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INTRODUCTIONProf for

Professional Learning for School Staff in the

Central South Wales Region

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CENTRAL SOUTH WALES CHALLENGE

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CONTENTS

Introduction 3How to Request Support 7Leadership 8Leadership of Learning and Teaching 16Learning and Teaching 19Newly Qualified Teachers 28Closing the Gap 30Foundation Phase 35Languages, Literacy and Communication 41Mathematics and Numeracy 57Science 65Digital 69Welsh Baccalaureate 71Curriculum Network Meetings 73

Please note this document is also available in Welsh at https://www.cscjes-cronfa.co.uk. If you require a hardcopy please contact [email protected] or telephone

01443 827500.


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researching practice in their own school and in other schools, inside and outside the region. Increasingly, hubs are working together to develop, facilitate and evaluate programmes.

Welsh Medium Programmes You will find a number of Welsh medium hub-based programmes in this prospectus covering professional learning and curriculum development needs. In addition, the nine Welsh medium secondary schools in the central south Wales region have come together to offer professional learning and curriculum programmes in a ‘distributed hub’ model. The model was developed by the schools and funded by the Consortium. The programmes offered are based on sector and regional development needs; some are applicable across phase. 150+ practitioners accessed the programmes in 2016/17. This year the region will be piloting a similar model with a group of primary schools. Details and registration details for these programmes are available here: http://gydangilydd.pbworks.com. The range of programmes includes e.g. provision for NQTs, leadership development, curriculum expertise, strategies for effective engagement with families, mindfulness training and ALN, as well as conversion training for non-specialists.

We know that teachers are our biggest asset and, as a region, are looking to provide guidance, support, coaching and mentoring at the point of need. We want to foster leadership potential and facilitate learning for our future leaders. Therefore this professional learning offer reflects the professional learning continuum and an increasing number of curriculum areas.

We will continue to update the regional offer so that we can be responsive to the needs of schools and practitioners. All bookings and further information can be found on Cronfa: www.cscjes-cronfa.co.uk or by contacting [email protected].

Mike Glavin Managing Director, Central South Consortium

Central South Consortium is delighted to present the regional professional learning offer in partnership with over forty schools in the region that are facilitating programmes as either a professional learning hub, a curriculum hub or as a lead practitioner.

This offer exemplifies the increasingly school led system of support which further develops and expands the Central South Wales Challenge philosophy of building capacity within schools to support each other. This professional learning offer is by no means exhaustive as it does not list the school-to-school opportunities that many schools offer and participate in as part of a SIG, Pathfinder and other arrangements.

PathfindersSchool-to-school

partnerships focused on

specific areas

HubsDeveloping

programmes of professional

practice

School Improvement Groups (SIGs)

Joint practice development for all

schools

Peer EnquiryDeveloping capacity

for effective self evaluation through

peer models

An analysis of all schools’ school improvement plans has been conducted, and national priorities considered, to ensure that all programmes align with regional needs. Working with schools across the region, we are able to facilitate professional learning for all stages of the professional learning continuum. Should there be something further that is needed to support development in your school please get in touch with us to discuss. A significant amount of development is currently going into the programmes with facilitators

Central South Wales

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What Do Hubs Do?Professional learning hubs will offer development opportunities on the professional learning continuum. Curriculum hubs will support the development of subject specific approaches in core subjects, while lead practitioners will focus on the development of approaches and resources in non-core subject areas.

Hubs:

» Provide high quality professional learning for schools in the region

» Develop school to school practice sharing » Support school improvement » Build capacity in leadership » Undertake and share research

Why Enquiry Led Programmes?Many professional learning programmes follow an enquiry led approach. This is in recognition of a school’s need for professional development to align with improvement priorities and be able to evidence impact. CSC programme facilitators will work with practitioners over a number of sessions to set an enquiry, research ‘what works’, develop, implement and evaluate an action plan.

Practitioners can expect to develop a collaborative network with others on the programme and will usually be required to complete tasks between sessions and participate in discussion around the outcomes of these tasks. Practitioners will make an evaluation of how the programme has impacted on outcomes and practice in their school.

School uses self evaluation to identify priorities in improvement plan and uses

Cronfa to register practitioner/s for programmes in areas of need.

Pre-programme activity for example, links to key pieces of research, case studies,

guidance documentation and other relevant information.

Introductory sessionReviewing the research.

Setting lines of enquiry in relation to identified area for development.

Setting impact criteria.

Practitioner research and in-school coaching for implementation from the Hub

Taking a baseline measure.Trialling strategies, collecting evidence.

Review sessionWhat has happened so far?

What has worked?What needs to change further?

Practitioner research and in-school coaching for implementation from the hub

Adapting strategies based on outcomes of review.

Tracking progress against baseline measure.

Evaluation sessionReporting on outcomes. Determining next steps.

Facilitator collates individual reports and provides an overview to CSC as part of the

termly reporting.

School evaluates the impact of the programme on provision/pupil outcomes

and plans appropriate next steps.

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What Areas Of Support Are Available? » Assessment » Closing the gap » Curriculum planning across all areas » Digital learning » Foundation Phase » Governor support » Leadership » Learning and teaching » NQTs and NPQH » Science » Secondary and primary English » Secondary and primary mathematics » Secondary modern foreign languages » Welsh Baccalaureate » Welsh first and second language

QueriesFor any queries regarding these areas please contact the Consortium’s Business Desk on [email protected] / 01443 827523.

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What Else?Working in partnership with the hub schools from across the region, we are able to facilitate a wide range of development opportunities and support. Some examples of this include:

» Mentoring for leaders in their first term or year in post

» In-school coaching for teachers/leaders » Group workshops on a specific area, for

example, boys’ writing » One to one in-school support to strengthen

data analysis » Informal visits to another school to observe

practice

There is no charge for this support. Please contact your challenge adviser or [email protected] to discuss further.

» Browse and book professional learning opportunities on Cronfa: www.cronfa-cscjes.org.uk/events

» Access the latest resources from the region: www.cronfa-cscjes.org.uk/repository

» Find examples of effective practice: www.case-studies-cscjes.org.uk

» Read about and discuss the latest regional and national practice in our blog: www.blog-cscjes.org.uk

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HOW TO REQUEST SUPPORT

All school programmes can be booked and browsed via Cronfa:

www.cscjes-cronfa.co.ukSimply log in with your Hwb username and password.

If you haven’t got a Hwb login please contact the Consortium on [email protected].

QueriesFor any queries regarding the programmes please contact the Consortium Business Desk on [email protected] / 01443 827523.

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» Getting the most from staff –structures, talent development, difficult conversations

» Promoting, embedding, recording really good teaching

» Future planning for consistent excellence – includes time and stress management.

Those participating in the programme will have a headteacher mentor with a proven track record of excellent leadership. Book your place here Strategic Headteacher Programme This programme is for headteachers who have been in post a number of years (5+). It will provide input to keep them abreast of current practice. It will be of value to headteachers who have not yet had the opportunity to experience a Serving Heads’ Programme and will also be of value to Heads wishing to secure rapid improvement for their schools. The sessions include pre-tasks, group activities and one to one discussions with an experienced head. The programme will include psychometric testing which will enable practitioners to explore their leadership approaches as well as considering aspect of building an effective Senior Leadership Team. Pre tasks will be designed to support essential headship work and will centre on matters related to self evaluation, planning and school improvement and building capacity.

Improving Leadership Skills For Deputy Headteachers The 6-day programme will provide deputy head teachers with a framework that will enable them to explore excellence in all aspects of leading a learning organisation. Through the framework, practitioners will have the opportunity to evaluate the cause and effect relationships of what schools do and how it affects its achievements. The programme will discuss the fundamental concepts of excellence and how excellence can be achieved across our learning organisations. Book your place here

The leadership development offer in central south Wales is designed to meet three principal objectives:

» To develop the next generation of headteachers and ensure that they are well prepared for the crucial role of headship and are offered a sustained professional development programme to support them into post

» Develop further the skills, expertise and knowledge of the region’s existing cadre of successful leaders to enable them offer wider system leadership as we move towards a school-led system, and new school organisation models such as federations

» Provide a coherent development pathway along the professional learning pathway from ITE to executive headteacher

In addition to the free hub-based leadership models detailed in this prospectus, the Central South Consortium has commissioned a series of programmes in partnership with other providers. Programmes include:

The Aspiring Headteacher ProgrammeThis programme supports aspiring headteachers who are aiming to gain a headship in the next 18 months. This is a multi-session programme which will reflect the requirements of the new national leadership standards and NPQH, an assessment process to identify practitioners’ strengths and areas for development, use of data, performance management, finance and governance.

New to Headship Programme This 6 x half day programme is designed for Headteachers in the first 18 –24 months of Headship, ideally as soon as possible after securing their new post. The programme will cover the following aspects: » Leadership styles and behaviours and

developing own vision » Strategic planning and school improvement » Getting accountability right


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Peer EnquiryThis is a developmental leadership model where trained headteachers conduct an ‘enquiry’ in a colleague school, looking at practices, learning and teaching, data and processes to identify strengths and areas for development. Almost a quarter of central south Wales schools have now been involved in peer enquiry. External evaluation and practitioner feedback has been extremely positive. Characteristics of peer enquiry:

» Hosting a Peer Enquiry is free » Leading a Peer Enquiry generates £1250 for

your school » It is not an inspection » It is a rigorous and robust process » The enquiry process is run by headteachers

for headteachers » Professional benefits are proving to be

reciprocal and sustained » It boosts self-evaluation and school

improvement planning » Schools working with practitioners from

schools outside their Local Authority and School Improvement Groups develop wider networks of collaboration.

» New partnerships have resulted in innovative practice sharing and teacher development opportunities

If you would like to lead or host a peer enquiry, please contact Alison Tovey ([email protected]).

Executive HeadshipThis is a six full day programme to prepare headteachers to lead in a multi-school environment. Aspects of the programme include:

» Introduction to Executive Headship – scope of the role, responsibilities and accountability, formal agreements, governance

» Targeted school visits to two federations with prepared questions

» Practicalities of soft/ hard federation. Staffing, finance, communication

» Workshops with experienced federation Heads exploring their unique approach to the role

» Case studies and practical activities to develop understanding of the Executive headship role. Will include curriculum issues, quality of teaching, use of resources and joint v distinct ethos

Consultant LeadershipA one day training programme for experienced Headteachers who have the ambition and capacity to become ‘Consultant Leaders’ for the Consortium. If you are interested in challenging yourself even further, and are willing to support and mentor new Headteachers, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for Headteachers who:

» Are outstanding serving Headteachers with at least 4 years Headship experience

» Expect to remain at their current school for at least one year after being selected

» Have the full support of their school’s Governing Body and Director of Services

» Have evidence of school to school support » Can show significant added value in their

school’s results over the last three years. More detail about programme content and costs are available from the regional professional programme manager, Jendy Hillier ([email protected]) or via your Challenge Adviser.


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Sharing good practice in a supportive atmosphere has led to the strategies shared being

very successful and making such a difference in a small time-frame

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Existing Middle Leadership Development ProgrammeThe programme will provide existing middle leaders with the opportunity to reflect on their own practice and experience with regard to the new Leadership Standards and provide opportunity for targeted development. Practitioners can expect to develop essential leadership skills and will undertake an element of strategic planning linked to their area of responsibility and will be supported by existing middle/senior leaders from FCS in the implementation of such planning and the monitoring and evaluation of the improvement activity. Provision will be differentiated to meet the needs of the practitioner and their area of accountability. Where appropriate opportunities will be provided for practitioners to undertake a shadowing experience at FCS. The EMLDP will also provide an opportunity to establish a network of colleagues in similar positions in their career across CSC and support practitioners in making their next steps on the leadership continuum.

Date(s)/Commencing 13th September 2017Timings 9.30am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Ferndale Community

SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1089Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Principled Leadership In Challenging Times With Steve MumbyIt is a time of international turbulence and a time of considerable change and challenge for school leaders. What does this mean for the kind of leadership that is now needed in schools and what principles do school leaders need to hold onto?

Date(s)/Commencing 18th September 2017Timings 4.00pm-6.00pmNumber of sessions 1Venue(s) Gartholwg Community

CampusLanguage EnglishCode 16/1326Cost FreeCronfa Book here


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Leading And Managing Change And Designing Great LearningThis early and middle leadership programme, delivered by the RCT West Professional Learning Network, is designed to develop the impact of early and middle leaders on provision and standards.

Sessions include a focus on:

» Vision » Leadership » Bringing about change and measuring impact

on pupil progress » Designing great learning » Gathering information » Providing feedback to key stakeholders

Date(s)/Commencing 20th September 2017Timings 9.00am–4.00pmNumber of sessions 5Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCode 17/1078Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Date(s)/Commencing 23rd January 2018Timings 9.00am–4.00pmNumber of sessions 5Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCode 17/1079Cost FreeCronfa Book here

How Do Middle Leaders Ensure Consistency Across Their Departments In A Time Of Curriculum Change? A departmental approach to meeting the challenges of curriculum change (Donaldson, Digital Competency Framework etc). The programme will focus on ensuring high quality teaching and learning across the department that meets the new curriculum requirements. It will examine the implications of Donaldson, the Digital Competency Framework and the continuing importance of Literacy and Numeracy Framework. The programme will provide help, guidance and a framework for individual enquiry. Practitioners will be required to take at least one strategy or approach and ‘test’ it at their home institution. The results will be shared and evaluated with the group, providing a bank of knowledge and approaches.

Date(s)/Commencing 29th September 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Cardinal Newman

Catholic SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1043Cost FreeCronfa Book here


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Distributed Leadership – Building CapacityThe programme for Primary Leaders will enable practitioners to improve school effectiveness by building capacity for school improvement.

It will look at the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders to achieve distributed leadership, including governor organisation and accountability.

Enabling schools to facilitate change and raise standards through:

» Understanding how the impact of a shared vision, clear strategic direction and effective distributed leadership can change the culture of a school.

» The leadership vs management culture to build capacity.

Date(s)/Commencing 6th October 2017Timings 9.15am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Llanishen Fach Primary


Future Senior Leaders Programme –SecondaryAn exciting 6 day comprehensive programme focused on making the next step to Senior Leadership. This programme is delivered and facilitated by experienced senior leaders from a number of schools across the consortium. This programme is aimed at Secondary School practitioners who already have Middle Leadership experience and are looking to take the next step in their career. Practitioners will attend a wide range of interactive workshops as well as having the opportunity to engage in a school based action research impact project which will support career development. The final day of the programme will allow practitioners to experience and benefit from a senior leadership mock interview and assessment-centre day, invaluable to all those preparing for senior leadership.

The programme will focus on:

» Senior Leadership and Effective people management

» Managing data at a whole school level » Proactive quality assurance » Leading learning and teaching » Wellbeing and achievement » Putting it all together – taking the next steps

Date(s)/Commencing 2nd October 2017Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 6Venue(s) • Cardiff High School

• Treorchy Comprehensive School

• Cowbridge School• Bishop Hedley Catholic

High School• Y Pant School

Language EnglishCode 17/1097Cost FreeCronfa Book here


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Future Middle LeadersA programme for Welsh medium primary teachers who are aiming for a TLR or unit leader role in the near future.

Preparation for the role of middle leader:

» Opportunity to self evaluate practice and professional skills against professional leadership standards in order to identify elements for further development.

» Series of workshops to share experiences, good practice and evaluate professional practices

» Develop an individual improvement plan based on the self evaluation and standards

Date(s)/Commencing 20th October 2017Timings 1.30pm–3.45pmNumber of sessions 4Venue(s) Ysgol Gymraeg Melin

GruffyddLanguage WelshCode 17/1012Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Using Research Methodology To Measure Impact In The Classroom with Richard ChurchesIn this session, Richard Churches will cover a range of areas related to the use of research methods to measure impact in the classroom. The first part of the session will focus on traditional approaches to action research and the types of school improvement questions that these are suitable for. He will then introduce how to implement teacher-led randomised controlled trials as a school improvement approach, this will include looking at a number of actual teachers studies and approaches. Practitioners will also learn about ways of using easy to calculate statistics in a more informative way to measure progress and assess impact.

Date(s)/Commencing 7th November 2017Timings 3pm-4.30pmNumber of sessions 1Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCode 17/1158Cost FreeCronfa Book here


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Aspiring Future Middle LeadersThis programme seeks to provide an insight and experience of challenges faced by middle leaders in schools. Interactive sessions will cover aspects of learning and teaching, systems of accountability, data and assessment, achievement and wellbeing and pastoral roles.

The programme is developed to provide similar interactive approaches and key foci on developing the skills of the workforce to that of the ASPIRE NQT and OTP programmes. Each session will outline a different aspect of leadership at middle management level with opportunity for practitioners to collaborate and explore ideas. Each session will be supported by facilitation of discussion and ‘takeaway materials’ which may be used in the classroom, department, wider school or at interview.

Practitioners will be required to set up and undertake an action research/ enquiry project on an area of their choice, in their own school in order to develop skills covered and provide meaningful evaluation of current practice in schools. They will be required to present a 10-15 minute outline to the cohort in the last session and a brief written report.

Date(s)/Commencing w/c 4th December 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 6Venue(s) • Bishop Hedley Catholic

High School• Cardinal Newman

Catholic School• Treorchy Comprehensive

School• Fitzalan High School• Y Pant School• Mary Immaculate High


Getting To Good Through To ExcellentLeaders play a crucial role in the transformation of culture. While there isn’t a ‘one size fits all approach’ to school improvement, this programme is designed to provide clear support, guidance and practical advice to headteachers/senior/middle leaders to help make improvement easier. The programme is suited to schools at all stages of their improvement journey (from requiring rapid change to those who wish to tweak existing practice to secure excellence).

Date(s)/Commencing 15th January 2018Timings 2.00pm–5.30pmNumber of sessions 5Venue(s) Bishop of Llandaff CIW High



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Creating a Thinking School

This three day programme is designed to support schools and practitioners in creating ‘ambitious, capable learners that are enterprising, creative contributors’ (as outlined in Donaldson’s four purposes). The programme will facilitate the sharing of good practice and provide effective and proven methods to encourage resilient learners and ensuring challenge for all

Date(s)/Commencing 11th September 2017Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Stanwell SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1164Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Data Literacy Across the SchoolThis 3 day programme is aimed at senior leaders and middle leaders and is designed to support line-managers to create a culture of accountability and self reflection at all levels.

Date(s)/Commencing 18th September 2017Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Stanwell SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1165Cost FreeCronfa Book here


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Parent Power: Developing Family Engagement Within schoolsDay 1: A practical 1 day workshop where practitioners will examine how a Family Engagement Officer (FEO) can lead a whole school approach to family engagement. Practical examples of documentation that supports this role and guidance from an experienced school-based FEO will allow practitioners to take away a whole host of start-up resources to take back to their own schools.

Day 2: Using the outdoors to engage families. A practical 1 day workshop where practitioners will explore the opportunities to use the outdoor environment as a resource to promote family engagement.

Date(s)/Commencing 28th September 2017Timings 9.30am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Pencoed Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1034Cost FreeCronfa Book here

“ I will be implementing the parent forum over the next few months and will also be using the ideas provided in order to

help raise attendance (e.g. Cosy Café, Teisen the reading dog

and fast track pass)

“Transforming Teaching And Learning Within Your School/AreaThe greatest contributing factor to school improvement is the development and delivery of consistently high quality teaching. Achieving this across a range of departments presents a significant challenge for all leaders within schools. This programme is designed to provide clear support, guidance and practical advice to school leaders (at all levels) who hold a responsibility for securing high quality teaching within school/area.

Date(s)/Commencing 18th January 2017Timings 2.00pm–5.30pmNumber of sessions 4Venue(s) Bishop of Llandaff CIW High


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Date(s)/Commencing 19th September 2017Timings 9.00am - 4.00pmNumber of sessions 7Venue(s) Treorchy Comprehensive

SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1051Cost £150Cronfa Book here

Date(s)/Commencing 15th January 2018Timings 9.00am - 3.00pmNumber of sessions 7Venue(s) Stanwell SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1147Cost £150Cronfa Book here

Date(s)/Commencing 20th September 2017Timings 9.00am - 3.30pmNumber of sessions 7Venue(s) Ysgol Gymraeg Bro

MorgannwgLanguage WelshCode 17/1167Cost £150Cronfa Book here

Date(s)/Commencing 20th September 2017Timings 9.00am - 3.00pmNumber of sessions 7Venue(s) Romilly Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1151Cost £150Cronfa Book here

Date(s)/Commencing 18th January 2018Timings 8.30am - 4.00pmNumber of sessions 7Venue(s) Herbert Thompson Primary


Outstanding Teacher Programme (OTP)Being able to teach consistently good and excellent lessons is one of the hallmarks of the outstanding practitioner. This facilitated programme will demonstrate the methodologies associated with excellence and will draw and build on teachers’ skills and expertise in order to fine-tune their learning and teaching skills and embed best practice in classrooms. Practitioners will learn from each other and will be encouraged to take thinking to a deeper level. They will be expected to undertake post-sessional tasks, prepare specific lessons and parts of lessons and to conduct investigations into their own practice in order to reach a shared understanding of the most impactful pedagogical strategies on pupil progress and attainment.



Developing Assessment for Learning Across the SchoolThis programme will cover assessment for learning, using assessment for learning across the school with literacy, numeracy and digital competence skills, Successful Futures, parental involvement, vulnerable groups and enquiry.

Date(s)/Commencing 21st September 2017Timings 9.15am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Ysgol Cynwyd SantLanguage WelshCode 17/1064Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Improving Teacher Programme (ITP)Having finished induction, qualified practitioners often spend many years in the classroom without access to a strategy that will help them refine and develop their practice. Drawing on evidence of what good learning and teaching looks like, this programme will refresh and enrich pedagogical principles and approaches. Practitioners will be expected to undertake post-sessional challenges and be prepared to monitor the success of new strategies and share findings with each other in order to create a shared understanding of what works best in terms of impacting on pupil outcomes.

Date(s)/Commencing 26th September 2017Timings 1.00pm - 4.00pmNumber of sessions 6Venue(s) Cadoxton Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1150Cost £150Cronfa Book here

Date(s)/Commencing 17th January 2018Timings 8.30am - 3.30pmNumber of sessions 6Venue(s) Ysgol Gymraeg Bro

MorgannwgLanguage WelshCode 17/1168Cost £150Cronfa Book here



Understanding Autism And SCD–Designing IEPs To Target Social Communication And Emotional RegulationThe briefing aims to provide ALNCOs, teachers and teaching assistants with an understanding of autism. It will address the similarities and significant differences between autism and social communication disorders. Practical strategies including the use of visual supports will be demonstrated. The links between the 4 purposes of the new curriculum and the need to address the development of each child’s social communication and emotional regulation will be explored. The final session will set out how to design IEPs for pupils with autism.

Date(s)/Commencing 27th September 2017Timings 9.30am–12.00pmNumber of sessions 4Venue(s) The Hollies SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1061Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Date(s)/Commencing 17th January 2018Timings 9.30am–12.00pmNumber of sessions 4Venue(s) The Hollies SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1062Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Developing A Toolkit For Assessment For Learning For Pupils With ALNThe programme aims to explore the way Special School teachers can identify, trial and refine Assessment for Learning strategies in order to deepen their understanding of this pedagogical principles and to improve the standard of teaching in their schools. Practitioners will work within a network of teachers from the Special School sector and receive support from an external consultant to develop a toolkit of effective strategies.

Date(s)/Commencing 27th September 2017Timings 9.30am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 6Venue(s) Heronsbridge SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1033Cost FreeCronfa Book here



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Developing Classroom Led Action Research To Develop Reflective PractitionersOur ambition for learners in Wales through Successful Futures is to make our learners reflect and engage in inquiry. Underpinning this is our own engagement and reflection. This programme is aimed at producing professional activity, change and action to secure better learning outcomes for all learners. Securing success for every learner is best achieved through professionals working together on real issues of teaching and learning through meaningful, focused and sustained collaboration and inquiry. An inquiry model will be used over the programme which generates new knowledge and effective classroom practice through practitioners’ school based action research. The programme is grounded in the international research of Helen Timperley, Louise Stoll, Andy Hargreaves, Alma Harris and John Hattie, which practitioners will be introduced to in order to enhance their learning.

Date(s)/Commencing 27th September 2017Timings 10.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 6Venue(s) Bishop Hedley Catholic High


The Teaching Toolkit: A Consistent Approach To Raising StandardsA practical 1 day workshop and ½ day follow up where practitioners will examine a wide range of effective teaching and learning strategies and explore how these strategies can be embedded to develop a consistent, robust platform for teaching and learning at their schools. After evaluating the current impact of their pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning, practitioners will take away a whole host of innovative tools to refine their schools current practice.

Date(s)/Commencing 29th September 2017Timings 9.30am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Pencoed Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1038Cost FreeCronfa Book here

The structure of the programme allowed staff to plan ideas,

try them back in school and feedback at subsequent sessions. This has had a direct impact on

raising outcomes.

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Strategic Use Of Technology To Raise Standards In Learning And TeachingWith the use of technology and integral pedagogy within learning and teaching, this programme will provide practical steps on how to develop and embed the use of technology in the classroom in order to raise standards for all.

The four day programme comprises of 1 full day, 2 half days and a fourth collaborative planning day where the practitioner has the choice of staying for half or the full session.

During the sessions the focus will be upon how schools can formulate and implement a bespoke strategic plan to ensure technology is a key component of successful and innovative whole school improvement of learning and teaching.

Practitioners will be given the opportunity to audit their practice, trial and evaluate various digital strategies in their own settings and then measure the impact on pupils. There will be opportunities for collaborative work and the sharing of those strategies to secure the improvement of learning experiences in all schools.

Date(s)/Commencing 3rd October 2017Timings 9.30am - 3.00pmNumber of sessions 4Venue(s) Cwmclydach PrimaryLanguage EnglishCode 17/1092Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Date(s)/Commencing 9th January 2018Timings 9.30am - 3.00pmNumber of sessions 4Venue(s) Cwmclydach PrimaryLanguage EnglishCode 17/1093Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Thinking About ‘Thinking Hats’Developing ambitious and capable learners is one of the four core purposes of Donaldson’s Successful Futures. This programme provides one proven strategy that develops learning skills whilst increasing independence and enjoyment and also developing creativity.

Practitioners will see first-hand evidence in class and in books of how the use of ‘Thinking Hats’ across the entire curriculum develops highly effective and transferable learning skills that boost all learners’ enjoyment and self-confidence.

Practitioners will see many practical applications of ‘Thinking Hats’. They will consider how these can be used by pupils to both scaffold and extend thinking and ‘communicate, explore and explain concepts and ideas’.

The visual approach of the Thinking Hats has a big impact on all groups of learners, regardless of age and ability. It is appropriate for schools that are looking for approaches that:

» Improve and enrich learners’ learning and thinking skills

» Strengthen peer and self-assessment strategies

» Help learners better organise and present their ideas

Date(s)/Commencing 6th October 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Tongwynlais Primary




Raising Standards In Outdoor LearningThis is a 1 full day and 2 half days programme to support teaching assistants in developing their role. It explores tried and tested approaches to developing highly effective learning zones and complementing pupil voice activities to impact on engagement and raise standards in the Foundation Phase.

The programme includes:

» The development of outdoor learning zones to raise standards

» Development of LNF through robust Foundation Phase practice

» More effective pupil engagement, exploration and independent learning

» Examples of evidencing outdoor learning

Date(s)/Commencing 13th October 2017Timings 9.30am–4.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Herbert Thompson Primary


Challenging MAT Pupils To Succeed: NACE Accreditation And ReaccreditationOur aim is to challenge all of our pupils through providing them opportunities to succeed through the use of creative and innovative tasks providing a holistic approach to the curriculum. This programme will provide time to reflect on your own individual school practice and to create a strategic action plan on how to extend challenge throughout the curriculum.

This programme will support schools to:

» Challenge all pupils including the MAT pupil » Work towards NACE accreditation and

reaccreditation through the use of LNF and DCF rich tasks

» Create networks within the group to improve MAT provision

» Create an strategic action plan to move individual school settings forward

Date(s)/Commencing 24th October 2017Timings 9.30am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Cwmclydach Primary


Date(s)/Commencing 16th January 2018Timings 9.30am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Cwmclydach Primary


Practitioners have been able to start to rehearse some of the ideas generated in the group and one centre has seen an

improvement in the use of open-ended questions, which have engaged the learners more

effectively

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Effective Marking, Assessment and FeedbackMarking and feedback is a powerful tool in improving pupil performance, particularly in setting higher levels of challenge and ‘closing the gap’. During this programme participants will explore a range of approaches to marking and assessment as well as exploring high impact strategies for offering high quality feedback without adding to teacher workload. It will also examine the nature of pupils’ response to teacher feedback, including strategies such as DIRT time.

Date(s)/Commencing 26th October 2017Timings 9.30am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Mary Immaculate High


Exploring Pedagogy; Preparing for Change This programme is designed for practitioners and schools to reflect on their current practice and to consider the pedagogical principles set out in Successful Futures. It will explore within a joint practice and action research manner, the pedagogical principles, build dialogue around these and consider what they look like in current and forward practice. Practitioners/schools will have the opportunity to discuss the key characteristics of teaching and learning and to consider the management of change needed in preparation for the new curriculum. Practitioners will identify areas to focus within their schools and own practice and to work collaboratively to look at how this needs to be tweaked/changed.

Date(s)/Commencing 6th November 2017Timings 9.00am–4.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Cowbridge Comprehensive




Challenge For All: Questioning High And Order ThinkingThis programme will share insights and experiences of establishing an ethos of challenge for all. We will consider what makes for good questioning and develop questioning strategies along with pupil ability to ask good questions; how to manage questioning and how to develop pupils’ thinking abilities in a way that not only develops MAaT learners, but stretches, challenges and enriches all learner experiences.

The programme will facilitate an inquiry approach to reflect upon your own practice and research practice in each other’s schools with a view to developing further practice within us all.

Programme outcomes include:

» A more consistent understanding of AfL strategies and developing tasks that elicit evidence of learner understanding

» A more confident, self-motivated and informed workforce

» Toolkit of questioning and challenge activities and strategies

» Personal action plans

Date(s)/Commencing 8th November 2017Timings 9.00am–12.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) • Y Pant School

• Mary Immaculate High School

Language EnglishCode 17/1107Cost FreeCronfa Bookd Order Skills here

N E W LY Q UA L I F I E D T EAC H E RS


NEWLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS

Foundation Phase Programme For NQTs Or Those New to Foundation PhaseAre you a practitioner that is keen to develop your knowledge and confidence around the delivery of the Foundation Phase curriculum? Have you recently moved to the Foundation Phase after a period of teaching in KS2? This Foundation Phase programme is designed to support the professional development needs of any practitioner who is responsible for the organisation and delivery of the Foundation Phase curriculum and will cover essential knowledge and practical ideas to help practitioners that are either new to teaching or new to the Foundation Phase.

Practitioners will be mentored as part of the programme.

Date(s)/Commencing 18th October 2017Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) • Tremorfa Nursery School

• Grangetown Nursery School

• Ely and Caerau Integrated Children’s Centre


Focusing On Pedagogy In Mathematics: Newly Qualified TeachersThis programme will focus on classroom pedagogy for mathematics at secondary school level. It will look across the mathematics curriculum to identify a variety of effective approaches for teaching. This programme is specifically tailored to support newly qualified teachers delivering mathematics for the first time at KS3 and KS4. The programme content will consider effective lesson planning, how to challenge and engage every pupil as well as strategies for feedback and assessment.

Practitioners will be expected to undertake a classroom enquiry over the duration of the programme and share the outcomes.

Date(s)/Commencing 18th December 2017Timings 12.30pm–4.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Cardiff High SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1102Cost FreeCronfa Book here

C LO S I N G T H E G A P


CLOSING THE GAP

Growing Aspirations ProgrammeThis Programme is the OLEVI accredited Growing Aspiration Programme, and is designed around the EEF toolkit, to ensure that class teachers are considering all factors that have an impact on the achievement, ambition and aspiration at a classroom level. Through the programme practitioners will consider; what are the barriers facing vulnerable learners in their context and how to create a classroom culture that natures and grows the aspiration. This facilitated programme has a strong focus on coaching, 6 full day sessions complete with lesson observations and ward rounds as well as post sessional challenges, and a personal audit to ensure staff challenge and champion the needs of vulnerable learners back in schools.

Date(s)/Commencing 13th September 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 7Venue(s) Treorchy Comprehensive


Date(s)/Commencing 7th February 2018Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 7Venue(s) Treorchy Comprehensive


ELSA Emotional Literacy Support Assistant TrainingThis training is for teaching assistants who would like to develop skills that will help pupils in their school who are experiencing difficulties managing emotions.

ELSAs work with pupils who are showing a range of emotional or social difficulties, for example, anxiety, shyness, low self-confidence, sadness, angry feelings or friendship problems. They develop and deliver individualised programmes of support to help pupils develop resilience.

Workshops will look at a range of strategies including those that focus on :

» Building resilience » Developing emotional regulation » Strengthening social and friendship skills » Coping with loss, bereavement and family

break up » Holding active listening and reflective

conversations

Date(s)/Commencing 19th September 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 6Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCode 17/1013Cost £350Cronfa Book here


CLOSING THE GAP

Parent Power: Developing Family Engagement Within SchoolsDay 1: A practical 1 day workshop where practitioners will examine how a Family Engagement Officer (FEO) can lead a whole school approach to family engagement. Practical examples of documentation that supports this role and guidance from an experienced school-based FEO will allow practitioners to take away a whole host of start-up resources to take back to their own schools.

Day 2: Using the outdoors to engage families. A practical one day workshop where practitioners will explore the opportunities to use the outdoor environment as a resource to promote family engagement.

Date(s)/Commencing 28th September 2017Timings 9.30am - 3.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Pencoed Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1034Cost FreeCronfa Book here

“I found this programme very useful and informative. It has

inspired me to implement these interventions in my school

“To Raise Standards In Foundation Phase Practice By Growing Aspirations In Future Leaders

This programme focuses on the development of existing and future leaders in the Foundation Phase and will challenge their capacity to evoke change for improvement.

We will take an in depth look at pedagogical principles behind good Foundation Phase practice in order to create a vision for teaching and learning. The programme will look at successful ways of leading a team of practitioners to raise aspirations for all.

Date(s)/Commencing 3rd October 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 5Venue(s) Cadoxton Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1007Cost FreeCronfa Book here


CLOSING THE GAP

Closing The Gap In Literacy For eFSM Pupils Through OracyThe school will provide practitioners with the opportunity to develop a range of effective strategies that have been used to improve levels of oracy for all pupils across the school but particularly eFSM pupils.

This enquiry led programme will share the techniques and strategies that have had a positive impact on oracy and cosequently literacy standards for e-FSM pupils within Stacey Primary school.

Practitioners will be required to use data to complete a pre-programme baseline of their identified group of e-FSM pupils.

We will provide practical oracy ideas and strategies and give practitioners the opportunity to observe classroom practice and speak to pupils.

Practitioners will be expected to trial the programme content within their own settings and evaluate impact on standards.

Date(s)/Commencing 6th October 2017Timings 9.20am–3.20pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Stacey Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1091Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Using The Power of Peer-Coaching To Close The GapThis programme will introduce practitioners to highly effective peer coaching to raise standards. It will explore the skills pupils need to give clear, specific and helpful critique to peers in order to make an immediate impact on progress. This system empowers learners to take greater responsibility for their learning and reduces teacher work load. Through this innovative programme practitioners will:

» Understand what effective peer coaching is; » Understand how teachers create an

environment where peer coaching is done with high effectiveness;

» See first-hand evidence in class, digital clips, and books of how pupils effectively critique and improve their work;

» Create action plans for immediate implementation of peer-coaching; and

» Consider how peer-coaching links to the new Estyn Framework.

Date(s)/Commencing 4th October 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Windsor Clive Primary



CLOSING THE GAP

Developing The Mindset Of eFSM Learners In NumeracyThe emphasis will be on the importance of engaging families alongside excellent teaching, tracking and assessment of e-FSM pupils in mathematics.

Practitioners will:

» Be shown strategies on how to engage parents of e-FSM learners

» Develop parents’ ability to support their children in mathematics

» Observe highly effective practice from Year 1 to Year 6

» Be given materials to teach and track e-FSM pupils

» Develop ‘growth mind-set’ in their own setting » See how diagnostic testing is used to group

and support pupils » Be expected to undertake a research based

enquiry as part of the programme to include parental engagement workshops

Coed Glas Primary School has successfully implemented the above strategies and seen a very positive impact on the standards of these pupils. Positive relationships have been forged with parents of e-FSM learners who are now more confident in their own ability to support their children at home in mathematics. As part of the programme, specialist staff from Coed Glas will visit practitoners in their own setting to support the targeting and tracking of e-FSM pupils, ensuring that they achieve their full potential in mathematics.

Date(s)/Commencing 17th October 2017Timings 9.15am–4.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Coed Glas Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1068Cost FreeCronfa Book here

FO U N DAT I O N P H A S E


Write From The Start: Raising Standards Of WritingThis enquiry led programme will develop practitioner’s understanding of the complex journey of supporting young children’s writing development through creative and engaging approaches within all areas of learning.

Practitioners will develop an understanding of the vital link between physical development (gross motor and fine motor skills) in relation to the act of writing itself for young children and the stages of writing. Discussion and development sessions will support the share of practical suggestions for motivating young writers, strategies to engage and develop young writer’s confidence and identify real contexts to promote enthusiastic writers.

Practitioners will all undertake a school based enquiry in relation to writing development in the Foundation Phase.

Date(s)/Commencing 26th September 2017Timings 9.15am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 5Venue(s) Foundation Phase Alliance:

Brynnau Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1006Cost FreeCronfa Book here

FOUNDATION PHASE

Good to share thoughts and ideas with fellow practitioners

and to gain a renewed enthusiasm for moving forward in delivering the curriculum with

the specific focus of writing.

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Giving Pupils A Voice In The Foundation Phase CurriculumThe ‘Busy Bee’ approach is an innovative way of developing ‘ambitious, capable learners’ from the Foundation Phase up. It is a strategy that has a positive impact leading to improved levels of wellbeing, and increased autonomy and engagement in learning.

Practitioners will see how empowering younger learners gives them ownership their own ‘enhanced provision’. This approach has already been successfully shared with other schools through the Hub network who have since adopted it in their own settings to positive effect.

Practitioners will have the opportunity to: observe first-hand practice in the Foundation Phase; talk to children about their curriculum planning roles and responsibilities and then plan and implement a similar strategy in their own classrooms as part of a small scale action research project.

The introductory session will include a helpful ‘take-away’ resource pack to get practitioners started (including ‘Busy Bee’ charts & stickers etc., and examples of planning documents). Practitioners will then have the opportunity to try ideas in their own settings and feedback in subsequent sessions leading to a presentation of the project outcomes in their own setting.

Date(s)/Commencing 29th September 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Tongwynlais Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1056Cost FreeCronfa Book here


FOUNDATION PHASE

To Raise Standards In Foundation Phase Practise By Growing Aspirations In Future Leaders.This programme focuses on the development of existing and future leaders in the foundation phase and will challenge their capacity to evoke change for improvement.

We will take an in depth look at pedagogical principles behind good Foundation Phase practice in order to create a vision for teaching and learning. The programme will look at successful ways of leading a team of practitioners to raise aspirations for all.

Date(s)/Commencing 3rd October 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 5Venue(s) Foundation Phase Alliance:

Cadoxton Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1007Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Foundation Phase Programme For NQTs Or Those New To Foundation PhaseAre you a practitioner that is keen to develop your knowledge and confidence around the delivery of the Foundation Phase curriculum? Have you recently moved to the Foundation Phase after a period of teaching in KS2? This Foundation Phase programme is designed to support the professional development needs of any practitioner who is responsible for the organisation and delivery of the Foundation Phase curriculum and will cover essential knowledge and practical ideas to help practitioners that are either new to teaching or new to the Foundation Phase.

Practitioners will be mentored as part of the programme.

Date(s)/Commenc-ing

18th October 2017

Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Foundation Phase Alliance

Schools:• Tremorfa Nursery School• Grangetown Nursery

School• Ely and Caerau

Integrated Childrens’ Centre



FOUNDATION PHASE

Effective Early LearningThis enquiry led programme, led by head teachers and foundation phase leaders, will support practitioners to reflect and research their own practice and provision in order to raise standards and secure high quality in the Foundation Phase. The Effective Early Learning research programme will provide:

» A sound and well researched mechanism for systematic and rigorous self-evaluation and evidence gathering

» A means of prioritising action planning for improvement

» A stimulus for self-reflection » A contribution to an embedded culture of self-

evaluation, openness and professionalism » Well researched strategies for carrying out

meaningful child observations giving rise to rich data to secure high standards for learners and improve the quality of pedagogy and provision

» Improvement in adult’s educational interaction within children’s learning

» A highly regarded quality assurance scheme » A mechanism to prepare for Estyn inspection

or follow up on Estyn recommendations

EEL is a packaged programme. Practitioners will be provided with all programme materials and resources for use in their schools/settings.

Date(s)/ Commencing

15th November 2017

Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions

3

Venue(s) Foundation Phase Alliance Schools: • Tremorfa Nursery School• Grangetown Nursery School• Ely and Caerau Integrated

Childrens’ CentreLanguage EnglishCode 17/1080Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Talk To Chalk In The Foundation PhaseThis programme will support practitioners in developing pupils’ Welsh second language oracy skills in the Foundation Phase. This will enable pupils to achieve success in the written form in the early years, leading to raising standards by the end of Key Stage 2. The focus will be on the process from oracy through to the written word in the Foundation Phase.

Date(s)/Commencing 9th November 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Pontyclun Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1200Cost FreeCronfa Book here


FOUNDATION PHASE

Developing Foundation Phase Leaders In Welsh Medium Schools And SettingsThis professional learning programme is designed to provide practitioners with the knowledge, skills and tools required for success in the Foundation Phase setting.

Practitioners will visit Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes within 2 primary settings in order to gain a general insight into how the Foundation Phase operates on a day-to-day basis. They will observe organised play as well as more focused, adult-led teaching in each of these classes and see first-hand how learners acquire the skills that are needed for them to become confident, well-rounded individuals. Practitioners will be able to select from a range of workshops, based on their needs.

Date(s)/Commencing 23rd January 2017Timings 8.45am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 4Venue(s) Foundation Phase Alliance

Schools: Ysgol Llanhari and Dolau Primary

Language WelshCode 17/1071Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Developing Oral Skills in the Foundation Phase A practical programme focusing on developing oral skills in the Foundation Phase by using ICT, elements of the expressive arts and the creativity of practitioners. Ideally, teachers and support staff attend together to ensure consistency and progression in their settings. Practitioners will have the opportunity to hear about the school’s action research outcomes as well as collaborating in a network to create resources.

The ICT element will focus on what can be achieved using the equipment schools already have.

The programme will focus on examples from the recommendations of Successful Futures in the expressive arts:

» ambitious, capable learners » enterprising, creative contributors » healthy, confident individuals » ethical and informed citizens.

There will be a specific focus on the impact of the project on targeted pupils such as boys, free school meals pupils and able and talented pupils.

Date(s)/Commencing 19th January 2018Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Ysgol Rhyd Y GrugLanguage WelshCode 17/1060Cost FreeCronfa Book here


FOUNDATION PHASE

Challenging Most Able And Talented And More Able and Talented Children In Upper Foundation PhaseThis programme will facilitate the development of the use of creative learning and the environment in challenging MAT pupils. Practitioners will have the opportunity to observe practice in years 1 and 2 and see how pupils are actively involved in the planning process during context of learning sessions. The school will support practitioners to reflect and develop their own practice and share how high quality continuous and enhanced provision is integral to raise standards and challenge across the foundation phase curriculum.

Date(s)/Commenc-ing

24th January 2017

Timings 9.15am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Foundation Phase Alliance:

St Mary’s and St Patrick’s Catholic Primary


L A N G UAG ES , L I T E R AC Y A N D C O M M U N I C AT I O N


ENGLISH AND LITERACY

English/Literacy Leader Network MeetingsThese are termly network meetings for English/literacy leaders facilitated by CSC Literacy Team and Literacy hub schools.

Each termly network meeting will provide opportunities for leaders to:

» Receive up to date information on local and national educational developments

» Engage with effective practice from within and outside the consortium to support the delivery of the curriculum

» Familiarise with and develop understanding of the four purposes and pedagogical principles outlined in Successful Futures

» Reflect on the effectiveness of their approaches to securing the very best outcomes for all learners, particularly those disadvantaged by poverty

» Develop rigorous and effective self-evaluation

» Provide support for regional needs in LLC/English

» Network with other literacy leaders

PRIMARY Date(s)

• 22nd September 2017 (16/1112)

• 14th February 2018 (16/1113)Timings 1.00pm–4.00pmVenue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCost Free

SECOND-ARYDate(s)

• 11th October 2017 (17/1002)

• 13th February 2018 (17/1003)

Timings 9.00am–12.30pmVenue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCost Free

Practitioners felt that discussing successes and ‘troubleshooting’

was beneficial in maintaining the momentum of the intervention and fine tuning the strategy to ensure maximum impact. All

practitioners reported that they had shared the strategy with team members in their own

school.

“ “Improving Standards In GCSE English LanguageBryntirion will facilitate the share of approaches and resources that have been developed in response to the GCSE specification changes for English language. The programme will look at effective strategies for improving standards of oracy, reading and writing, including for more able pupils, and practitioners will have the opportunity to observe the implementation of these in the classroom. Practitioners will be expected to undertake their own enquiry to develop their practice at GCSE level. They will supported in carrying out action research in their own classrooms and trialling strategies developed through the programme and from research.

Date(s)/Commencing 22nd September 2017Timings 9.30am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Bryntirion Comprehensive




Write From The Start: Raising Standards Of WritingThis enquiry led programme will develop practitioner’s understanding of the complex journey of supporting young children’s writing development through creative and engaging approaches within all areas of learning.

Practitioners will develop an understanding of the vital link between physical development (gross motor and fine motor skills) in relation to the act of writing itself for young children and the stages of writing. Discussion and development sessions will support the share of practical suggestions for motivating young writers, strategies to engage and develop young writer’s confidence and identify real contexts to promote enthusiastic writers.

Practitioners will all undertake a school based enquiry in relation to writing development in the Foundation Phase.

Date(s)/Commencing 26th September 2017Timings 9.15am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 5Venue(s) Brynnau Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1006Cost FreeCronfa Book here

No English, No Problem – Improving Oracy Skills For EAL PupilsThis enquiry led programme will develop practitioners’ understanding of the effective strategies that can be used to improve the oracy skills of EAL learners. The programme is aimed at:

» Recently qualified practitioners who have joined schools which have traditionally had a large number of EAL pupils

» Experienced practitioners looking for fresh and exciting ideas

» Experienced practitioners who have recently admitted a small but growing number of EAL pupils

» Middle leaders with responsibility for improving standards for this vulnerable group of learners

The school will invite practitioners to visit classes to observe a wide range of teaching strategies in action. Practical ideas will be complemented by some theory on language acquisition. Practitioners are expected to choose one strategy to take back to their own setting to trial using small scale action research to evaluate the impact on standards. Help and support with this will be provided.

Date(s)/Commenc-ing

28th September 2017

Timings 9.15am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Kitchener Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1030Cost FreeCronfa Book here



The strategies and ideas shared are completely do-able in

school and it has reignited my enthusiasm

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‘Raising The Bar’- Challenging Higher Attainers In LiteracyThis 3 session enquiry-led programme will facilitate a focus on targeting higher attainers and increasing the number of expected level/outcome plus one. The school will invite practitioners to visit classes to observe successful practice and resources which have had a significant impact on pupil standards and facilitate reflection. Practical ideas will be complemented by some theory on effective practice for MAT and higher attainers. Practitioners will be able to use programme content within their own settings to impact on standards and support the underlying pedagogical principles of Successful Futures. Support will be provided for practitioners to implement the programme.

Date(s)/Commencing 2nd October 2017Timings 9.30am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Cyfarthfa Park PrimaryLanguage EnglishCode 17/1063Cost FreeCronfa Book here

“Excellent delivery…support given to put in place processes and

systems that will impact directly on planning, delivery and pupil

outcomes

“Successful Strategies For A level EnglishThis programme will focus on the new specification requirements for both A level English Language and Literature. Practitioners will discuss and develop successful strategies that have been effective in raising standards. Practitioners will have opportunities to see various strategies in action, to reflect on their own practice and trial new approaches. Those attending will be expected to be active participants and complete inter-sessional tasks.

Date(s)/Commencing 3rd October 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Bishop of Llandaff CIW

High SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1008Cost FreeCronfa Book here



Using Visual Literacy To Raise Standards In Boys’ WritingVisual Literacy is a high impact approach which has produced a significant improvement to the quality of boys’ writing at Porthcawl Primary School. It has led to enthusiastic, motivated learners who look forward to writing.

Visual Literacy uses images, film clips and music alongside engaging drama techniques as a stimulus for extended writing. At Porthcawl Primary we have spent five years developing Visual Literacy across the curriculum and this has led to a large increase in standards for all pupils, particularly boys at the expected outcome plus one.

This enquiry led programme will share the techniques and images that have had such a positive impact in our school. We will provide practical, tried and tested examples of lessons and ideas which have been successful and give practitioners the opportunity to observe classroom practice and see Visual Literacy in action.

We will also give practitioners the opportunity to access our Hwb network which is used to share a wealth of Visual Literacy units of work and resources.

Date(s)/Commencing 4th October 2017Timings 9.15am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 4Venue(s) Porthcawl Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1031Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Closing The Gap In Literacy For eFSM Pupils Through OracyThe school will provide practitioners with the opportunity to develop a range of effective strategies that have been used to improve levels of oracy for all pupils across the school but particularly eFSM pupils.

This enquiry led programme will share the techniques and strategies that have had a positive impact on oracy and consequently literacy standards for e-FSM pupils within Stacey Primary School.

Practitioners will be required to use data to complete a pre-programme baseline of their identified group of e-FSM pupils.

We will provide practical oracy ideas and strategies and give practitioners the opportunity to observe classroom practice and speak to pupils.

Practitioners will be expected to trial the programme content within their own settings and evaluate impact on standards.

Date(s)/Commencing 6th October 2017Timings 9.20am–3.20pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Stacey Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1091Cost FreeCronfa Book here



Strategies To Support Vulnerable Learners Through LiteracyThe programme has been designed to facilitate the development of strategies to support vulnerable learners through literacy. The programme consists of a wide range of opportunities for practitioners to meet with key staff to explore the following –evaluating the impact of literacy programmes and interventions; whole school LNF implementation, assessment, recording and reporting; closing the gap approaches; encouraging a reading culture. It will include a look at Successful Futures and how, as a Pioneer School, we are using literacy to enhance newly established Areas of Learning Experience. Opportunities to tour the school and observe lessons have also been incorporated in our programme. As an established literacy hub school, a ‘green’ school and recently awarded a double ‘good’ in our Estyn report, we look forward to facilitating the share of experiences, strategies and learner experiences.

Date(s)/Commencing 12th October 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Pencoed Comprehensive


Boys Breaking Boundaries: Raising Boys’ Attainment In EnglishThe programme will focus on how curriculum design and structural innovation can be used to address the underperformance of boys. Practitioners will discuss and develop successful strategies that have been effective in raising standards. Practitioners will have opportunities to see various strategies in action, to reflect on their own practice and trial new approaches. Those attending will be expected to be active participants and complete intersessional tasks.

Date(s)/Commencing 17th October 2017Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Cardiff High SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1173Cost FreeCronfa Book here

All schools said that there had been a noticeable improvement

in standards of writing. A number of schools said that

targeted pupils had moved up either a level or close to that in the couple of months that the

programme ran. There was also great progress in boys’ use of

ambitious vocabulary and their capacity to vary their sentence

structures.

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WELSH AND LITERACY

Welsh Beginners Course (Part 1) To raise confidence, language skills and improve Welsh 2nd language methodology in order to provide teachers with the skills to teach Welsh within their schools.

Date(s)/Commencing 28th September 2017Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage WelshCode 17/1021Cost £140Cronfa Book here

Date(s)/Commencing 9th November 2017Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage WelshCode 17/1022Cost £140Cronfa Book here

Date(s)/Commencing 15th March 2018Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage WelshCode 17/1023Cost £140Cronfa Book here

Welsh Second Language Primary Subject LeadersTermly guidance and networking for subject leaders to:

» Receive information on local and national education developments;

» Engage with effective practice from within the consortium to support the delivery of the revised curriculum;

» Reflect on the effectiveness of their approaches to securing the very best outcomes for all learners, particularly those disadvantaged by poverty;

» Provide support for regional needs in Welsh 2nd Language.

Dates • Wednesday 4th October 2017 (17/1196)

• Thursday 5th October 2017 (17/1197)

Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCost Free

Second Language


WELSH AND LITERACY

Reading within the new Welsh Second Language GCSE The focus will be on developing reading skills in preparation for the new GCSE Welsh Second Language will provide teachers with an opportunity to reflect on the current provision for pupils in their own context. Practitioners will develop a strategic action plan based on reflective practice to move their own department forward.

Date(s)/Commencing 2nd October 2017Timings 9.30am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Treorchy SchoolLanguage WelshCode 17/1041Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Welsh Beginners Course (Part 2) Intensive Welsh language course for teachers and teaching assistants who have previously attended the beginners course or have some Welsh language skills.

Date(s)/Commencing 12th October 2017Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage WelshCode 17/1024Cost £140Cronfa Book here

Date(s)/Commencing 18th January 2018Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage WelshCode 17/1025Cost £140Cronfa Book here

Second Language


WELSH AND LITERACY

Welsh For All: Embracing Multi-Lingual Culture To Successfully Develop Welsh Skills - Welsh Second LanguageThis enquiry-led programme, led by the Welsh Coordinator, will support practitioners to ensure robust tracking and planning systems are used to raise standards in Welsh language, with a focus on pupils with English as an additional language. The research programme will provide:

» An insight into how a diverse primary school embraces their multi-lingual culture to successfully develop Welsh language skills with all pupils

» An insight into successful, inclusive classroom practices

» An opportunity to plan and develop oracy and guided group reading sessions

» A means of tracking individual pupils and groups of learners

» How to gather supporting evidence for the whole school tracking system

» Follow up visits for every setting to attend to assist with evidence based research

» An opportunity to share your research with other schools

Date(s)/Commencing 10th October 2017Timings 9.30am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Adamsdown Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1201Cost FreeCronfa Book here

AS and A level Welsh Second LanguageThis is an opportunity for practitioners to discuss and share resources for 6th form pupils in order to share good practice and new ideas, including:

» Support with oral examinations » Support with poetry work » Support with studying the drama Crash » Support with grammar work

Date(s)/Commencing 9th October 2017Timings 9.00am - 3.00pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Cardiff High School Language WelshCode 17/1104Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Second Language


WELSH AND LITERACY

Raising Aspiration And Attainment In Welsh Second Language This is a two session programme that will assist practitioners in developing a variety of strategies and approaches in Welsh Second Language. It focuses on language development in the Foundation Phase and Key Stage Two to improve levels of attainment for all pupils but particularly eFSM pupils. The school will demonstrate the schools journey to raise standards by putting theory into practice. Practitioners will be provided with the opportunity to develop their skills further, observe Helpwr Heddiw sessions and be provided with a toolkit to assist their own enquiry led programme to raise standards in their own school.

Date(s)/Commencing 19th October 2017Timings 9.15am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Afon y Felin Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1199Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Second Language

Talk To Chalk In The Foundation PhaseThis programme will support practitioners in developing pupils’ Welsh second language oracy skills in the Foundation Phase. This will enable pupils to achieve success in the written form in the early years, leading to raising standards by the end of Key Stage 2. The focus will be on the process from oracy through to the written word in the Foundation Phase.

Date(s)/Commencing 9th November 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Pontyclun Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1200Cost FreeCronfa Book here


WELSH AND LITERACY

Developing Digital Learning In GCSE Welsh Second LanguageThese sessions will focus on increasing pupil engagement as well as supporting teaching and learning of the new Welsh Second Language GCSE through the effective use of digital technologies and social media. A variety of software and apps will be explored, along with practical strategies for classroom implementation. Practitioners will have the opportunity to see digital learning in action and the outcomes of sessions with pupils before undertaking an in-school enquiry targeting improved pupil engagement and development of pedagogical approaches.

Date(s)/Commencing 7th December 2017Timings 9.00am–12.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Cowbridge Comprehensive

SchoolLanguage WelshCode 17/1110Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Writing within the new Welsh Second Language GCSE With a focus on developing writing skills in accordance with the expectations of the new GCSE, this programme will provide teachers of Welsh Second Language an opportunity to reflect on the current provision for pupils in their own context. Practitioners will be able to share in best practice teaching and learning strategies for writing and they will be able to develop a strategic action plan based on reflective practice to move their own department forward.

Date(s)/Commencing 15th January 2018Timings 9.30am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Treorchy Comprehensive

SchoolLanguage WelshCode 17/1042Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Second Language


WELSH AND LITERACY

GCSE Welsh Second Language Oral An opportunity to understand the requirements of Unit 1 and 2 of the new GCSE by sharing ideas and resources in order to prepare for Unit 1 in the summer term and Unit 2 next year.

Date(s)/Commencing 29th January 2018Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Cardiff High SchoolLanguage WelshCode 17/1103Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Second Language


WELSH AND LITERACY

Developing Oral Skills in the Foundation Phase A practical programme focusing on developing oral skills in the Foundation Phase by using ICT, elements of the expressive arts and the creativity of practitioners. Ideally, teachers and support staff attend together to ensure consistency and progression in their settings. Practitioners will have the opportunity to hear about the school’s action research outcomes as well as collaborating in a network to create resources.

The ICT element will focus on what can be achieved using the equipment schools already have.

The programme will focus on examples from the recommendations of Successful Futures in the expressive arts:

» ambitious, capable learners » enterprising, creative contributors » healthy, confident individuals » ethical and informed citizens.

There will be a specific focus on the impact of the project on targeted pupils such as boys, free school meals pupils and able and talented pupils.

Date(s)/Commencing 19th January 2018Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Ysgol Rhyd Y GrugLanguage WelshCode 17/1060Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Developing Extended Writing Work In KS2 The aim of the programme is to offer an overview to practitioners of a variety of learning strategies that have been used to support literacy, with a specific focus on getting pupils (particularly boys) to be able to write at level 5 and 6. There will also be a focus on free school meals pupils.

Practitioners will observe live literacy lessons across a range of ages and receive ready resources. Over the 3 days practitioners will be expected to undertake small scale action research in their own classes and to share their findings.

Date(s)/Commenc-ing

13th October 2017

Timings 9.30am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Partneriaeth Merthyr: Ysgol

Santes TudfulLanguage WelshCode 17/1096Cost FreeCronfa Book here

First Language


Developing Skills And Resources Within The New French Language GCSEThis programme will provide teachers of MFL with an opportunity to reflect on the current provision for pupils in their own context. Practitioners will participate in a resources audit, develop their use of technology and examine teaching and learning strategies for developing the skills of pupils in preparation for new French language papers. Practitioners will be able to develop a strategic action plan based on reflective practice to move their own department forward.

Date(s)/Commencing 9th October 2017Timings 9.30am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Treorchy Comprehensive


MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Regional Network Meetings For Modern Foreign LanguagesThis is an opportunity to:

» Receive current information on local and national education developments

» Focus on effective practice with sessions with practitioners from within and outside the region

» Discuss and develop approaches to implement changes to Modern Foreign Languages and strategies to address the national priorities


» Discuss priorities in the leadership and development of Modern Foreign Languages

» Develop rigorous and effective evaluation and improvement planning

» Engage with evidence based practice in relation to leadership and pedagogy which has an impact on outcomes of all pupils

» Network with other Heads of Department in Modern Foreign Languages

Date(s) • 10th November 2017 (17/1001)

• 23rd March 2018 (17/1005)Timings 1.30pm–4.00pmVenue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCost Free


AS And A Level Workshop – French and SpanishIn light of the changes to AS and A level French and Spanish, these sessions are designed to continue responding to the changes in the specifications by up-skilling and developing teaching strategies. Practitioners will be able to experience for themselves the interactive resources that have been embedded into everyday lessons for the A Level specifications and new themes.

Date(s)/Commencing 29th November 2017Timings 12.30pm–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Y Pant SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1039Cost FreeCronfa Book here


Responding To Successful Futures: MFL In Key Stage 2The Welsh Government publication Global Futures and Successful Futures complement each other in creating a wider interpretation of language and literacy to include MFL. This programme will allow practitioners to collaborate, develop and share effective approaches and resources for the teaching of MFL in KS2. Practitioners will explore successful strategies that have been proven to succeed in the teaching of MFL in KS2 and will have the opportunity to see the new strategies in action by observing cross key stage MFL lessons. The sessions are designed to up-skill primary school practitioners in the command of their target language and confidence required to teach MFL in KS2. These will be a fun, interactive sessions delivered by the curriculum hub school with the aim to develop a KS2 toolkit to be used within their cluster of primary schools.

Date(s)/Commencing 10th October 2017Timings 12.30pm–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Y Pant SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1040Cost FreeCronfa Book here



How To Challenge, Support And Engage MFL Learners WorkshopThis programme will facilitate the development of approaches to ensure good progress for all learners. It will strengthen practitioners’ understanding of a range of groups of learners, including ALN and MAT. Practitioners will be able to examine teaching and learning strategies for improving pupil outcomes in MFL and discuss differentiation, a range of pedagogy and the use of technology. Practitioners will be able to develop a strategic action plan based on reflective practice to move their own department forward.

Date(s)/Commencing 22nd January 2018Timings 9.30am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Treorchy Comprehensive


M AT H E M AT I C S A N D N U M E R AC Y


MATHEMATICS AND NUMERACY

Mathematics And Numeracy Leader Network MeetingsThese are termly network meetings for primary mathematics/numeracy leaders facilitated by CSC Numeracy Team and numeracy hub schools.

Each termly network meeting will provide opportunities for leaders to:

» Receive up to date information on local and national educational developments

» Engage with effective practice from within and outside the consortium to support the delivery of the curriculum




» Provide support for regional needs in MD/mathematics

» Network with other mathematics leaders

PRIMARYDate(s) Book here:

• 9th November 2017 (17/1122)• 8th March 2018 (17/1123)


SECOND-ARYDate(s) Book here:

• 25th October 2017 (17/1145)• 14th February 2018 (17/1146)

Timings 1.00pm–4.00pmVenue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCost Free

Developing More Able And Talented Pupils In Mathematics At KS2For MAT pupils to make good progress in mathematics, it is vitally important that they have opportunities to develop their understanding of both concepts and procedures across the breadth of the curriculum and in a range of contexts.

This 3 session programme facilitates the development of approaches for MAT in mathematics starting with the identification of pupils and target setting through to the development of individual action plans to fully challenge and extend mathematical development. Workshops will include a look at different areas of the mathematics curriculum and the connections within it.

Date(s)/Commenc-ing

19th September 2017

Timings 9.30am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Troedyrhiw Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1152Cost FreeCronfa Book here



Contexts In Mathematics And Numeracy: Implementing The Four Core PurposesThe 3 day programme aims to examine the current contexts of learning in numeracy sessions and to provide time for practitioners to develop opportunities for their children together.

Practitioners will gain insight into the current pedagogical thinking that underpins the Successful Future report and develop that theory into practice.

This programme is designed to aid practitioners in working collaboratively in reflecting on their own pedagogy. Practitioners will have opportunity to observe teaching reflecting on pedagogical principles of Successful Futures in practice.

Practitioners will reflect on their own practice and with colleagues develop co-coaching skills and receive coaching if requested.

Following last year’s programme an ongoing network has been formed by the practitioners to create supportive research group.

Date(s)/Commencing 4th October 2017Timings 9.15am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Craig yr Hesg Primary


Raising Standards In Numeracy Through Effective AfLDeveloping high quality AfL and feedback strategies is an effective way of ensuring accelerated pupil progress across the school. This is a 3 session programme that aims to provide effective strategies and share examples of how to develop a consistent and progressive approach to ensure feedback has a positive effect on pupils learning and informs their next steps especially in light of the new curriculum.

Workshops will include a focus on what is, and what is not, assessment for learning, effective feedback, AfL strategies and whole school approaches. It will also consider assessment for learning in light of Successful Futures and pupils’ responses to approaches.

Date(s)/Commencing 26th September 2017Timings 9.30am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Troedyrhiw Community

Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1045Cost FreeCronfa Book here



Mathematical Reasoning Through Co-operative LearningThis enquiry based programme will facilitate the development of practitioners’ understanding of how to implement the delivery of cooperative learning through mathematical reasoning in key stage 2.

The school will share effective practice showing how cooperative learning has been put into practice to improve pupils’ mathematical reasoning skills by observing excellent teaching in key stage 2 and support practitioners in forming and carrying out their own enquiries.

There are opportunities across the whole programme to plan collaboratively with specialist staff from Coed Glas. This will result in excellent opportunities for innovation and creativity and new approaches to teaching and learning using cooperative learning and will have a positive impact on closing the gap on pupils’ attainment.


Transforming Transition and Using A Skills Based Thematic Curriculum In KS3 To Improve Engagement And Outcomes At KS4Bryn Celynnog have transformed their year 7 curriculum with a thematic curriculum initiative called LINKS that builds on skills developed at KS2, engages learners at KS3, and prepares them for new specification GCSEs at KS4. Over the course of the three day programme, practitioners will see the journey that Bryn Celynnog have undertaken from planning to delivery and examine opportunities to implement it at their own schools. A case study of this project is available on the CSCJES website.

This programme will help practitioners consider strategies and approaches for raising standards at KS4 through effective transition and innovative curriculum change in KS3.

Date(s)/Commencing 6th October 2017Timings 9.30am–2.15pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Bryn Celynnog

Comprehensive SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1032Cost FreeCronfa Book here



Developing The Mindset Of eFSM Learners In NumeracyThe emphasis will be on the importance of engaging families alongside excellent teaching, tracking and assessment of e-FSM pupils in mathematics.

Practitioners will:

» Be shown strategies on how to engage parents of e-FSM learners

» Develop parents’ ability to support their children in mathematics

» Observe highly effective practice from Year 1 to Year 6

» Be given materials to teach and track e-FSM pupils

» Develop ‘growth mind-set’ in their own setting » See how diagnostic testing is used to group

and support pupils » Be expected to undertake a research based

enquiry as part of the programme to include parental engagement workshops

Coed Glas Primary School has successfully implemented the above strategies and seen a very positive impact on the standards of these pupils. Positive relationships have been forged with parents of e-FSM learners who are now more confident in their own ability to support their children at home in mathematics. As part of the programme, specialist staff from Coed Glas will visit practitioners in their own setting to support the targeting and tracking of e-FSM pupils, ensuring that they achieve their full potential in mathematics.


Successful Futures: Action Research In Mathematics And NumeracyA 6 x ½ day programme designed to facilitate the development of a structured approach to action research within the context of numeracy.

Practitioners will explore the Successful Futures report and consider it in the context of mathematics and numeracy. They will identify areas of development in which they will undertake research to apply aspects of the four purposes and twelve pedagogical principles in the context of Successful Futures, converting the theory into practice. Practitioners will present findings to colleagues and any staff from their base school that wished to attend.

The programme will include lesson study activities either through video or in person to reflect on the impact on learners.

Date(s)/Commencing 11th October 2017Timings 1pm–3.00pmNumber of sessions 6Venue(s) Craig yr Hesg Primary




Numerical Reasoning In All Year GroupsThis programme will explore teaching and learning approaches to enhance the numerical reasoning skills of pupils within the requirements of the new mathematics curriculum and the Literacy and Numeracy Framework. It will also have a forward look to the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales.

Practitioners will engage in discussion and reflect on how they can ensure numerical reasoning is integral to curriculum plans. Practitioners will collaborate to develop a collective understanding of progress in numerical reasoning, plan to implement changes to classroom practice and monitor the effectiveness.

Date(s)/Commencing 23rd November 2017Timings 9.00am–12.30pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Cyfarthfa High SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1058Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Improving Standards Of KS5 And High Achieving PupilsThe programme will enable participating schools to develop strategies, approaches, structured resources, documentation and tracking for the new A level mathematics syllabus alongside strategies required for promoting the uptake of KS5 mathematics and high ability pupils of mathematics throughout the school and its community.

An action plan will be agreed with each practitioner to allow a focus on their specific content development areas.

Date(s)/Commencing 18th October 2017Timings 9.00am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Stanwell SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1108Cost FreeCronfa Book here


Numeracy Support For Non–Specialists This programme will explore the teaching of numeracy techniques to enhance subject knowledge for non-specialists and primary teachers. The mathematics curriculum will be explored with a focus on the levels that are appropriate to the attending practitioners. A range of teaching approaches, strategies and resources will be explored and shared. Practitioners will work collaboratively to plan effective mathematics and numeracy lessons, ensuring logical steps of progression and a range of activities for pupils.

The programme includes in-school coaching.

Date(s)/Commencing 7th December 2017Timings 9.00am–12.30pmNumber of sessions 2Venue(s) Cyfarthfa High SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1059Cost FreeCronfa Book here


Leading The Mathematics DepartmentA successful mathematics department requires effective leadership and co-ordination. This programme is suitable for all leaders and aspiring leaders of mathematics departments.

This 3 session programme identifies and further develops the skills and qualities necessary to run an ambitious and thriving department by focusing on practice around self-evaluation, improvement planning, performance management, leading teaching and quality assurance. The final session has a focus on target setting, identifying underperformance and identifying appropriate actions for all learners.

Leaders will be expected to reflect and develop their practice in response to outcomes from the facilitated workshops, trial and evaluate strategies in their own schools and work collaboratively to develop a collective understanding of the impact of different approaches.

Date(s)/Commencing 29th November 2017Timings 12.30pm–4.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Cardiff High SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1101Cost FreeCronfa Book here



Focusing On Pedagogy In Mathematics: Newly Qualified TeachersThis programme will focus on classroom pedagogy for mathematics at secondary school level. It will look across the mathematics curriculum to identify a variety of effective approaches for teaching. This programme is specifically tailored to support newly qualified teachers delivering mathematics for the first time at KS3 and KS4. The programme content will consider effective lesson planning, how to challenge and engage every pupil as well as strategies for feedback and assessment. Practitioners will be expected to undertake a classroom enquiry over the duration of the programme and share the outcomes.

Date(s)/Commenc-ing

18th December 2017

Timings 12.30pm–4.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Cardiff High SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1102Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Developing Pedagogical Approaches In MathematicsTeaching is the most important factor in pupils’ learning. Not only does it link directly to enjoyment and engagement, but it also leads to increased confidence and attainment for the pupils.

This 3 session programme focuses on developing pedagogy to support effective teaching of the revised WJEC specifications looking at both specification content and problem solving skills.

Practitioners will be expected to trial and evaluate strategies in their own classroom as part of an in-school enquiry. They will work collaboratively to develop a collective understanding of a range of strategies and their impact.

Date(s)/Commencing 7th December 2017Timings 12.30pm–4.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Cardiff High SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1100Cost FreeCronfa Book here

S C I E N C E


SCIENCE

Science Subject Leaders Network This is an opportunity to:

» Receive information on current local and national education developments

» Focus on effective practice with sessions with practitioners from within and outside of the region

» Discuss and develop approaches to implement changes to subject areas and strategies to address the national priorities

» Familiarise with and develop understanding of the four purposes and pedagogical principles outline in with Successful Futures

» Discuss priorities in the leadership and development of their area

» Develop rigorous and effective self-evaluation and improvement planning

» Engage with evidence based practice in relation to leadership and pedagogy which has an impact on outcomes of all pupils

» Network with other leaders » Practitioners will have the opportunity to

develop their subject leadership role as well as keeping abreast of and receiving training on curriculum developments and requirements

» School to school working will drive the network to impact on pupil outcomes in their settings

PRIMARY Date(s) Book here:

• 29th September 2017 (17/1135)• 8th December 2017 (17/1136)• 15th February 2018 (17/1137)• 27th April 2018 (17/1138)

SEC-ONDARY Date(s) Book here:

• 15th September 2017 (17/1140)• 15th December 2017 (17/1141)• 9th February 2018 (17/1142)• 20th April 2018 (17/1143)


Subject Leadership In Science – Getting Ready For The New CurriculumThis programme will develop the role of the subject leader with a specific focus on peer and self-evaluation and target setting.

Peer and self-assessment, where pupils assess each other and themselves, can encourage pupils to take greater responsibility for their learning, for example, by encouraging engagement with assessment criteria and reflection of their own performance and that of their peers.

Through this, pupils can learn from their previous mistakes, identify their strengths and weaknesses and learn to target their learning accordingly. Learners will develop the skills needed to set themselves high standards and seek and enjoy challenge as outlined in the Donaldson report.

The programme will facilitate a collaborative look at target setting, monitoring progress and evaluating the science provision through a range of approaches.

Date(s)/Commenc-ing

26th September 2017

Timings 9.15am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Coed Glas Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1070Cost FreeCronfa Book here


SCIENCE

Leading The Science DepartmentEffective leadership is the second biggest influence on pupil learning after classroom teaching. Leaders face significant pressures in their roles to improve standards and opportunities for pupils, but must also balance this with developing staff motivation and working conditions.

This programme is designed and led by experienced practitioners who will facilitate sessions which aim to further strengthen leadership and co-ordination in science across the region in order to improve the attainment of pupils. Practitioners will consider strategies and ideas on how to push their departments forward.

Date(s)/Commencing 28th September 2017Timings 9.00am–3.00pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Cardiff High SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1155Cost FreeCronfa Book here

Implementing Successful Futures In ScienceThis is a four session programme that will allow practitioners to develop strategies and approaches to support effective implementation of recommendations from ‘Successful Futures’. A key aspect of this is to organise a continuum of scientific learning across the traditional phases or key stages. This is therefore an opportunity for primary and secondary teachers who have a responsibility for science teaching to;

» Use the four purposes and pedagogical principles in Successful Futures to evaluate present science provision from Years 5 to 9

» Plan and develop curriculum content which builds successfully on skills and prepares pupils for the new demands and challenges of GCSE

» Collaborate, share and observe strategies and resources in order to secure the improvement of learning experiences in and out of the classroom

» Introduce innovative approaches to assessment, including interactive approaches which draw on the increasing potential contribution of digital technology

» Trial and evaluate strategies in your own schools and / or clusters of schools with an expectation of measuring impact on the engagement and progress of pupils

Date(s)/Commencing 28th September 2017Timings 1.00pm–5.00pmNumber of sessions 4Venue(s) Pontypridd High SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1065Cost FreeCronfa Book here


SCIENCE

Science And The Big QuestionThis enquiry led programme will develop practitioner’s understanding of how to implement the delivery of collaborative learning through scientific enquiry in Foundation Phase and KS 2.

The school will share effective practice showing how collaborative learning has been put into place to improve pupils’ science enquiry skills by observing excellent teaching across both Key Stages.

There will be opportunities over the programme to plan collaboratively with specialist staff from Coed Glas, leading to excellent opportunities for innovation and creativity that will result in new approaches to teaching and learning using collaborative techniques. Practitioners will develop their own enquiry and feedback to the programme.

Date(s)/Commencing 3rd October 2017Timings 9.15am–3.30pmNumber of sessions 3Venue(s) Coed Glas Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1069Cost FreeCronfa Book here

D I G I TA L


DIGITAL

Digital Leader Network MeetingThese termly meetings are a must for IT / Digital Coordinators to ensure they keep up to date with changes to the curriculum. There will be opportunities for networking and sharing good practice. Each network meeting will provide opportunities for practitioners to:

» Receive up to date information on local and national educational developments including the DCF

» Focus on improving practice » Engage with leading practice from within

and outside the region to support the delivery of the curriculum

» Reflect on the effectiveness of approaches to securing the very best outcomes for all learners, particularly those disadvantaged by poverty

» Plan for the development of e-safeguarding


» Network with other practitioners

PRIMARY Date(s) Book here:

• 12th October 2017 (17/1124)

• 8th February 2018 (17/1125)

SECOND-ARY Date(s) Book here:

• 24th October 2017 (17/1127)

• 13th February 2018 (17/1128)


Leading The Digital Curriculum (Primary)The importance of digital learning has become a key issue for development in schools across Wales.

Digital Competence is the third cross-curriculum responsibility and the first element of the new curriculum for Wales to become available. Schools will need to be confident in their approaches to adopting the Digital Competence Framework across the curriculum by 2018. The use of technology to support teaching and learning supplements the expectations around the development of cross-curricular competences.

The programme will support school middle-leaders to develop:

» Curriculum planning » Resource management » Citizenship and online safety education » Staff development and ‘digital confidence’ » Building capacity across the school » Practical approaches to integrating the DCF

across the curriculum » Developing pupil leadership » Strategies for closing the attainment gap for

disadvantaged pupils

Date(s)/Commencing 11th October 2017Timings 9.15am–3.15pmNumber of sessions 6Venue(s) • Darran Park Primary

• Cadoxton Primary SchoolLanguage EnglishCode 17/1066Cost FreeCronfa Book here



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WELSH BACCALAUREATE

Day 1

Workshop One: Teaching and learning

Developing an effective framework for the Skills Challenge Certificate at KS3 as we prepare for a new curriculum.

Workshop Two: Digital learning

Developing digital learning within the Skills Challenge Certificate, becoming confident with using a range of digital platforms to manage teaching and learning and assessment.

Workshop Three: The community challenge

Planning an effective Community Challenge.

Practitioners will develop an understanding of the specification and engage with processes involved in managing the logistics of the challenge.

Workshop Four: The individual project

Developing effective teaching and learning for the Individual Project

Day 2

Workshop One: Teaching and learning

Developing teaching and learning strategies for the skills challenge certificate, effectively structuring pupil led learning through the challenges

Workshop Two: Digital learning

Building upon session one, practitioners will engage with effective approaches to embedding the DCF into the Skills Challenge Certificate at KS4

Effective Approaches To The Welsh Baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate Coordinator Network MeetingsDates Monday 16th October

2017 (17/1203)Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCost Free

Workshop Three: The community challenge

Developing a secure understanding of standards within the Community Challenge. Participants are required to bring their own examples of work for a facilitated moderation session

Workshop Four: The individual project

Making use of online platforms to provide feedback for learners in the Individual Project

Date(s)/ Commencing

Day 1

16th November 2017 (17/1206) 17th November 2017 (17/1207)

Day 2

15th March 2018 (12/1213) 16th March 2018 (17/1214)

Timings 9.00pm–4.00pmNumber of sessions

Please select a date for day 1 and a date for day 2 - this is a two day programme.


C U R R I C U LU M N E T WO R K M E E T I N G S


CURRICULUM NETWORK MEETINGS

Network Meetings

Termly guidance and networking for teachers to:

» Receive information on local and national education developments

» Engage with effective practice from within and outside of the consortium to support the delivery of the revised curriculum


» Develop rigorous and effective self-evaluation » Provide support for regional needs

Participants will have the opportunity to develop their subject leadership role as well as keeping abreast of, and receiving training on, curriculum developments and requirements.

School to school working will drive the network to impact on pupil outcomes in their settings.

Areas of Learning and Experience

Humanities

Geography Dates Friday 20th October 2017

(17/1189) Friday 9th February 2018 (17/1190)

Venue(s) Stanwell SchoolLanguage EnglishCost Free

History Dates Thursday 26th October 2017

(17/1192) Thursday 15th February 2018 (17/1193)


Religious Studies Dates Tuesday 17th October 2017

(17/1180) Wednesday 14th February 2018 (17/1181)



EXPRESSIVE ARTS

Drama and Performing Arts Dates Tuesday 21st November 2017

(17/1183) Tuesday 6th February 2018 (17/1184)

Venue(s) Stanwell SchoolLanguage EnglishCost Free

Music Dates 11th October 2017 (17/1210)

16th November 2017 (17/1211) 8th March 2018 (17/1212)

Venue(s) Cardiff High SchoolLanguage EnglishCost Free

Art Dates Monday 27th November

(17/1194) Thursday 15th March 2018 (17/1195)

Venue(s) Cyfarthfa High SchoolLanguage EnglishCost Free

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Design and Technology Dates 17th October 2017 (17/1168)

13th February 2018 (17/1187)Venue(s) Cardiff High SchoolLanguage EnglishCost Free

Science Primary Dates 29th September 2017

(17/1135)8th December 2017 (17/1136)15th February 2018 (17/1137)27th April 2018 (17/1138)


Science Secondary Dates 15th September 2017

(17/1140)15th December 2017 (17/1141)9th February 2018 (17/1142)20th April 2018 (17/1143)


Digital Primary Dates 12th October 2017 (17/1124)

8th February 2018 (17/1125)Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCost Free

Digital Secondary Dates 24th October 2017 (17/1127)


HEALTH AND WELLBEING

PE Dates Tuesday 19th September

2017 (17/1208) Tuesday 23rd January 2018 (17/1209)

Venue(s) Cardiff High SchoolLanguage EnglishCost Free




Mathematics Primary Dates • 9th November 2017

(17/1122)• 8th March 2018 (17/1123)


Mathematics Secondary Dates • 25th October 2017

(17/1145)• 14th February 2018

(17/1146)Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCost Free

WELSH BACCALAUREATE

Coordinator Network MeetingsDates Monday 16th October 2017

(17/1203)Venue(s) Tŷ DysguLanguage EnglishCost Free

LANGUAGE, LITERACY AND COMMUNICATION

Literacy Primary Dates 22nd September 2017

(16/1112)14th February 2018 (16/1113)


Literacy Secondary Dates 11th October 2017 (17/1002)


Welsh Second Language PrimaryDates Wednesday 4th October 2017

(17/1196) Thursday 5th October 2017 (17/1197)


MFL Date(s) 10th November 2017

(17/1001)23rd March 2018 (17/1005)



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