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Contents Teaching and Learning Primary NQT/RQT CPD Programme 2 Primary Move On Up 4 Year 6 Forum 6 Transition Literacy Event 7 Literacy Network 8 Numeracy Network 9 Science 10 Rocket Car 12 Early Years Network 13

Leadership Primary Middle Leadership Programme 14 Supporting Others Programme 16 Effective Primary Senior Leadership Programme 18 Deputy Programme 20 Pupil Premium Network 22 SEND Network 23 Headteachers’ Conferences 24 Women in Leadership 25 NPQ Programmes 26

Support Staff Attendance Workshop 27 Librarian Network 28 Teaching Assistant Network 29

Useful Information Calendar of Events 30 School to School Support 34 Bespoke CPD Opportunities 35 Who’s Who 36

To book a place on any of our courses, networks or events, please contact the

RTSA Management Team

Sarah Haslam Katie Crowley-Andrews Rebecca Seadon

The Redhill Teaching School Alliance are fully committed to providing high quality, personalised CPD for all members of staff in order to raise student achievement. Provision is in place for members of the Alliance at all stages of their professional development - from ITT, to early years and middle leadership, through to aspirant senior leaders.

For further information, or to book a place on any of our programmes or events, please contact the RTSA Management Team by calling 0115 926 1481 (option 3) or by email at [email protected].

Delivered by experienced Primary SLEs, Lead Practitioners and Headteachers, the course sessions cover the following key specific themes: Behaviour, Planning, Classroom Environment and Creativity, Working with Parents, Assessment and Data, Differentiation and SEND, Explanations and Questioning, Primary Science and Moving onto the second year of teaching. Unless otherwise stated, all sessions will be held at Carlton Junior Academy, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Free to alliance members. Non-alliance members are welcome to attend at a cost of £25 per session. If you would like to attend a session please book a place by calling 0115 926 1481 option 3 or by email to [email protected] Please check all bookings with your Headteacher.

“Different activities to deepen thinking.”

Date Session title Presenters Wednesday 25 September Session 1 - Behaviour Jo James 2019 Sarah Salmon In this session participants will have time to reflect on children's behaviour in their classes and talk about how to overcome barriers and unpick different types of behaviour. Wednesday 9 October Session 2 - Planning Barbara Ross 2019 Kate Steel This session will enable NQT/RQTs to reflect upon their current planning practices. They will deepen their understanding of the purpose of planning and have the opportunity to explore how planning directly affects pupils' progress and attainment. In addition, they will have the opportunity to revisit planning in order to ensure vulnerable children (such as Pupil Premium) are being engaged and challenged. Wednesday 13 November Session 3 - Classroom Environment and Creativity Sally Maddison 2019 This session will look at classroom environment and ways in which you can make your spaces engaging, inspiring and useful. We will consider how the classroom environment reflects your ethos, rules and expectations. There will also be a focus on creative teaching, with hands on activities to take back to your own classrooms or to spark your own creative ideas. This session we be held at Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School. Tuesday 3 December 2019 Session 4 - Working with Parents Jo James Sally Worrington In this session we will be discussing the importance of parental engagement and the impact this has on learning and social and emotional wellbeing. We will look at different strategies to engage parents and have open discussions to gather new ideas. Thursday 9 January 2020 Session 5 - Assessment and Data Beth Hunter This session will take a deeper look at the various approaches of formative assessment in the classroom to raise pupil attainment. In addition, summative assessment will be explored showing how it can be used to track pupil progress and analyse the performance of specific pupil groups, such as Pupil Premium and SEND. Thursday 13 February 2020 Session 6 - Differentiation and SEND Duncan Patchett Giving all students the right tools and approaches to learning to achieve the very best outcomes across the curriculum.

Thursday 12 March 2020 Session 7 - Explanations and Questioning Cassie de Gilbert Nic Hodgson Within this session, NQT/RQTs will look at the different types of questions that can be used to challenge and support all pupils. They will consider how questioning can be used as a method of assessment as well as to deepen the thinking of the pupils within their classrooms. We will also review how clarity of explanation is a key component in ensuring outstanding teaching and learning has been achieved. Wednesday 6 May 2020 Session 8 - Primary Science Bel Brown During this session NQTs/RQTs will be introduced to free teaching resources to aid planning; explore how to work scientifically in science lessons and consider simple assessment strategies. Tuesday 7 July 2020 Session 9 - Moving onto your second year of teaching Cassie de Gilbert Sharon Wood Looking to move forward with your career, planning and preparing to be a successful leader.

Move On Up is a highly successful and valued programme which aims to empower teachers to deliver high quality lessons more consistently, giving them the motivation, confidence and skills to be the best teacher they can be. The programme is proven to work best for teachers who have the capacity to reflect upon and improve their own practice. We provide the support of outstanding facilitators, observation of excellent classroom practice, research materials, and practical resources which prompt sustainable change. There is a clear focus on the key principles which underpin effective teaching to improve student outcomes, alongside the development of sustainable improvement.

Who is it for? Delegates may already be good practitioners who want to move their teaching on to the next level or they may be less confident practitioners who are in need of guidance and support to improve their practice. The programme has proven highly successful with a wide range of teachers at varying stages of their career from NQT onwards.

Participants will: • Receive guided instruction on how to fine tune key areas of Teaching and Learning such as: - the expert’s classroom - explaining - questioning - differentiation - modelling - practice - feedback • Observe outstanding practitioners in their classrooms • Complete gap tasks between sessions • Reflect upon and discuss their current practice in order to develop and improve their effectiveness in the classroom • Receive practical advice on how to improve • Read and research the theory behind the key elements of the programme • Have access to mentoring by a middle/senior leader in their own school between sessions • Complete a ‘teaching challenge’ which demonstrates the progress made in one or more of the key areas

“Led by two helpful and inspiring teachers.” - 2019 delegate

The launch will be a whole day event held at Carlton Junior Academy. Subsequent sessions are either morning or afternoon sessions and are held at Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School, Robert Mellors Primary Academy and The Redhill Academy. Lunch / Breakfast is provided prior to all sessions. Cost of programme: £400 per participant. For more details, or to book a place for either cohort, please contact the RTSA Management Team on 0115 926 1481 option 3 or email [email protected]. Places are limited to 12 per programme.

Spring 2020 Monday 13 January 2020 9:00am—3:30pm Carlton Junior Academy Wednesday 29 January 2020 9:00am—12:00pm Robert Mellors Primary Academy Wednesday 12 February 2020 1:00pm—4:00pm The Redhill Academy Wednesday 4 March 2020 9:00am—12:00pm Sir John Sherbrooke Junior Academy Monday 23 March 2020 1:00pm—4:00pm Robert Mellors Primary Academy

We would like to invite you to attend our Year 6 Forum, designed to support Year 6 teachers in our alliance throughout the academic year. The sessions will be facilitated by Cassie de Gilbert (SLE, Carlton Junior Academy) along with guest presenters providing specialist input in specific areas. The forum will offer a valuable opportunity to be part of a mutually supportive group and to network at key points during the year.

Date and Venue Time Session title Facilitators Tuesday 24 September 4:00pm - 5:30pm Planning the year Cassie de Gilbert 2019 Carlton Junior Academy Tuesday 19 November 4:00pm - 5:30pm Reading at Greater Depth Cassie de Gilbert 2019 Carlton Junior Academy Thursday 23 January 4:00pm - 5:30pm Maths at Greater Depth Cassie de Gilbert 2020 Joe Eggleston The Redhill Academy Nic Hodgson Thursday 5 March 2020 4:00pm - 5:30pm Writing at Greater Depth Cassie de Gilbert Carlton Junior Academy Duncan Patchett

“Useful strategies to implement in our own classes.”

Free to alliance members. Non-alliance members are welcome to attend at a cost of £25 per session. If you would like to attend a session please book a place by calling 0115 926 1481 option 3 or by email to [email protected]

Thursday 26 March 2020 The Redhill Academy 4:00pm - 6:00pm

“The sharing of ideas, standards and expectations between KS2 and KS3 colleagues was invaluable.” Making the Step-up: Year 6-7 Transition Literacy Event To ensure that students continue to develop and extend their literacy skills, it is crucial that staff have a clear understanding of where the students have been and where they are heading. Following on from last year, the Transition Literacy Event will bring together Year 6 and KS3 teachers and provide an opportunity to discuss literacy developments at each key stage and share expertise and good practice. The main focus this year will be on reading, although there will still be a Big Write activity and an opportunity to see what other schools are doing to support literacy transition between KS2 and KS3. Further details of the Big Write activity and the plan for the whole event will be sent out to Alliance members at the end of the Autumn Term. Free to alliance members. Non-alliance members are welcome to attend at a cost of £75 per school. If you would like to attend a session please book a place by calling 0115 926 1481 option 3 or by email to [email protected] Please check all bookings with your Headteacher.

Led by Gary Hillyard (Assistant Headteacher, The Oakwood Academy) and Lindsey Jamson (Deputy Headteacher and SLE, Greasley Beauvale Primary School). The Literacy Network meets termly to discuss strategies and share good practice with primary and secondary colleagues. New members are always welcome to attend.

Date Time Venue Monday 11 November 2019 2:30pm—4:30pm The Oakwood Academy Monday 24 February 2020 2:30pm—4:30pm The Oakwood Academy Monday 15 June 2020 2:30pm—4:30pm The Oakwood Academy

Free to alliance members. Non-alliance members are welcome to attend at a cost of £25 per meeting. If you would like to attend this network please book a place by calling 0115 926 1481 option 3 or by email to [email protected] Please check all bookings with your Headteacher.

“Really helpful and practical examples of ideas/techniques to implement directly in the classroom. ”

Led by Nic Hodgson (Lake View Primary School) and Josh Cutts (Head of KS3 Maths, The Redhill Academy). This network, for both Primary and Secondary colleagues, meets termly to discuss numeracy strategies and share good practice. New members are always welcome to attend.

Date Time Venue Wednesday 9 October 2019 2:30pm—4:30pm The Redhill Academy Monday 27 January 2020 2:30pm—4:30pm The Redhill Academy Wednesday 10 June 2020 2:30pm—4:30pm The Redhill Academy

“The contributions from other people at the meeting were useful, good ideas to try.”

Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City Science Learning Partnership Primary Science Network

Led by Bel Brown (SLE, Richard Bonington Primary School) and Karen Marks (Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School). The Network will meet five times per academic year to discuss CPD opportunities, updates in science and to share best practice. New members are always welcome and it is free to both Alliance and Non-Alliance members. Date Time Venue Thursday 26 September 2019 4:00pm—5:00pm The Redhill Academy

Thursday 28 November 2019 4:00pm—5:00pm The Redhill Academy

Thursday 23 January 2020 4:00pm—5:00pm The Redhill Academy

Thursday 19 March 2020 4:00pm—5:00pm The Redhill Academy Thursday 25 June 2020 4:00pm—5:00pm The Redhill Academy

Primary Science Courses

Monday 30 September 2019, 4:00pm—5:00pm: Lesson Ideas and Improving Subject Knowledge - Year 5 and 6

Wednesday 16 October 2019, 9:30am—3:30pm: Developing the role of the Science Subject Leader

Monday 18 November 2019, 4:00pm—5:00pm: Lesson Ideas and Improving Subject Knowledge—Year 3 and 4

Thursday 21 November 2019, 9:30am—3:30pm: Fit for Purpose Science Assessment Day 1

Thursday 28 November 2019, 9:30am—3:30pm: Working Scientifically in Primary Science

Friday 6 December 2019, 9:30am—3:30pm : EYFS Science

Monday 20 January 2020, 4:00pm—5:00pm: Lesson Ideas and Improving Subject Knowledge - Year 1 and 2

Friday 7 February 2020, 9:30am—3:30pm: Developing the role of the Science Subject Leader (advanced)

Wednesday 4 March 2020, 9:30am—3:30pm: Fit for Purpose Science Assessment day 2

All sessions above are held at The Redhill Academy, Redhill Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8GX. For further details of the sessions, course costs or to book a place, please visit

www.stem.org.uk/cpd

If you have any questions about the Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City Science Learning Partnership, please contact Katie Crowley-Andrews, SLP Co-ordinator at [email protected]

What is it? A fantastic opportunity to develop KS2, 3, 4 & 5 student engagement in STEM subjects at your school.

How does it work? Working in teams students design, make and test a rocket powered car. This will involve tackling a variety of engineering challenges. Teams can also be entered into National and International competitions.

How can you get involved? There are two ways your school can get involved:

Option 1: Set up your own Rocket Car club. Resources can be bought online and cost around £10 per car. You will have access to online resources and support from staff at The Redhill Academy to help you design and manufacture cars at your own school. You can then attend one of the race events that are held at The Redhill Academy each term to launch your rocket cars.

Option 2 (Ideal for KS2 Students): Redhill staff can visit your school and deliver a one day workshop to your students. This will involve setting up a test track at your school for students to launch the rocket cars. Cost - £14 per student (based on students working in pairs)

For more information please contact the RTSA Management Team by email at [email protected]

Led by Juliet Clark (Assistant Headteacher and SLE, Robert Mellors Primary Academy) and Anna Scrivens (EYFS Lead, Carlton Infant Academy). This network meets once per term to discuss best practice and share ideas to support each other in areas of teaching at EYFS. New members are always welcome to attend.

Date Time Venue Monday 16 September 2019 2:45pm - 4:45pm Robert Mellors Primary Academy Monday 3 February 2020 2:45pm - 4:45pm Robert Mellors Primary Academy Monday 8 June 2020 2:45pm - 4:45pm Robert Mellors Primary Academy

“Sharing good practice across moderation in both F1 and F2 was useful.”

The Redhill Teaching School Alliance Middle Leadership CPD Programme is built upon the principle that the core purpose of a school is to raise student achievement. This goal requires excellent leadership at all levels from individual teachers through to the senior team. Our programme is focused on the essential task of developing high quality middle leaders. The four workshops investigate key responsibilities of middle leaders and are grounded in the reality of life in school.

Held at Carlton Junior Academy, Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1QT. Sessions will begin at 4:00pm, lasting approximately one hour and a half.

Free to alliance members. Non-alliance members are welcome to attend at a cost of £50 per session or £150 for the course. If you would like to attend a session please book a place by calling 0115 926 1481 option 3 or by email to [email protected] Please check all bookings with your Headteacher.

“Useful to talk about the 5 aspects of leadership and to analyse which styles we fall into.”

Date Session title Providers Tuesday 15 October 2019 Session 1 - Jointly observing a lesson Cassie de Gilbert and feeding back Lindsey Jamson Understanding and identifying the elements that contribute to the effectiveness of lessons is a crucial skill expected from middle leaders. In addition, teachers who have been observed deserve quality feedback and guidance on how to move their classroom practice forward. The session looks at the elements of outstanding lessons and will give practical opportunities to enhance observation and feedback skills. Tuesday 26 November 2019 Session 2 - Developing teaching and Cassie de Gilbert learning Lindsey Jamson This builds upon the first session and examines how lesson observations and other evidence about teaching and learning can help to develop pedagogy within a school. Core principles for developing teaching and learning will be discussed and applied to the reality of school improvement issues. Tuesday 28 January 2020 Session 3 - Quality Assurance Cassie de Gilbert Lindsey Jamson Effective middle leaders have a clear understanding of the strengths and areas for development within their area of responsibility. This session will pull together themes from the previous sessions and show how a comprehensive QA process will not only inform current strengths but also provide the blueprint for further improvement. Tuesday 25 February 2020 Session 4 - Managing a team Cassie de Gilbert Lindsey Jamson Managing and leading a team of people is highly rewarding but also comes with associated challenges. This session looks at how to communicate effectively with team members and provide individualised support. There will also be a focus on how the middle leader can develop a strong team ethos by balancing both challenge and support.

The ‘Supporting Others Programme’ provides targeted training in some of the key skills needed when supporting colleagues in our own and other schools. The programme is aimed at staff already engaged in outreach work, networks or delivery of CPD and training, or those aspiring to work as SLEs, Lead Practitioners or facilitators. It is a cross phase programme and is particularly suitable for middle leaders or aspiring middle leaders who are interested in developing the skills necessary to successfully guide, coach and mentor others to improve student outcomes. Staff may access individual elements of the programme as required, however aspirant SLEs are encouraged to complete this programme prior to applying for SLE accreditation.

Held at The Redhill Academy, sessions will begin at 4:15pm and finish at 5:45pm.

“This will really help me with the work I am currently undertaking and also with my upcoming Lead Practitioner assessment —Thank you!”

Free to alliance members. Non-alliance members are welcome to attend at a cost of £50 per session. If you would like to attend a session please book a place by calling 0115 926 1481 option 3 or by email to [email protected] Please check all bookings with your Headteacher.

Date Session title Providers Tuesday 15 October 2019 Coaching and Mentoring Sally Barfoot Amanda Neville This session will give delegates chance to explore key strategies and frameworks for framing discussions with colleagues and ensure that our coaching and mentoring practices have sustainable impact. Sally is an experienced teacher, former AST, SLE and Trust Director and is currently Director of Teaching School. Amanda is currently a Senior Assistant Head and has extensive experience as a coach and mentor in a variety of roles. She has also introduced IRIS lesson observation software across her school to support self-reflection and peer to peer support. Wednesday 12 February 2020 Facilitator Training Sally Barfoot Marie Imrie This session will be particularly useful to delegates new to facilitating and to those wishing to refresh their practice. This will be a very practical session with opportunities to trial elements of presentation and facilitation and review personal strengths and areas for development with a view to gaining confidence with both small and large scale delivery of training and CPD. Sally and Marie are two of our most experienced facilitators and have undergone accredited facilitator training with Olevi. Wednesday 10 June 2020 Subject Audits and Action Planning Sally Barfoot Hayley Dyer-Ince This session will look in detail at how to conduct subject reviews both for internal self-improvement purposes and for external auditing purposes. We will explore the principles behind effective review procedures and how to ensure that the process remains targeted and practical. The session will also provide guidance on how to produce an effective action plan and ensure that faculty reviews lead to sustained improvement. Sally and Hayley are both experienced at conducting faculty reviews as part of their roles as SLEs and with Sally as a Trust Director.

“Really engaging, creative and fun - I really enjoyed it!”

Delivered by Sarah Law (LLE and Leadership Consultant) and Anna Spencer (Headteacher, Carlton Infant Academy) this programme will support the development of Aspirant and existing Senior Leaders by exploring a variety of leadership styles and strategies. The focus on specific aspects of theoretical and practical leadership within Primary Education can be tailored to suit the individual needs of delegates; building confidence and expertise in a controlled and supportive environment. Each session has a different And specific focus and combined will provide awareness of the essential skills required for a leadership role in a whole school context. Held at The Redhill Academy, sessions will run from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. “Thinking about how to approach situations effectively - the ‘who’ before the ‘how’ was valuable.” Free to alliance members. Non-alliance members are welcome to attend at a cost of £250 to attend the full programme. Places are limited and early bookings are advised. If you would like to attend a session please book a place by calling 0115 926 1481 option 3 or by email to [email protected] Please check all bookings with your Headteacher.

Date Session title Providers Tuesday 4 February 2020 Leading and Managing Teaching and Sarah Law Learning Anna Spencer In this session you will identify a range of current teaching and learning issues and their implications. You will gain a good understanding of key principles underpinning a strategic approach to teaching and learning and be able to apply this knowledge in school. Thursday 2 April 2020 Leading and Managing Change Sarah Law Anna Spencer In this session you will understand and apply knowledge of leading the process of change. Looking at how handling change lays the foundations for leadership, we will explore theoretical processes of change and apply this to a practical approach to leading a major change in school. Tuesday 19 May 2020 Leading and Managing Data Sarah Law Anna Spencer You will explore examples and styles of leadership in relation to data and its uses. You will know the most important sources of data and how to interpret them. Through this and peer discussion you will be able to use data strategically and effectively to inform whole school priorities and planning. Tuesday 23 June 2020 The Leadership Gang of 4 Sarah Law Anna Spencer In this session you will explore the four key aspects of leadership: Finance, HR, Appraisal and Governance. We will identify a range of principles to guide your understanding and effective skills within each area. We will also share real life examples in each area. Thursday 8 October 2020 Handling Difficult Conversations, Conflict Sarah Law Resolution & Difficult Decision Making Anna Spencer You will learn the process of how to progress from a highly competent individual to a highly effective school leader. Handling difficult conversations is a major component of this and you will be equipped with a set of guiding principles for handling complex situations and resolving conflicts. Thursday 12 November 2020 Leadership Challenge Sarah Law Anna Spencer In the final session you will have the opportunity to share, discuss and reflect on your leadership challenges and your own personal readiness for your next steps. There will also be advice, guidance and helpful tips on writing outstanding application letters and how to be successful at interview.

The role of Deputy Head can be a highly rewarding one but it can also present challenges which are unique to this pivotal role in schools. This programme is designed with aspirant Deputies in mind as well as those who are new to the role, however the content can also be adapted to address the needs of those who are already in post but seeking advice or reassurance around the most effective ways to approach this role. The sessions will be delivered by experienced deputies in 3 different primary schools, ensuring delegates get to see and discuss a variety of different leadership models and see the impact that different strategies have had in a variety of settings. Delivered by Sarah Ghattaora (Headteacher, Carlton Standhill Infant School), Chris Baker (Deputy Headteacher, Arno Vale Junior School), Barbara Ross and Kate Steel (Deputy Headteachers, Robert Mellors Primary Academy), the sessions will run from 4:00pm to 5:30pm at alternate venues.

Date Session title Venue Wednesday 27 November 2019 The role of the deputy and Robert Mellors Primary being a good role model Academy

What is the role of Deputy? Why is it so important and what are the current challenges the post is likely to present? How to manage your time, prioritise tasks, build relationships and maintain excellence in teaching whilst taking a strategic lead.

Wednesday 5 February 2020 Working with the Head Arno Vale Junior School How the role of Deputy can be enhanced through negotiation and compromise to ensure all parties are developed strongly. Wednesday 18 March 2020 Working with staff Carlton Standhill Infant School How to develop your strategic role and equip your staff to deal reliably with day to day issues (including management of behaviour). Wednesday 20 May 2020 Working with parents Robert Mellors Primary Academy How to work effectively with the headteacher and other staff to manage parental relationships and deal with complaints. Wednesday 8 July 2020 Next steps Arno Vale Junior School

Discussion based session to evaluate needs, share resources and plan for progression in the role of Deputy.

Led by Laura Giles (SLE, Edgewood Primary School), the Pupil Premium Network will meet termly to allow attendees to gain a better understanding of Pupil Premium funding. The network will focus on data analysis, possible interventions and strategies, ensuring staff are involved and accountable, monitoring impact and budgeting.

Date Time Venue Thursday 26 September 2019 2:30pm—3:30pm Edgewood Primary School Thursday 30 January 2020 2:30pm—3:30pm Edgewood Primary School Thursday 21 May 2020 2:30pm—3:30pm Edgewood Primary School

“Useful discussion around provision for Pupil Premium children in our schools.”

Led by Claire Horn (SENCO, Robert Mellors Academy), this group of SENCOs from primary and secondary schools meet termly to discuss changes in SEND and share best practice. New members are always welcome to attend.

Date Time Venue Tuesday 19 November 2019 2:30pm—4:00pm The Redhill Academy Wednesday 26 February 2020 2:30pm—4:00pm The Redhill Academy Tuesday 16 June 2020 2:30pm—4:00pm Robert Mellors Primary Academy

“Discussions concerning good practice and the opportunity to bounce ideas off colleagues was extremely useful.”

Date: Friday 11 October 2019 Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Venue: Redhill Trust Training Centre, Redhill Road, Nottingham, NG5 8GX lunch and refreshments will be available from 12:30pm

Date: Friday 28 February 2020 Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Venue: Redhill Trust Training Centre, Redhill Road, Nottingham, NG5 8GX lunch and refreshments will be available from 12:30pm

RSVP to [email protected] tel: 0115 9261481 ext. 198 Please include details of any dietary requirements.

East Midlands North Network

Led by Jo Giles, this network will provide an opportunity for current and aspiring school leaders to meet and informally network. If you’ve not heard of the Women Leading in Education project then please do come along and find out more!

Date Time Venue Wednesday 6 November 2019 4:30pm—6:00pm The Redhill Academy

Free to all. If you would like to attend this network please book a place by calling 0115 926 1481 option 3 or by email to [email protected] Please check all bookings with your Headteacher.

Licensed by the DfE to deliver NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH and NPQEL Are you: • A middle or senior leader looking to develop your leadership skills? • A new or aspiring head seeking further support, networks and development? • A current or aspiring executive head or Trust CEO wanting to access coaching, professional learning and peer support?

Access a national professional qualification near you! Inspiring Leaders is a leading provider of school-based leadership training, including the NPQs, across the East Midlands and Yorkshire regions. We passionately believe that great school leadership has the power to transform children’s lives and by utilising the experience and expertise of practicing school leaders, we endeavour to develop confident, ethical and aspirational school leaders of the future.

DfE Scholarships available for this years’ intakes. Contact us to check your eligibility. If you are not eligible for a DfE scholarship, you will get 10% RTSA member discount.

Please see below for details of the current recruitment rounds:

Next intake is scheduled for June 2020.

Application windows take place in the Autumn and Summer terms. Contact us for details.

Application deadlines: 7 November 2019 (starts November 2019) 24 February 2020 (starts February 2020)

To book a place or to find out more, please visit www.inspiringleaderstoday.com, call 0115 989 1913 or email [email protected]

Monday 16 March 2020 The Redhill Academy 1:00pm - 4:00pm Practical interventions to raise standards through increased attendance in your primary school Suitable for: Attendance Officers, Managers and Headteachers.

Boosting attendance can be a key factor in whole-school improvement, with clear links to raising standards. This workshop will give you the information to establish a thorough system for managing and improving attendance, with lots of ideas on practical interventions that have worked successfully in other schools. This course is suitable for Attendance Officers and those involved in managing attendance.

• The regulations and guidance on registration and attendance • Auditing current provision. • Use of data and effective monitoring • Available support services and external agencies • Developing staff and creating a positive whole-school climate • Closing the Pupil Premium gaps. “All new to me - I enjoyed it all!” “Exploring ways of working with parents/carers to encourage attendance.”

Free to alliance members. Non-alliance members are welcome to attend at a cost of £40 for the workshop. If you would like to attend this event please book a place by calling 0115 926 1481 option 3 or by email to [email protected]

Led by Lucy Georgeson (Learning Resource Centre Manager, The Carlton Academy) the Librarian Network provides an opportunity to meet and discuss good practice with fellow Librarians from both primary and secondary schools. New members are always welcome to attend.

Date Time Venue Friday 27 September 2019 9:30am—11:30am The Carlton Academy Monday 10 February 2020 2:00pm—4:00pm The Carlton Academy Monday 6 July 2020 2:00pm—4:00pm The Carlton Academy

“A chance to discuss and ask questions regarding good practice with other librarians in an informal way. A relaxed, friendly environment.”

Led by Lisa Charles (Literacy Co-ordinator, The Oakwood Academy) and Karina Fulton (Deputy Head and SENCo, Willow Farm Primary School). The TA Network meets termly to share best practice, continue TAs’ professional development and discuss new policies. New members are always welcome to attend.

“Sharing the experience of other professionals was useful.”

Date Time Venue Thursday 14 November 2019 1:30pm—3:30pm Willow Farm Primary School Supporting Transition Tuesday 10 March 2020 1:30pm—3:30pm The Oakwood Academy Understanding Behaviour Thursday 18 June 2020 1:30pm—3:30pm The Redhill Academy Mental Health

Calendar of RTSA events 2019/20

Day Date Time Title Venue 16 September Robert Mellors Primary Monday 2:45pm - 4:45pm Early Years Network 2019 Academy 24 September Thursday 4:00pm - 5:30pm Year 6 Forum: Planning the Year Carlton Junior Academy 2019 25 September Primary NQT/RQT Programme: Wednesday 2:00pm - 3:30pm Carlton Junior Academy 2019 Behaviour 26 September Thursday 2:30pm - 3:30pm Primary Pupil Premium Network Edgewood Primary School 2019 26 September Thursday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Primary Science Network The Redhill Academy 2019 27 September Friday 9:30am - 11:30am Librarian Network The Carlton Academy 2019 SLP Course: Lesson Ideas and 30 September Monday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Improving Subject Knowledge - Year 5 The Redhill Academy 2019 and 6

Wednesday 02 October 2019 9:30am - 3:30pm SLP Course: EYFS Science The Redhill Academy

Wednesday 09 October 2019 2:30pm - 4:30pm Numeracy Network The Redhill Academy

Primary NQT/RQT Programme: Wednesday 09 October 2019 2:00pm - 3:30pm Carlton Junior Academy Planning RTSA Headteachers' Autumn Friday 11 October 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm The Redhill Academy Conference Primary Middle Leadership CPD Tuesday 15 October 2019 4:00pm - 5:30pm Carlton Junior Academy Programme: session 1 Supporting Others Programme: Tuesday 15 October 2019 4:15pm - 5:45pm The Redhill Academy Coaching and Mentoring Carlton Standhill Infant Wednesday 16 October 2019 4:00pm - 5:30pm Primary Deputy Programme Session 1 School SLP Course: Developing the role of Wednesday 16 October 2019 9:30am - 3:30pm The Redhill Academy the Science Subject Leader 05 November SLP Course: Developing the role of Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm Tuxford Academy 2019 the Science Subject Leader 11 November Monday 2:30pm - 4:30pm Literacy Network The Oakwood Academy 2019 Primary NQT/RQT Programme: 13 November Sir John Sherbrooke Wednesday 2:00pm - 3:30pm Classroom Environment and 2019 Junior School Creativity 14 November Teaching Assistant Network: Willow Farm Primary Thursday 1:30pm - 3:30pm 2019 Supporting transition School

Calendar of RTSA events 2019/20

Day Date Time Title Venue SLP Course: Lesson Ideas and 18 November Monday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Improving Subject Knowledge - Year 3 The Redhill Academy 2019 and 4 19 November Tuesday 2:30pm - 4:00pm SEND Network The Redhill Academy 2019 19 November Year 6 Forum: Reading at Greater Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm Carlton Junior Academy 2019 Depth 21 November SLP Course: Fit for Purpose Science Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm The Redhill Academy 2019 Assessment day 1 26 November Primary Middle Leadership CPD Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm Carlton Junior Academy 2019 Programme: Session 2 28 November Thursday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Primary Science Network The Redhill Academy 2019 28 November SLP Course: Working Scientifically in Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm The Redhill Academy 2019 Primary Science 03 December Primary NQT/RQT Programme: Tuesday 2:00pm - 3:30pm Carlton Junior Academy 2019 Working with Parents 03 December SLP Course: Working Scientifically in Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm Tuxford Academy 2019 Primary Science Primary NQT/RQT Programme: Thursday 09 January 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm Carlton Junior Academy Assessment and Data

Monday 13 January 2020 9:00am - 3:30pm Primary Move On Up: Session 1 Carlton Junior Academy

SLP Course: Lesson Ideas and Monday 20 January 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm Improving Subject Knowledge - Year 1 The Redhill Academy and 2

Thursday 23 January 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm Primary Science Network The Redhill Academy

Year 6 Forum: Maths at Greater Thursday 23 January 2020 4:00pm - 5:30pm The Redhill Academy Depth

Monday 27 January 2020 2:30pm - 4:30pm Numeracy Network The Redhill Academy

Primary Middle Leadership CPD Tuesday 28 January 2020 4:00pm - 5:30pm Carlton Junior Academy Programme: Session 3 Robert Mellors Primary Wednesday 29 January 2020 9:00am - 12:00pm Primary Move On Up: Session 2 Academy

Thursday 30 January 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm Primary Pupil Premium Network Edgewood Primary School

03 February Robert Mellors Primary Monday 2:45pm - 4:45pm Early Years Network 2020 Academy

Calendar of RTSA events 2019/20

Day Date Time Title Venue 04 February Effective Primary Senior Leadership Tuesday 4:00pm - 6:00pm The Redhill Academy 2020 Programme - Session 1 05 February Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm Primary Deputy Programme Session 3 Arno Vale Junior School 2020 SLP Course: Developing the role of 07 February Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm the Science Subject Leader The Redhill Academy 2020 (advanced) 10 February Monday 2:00pm - 4:00pm Librarian Network The Carlton Academy 2020 12 February Wednesday 1:00pm - 4:00pm Primary Move On Up: Session 3 The Redhill Academy 2020 12 February Supporting Others Programme: Wednesday 4:15pm - 5:45pm The Redhill Academy 2020 Facilitation 13 February Primary NQT/RQT Programme: Thursday 2:00pm - 3:30pm Carlton Junior Academy 2020 Differentiation and SEND 24 February Monday 2:30pm - 4:30pm Literacy Network The Oakwood Academy 2020 25 February Primary Middle Leadership CPD Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm Carlton Junior Academy 2020 Programme: Session 4 26 February Wednesday 2:30pm - 4:00pm SEND Network The Redhill Academy 2020 26 February SLP Course: Fit for Purpose Science Wednesday 9:30am - 3:30pm Tuxford Academy 2020 Assessment 28 February RTSA Headteachers' Spring Friday 1:00pm - 4:00pm The Redhill Academy 2020 Conference Sir John Sherbrooke Jun- Wednesday 04 March 2020 9:00am - 12:00pm Primary Move On Up: Session 4 ior School SLP Course: Fit for Purpose Science Wednesday 04 March 2020 9:30am - 3:30pm The Redhill Academy Assessment day 2 Year 6 Forum: Writing at Greater Thursday 05 March 2020 4:00pm - 5:30pm Carlton Junior Academy Depth Teaching Assistant Network: Tuesday 10 March 2020 1:30pm - 3:30pm The Oakwood Academy Understanding behaviour Primary NQT/RQT Programme: Thursday 12 March 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm Carlton Junior Academy Explanations and Questioning

Monday 16 March 2020 1:00pm - 4:00pm Primary Attendance Workshop The Redhill Academy

Carlton Standhill Infant Wednesday 18 March 2020 4:00pm - 5:30pm Primary Deputy Programme Session 4 School

Thursday 19 March 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm Primary Science Network The Redhill Academy

Calendar of RTSA events 2019/20 Day Date Time Title Venue Robert Mellors Primary Monday 23 March 2020 1:00pm - 4:00pm Primary Move On Up: Session 5 Academy

Thursday 26 March 2020 4:00pm - 6:00pm Transition Literacy Event The Redhill Academy

Effective Primary Senior Leadership Thursday 02 April 2020 4:00pm - 6:00pm The Redhill Academy Programme - Session 2 Primary NQT/RQT Programme: Wednesday 06 May 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm Carlton Junior Academy Primary Science Effective Primary Senior Leadership Tuesday 19 May 2020 4:00pm - 6:00pm The Redhill Academy Programme - Session 3 Robert Mellors Primary Wednesday 20 May 2020 4:00pm - 5:30pm Primary Deputy Programme Session 5 Academy

Thursday 21 May 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm Primary Pupil Premium Network Edgewood Primary School

Robert Mellors Primary Monday 08 June 2020 2:45pm - 4:45pm Early Years Network Academy

Wednesday 10 June 2020 2:30pm - 4:30pm Numeracy Network The Redhill Academy

Supporting Others Programme: Wednesday 10 June 2020 4:15pm - 5:45pm The Redhill Academy Subject Audits and Action Planning

Monday 15 June 2020 2:30pm - 4:30pm Literacy Network The Oakwood Academy

Robert Mellors Primary Tuesday 16 June 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm SEND Network Academy

Teaching Assistant Network: Mental Thursday 18 June 2020 1:30pm - 3:30pm The Redhill Academy health

Effective Primary Senior Leadership Tuesday 23 June 2020 4:00pm - 6:00pm The Redhill Academy Programme - Session 4

Thursday 25 June 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm Primary Science Network The Redhill Academy

Monday 06 July 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm Librarian Network The Carlton Academy

Primary NQT/RQT Programme: Tuesday 07 July 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm Moving onto your second year of Carlton Junior Academy teaching

Wednesday 08 July 2020 4:00pm - 5:30pm Primary Deputy Programme Session 6 Arno Vale Junior School

What can we offer? The RTSA is passionate about supporting schools in order to maximise student achievement and progress. Our alliance members are entitled to one free day of school to school support per year, or two half days if preferred. If further support is requested, support will be provided at the member school’s convenience with members receiving a discount of £100 per full day of support, or £50 for a half day.

The RTSA can offer a wide range of support including: bespoke packages, support for new members of staff, moderation, departmental/subject reviews, observations, coaching to address underperformance, delivery of staff meetings, whole staff INSET plus much more in order to develop strategies to improve specific areas within your school.

Our ‘Directory of Expertise’ booklet highlights the specialist practitioners we have on hand to support you in a multitude of areas. If there is something specific your school would benefit from which is not included in the directory, please feel free to contact Sally Barfoot to discuss your requirements and we will develop a bespoke package.

What can we offer? Across the Redhill Teaching School Alliance there is a wide range of tried and tested, bespoke INSET that colleagues are willing to share with other alliance schools. There are three models for delivery: the school can be given all of the materials to present themselves, a session can be developed together with one of our Lead Practitioners or SLEs, or a session can be presented solely by the person who designed it. The method of developing a session together has proved to be most successful. If you are interested in designing an INSET session for your school, or using one an existing session, or are able to offer any INSET to add to our existing list, please contact the Teaching School Management Team for further information.

As this is a new service we will announce Bespoke INSET Opportunities as they are designed and the Teaching School Management Team will keep our alliance members informed via email and social media.

Who’s who

Andrew Burns Trust Principal As an experienced NLE and Trust Principal of the Redhill Academy Trust, Andrew oversees the strategic leadership of the alliance, particularly aspects of school to school support.

Sally Barfoot

Director of Teaching School Sally leads the teaching school alliance and works closely with our strategic partners to develop provision to maximise student achievement and staff professional development. Her role includes overseeing all TSA events; recruitment, selection and quality assurance for the School Direct programme and brokering all school-to-school support requests. Sally is actively involved in designing and delivering some of our CPD sessions.

Julie Wardle

Director of Primary Education for the Redhill Academy Trust

Julie is an experienced NLE and Pupil Premium Reviewer. She is also Executive Headteacher at Carlton Junior Academy and can provide bespoke primary school to school support. She works closely with the alliance to shape the primary CPD programme.

Trust Principal: Andrew Burns Director of Teaching School: Sally Barfoot Teaching School Managers: Katie Crowley-Andrews, Sarah Haslam and Rebecca Seadon

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