Training programme 2016-2017
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Introduction to CPD Investing in our senior leaders
Introduction from David Moran, CEO 4 Future Leaders: Leading Impact NPQSL (Primary) 28 4 Academy-based INSET days 5 Future Leaders: Leading Impact NPQSL (Secondary) 29 1 Regional INSET day 5 E-ACT Resident Inspector Programme 30 3 days of individual CPD 5 Line Manager Training 31 Using your CPD days effectively 6 KS2: RAISE/FFT Online and National Benchmarking 32 Specialist leaders of education 8 KS4: RAISE/FFT Online and National Benchmarking 33
Investing in every teacher Investing in our specialists
Improving Teachers Programme (ITP) 10 Safeguarding, Attendance, SEND and Behaviour Outstanding Teachers Programme (OTP) 11 • Single Central Record and Safer Recruitment 34 Creative Education • Early Intervention 35 • Attendance Strategy 36 • 20 ideas for outstanding learning in primary literacy 12 • SEND Provision 37 • Outstanding secondary English: tools, methods and approaches 13 • Inclusion 38 • High impact teaching in primary maths 14 • Hearings 39 • Outstanding learning and progress in secondary maths 15 • Becoming and developing as an outstanding teacher of primary science 16 Data and Information • Secondary Science: the journey to outstanding 17 • Becoming and developing as an outstanding teacher in EYFS 18 • How to ensure that assessment informs the next learning steps: KS2, KS3 and KS4 40 • KS3 and KS4: Using data and evidence to improve outcomes and standards 44 Connecting Classrooms: Creativity and Imagination 19 • What should effective provision at KS5 look like? 45 USA Exchange Programme: Lipscomb University 20 • What do we need to do to prepare for the GL Assessment? 46 • What does the GL Assessment tell us? 47 Investing in our middle leaders Investing in our executive leaders
Teaching Leaders: Schools Programme (Primary) 22 Teaching Leaders: Schools Programme (Secondary) 24 Ofsted Framework Training 48 National Award for Middle Leaders (NAML) 26 Connect Wavelength 49 McKinsey Change Leaders Programme 50 Future Leaders Executive Educators 51
Please be aware that some of these courses have minimum cohort numbers for viability, so please refer to the availability e.g. 1-2 teachers per Academy, at the bottom of each page when submitting your bookings
Cover image by Khajidah Younis, Year 8, Heartlands Academy Introduction Introduction to CPD
E-ACT believes that CPD and training are of paramount importance to investing in, and improving, the capability, performance and expertise 4 Academy-based INSET days of its teaching and leadership staff, who are the driving force behind improving our students’ achievement and progress. These INSET days will be led by your Head Teacher, and are an opportunity for training and professional For the 2016/17 academic year, the Trust has invested funding to allow development, driven by whole-academy needs and areas for improvement. These may include workshops, for three additional days for the exclusive use of CPD and professional lectures, team activities and/or skills-based learning. development for teaching staff.
These are in addition to the five core INSET days that exist statutorily. One of these INSET days per year will now be held regionally – bringing teaching staff together to facilitate peer to peer learning across our 1 Regional INSET day per year Academies. From this year, at least 1 of the 5 statutory INSET days will be devoted to a regional INSET. This will be led This forms only one part of an E-ACT Training Programme we are rolling by your Regional Education Director, who will look at training and development needs across the region, out in the 2016-17 academic year. There are a wide range of courses on to bring staff together enabling the sharing of best practice, and networking amongst your peers. We offer, aimed at developing our: recognise that all our Academies have strengths, and within the region it is our responsibility to share those ideas, strategies and approaches. This new approach will help us to deliver continuous school • Teachers improvement which is both innovative and evidence-based. • Middle leaders • Senior leaders • Specialists • Executive leaders Additional 3 CPD days Within this brochure you will find information about the courses available, their target audience, dates and locations. The 3 CPD days should focus primarily on the individual staff member. Head Teachers: To book your staff onto these courses, please complete the booking form on the HR Page of Insight, and return to HR.Team@E- Each staff member should have a CPD plan, completed by the end of September, signed off by their line ACT.org.uk by midday Monday 10th October. manager, which sets out:
Kindest Regards, • What their development needs are, as identified through performance management/lesson observations/M&E activity (linked to academy’s priorities) David Moran • How the 3 CPD days would be best used to address any weaknesses/areas for development • The intended impact of the 3 CPD days, and how this will be evaluated
Chief Executive Officer E-ACT
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Using your CPD days effectively
The CPD plan, which shows how the equivalent of three full additional days will be used, should identify the development activity that the teacher will be engaged with. This could include…
Developing Teaching and Learning Tailored Development Opportunities
Coaching and mentoring with a strong practitioner in the staff member’s subject area and/or Individual tailored CPD related to a specific aspect of a development need e.g. use of pupil year group within their own, or another E-ACT academy, or a high-performing school or academy premium, challenging the most able, strategies for supporting EAL or DSEN pupils, provided by an outside of the trust where there is a partnership. expert within an E-ACT Academy or from the trust e.g. from a system leader or lead practitioner.
Joint planning of outstanding teaching alongside a strong practitioner within the academy, another Attendance at relevant CPD/training events taking place within other E-ACT academies within the academy in the trust, or a partnership school external to the trust. trust.
Joint lesson observations with a senior leader within the academy, another E-ACT academy, or with Where appropriate, and where expertise exists, a focused visit to another E-ACT academy for a a senior member of the trust. day/s.
Guided planning, creation of resources, or focused professional discussion with a system leader, Attendance at trust-provided or trust-sponsored training events related to the candidate’s lead practitioner, head office colleague or strong subject or phase lead within the trust, in order to development. promote or improve practice.
Opportunities to observe an outstanding teacher within their academy, another academy in the Leadership and Management trust, or elsewhere.
Leadership coaching and mentoring from a linked colleague within the trust. An opportunity to have a lesson planned and delivered and then observed by a qualified Ofsted inspector, an E-ACT Resident Inspector, or by a senior leader within the academy or trust.
For those currently holding leadership posts, visits to meet and learn from experienced leaders elsewhere within the academy, trust or head office team.
For current Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers, an opportunity to visit an outstanding academy within or external to the trust, to develop cross-working and developing/building leadership expertise.
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Specialist Leaders of Education - Contacts
Please find below details of Specialist Leaders of Education who are based at Heartlands Teaching Academy. They may be able to help support you with your INSET days by running workshops.
Name Job Title Specialisms Capacity 2016-17 Karen Smith AVP: Teaching School / CPD CPD Monday: All day Khadija Smith Head of MFL MFL Tuesday: All day Wednesday pm David Hare Seconded to SLT Science Monday: All day Stephanie Hamman SLE Literacy Literacy On request Matthew Everett Head of English English Monday: All day Shahbaz Farooq Head of ICT Curriculum, ICT Wednesday: All day Holly Heshmati SLE Maths Curriculum, ITT/NQT, Maths Thursday pm Friday from 11.30 Jonathan Lea Head of PE Assessment, Behaviour, Friday from 11.30 Curriculum, ITT/NQT, PE Edward Lee SLE Drama Assessment, ITT/NQT, Drama Friday pm Helen Tanner Acting VP Assessment, Curriculum Thursday: All day Friday: All day
If your Academy or region requires additional support, please liaise with your RED to arrange Academy- specific or regional support from these SLEs.
Heartlands Academy contact
Karen Smith, Deputy Head Teacher: [email protected] | 0121 464 3931 Romana Akthar, PA to the Head Teacher: [email protected] | 0121 464 3931
Zuhaa Zahid, Year 11, West Walsall E-ACT Academy
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Improving Teachers Programme (ITP) Outstanding Teachers Programme (OTP)
For teachers who want to advance, develop and improve their teaching For experienced teachers (with a minimum of 3 years’ experience) who practice and deliver consistently good lessons which is accredited by are either good, or have features of outstanding practice, and are keen to OLEVI, The International Centre for Leadership in Teaching & Learning. develop their skills to become outstanding. This course is accredited by OLEVI, The International Centre for Leadership in Teaching & Learning.
Provider Heartlands Teaching Academy Provider Heartlands Teaching Academy Course Content The Improving Teacher Programme provides participants with opportunities to develop knowledge of the key concepts underpinning ‘good’ practice in the classroom; to understand the impact Course Content The Outstanding Teacher Programme provides participants with opportunities to engage of these concepts of ‘good’ teaching and learning and to deliver these through consistent practice. in pedagogical discussion. They will also consider scenarios encompassing whole school teaching and Participants enjoy engaging in pedagogical discussion and benefit from opportunities for mutual support. learning models. Teachers often remark that seeing outstanding practice in situ and having the chance to formulate original ideas and plans of their own are refreshing and valuable aspects of the OTP. Location Heartlands Academy, No. 10 Great Francis Street, Nechells, Birmingham B7 4QR Location Heartlands Academy, No. 10 Great Francis Street, Nechells, Birmingham B7 4QR Dates Dates Session 1 20 October 2016 09:30 – 16.30 Session 2 28 November 2016 13:30 – 16.30 Session 1 19 October 2016 09:30 - 16:30 Session 3 18 January 2017 13.30 – 16.30 Session 2 29 November 2016 09:30 – 13:30 Session 4 16 February 2017 09:30 – 16.30 Session 3 19 January 2017 09:30 – 16:30 Session 5 8 March 2017 13:30 – 16.30 Session 4 14 February 2017 09:30 – 16:30 Session 6 3 April 2017 09:30 – 16.30 Session 5 10 March 2017 09:30 – 13:30 Session 6 4 April 2017 09:30 – 16:30 Duration Three full day sessions and three half day sessions Duration Four full day sessions and two half day sessions Availability 1 teacher per academy Availability 1 teacher per academy
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20 ideas for outstanding learning in primary Outstanding secondary English: tools, literacy methods and approaches
For all primary English teachers who are looking to develop their teaching For all secondary English teachers who are looking for a range of subject- of literacy, both within discrete sessions and across the curriculum. specific ideas to develop outstanding teaching and learning in their classrooms.
Provider Creative Education Provider Creative Education Course Content This practical, one-day course provides ideas and inspiration for all primary teachers who want to improve literacy learning. We will explore the latest educational research, showing how this can Course Content On this practical course, delegates will generate a range of lesson ideas to support be applied to new teaching strategies in the classroom, as well as developing a range of lesson plans you learning in the English classroom, as well as identifying how to pitch them effectively to keep learners can pick up and use tomorrow. engaged and get accurate feedback to develop learner progress.
Location Birmingham Location Birmingham
Dates Dates
Autumn Term 1 November 2016 10:00 – 16:00 Autumn Term 2 November 2016 10:00 – 16:00 Spring Term 2 February 2017 10:00 – 16:00 Spring Term 3 February 2017 10:00 – 16:00 Summer Term 6 June 2017 10:00 – 16:00 Summer Term 7 June 2017 10:00 – 16:00
Duration Full day Duration Full day
Availability 1-2 teachers per primary, per term Availability 1-2 teachers per secondary, per term
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High impact teaching in primary maths: Outstanding learning and progress in reaching for outstanding secondary maths
For all primary maths teachers looking for new ideas and approaches to For all secondary maths teachers looking for new ideas and approaches to develop numeracy teaching in the primary classroom – whether you are develop understanding and achievement in the maths classroom. starting the journey to outstanding or looking to further develop your teaching skills.
Provider Creative Education
Course Content Attendees for this practical, one-day course will get not just a range of lesson ideas to try Provider Creative Education out with their secondary maths learners, but also a detailed understanding of why the ideas work – and how to generate more. Backed by sound research it will help you generate ideas to develop mathematical Course Content This one-day course will give you all the tools you need to deliver high-impact numeracy understanding and increase student engagement. teaching, leading to outstanding outcomes for learners. We’ll explore a range of ideas and approaches that can get pupils engaged in numeracy and really stretch their understanding, including how to address Location Birmingham common misconceptions. Dates Location Birmingham Autumn Term 9 November 2016 10:00 – 16:00 Dates Spring Term 7 February 2017 10:00 – 16:00 Autumn Term 8 November 2016 10:00 – 16:00 Summer Term 16 June 2017 10:00 – 16:00 Spring Term 6 February 2017 10:00 – 16:00 Duration Full day Summer Term 15 June 2017 10:00 – 16:00 Availability 1-2 teachers per secondary, per term Duration Full day
Availability 1-2 teachers per primary, per term
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Becoming and developing as an outstanding Secondary science: the journey to teacher of primary science outstanding
For all primary science teachers that want to learn more about the For secondary science teachers who understand that when seeking effective teaching of primary science and how to address key scientific outstanding learning and progress that the journey (and a desire to test concepts in learning. new teaching ideas) is as important as the destination.
Provider Creative Education Provider Creative Education
Course Content This engaging one day course will give delegates a wealth of resources for improving the Course Content With Science GCSEs having the widest variation in outcomes at GCSE among the core teaching of Science in the primary phase. Together, we will generate over 20 individual lesson ideas, as subjects, this course will explore what it really takes to deliver outstanding learning and progress in the well as exploring how best to develop understanding of key scientific concepts in the primary classroom. subject. Delegates will explore a variety of evidence-based approaches, as well as generating a variety of lesson ideas to test in the classroom. Location Bristol Location Birmingham Dates Dates Autumn Term 14 November 2016 10:00 – 16:00 Autumn Term 15 November 2016 10:00 – 16:00 Spring Term 28 February 2017 10:00 – 16:00 Spring Term 1 March 2017 10:00 – 16:00 Summer Term 21 June 2017 10:00 – 16:00 Summer Term 22 June 2017 10:00 – 16:00 Duration Full day Duration Full day Availability 1-2 teachers per primary, per term Availability 1-2 teachers per secondary, per term
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Becoming and developing as an outstanding Connecting Classrooms: Creativity and teacher in EYFS Imagination
For any EYFS teacher that wants to improve their practice, develop For all primary and secondary teachers who are keen to experiment with standards of literacy and numeracy and create the best possible learning new ideas to develop the creativity and imagination of their learners. environment for their pupils.
Provider Connecting Classrooms – British Council Provider Creative Education Course Content This Connecting Classrooms course, funded by the British Council, runs over 2 days with Course Content This practical, one-day course will present you with a range of 20 different lesson ideas a 10 week period in between to deliver an action-research project in your school. and structures and how to pitch and differentiate them to achieve outstanding learning and progress. We will also explore the key elements of outstanding learning in EYFS and how to develop your existing In Session 1, delegates will be introduced to the programme and provided with a range of diverse practice. perspectives on how teachers can develop creativity in their students. Over the following 10 weeks, delegates will select an approach and test it out in their everyday teaching – exploring its success. Location North Feedback on these projects will be shared in by the group in Session 2, with the option for a further study visit to a foreign school – subject to application and terms and conditions. Dates Dates/Location
Autumn Term 4 November 2016 10:00 – 16:00 North Session 1 12 January 2017 Spring Term 9 February 2017 10:00 – 16:00 Session 2 23 March 2017 Summer Term 26 June 2017 10:00 – 16:00
Midlands Session 1 9 February 2017 Duration Full day Session 2 27 April 2017 Availability 1-2 teachers per primary, per term South Session 1 9 March 2017 Session 2 8 May 2017
Duration 2x full day sessions, 09.30 – 16.00
Availability 1 teacher per Academy (up to 25 spaces) Please note minimum delegate numbers of 15.
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USA Exchange Programme: Lipscomb University
For experienced teachers who are keen to participate in an overseas learning opportunity to enhance their development.
Provider Lipscomb University https://secure.lipscomb.edu/about
Location Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
About the Programme Lipscomb University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is a Christian institution that is committed to creating students whose academic excellence, faith and practice, and community service reflect our ideals of global citizenship. We believe that knowing what grows us is also what grounds us.
Students at Lipscomb University may earn a bachelor’s degree in 141 fields of undergraduate study, several pre-professional programs, an accelerated adult degree program and a competency-based program. Lipscomb also offers 28 master’s degrees, eight Ed.S. degrees, 23 graduate certificate programs and five dual master’s degrees.
We would like to offer E-ACT teachers the opportunity to participate in an exchange programme during the summer break in 2017.
Availability Up to 1 teacher per region
Dates Late Summer 2017
We would like to invite expressions of interest at this stage,as we continue to shape the programme with Lipscomb University.
Amirah Ibrahim, Year 8, Heartlands Academy
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Teaching Leaders Schools Programme Dates for dedicated E-ACT programmes Birmingham and Walsall (Primary) Session Date Session 1 16 November 2016 Session 2 8 December 2016 Session 3 16 January 2017 For middle leaders who want to develop their skills in areas such as lesson Session 4 6 March 2017 observation, having difficult conversations, and delivering improvements in teaching and lessons. Session 5 11 May 2017 Session 6 12 June 2017
South West
Provider Teaching Leaders Session Date Session 1 17 November 2016 Course Content TL Schools is a leadership development programme designed to strengthen and develop the middle leadership team, giving them the skills to make a significant impact on pupil outcomes across Session 2 9 December 2016 the school. Session 3 17 January 2017 http://www.teachingleaders.org.uk/our-programmes/tl-schools/overview/ Session 4 7 March 2017 Session 5 12 May 2017 Location and availability Session 6 13 June 2017
Region Primary Dates for external programmes North External TL programme (Sheffield) Pathways: 2 delegates Region Date External TL programme (Lancashire) North: Sheffield Dates will be finalised in October for the external Blackley: 2 delegates North: Lancashire Teaching Leaders programmes. Daventry Birmingham & Walsall Dedicated E-ACT programme (Birmingham) Bucks Midlands Academies: 3-4 delegates each South West (max 15)
Daventry External TL programme (Daventry) Duration Twilight, 3 hours (17:00 – 20:00) DSLV: 2 delegates Bucks External TL programme (Bucks) Selected high potential participants may be fast-tracked onto the Teaching Leaders Primary Flagship Chalfont and Denham: 2 delegates programme for 2017. South West Dedicated E-ACT programme (Bristol) Bristol Academies: 3-4 delegates each (max 15)
Key External TL programme i.e. with other local schools
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Teaching Leaders Schools Programme Dates for dedicated E-ACT programmes Birmingham and Walsall (Secondary) Session Date Session 1 21 November 2016 Session 2 12 December 2016 Session 3 26 January 2017 For middle leaders who want to develop their skills in areas such as lesson Session 4 14 March 2017 observation, having difficult conversations, and delivering improvements in teaching and lessons. Session 5 18 May 2017 Session 6 19 June 2017
London & Bucks
Provider Teaching Leaders Session Date Session 1 22 November 2016 Course Content TL Schools is a leadership development programme designed to strengthen and develop the middle leadership team, giving them the skills to make a significant impact on pupil outcomes across Session 2 13 December 2016 the school. Session 3 27 January 2017 http://www.teachingleaders.org.uk/our-programmes/tl-schools/overview/ Session 4 15 March 2017 Location, availability and dates Session 5 19 May 2017 Session 6 20 June 2017 Region Primary North External TL programme (Sheffield) Dates for external programmes Parkwood: 4 delegates Region Date External TL programme (Lancashire) TOAN: 4 delegates North: Sheffield Dates will be finalised in October for the external North: Lancashire Teaching Leaders programmes. Birmingham & Walsall Dedicated E-ACT programme (Birmingham) Daventry Midlands Academies: 3 delegates each (max 15)
Daventry External TL programme (Northampton) Duration Twilight, 3 hours (17:00 – 20:00) DSLV and The Parker: 4 delegates each Bucks & London Dedicated E-ACT programme (London) Selected high potential participants may be fast-tracked onto the Teaching Leaders Primary Flagship London & Bucks Academies: Up to 5 delegates programme for 2017. each (max 15)
Key External TL programme i.e. with other local schools
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National Award for Middle Leaders (NAML)
For developing new or aspiring middle leaders on a programme which is nationally recognised, accredited and quality assured by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT).
Provider Heartlands Teaching Academy
Course Content The programme offers participants the opportunity to develop knowledge of the key concepts underpinning ‘good’ leadership and its impact on teaching and learning. Participants enjoy engaging in pedagogical discussion and benefit from opportunities for mutual support.
Location Heartlands Academy, No. 10 Great Francis Street, Nechells, Birmingham B7 4QR
Dates
Sessions 1 and 2 Vision and Values 30 November 2016 Developing your Leadership Approach Sessions 3 and 4 Building a High Performance 20 January 2017 Team Leading your Team Day-to-Day Sessions 5 and 6 What Makes Effective Teaching 3 March 2017 and Learning? Observation for Improvement Sessions 7 and 8 Using Data for Impact 5 April 2017 Fostering Positive Behaviour for Learning Sessions 9 and 10 Leading and Managing Innovative 9 May 2017 Change Najaxa Mohamud, Year 8, Heartlands Academy Supporting your Team
Duration 5 days, 12:30 – 17:30
Availability 1 per Academy
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Leading Impact NPQSL (Primary) Leading Impact NPQSL (Secondary)
For senior leaders in the primary phase who want to expand their skills, For senior leaders in the secondary phase who want to expand their skills, learn how to lead change and people, and improve their effectiveness in a learn how to lead change and people, and improve their effectiveness in a school leadership role. school leadership role.
Provider The Future Leaders Trust Provider The Future Leaders Trust
Course Content Leading Impact - NPQSL covers the key challenges that we know to be part of successful Course Content Leading Impact - NPQSL covers the key challenges that we know to be part of successful school leadership. Challenging existing beliefs, understanding your own values and how they inform your school leadership. Challenging existing beliefs, understanding your own values and how they inform your leadership. Leading change, and people; they also introduce tools for leading teaching and learning and leadership. Leading change, and people; they also introduce tools for leading teaching and learning and understanding data. understanding data.
The programme is specifically focused around the challenges of leading schools with attainment gaps and The programme is specifically focused around the challenges of leading schools with attainment gaps and underprivileged intakes. underprivileged intakes.
Location Birmingham Location Birmingham
Dates Dates
Session 1 9 November 2016 Session 1 8 November 2016 Session 2 5 December 2016 Session 2 6 December 2016 Session 3 23 January 2017 Session 3 24 January 2017 Session 4 15 February 2017 Session 4 28 February 2017 Session 5 28 March 2017 Session 5 29 March 2017 Session 6 26 April 2017 Session 6 27 April 2017 Session 7 15 May 2017 Session 7 16 May 2017
Duration Full day sessions x 7, 10:00 – 16:00 Duration Full day sessions x 7, 10:00 – 16:00
Availability 1-2 delegates per primary (max 15 spaces) Availability 1-2 delegates per secondary (max 15 spaces)
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E-ACT Resident Inspector Programme Line Manager training
For Senior leaders (at Deputy Head Teacher level and above) who want to For Line Managers who want to better understand the processes associated gain a more advanced understanding of the Ofsted inspection process. with line management.
Provider Internal – Jane Millward, Regional Education Director (Midlands) for E-ACT Provider Browne Jacobson (Regional Leads)
Course Content This programme aims to provide delegates with an understanding of the current Course Content This session is suitable for both new line managers and more experienced line managers, Ofsted framework, school inspection handbook and inspection schedule. Participants will also develop providing tools and techniques that can be used immediately in your school/academy to increase your inspectorial skills, including lesson observations, book scrutiny, planning and inspection, and experience capability as a manager and to change the impact you have. Topics include: interviewing middle and senior leaders. • Line management In addition, the programme will cover inspecting SMSC, British values and preventing extremism. On • Performance management completion of the programme and an assessment, delegates will be accredited an E-ACT Peer Reviewer, • Interviews and take part in reviews within the Trust. • Managing absence • Conducting investigations Session 1 6 February 2017 North • Managing difficult conversations
Session 2 2 March 2017 Birmingham Location/ Dates Session 3 23 March 2017 South Birmingham 5 January 2017 Duration 3 full day sessions, with distance learning in between London 6 January 2017
Availability Walsall 9 January 2017 Location/ Dates North 9 January 2017 Region North Birmingham Walsall Daventry Bucks London Bristol Bucks 11 January 2017 Spaces 2 3 1 1 2 1 2 South West 12 January 2017 Daventry 13 January 2017
Availability A minimum of 3 staff per Academy to attend regional sessions. These should include a member of the HR team, a VP/AP, and a Head of Department.
The London and Daventry sessions are also open to Line Managers from the National Team.
Duration Full day (10:00 – 16:00)
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KS2: RAISE/FFT Online and National KS4: RAISE/FFT Online and National Benchmarking Benchmarking
For Heads of Department and their deputies, Deputy Head Teachers, Data For Heads of Department and their deputies, Deputy Head Teachers, Data Managers, Regional Education Directors and System Leaders. Managers, Regional Education Directors and System Leaders.
Provider Internal - Phil Bourne, National Data and Information Lead for E-ACT Provider Internal - Phil Bourne, National Data and Information Lead for E-ACT
Course Content Delegates will learn how to make use of national benchmarking data through FFT Aspire, Course Content Delegates will learn how to make use of national benchmarking data through FFT Aspire, RAISEOnline and the Schooldata portal to help you to improve the self-evaluation of performance in your RAISEOnline and the Schooldata portal to help you to improve the self-evaluation of performance in your Academy/Academies. Academy/Academies.
Location Birmingham Location Birmingham
Dates 10 January 2017 Dates 10 February 2017
Duration Full day Duration Full day
Availability Up to 5 staff per primary Availability Up to 5 staff per secondary
Laptops will be required for this session. Laptops will be required for this session.
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Single Central Record and Safer Early Intervention Recruitment
For Pastoral Leads, Safeguarding Leads and SENCOs to enhance their learning around Early Intervention. For Academy SCR Leads and HR Managers (or equivalent), as well as any Head Teachers who wish to attend – who wish to learn more about maintaining the SCR and safer recruitment practices. Provider Internal – Elizabeth Browne, National Safeguarding, SEND and Behaviour Lead for E-ACT / Sue Challen, Regional Safeguarding, Behaviour and Attendance System Leader (Bucks)
Course Content This training covers the statutory guidance on ‘working together to safeguard children’, Provider Internal – Elizabeth Browne, National Safeguarding, SEND and Behaviour Lead for E-ACT and focuses on the identification of needs to facilitate Early Intervention. Delegates will also learn how to use effective and high quality assessment to ensure the needs of pupils are met. Course Content Delegates will learn how to complete and maintain the SCR accurately, looking in detail at compliance. The course also covers changes to the KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance, Location Birmingham as well as safer recruitment processes and record keeping. Dates Location North or Birmingham Autumn Term 4 November 2016 Dates Spring Term 7 February 2017 Autumn Term North 19 October 2016 Summer Term 10 May 2017 Birmingham 28 November 2016 Duration Half day session, repeated termly
Spring Term North 13 March 2017 Availability Up to 4 delegates per Academy Birmingham 21 March 2017
Duration Please select from one of the four half day sessions above.
Availability 2-3 delegates per Academy
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Attendance Strategy SEND Provision
For Attendance Leads, who will be delivering the E-ACT Attendance For SENCOs, HoDs and Strategic Leads for SEN. Strategy across the Trust.
Provider Internal – Michelle Payne, Regional SEND and Behaviour System Leader (Daventry) for E-ACT Provider Internal – Sue Challen, Regional Safeguarding and Attendance System Leader (Bucks) for E-ACT Course Content The course covers the key steps of the process: Course Content This will focus on the implementation of E-ACT’s Attendance Strategy, to improve attendance and punctuality in all Academies across the Trust. The course will also cover reporting • Identification of need procedures, sharing good practice, and the legislation around ‘Children Missing from Education’. • Graduated approach • Interventions and measuring impact Location Birmingham • Access arrangements (secondary phase) • Sharing good practice Dates Location Birmingham
Autumn Term 31 October 2016 Dates Spring Term 17 February 2017 Summer Term 7 June 2017 Autumn Term 2 December 2016 Spring Term 1 February 2017 Duration Half day session, repeated termly Summer Term 23 May 2017
Availability 1 delegate per Academy Duration Half day session, repeated termly
Availability Up to 4 delegates per Academy
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Inclusion Hearings
For Inclusion Leads, Regional Education Directors, and Regional For Academy Ambassadors, Behaviour Strategic Leads and Regional Coordinators. Coordinators.
Provider Internal - David Higgins, Regional Safeguarding and Attendance System Leader (Birmingham), or Provider Internal – Elizabeth Browne, National Safeguarding, Attendance, Behaviour and SEND Lead for Karen Foster, Regional Safeguarding and Behaviour System Leader (London) for E-ACT E-ACT
Course Content The course will cover strategies to remove the barriers to learning and participation Course Content that can hinder or exclude pupils with special educational needs and/or behaviour difficulties. Delegates will learn about the process of exclusions and how to take steps to reduce these, as well as effective • Legislation communication within the Academy to ensure the pupils’ needs are met. Lastly there will be a section on • Preparation for a Pupil Disciplinary Hearing record keeping, focusing on a graduated approach. • Format of the hearing • Role of the panel members Location Birmingham • Accompanying documentation
Dates Location North & Birmingham
Autumn Term 18 October 2016 Dates Spring Term 9 January 2017 Autumn Term 31 October 2016 Birmingham Summer Term 26 May 2017 1 December 2016 North
Duration Half day session, repeated termly Spring Term 16 January 2017 North 8 February 2017 Birmingham Availability 1 delegate per Academy plus Regional Education Directors and Regional Coordinators Summer Term 9 June 2017 North 5 July 2017 Birmingham
Duration Half day session, repeated termly
Availability 1 delegate per Academy plus Regional Coordinators and AAG members
AAG members Please send expressions of interest to your Regional Coordinator
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KS2: How to ensure that assessment KS3: How to ensure that assessment informs the next learning steps informs the next learning steps
For Primary class teachers for Years 3, 4, 5 and 6, and Data leaders to For Secondary Heads of Department and/or their deputies teaching Years 7, learn about examination analysis tools and using data to inform teaching 8 and 9 to learn about standardised assessment, design and analysis. and learning.
Provider Internal - Phil Bourne, National Data and Information Lead for E-ACT, with a representative from Provider Internal - Phil Bourne, National Data and Information Lead for E-ACT GL Assessment
Course Content KS2 leaders will learn about assessment design (TestPro) and assessment analysis Course Content KS3 leaders will learn about standardised assessment (GL Assessment), assessment (Question Level Analysis). Delegates will learn how to use and share examination analysis tools and how design (through ExamPro), and assessment analysis. Delegates will learn how to use and share to encourage a more forensic use of information to improve learning. examination analysis tools and how to encourage more forensic use of information to improve learning.
Date/ Location Dates/ Location
North 18 October 2016 Region Date Location Midlands 31 October 2016 North 7 November 2016 North South 3 November 2016 Birmingham, Walsall & Daventry 11 November 2016 Birmingham London & Bucks 18 November 2016 London Duration Full day Duration Full day Availability Up to 5 delegates per primary Availability Up to 5 delegates per secondary
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KS4: How to ensure that assessment informs the next learning steps
For Secondary Heads of Department and/or their deputies teaching Years 10 and 11, as well as Deputy Head Teachers and Data Managers.
Provider Internal - Phil Bourne, National Data and Information Lead for E-ACT
Course Content KS4 leaders will learn about grade boundaries, examination evaluation tools (eAQA and Results Plus), assessment design (through ExamPro) and assessment analysis (Question Level Analysis).
Dates/ Location
Region Date Location Birmingham, Walsall 20 October 2016 Birmingham & Daventry London & Bucks 21 October 2016 South North 23 November 2016 North
Duration Full day
Availability Up to 5 staff per secondary
Saffie Marong, Year 8, Heartlands Academy
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KS3 and KS4: Using data and evidence to What should effective provision at KS5 look improve outcomes and standards like?
For Heads of Department and their deputies, as well as Deputy Head For Heads of Sixth Forms, Deputy Head Teachers and Data Managers. Teachers and Data Managers.
Provider Internal - Phil Bourne, National Data and Information Lead, and Gareth Jones, Regional Provider Internal - Phil Bourne, National Data and Information Lead for E-ACT Education Director (Daventry) for E-ACT
Course Content Delegates will learn how to evaluate assessments, make better use of collaborative Course Content What have studies told us about effective provision across E-ACT and what are the next resources and research, engage students and staff with personalised learning checklists, and ensure that steps that we should take to improve our KS5 work? interventions are more focused through appropriate and targeted planning. This session will include a review of the data and information that we collect and how different academies are monitoring performance of their KS5 students across the trust. Colleagues will bring and share their Dates/ Location curriculum models to promote discussion and collaborative learning. This will be a hands on learning opportunity where colleagues will be expected to co-create ideas that support improvement in KS5 across the trust. Region Date North 12 January 2017 Location Birmingham Birmingham, Walsall & Daventry 13 January 2017 Dates 19 October 2016 London & Bucks 1 February 2017 Duration Full day Duration Full day Availability Up to 2 staff per Secondary Academy Availability Up to 5 staff per Secondary Academy
Attendees should attend the ‘How to ensure assessment informs the next learning steps’ training session prior to this course. See pages 41 and 42.
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What do we need to do to prepare for the What does the GL Assessment tell us? GL Assessment?
For Heads of English, Mathematics and Science, as well as Deputy Head Teachers and Data Managers who want to develop their understanding of For Heads of English, Mathematics and Science, Deputy Head Teachers and the GL Assessment tests. Data Managers.
Provider Internal - Phil Bourne, National Data and Information Lead for E-ACT, with support from GL Provider Internal - Phil Bourne, National Data and Information Lead for E-ACT, with support from GL Assessment Assessment Course Content Participants will learn about the outcomes from the GL Assessment progress tests in Course Content Participants will learn about the GL Assessment progress tests in English, Mathematics English, Mathematics and Science, and discover what these tell us about our students and their learning. and Science, and discover what these tell us about our students and their learning. Location N/A (remote) Location N/A (remote) Dates 22 November 2016 Dates 29 September 2016 Duration 1 hour twilight video conferencing Duration 1 hour twilight video conferencing Availability Unlimited Availability Unlimited
As this course is scheduled prior to the launch of the Trust-wide training programme, if you wish to participate please submit the following details to the HR Team ([email protected]) by midday on Monday 26th September 2016:-
• Name • Role • Academy • Contact details
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Ofsted Framework Training Connect Wavelength
Compulsory training for Regional Education Directors to ensure they are For Regional Education Directors, Regional Operations Directors or both familiar and confident with the latest Ofsted framework. members of the Executive Leadership Team. The training connects senior leaders from large corporations, social enterprises and the public sector with the ambition and authority to make a real difference in their organisations. Provider Jane Millward, Regional Education Director (Midlands) for E-ACT.
Course Content To give delegates an understanding of the current Ofsted framework, school inspection handbook and inspection schedule. Provider Wavelength Location & Dates Course Content Connect is a leadership programme that aims to inspire, develop and connect Session 1 London 14 October 2016 leaders whose professional paths would not normally cross. With clients from large corporates, social enterprises, charities and the public sector, they bring together a diverse community of top leaders to Session 2 Birmingham 13 January 2017 learn alongside and from each other.
Duration Full day x 2 sessions The highly experiential and participatory curriculum includes:
Please note this training is mandatory for Regional Education Directors • Events: Access to global leaders at the fore of service excellence, innovation, digital disruption, social impact and leading change.
• Experiential Visits: To the boardrooms and shop floors of some of the world’s best known and successful businesses. Leadership Important Information for Executive Leaders • Masterclasses: Accomplished leaders sharing honestly their learning and wisdom. If you are interested in any of the courses on pages 49-51, please complete the Executive Leaders application form and send to [email protected] by COP Friday 23rd September. • Workshops: Focusing on how to use the new knowledge, develop as leaders and to become a catalyst for change. For the Executive Leadership Team and Regional Education Directors, applications will be considered by David Moran, CEO. Location TBC
For Regional Operations Directors, applications will be considered by James Nicholson, Director of Dates Spring Term 2017 Finance and Resources. Availability Up to 2 delegates
Duration 3 days
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McKinsey Change Leaders Programme Future Leaders Executive Educators
For Regional Education Directors, Regional Operations Directors and For Regional Education Directors, Regional Operations Directors or members of the Executive Leadership Team who want to understand how members of the Executive Leadership Team to equip themselves with an to make change happen in the organisation, looking at the root causes of understanding of the knowledge and skills required for their role, and gain organisational inertia. The training will also look at how to implement a access to a network of effective support so that they can transform schools change programme, and equip them with the right tools to drive forward and improve the life chances of the students they serve. transformation. Provider The Future Leaders Trust
Course Content The programme will run over the course of nine months and includes access to high quality, face-to-face training and a range of unique opportunities for leadership development. The content has been designed in collaboration with successful MAT CEOs, other educational leaders and experts in Provider McKinsey & Company finance, governance, strategy and business.
Course Content The 1-day “Leading Change” workshop by McKinsey & Company is based on their hallmark Topics include: Change Leaders Forum that has seen over 1,000 executives attend in the past decade. In this workshop, you will explore the latest thinking on what makes for successful transformations, work on your own • Understanding the role of the CEO change plans, and learn from each other’s experiences and insights. • Defining your leadership style and tone • Strategic visioning and planning Location TBC • Driving school improvement and the quality of teaching and learning • Using finance for decision making and understanding performance Dates Spring Term 2017 • Managing risk • Driving strong and critical governance Availability Up to 20 delegates • Recruiting, developing and aligning staff • Managing the media and positioning your MAT Duration Full day Location Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedfordshire MK44 3AL
Dates
Session 1 19 -21 October 2016 Session 2 9 - 10 February 2017 Session 3 15 - 16 June 2017
Availability Up to 3 delegates
Duration 3 x residentials. There are also four x 1-day optional modules, as well as the opportunity to visit other MATs, to supplement the core training. Both of these additional elements are non-compulsory and dates will be agreed at Session 1. McKinsey&Company
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