Training

Small schools curriculum design (for schools with mixed age classes)

  • An approach to curriculum design – using a two year rolling programme
  • Underpinned by progression of skills and vocabulary
  • Where to start – resources to look at
  • Developing assessment

Duration:

  • 1 day

Led by:

  • Executive Headteacher
  • Subject leaders

Suitable for:

  • Small schools

Structuring learning for Year R/1 mixed age classes – curriculum design

  • An approach to delivering the Early Years curriculum and year 1 curriculum
  • Child initiated, teacher directed, challenges – a way to ensure the curriculums work together

Duration:

  • 1 day

Led by:

  • Subject leaders
  • Early Years lead

Suitable for:

  • Small schools
  • Any school with Year R/1 classes

Supporting SEN children with complex needs within a (small) primary school

  • Achieving inclusion within a primary school –
    SEN within a mixed age class
  • Realities of referrals and support
  • Making the SEN budget work
  • Engaging parents
  • The nurture approach

Duration:

  • 1 day

Led by:

  • Executive Headteacher
  • SENCO
  • Nurture lead

Suitable for:

  • Small schools
  • Primary schools

    Subject leadership within a group of schools – an approach

    • Structuring a leadership team
    • Time and allocation
    • Process – deep dives
    • Use of research
    • CPD

    Duration:

    • 0.5 day

    Led by:

    • Executive Headteacher
    • Subject leaders

    Suitable for:

    • Federations
    • Small trusts

    Whole school approach to pupil wellbeing and mental health – strategies and implementation

    1 day to cover –

    • Action Plan/staff vocabulary – values – ethos
    • Pupil Voice
    • Pupil Roles and Responsibility (WWarriors/School Council)
    • Pupil training
    • Pupil action plan
    • The Mood Meter
    • Breathing techniques

    0.5 day review –

    • Measuring impact/writing analysis

    Duration:

    • 1 day course
    • 0.5 review day for impact

    Led by:

    • Executive Headteacher
    • Subject leaders

    Suitable for:

    • Federations
    • Small trusts