12/2019 22/05/2020
English 17/01/2020 19/06/2020
Behaviour for Learning 14/02/2020 17/07/2020
Supporting SEND 03/04/2020 CPD (Continual Professional Development) Supporting Teaching, Learning and Leadership
Outstanding Teaching and Learning for Experienced Teaching Assistants is a developmental programme for Teaching Assistants with 3+ years of experience, designed to enhance their skills to have a long-lasting, powerful impact on learning for primary aged children.
Audience: Teaching Assistants with 3+ years of experience
Provider: The Mead Teaching School
Cost: Member Schools £225 | Non Member Schools £275
Time: 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Venue: River Mead School, Lowbourne, Melksham SN12 7ED
To book a place on the programme, download a booking form from www.themeadteachingschool.org.uk/events/experienced-tas
Dates Dates Title Cohort 1 Cohort 2
What Does an Outstanding TA Look Like? 04/10/2019 20/03/2020
Questioning and Higher Order Thinking 08/11/2019 24/04/2020
Differentiation and Responsive Teaching 06/12/2019 22/05/2020
Assessment and Feedback 17/01/2020 19/06/2020
Support and Challenge 14/02/2020 17/07/2020 CPD (Continual Professional Development)
Supporting Teaching, Learning and Leadership
To book a place on any of the training listed below, visit www.themeadteachingschool.org.uk/professional-development or email [email protected].
Venue (unless otherwise stated): River Mead School, Lowbourne, Melksham SN12 7ED
Title Date(s) Developing Middle Leaders Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Member Schools £135 | Non Member Schools £170 (£30 25/09/2019 19/05/2020 discount if booked alongside a full price place on (8.30am - 3.30pm) (8.30am - 3.30pm) 'Coaching Skills for Middle Leaders') + + 22/10/2019 15/06/2020 (8.30am - 11.30am) (8.30am - 11.30am) Coaching Skills for Middle Leaders Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Member Schools £135 | Non Member Schools £170 (£30 11/11/2019 09/06/2020 discount if booked alongside a full price place on (8.30am - 3.30pm) (8.30am - 3.30pm) 'Developing Middle Leaders') + + 03/12/2019 30/06/2020 (8.30am - 11.30am) (8.30am - 11.30am) Maths Counts Numeracy Intervention Training Cohort 1 Cohort 2 9.00am - 12.00pm | Member Schools £365 per school | 20/01/2020 16/06/2020 Non Member Schools £395 per school + + 11/02/2020 07/07/2020 Developing the Role of the Science Subject Leader 09/10/2019 9.00am - 3.30pm | Member Schools £45 | Non Member Schools £65 Primary Physics Professional Learning 04/11/2019 8.30am - 4.00pm | All delegates £20 (includes one (At The Mead Primary School, Hilperton resource kit per school) BA14 7GN) Evaluative Writing for SLEs & Practitioners Supporting Another School 27/11/2019 SLEs designated by The Mead Teaching School and (1.00pm - 4.00pm at The Hub, Avon Teaching School and practitioners deployed in a John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH) support role by CSL £0 | Non SLEs and SLEs designated by another teaching school £45
Coaching Skills for Senior Support Staff 15/01/2020 (9.00am - 3.00pm) + Member Schools £135 | Non Member Schools £170 06/02/2020 (9.00am - 12.00pm) Facilitation Skills for SLEs & Practitioners Supporting Another School 22/01/2020 SLEs designated by The Mead Teaching School and (1.00pm - 4.00pm at The Hub, Avon Teaching School and practitioners deployed in a John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH) support role by CSL £0 | Non SLEs and SLEs designated by another teaching school £45 Supermarket Science 9.00am - 3.30pm | Member Schools £45 | Non Member 26/02/2020 Schools £65
Working Scientifically in the Primary Curriculum 08/07/2020 9.00am - 3.30pm | Member Schools £45 | Non Member Schools £65 CPD (Continual Professional Development) Conferences
To book a place on any of the conferences listed below, visit www.themeadteachingschool.org.uk/professional-development or email [email protected].
Refreshments and lunch are included in all conference prices.
Title Date(s) Learning, Leadership and The Curriculum 02/09/2019 9.00am - 4.00pm | Member Schools £95 | Non Member (At The Mead Primary School, Hilperton Schools £125 BA14 7GN) Infusing Rich Vocabulary Throughout KS2 and 01/10/2019 KS3 (At John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge 9.30am - 3.00pm | Member Schools £95 | Non Member BA14 9EH) Schools £150 SEND Conference 2020 29/01/2020 8.30am - 4.30pm | Member Schools £95 | Non Member (At St John's Parish Centre, Trowbridge Schools £125 BA14 9EA) Early Years Conference with Greg Bottrill 25/03/2020 8.30am - 4.30pm | Member Schools £95 | Non Member (At Springfield Community Campus, Corsham Schools £125 SN13 9DN) Leadership Conference 2020 01/07/2020 8.30am - 4.30pm | Member Schools £95 | Non Member (At Springfield Community Campus, Corsham Schools £125 SN13 9DN) CPD (Continual Professional Development) Moderation
To book a place on any of the moderation or Governor development sessions listed, complete the information below and simply scan and email this page to [email protected]. No additional booking form is required.
Venue (unless otherwise stated): The Hub, John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH
Time (unless otherwise stated): 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Cost: Member Schools £0 | Non Member Schools £30 per session
Your name: School name:
Title Date(s) Name of delegate(s) KS1 Reading Moderation (At Southwick School) 15/10/2019
KS1 (Yr2) Writing Moderation 12/11/2019
Moderation Training for Headteachers and Subject Leaders 04/12/2019 9.00am - 12.00pm | Facilitated by Andrew Howard, Wiltshire LA | Member Schools Only | £0
KS2 Writing Moderation (Venue TBC) 13/01/2020
KS1 Maths Moderation 21/01/2020
KS1 (Yr2) Writing Moderation 04/03/2020
KS2 Writing Moderation 22/04/2020
Governor Development
Venue: The Hub, John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Cost (unless otherwise stated): Member Schools £0 | Non Member Schools £25
Title Date(s) Name of delegate(s) Permanent Exclusions: The Role of Governors Member Schools and schools subscribing to School Governance £0 | Non Member Schools £65 03/10/2019
The New Ofsted Framework 12/11/2019
Governors and The Law 21/01/2020
Priority and Current Areas of Governance 10/03/2020
Governor Safeguarding Briefing 24/03/2020 Member Schools £30 | Non Member Schools £60
Priority and Current Areas of Governance 23/06/2020
Analysing School Data TBC Member Schools £30 | Non Member Schools £55 CPD (Continual Professional Development) Targeted Support and Inclusion
To book a place on any of the training sessions listed, complete the information below and simply scan and email this page to [email protected]. No additional booking form is required.
Venue: The Hub, John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH (except SEMH Workshops, venue TBC)
Your name: School name:
Title Date(s) Name of delegate(s)
Emotional Literacy TA (ELTA) Training and 03/10/2019 (T) Supervision 05/12/2019 (T) Training Days (T) 9.00am - 3.00pm | 30/01/2020 (T) Supervision (S) 2.30pm - 4.30pm | 13/02/2020 (S) Member Schools £180 | Non Member Schools £270 02/04/2020 (T) 07/05/2020 (S) 11/06/2020 (S)
ELSA Supervision 07/10/2019 1.15pm - 3.00pm | Member Schools £20 | Associate 13/01/2020 Schools £40 | Non Member Schools £80 (provides 27/04/2020 access to all sessions) 15/06/2020 The Pivotal Approach to Behaviour Management TBC Member Schools £0 | Non Member Schools £45
SEMH Workshops for School Staff Supporting the Most Challenging 27/11/2019 Venue TBC | 2.30pm - 4.30pm | Modular programme | 25/03/2020 Member Schools £0 | Non Member Schools £60 16/06/2020 (provides access to all sessions) Youth Mental Health First Aid 22/11/2019 9.00am - 4.30pm | All delegates £70 Positive Handling Training with William Wright 9.00am - 3.00pm | Member Schools £75 | Non Member Schools £145 02/12/2019 CPD (Continual Professional Development) Compliance
To book a place on any of the training sessions listed, complete the information below and simply scan and email this page to [email protected]. No additional booking form is required.
Venue: The Hub, John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH
Your name: School name:
Title Date(s) Name of delegate(s) MiDAS Minibus Training Theory (T) and practical driving assessment (D) 08/11/2019 (T) (Individual time allocation will be given for the driving 11/11/2019 (D) assessment) 12/11/2019 (D) Member Schools £120 | Non Member Schools £240
Fire Marshall Training 13/11/2019 9.00am - 12.30pm | Member Schools £40 | Non Member Schools £80 27/04/2020
Emergency First Aid at Work 08/01/2020 8.45am - 3.30pm | Member Schools £70 | Non Member Schools £140 04/06/2020 Paediatric First Aid 08/01/2020 8.45am - 3.30pm | Member Schools £140 | Non Member + Schools £280 09/01/2020 04/06/2020 + 05/06/2020 JPD (Joint Professional Development)
We operate termly, twilight subject-specific Learning Communities comprising of groups of staff interested in developing their knowledge and expertise. They provide opportunities for sharing best practice and exploring relevant pedagogies along with research and development. Each community is facilitated by outstanding practitioners, school leaders and Specialist Leaders in Education.
To book a place on any of the communities listed, complete the information below and simply scan and email this page to [email protected]. No additional booking form is required.
Cost: Member Schools £0 | Non Member Schools £70 per Learning Community (provides access to all sessions)
Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Venue (unless otherwise stated): The Hub, John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH
Your name: School name:
Title Date(s) Name of delegate(s) RE 17/09/2019 Meetings will be held at 28/01/2020 different schools 19/05/2020 Maths 19/09/2019 14/11/2019 06/02/2020 26/03/2020 21/05/2020 Geography 23/09/2019 11/11/2019 20/01/2020 16/03/2020 11/05/2020
PE 24/09/2019 (Venue TBC | 9.00am - 2.00pm) 04/11/2019 21/01/2020 (Venue TBC | 9.00am - 12.00pm) 23/03/2020 08/06/2020 English 24/09/2019 26/11/2019 14/01/2020 03/03/2020 05/05/2020 Art 09/10/2019 20/11/2019 29/01/2020 11/03/2020 06/05/2020 Science 10/10/2019 28/11/2019 23/01/2020 12/03/2020 30/04/2020
History and Heritage 17/10/2019 25/11/2019 04/02/2020 17/03/2020 20/05/2020 JPD (Joint Professional Development)
To book a place on any of the communities listed, complete the information below and simply scan and email this page to [email protected]. No additional booking form is required.
Cost: Member Schools £0 | Non Member Schools £70 per Learning Community
Venue (unless otherwise stated): The Hub, John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH
Your name: School name:
Title Date(s) Name of delegate(s) Music 02/10/2019 4.00pm - 5.30pm 05/12/2019 12/02/2020 25/03/2020 13/05/2020
Early Years 08/10/2019 4.00pm - 5.30pm | Meetings 26/11/2019 will be held at different 28/01/2020 schools 31/03/2020 09/06/2020
SEND 08/10/2019 1.45pm - 4.00pm 19/11/2019 11/02/2020 28/04/2020 09/06/2020 SBM 10/10/2019 9.30am - 11.00am 23/01/2020 18/06/2020 PSA 11/10/2019 9.30am - 11.30am 15/11/2019 24/01/2020 01/05/2020 12/06/2020 Deputy Network 24/09/2019 1.30pm - 3.30pm 21/11/2019 28/01/2020 26/03/2020
Computing 02/10/2019 3.30pm - 5.00pm | John of 21/11/2019 Gaunt School, Trowbridge 30/01/2020 BA14 9EH 05/03/2020 14/05/2020 Therapeutic Approaches
We have access to a range of accredited therapeutic practitioners and strategies, inclusive of: Counselling Play therapy Music therapy Therapeutic mentors The Theraplay Institute - Family Theraplay Artist in residence
For more information, please contact [email protected].
The Harbour Nurtured Learning Programme
Working in partnership with the referring school, The Harbour provides a multi-agency, specialist approach to the assessment and support of KS1 children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The programme works alongside children, staff and parents at an early intervention threshold to promote long- term success within mainstram provision.
www.theharbourprogramme.org Behaviour and Inclusion
Inclusion Forum A practical, multi-professional solution focused forum to facilitate Dates discussion around the needs and next steps for individual children. 18/10/2019 20/03/2020 Available to Member Schools only. 29/11/2019 15/05/2020 Cost: Member Schools £0 07/02/2020 26/06/2020 Time: 8.30am - 10.30am
Venue: The Hub, John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH
Managed Move Forum Supporting the placement of vulnerable children. Available to Member Dates Schools only. 03/10/2019 05/03/2020 Cost: Member Schools £0 21/11/2019 14/05/2020 16/01/2020 02/07/2020 Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Venue: The Hub, John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH
Forest School Operating from different Member Schools, our Forest School programme provides bespoke access to meet a variety of different needs. Available to Member Schools only.
Cost: Member Schools - Approximately £100 per term attending one session per week
The Theraplay Institute - Theraplay in Education The delivery of a social-emotional development group within your school. Sunshine Circles® are adult- directed and structured, but rather than talking, the facilitator leads playful, cooperative and nurturing activities. Observation / support by a staff member will create in-house capacity for future deliveries. Available to Member Schools only.
Cost: Member Schools £205 for six sessions
Educational Psychology Incorporating direct work with pupils, assessment, support to parents / carers and CPD, this bespoke service can be tailored to meet the needs of your school, pupils and staff.
Cost: Member Schools £60 per hour | Non Member Schools £85 per hour
Counselling A counselling service for both secondary and primary pupils.
Cost: Member Schools £205 for six sessions (Optional parent session £39.50) | Non Member Schools £266 for six sessions (Optional parent session £50)
Parenting support We coordinate and deliver a variety of different parent support classes across the academic year, inclusive of: Understanding and managing your child's anger and challenging behaviours EarlyBird Plus (small workbook cost) Triple P (Polish delivery)
Cost: Member Schools £0 | Non Member Schools £40 Activities to Support Pupil Collaboration
Children and young people are at the heart of everything we do and we hope to make collaboration and community cohesion real to them.
Sports Festivals and Competitions Available to Member Schools only. Places will be allocated to full members as a priority.
Booking information will be circulated directly to schools a minimum of four weeks prior to the event date.
Venue (unless otherwise stated): The John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH
Cost: Member Schools £0.50 per capita providing access to all events free of charge for the full academic year | Associate Schools £35 per event, depending on space
Title Date(s) KS2 Cross Country Term 1 Year 5/6 Football Tournament Term 1
KS1 Multi Sports The John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH + The Term 2 Clarendon Academy, Trowbridge BA14 0DJ
KS2 Multi Sports The John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge BA14 9EH + The Term 2 Clarendon Academy, Trowbridge BA14 0DJ
Year 5/6 Netball League Term 2 Year 5/6 AGAT Workshop Term 3
High 5 Netball Tournament St Augustine's College, Trowbridge BA14 9EN Term 3 B Team Football Tournament Term 3 KS2 Cross Country Term 4
Small Schools Swimming Gala Trowbridge Sports Centre, BA14 0DN Term 4
Large Schools Swimming Gala Trowbridge Sports Centre, BA14 0DN Term 4
Year 5/6 Tag Rugby Tournament Trowbridge Rugby Club, BA14 6JB Term 4 SEND Event Term 4
Trowbridge Youth Parliament (TYP) Working in partnership with other organisations, the TYP Dates are committed to improving their local community and their 18/09/2019 schools, focusing on issues that are important to them and their peers. Available to Member Schools only. 13/11/2019 05/02/2020 Venue: The Clarendon Academy, Trowbridge BA14 0DJ 18/03/2020 Time: 10.00am - 11.30am 20/05/2020
Cost: Member Schools £0 01/07/2020
Workshops to Support the 'Most Able' Collaborative sessions that work with the 'Most Able' pupils. Session focus to include Maths, Science, PE, History and Music. Available to Member Schools only.
Cost: Member Schools £0
Dates: TBC
Music Festival A celebration of music and dance. Available to Member Schools only.
Venue: Civic Centre, St Stephen's Place, Trowbridge BA14 8AH
Cost: Member Schools £0
Date: 01/07/2020 Initial Teacher Training
Successful applicants to The Mead Teaching School's School Direct Initial Teacher Training Programme work within our Member Schools throughout their training year. They follow a school-based training programme which enables them to work alongside outstanding practitioners and develop the rigour, professional knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to become an inspirational, creative and purposeful practitioner, within a highly supportive and aspirational environment.
High quality training is delivered by outstanding and specialist teachers from Member Schools and The University of Gloucester. Input includes a range of specialist pedagogical workshops, seminars and practice-based opportunities.
All trainees receive the highest quality support throughout the programme from both the Teaching School and the University, including academic and pastoral support.
Each trainee is assigned a mentor throughout the programme, who provides the highest quality coaching, mentoring and support. The enhanced modules in SEND and music provide pedagogical and practical input supporting the development of a high level of knowledge, skills and understanding.
Trainees are welcomed as full members of the staff team and are encouraged to immerse themselves in all aspects of school life, including professional development days, monitoring and evaluation activity, extra- curricular activities, residentials, and community events.
Applications for 2020-21 will open in October 2019. If you have a member of staff who is interested in applying, or you would like to find out more about hosting a trainee teacher in your school, please email [email protected].
www.themeadteachingschool.org.uk/teacher-training Research and Development
The Mead Teaching School is a designated Lead School for Research and Development. This designation by the National College recognises our commitment to research and development as part of our core work.
We promote research practice across our Member Schools, as well as supporting capacity-building and leadership development.
We recognise research and development is a key driver and enabler for all aspects of the alliance’s work and the establishment of a research culture has shown to be critical in supporting leaders and teachers in understanding research engagement and connecting research with everyday practice.
Research and Development is recognised as a core aspect of school improvement and innovation; consideration of the values and principles underpinning our work has been critical in guiding and shaping our research strategy.
www.themeadteachingschool.org.uk/research-and-development