Please get in touch if you would like additional information about any of the events.
Details of more professional development events to be added soon – we have some exciting guest speakers in the diary for early 2019 (this includes Gary Wilson, author and expert on raising boys’ achievement)!
| Dr David Waugh: Phonics and early reading for TAs |
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| BOOK PLACES |
| Led by: David Waugh (author and Associate Professor at Durham University’s School of Education) |
| Date(s) / time(s): Tuesday 12th March, 1:15 – 3:15pm |
| Venue: Parbold Douglas CE Academy, WN8 7HS |
| Cost: £15 per person (£50 for 5 people from the same school) This is a discounted rate for alliance members. All other bookings are £25 per person. |
| Suitable for: teaching assistants |
| Highly recommended for: all teaching assistants involved in the teaching of early reading through systematic synthetic phonics |
| David Waugh is one of the UK’s leading experts in teaching early reading through the use of phonics. This session will provide teaching assistants with a firm understanding of the principles of effective phonics teaching and, regardless of which scheme your school follows, will provide a repertoire of strategies that can be used in the classroom. David is the former Director of Primary ITT at Durham University, where he is currently an Associate Professor. As an author, he has published extensively in primary English. David was Regional Adviser for ITT for the National Strategies from 2008 to 2010. |
| Preparing for the multiplication tables check |
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| BOOK PLACES |
| Led by: Anthony Reddy |
| Date(s) / time(s): 27th March 2019, 9am – 3pm |
| Venue: Park Hall Hotel, Charnock Richard |
| Cost: £100 for first delegate (£75 for a second from the same school; £50 for third) |
| Suitable for: school leaders, teachers and teaching assistants |
| Highly recommended for: school leaders and class teachers |
| Event information leaflet: Times tables flyer – General
Event poster: Multiplication and Times Tables March 2019 |
| Dr David Waugh: Phonics and early reading for teachers |
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| BOOK PLACES |
| Led by: David Waugh (author and Associate Professor at Durham University’s School of Education) |
| Date(s) / time(s): Wednesday 13th March, 4 – 6pm |
| Venue: Parbold Douglas CE Academy, WN8 7HS |
| Cost: £15 per person (£50 for 5 people from the same school) This is a discounted rate for alliance members. All other bookings are £25 per person. |
| Suitable for: school leaders, teachers, trainee teachers |
| Highly recommended for: all involved in the teaching of early reading through systematic synthetic phonics |
| David Waugh is one of the UK’s leading experts in teaching early reading through the use of phonics. This session will provide teachers with a firm understanding of the principles of effective phonics teaching and, regardless of which scheme your school follows, will provide a repertoire of strategies that can be used in the classroom. David is the former Director of Primary ITT at Durham University, where he is currently an Associate Professor. As an author, he has published extensively in primary English. David was Regional Adviser for ITT for the National Strategies from 2008 to 2010. |
| Leading learning: Planning an evidence based approach to CPD in your school (offered in conjunction with Meols Cop Research School) |
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| BOOK PLACES |
| Led by: Leon Walker (Deputy Headteacher & Research School Leader) |
| Date(s) / time(s): Day 1 – Friday 29th March 2019 Day 2 – Tuesday 21st May 2019 Day 3 – Monday 1st July 2019 |
| Venue: TBC |
| Cost: £250 per person (includes a hot lunch and refreshments on all course days) – £400 for two members of staff from the same school. This is a discounted rate for alliance members. All other bookings are £295 per person. |
| Suitable for: school leaders, SLT, middle leaders |
| Highly recommended for: all involved in the strategic planning of the school CPD programme |
| There are many evidence-based resources and tools available to help improve teaching practice and raise the attainment of pupils, but it can be difficult to get research into schools in ways that really make a difference in the classroom. This programme helps leaders apply research evidence directly to their school needs. It gives leaders the tools to distinguish a fashion or fad from an evidence based strategy that will have lasting impact and bring about sustained improvement.
Leading learning provides the opportunity to look at the evidence in more detail, consider case studies of different CPD models and refine your thinking alongside other CPD leads. You will be able to ensure that your CPD is evidence informed, meets the DfE Standards for Professional Development and is purpose built for the new academic year. Leading learning allows senior leaders design a bespoke CPD programme for their school which has the best chance of improving student outcomes. Over the course of three days, we will focus on the following: · The education evidence base and how to use it – the EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit, how to evaluate educational products, where to find accessible research for busy teachers. · What the evidence suggests are the most promising strategies for your school priorities – you come with your question and we will gather evidence to inform your thinking and planning. · Review your CPD to ensure that it has maximum impact on teaching and leadership – we will look at different models of CPD including different coaching forms, lesson study, enquiry groups and deliberate practice. |
