Continuing professional development annual programme

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
INDEX
VENUE
TRAINING SCHEDULES:
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Subject Leader Meetings
Early Years, Primary & Secondary Training including Behaviour Support
Conferences
IT Training
COURSE DETAILS:
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Early Years & Primary Training Early Years, Primary & Secondary Training
including Behaviour Support
Conferences
1-9
10
TUTOR BACKGROUND INFORMATIO – School Improvement Team
PAYG SERVICE:
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Service offer
Fees and charges
Service request form
Service confirmation form
Service request procedure
Course reimbursement form
BOOKING INFORMATION:
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Course costings
Cancellation policy
Bracknell Forest delegate booking form
External delegate booking form
Subject Leader course booking form
LOCATION MAP AND DIRECTIONS
If you require any further course information, please contact Trisha White:
T: 0118 936 6420, E: patricia.white@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Bracknell Forest delegates can make a booking by using the ONE System or
by returning a booking form located at the back of this booklet.
External delegates can book on a course by either contacting
Sue Shields or by returning a booking form located at the back of this booklet.
Note: All courses will be held at the Education Centre unless stated otherwise.
The delegate cancellation policy is itemised on the bookings and confirmation page.
Bracknell Forest personnel can book on to courses using the ONE system,
external delegates to use the booking form located at the back of this booklet.
At times, through unforeseen circumstances, it may become necessary to cancel a course,
in which case, delegates will be notified as soon as possible and at which time informed of
future arrangements.
Bracknell Forest Education Centre
Venue of Choice for Training
and Meetings
The Education Centre is the venue for most training and meetings organised by
Bracknell Forest Council. It is also widely used by Wokingham Borough Council,
the Open University and other organisations. The Education Centre can also be
booked for use by schools for Staff Inset, Senior Leadership Team Development,
Headteacher Interviews…
Facilities:
A range of rooms of different sizes are
available for hire (maximum capacity
70 delegates).
Outdoor learning in the extensive
grounds of Easthampstead Park
can be catered for by arrangement.
Refreshments:
The Centre has public access WiFi
and most rooms are equipped with
projectors, speakers, TV and DVD
players and flipcharts. Laptops can
be pre-booked subject to availability
and our helpful and knowledgeable
staff are always on hand to ensure all
your needs are met.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are
available throughout the day.
Sandwiches or finger buffet can
be provided or course
organisers can take advantage
of the main restaurant in the
Conference Centre.
Bookings:
ICT Training Suite (maximum 14
delegates)
A full reprographics suite is available
for your photocopying and laminating
requirements, and requests can be
taken prior to the training date if
required.
The Education Centre also houses the
Bracknell Forest Education Resources
Centre containing a wide range of
resources to support English and
literacy, mathematics, science,
history, geography and MFL from
Early Years to KS5 as well as a range
of RE resources which are available
for Bracknell Forest staff to borrow on
request.
Rooms can be booked for
whole day, half day, twilight and
evening sessions. Meetings of
shorter duration can also be
catered for.
The Centre is also available on
Saturdays.
Room prices from £75.00
(twilight), £100 (evenings or half
day), £195 (full day).
Discounts available for
Bracknell Forest schools.
Further Information:
For further information or to
make a booking:
T 0118 936 0788
E: sue.shields@bracknellforest.gov.uk
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
SUBJECT LEADER / HEAD OF
SUBJECT, NETWORK MEETINGS
AND FORUMS
Twilights (16:15 – 17:30) (unless stated otherwise)
Date
Phase
Venue
Course
Code
Cost
Bracknell
Forest
PE Subject Leaders' Meeting
23-Apr-15
EY & P
Educ Centre
LA153SP015
£32
Secondary Curriculum Managers'
Meeting
19-May-15
09-Jul-15
S
TBC
LA153ZL016
LA153ZL017
Zero
Music Subject Leaders' Meeting
19-May-15
P
Educ Centre
LA153LB003
£32
Deputy Heads' Network Meeting
(14:00 - 16:00)
03-Jun-15
P
Educ Centre
LA153RM019
£72
History Subject Leaders' Meeting
Tutor: Richard Harris, Reading
University
03-Jun-15
P
Educ Centre
LA153RM030
£32
Maths Subject Leaders' Meeting
(rescheduled from 17th June)
09-Jun-15
P
Educ Centre
LA153KF005
Zero
SENCO Forum
10-Jun-15
P
Educ Centre
LA153AW013
Zero
Geography Subject Leaders' Meeting
Tutor: Emily Rotchell, University of
Roehampton
11-Jun-15
P
Educ Centre
LA153JS020
£32
Pupil Premium Network Meeting
16-Jun-15
P&S
Educ Centre
LA153TM033
Zero
RE Subject Leaders' Meeting
16-Jun-15
P
Educ Centre
LA153RE004
Zero
EMTAS EAL Network Meeting
17-Jun-15
P&S
Educ Centre
LA153DG014
Zero
English Subject Leaders' Meeting
(CANCELLED. Now Y2 Moderation)
18-Jun-15
P
Educ Centre
LA153KF024
Zero
Foreign Language Subject Leaders'
Meeting - Tutor: Ruth Deacon,
Uplands School
24-Jun-15
P
Educ Centre
LA142RM007
£32
LAC Designated Teachers' Forum
24-Jun-15
P&S
Educ Centre
LA153KN018
Zero
PSHE Subject Leaders' Meeting
30-Jun-15
P
Educ Centre
LA153SP021
£32
Subject
Schools from other local authorities or independent schools
are welcome to attend these sessions.
Costings will be confirmed on application.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
EARLY YEARS, PRIMARY &
SECDONARY TRAINING
SCHEDULE
Cost
Date
24-Apr-15
(08:45-15:00)
29-Apr-15
(09:30-12:30)
30-Apr-15
(15:30-18:30)
05-May-15
(15:30-18:30)
02-Jun-15
(16:15-17:30)
03-Jun-15
(16:15-17:30)
04-Jun-15
(16:15-17;30)
11-Jun-15
(16:15-17:30)
16-Jun-15
(16:15-17:30)
18-Jun-15
(13:00-16:00)
18-Jun-15
(13:00-16:00)
23-Jun-15
(09:15-15:45)
23-Jun-15
(16:15-17:30)
26-Jun-15
(09:15-15:15)
02-Jul-15
(13:00-15:30)
Subject
Phase
Venue
Course
P
Educ Centre
LA153KF023
P&S
Educ Centre
P
Tennis Course
LA
Schools
Independent
Schools
£130 or £110
when 2 from
same school
attend
Same cost for
Wokingham
Colleagues
BST001
£72
£143
Meadow Vale
School
LA153SP026
Zero
N/A
P
Garth Hill
LA153SP027
Free to schools
in PE SLA
N/A
Quality Assuring EYFSP Data
P
Educ Centre
LA153DP010
Zero
£64
Quality Assuring EYFSP Data
P
Educ Centre
LA153DP011
Zero
£64
Quality Assuring EYFSP Data
P
Educ Centre
LA153DP012
Zero
£64
Year 6 Writing Moderation
P
Educ Centre
LA153KF003
Zero
£64
Pupil Premium
P
Educ Centre
LA153TM033
Zero
£31
How to Embed Reasoning
and Problem Solving into your
Lessons
P
Educ Centre
LA153RT35
£72
£143
Year 2 Moderation Meeting
P
Educ Centre
LA153KF024
Zero
£64
Mark Less to Achieve More
P
Educ Centre
LA153ZL022
£133
£265
New to Music Subject
Leadership
P
Educ Centre
LA153LB029
£32
£64
Incorporating GPS into your
Curriculum
P
South Hill Park
LA153SP028
Lunch not
included
N/A
Making Effective Transitions
from Foundation Stage to
Year 1
P
Educ Centre
LA153DP009
£72
£143
Assessment Matters
Positive Behaviour
Management (BST)
Chance to Shine Cricket
Course
£72
Zero
Further to these courses, personnel within Early Years and the Primary Team can provide on-site in service training
and will be able to plan provision based on discussions and on needs analysis with schools.
Please refer to tutor background information and PAYG sections in this booklet for further details.
If you require any further information please contact:
Trisha White (E: patricia.white@bracknell-forest.gov.uk, T: 0118 936 6420).
Schools from other local authorities or independent schools
are welcome to attend these sessions.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
CONFERENCES
Cost
Date
24&25-Jun-15
(09:15-16:00)
Subject
Leadership Conference:
Master Mindsets
Phase
Venue
Course
P
Conf Centre
&
Educ Centre
LA153TM025
LA
Schools
Independent
Schools
£300
£600
2 people/
school
for both days
2 people/
school
for both days
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
IT TRAINING SCHEDULE
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Date
Subject
22-Apr-15
Discover / Attendance
Overview
(09:30-15:00)
30-Apr-15
(09:30-15:00)
28-Apr-15
(13:00-15:00)
06-May-15
(09:30-12:30)
07-May-15
(09:30-12:30)
07-May-15
(13:00-16:00)
12-May-15
(09:30-12:30)
12-May-15
(13:00-16:00)
14-May-15
(09:30-12:30)
14-May-15
(13:00-16:00)
19-May-15
(09:30-12:30)
19-May-15
(13:00-16:00)
02-Jun-15
(09:30-12:30)
02-Jun-15
(13:00-16:00)
04-Jun-15
(09:30-12:30)
Sims Discover +
Assessment
School Admin Support
Secondary Census
Workshop
Primary Census
Workshop
Primary Census
Workshop
Key Stage Wizard
Workshop Primary
Key Stage Wizard
Workshop Primary
Key Stage Wizard
Workshop Primary
Key Stage Wizard
Workshop Primary
CFR Workshop
CFR Workshop
CFR Workshop
CFR Workshop
Primary End of Year in
SIMS.net
Target
Participants
Users of SIMS who wish
to explore the pre-defined
functionality of Sims
Discover
Users of Sims who wish
to explore links between
assessment and discover
All school admin staff
Secondary staff
responsible for the school
census return
Primary staff responsible
for the school census
return
Primary staff responsible
for the school census
return
Primary staff responsible
for entering the key stage
data
Primary staff responsible
for entering the key stage
data
Primary staff responsible
for entering the key stage
data
Primary staff responsible
for entering the key stage
data
Bursars responsible for
producing the CFR report
Bursars responsible for
producing the CFR report
Bursars responsible for
producing the CFR report
Bursars responsible for
producing the CFR report
Admin staff responsible
for Sims and getting ready
for the next academic
year
Cost
Phase
Venue
Course
Code
P&S
Educ
Centre
LA153WO029
£133
P&S
Educ
Centre
LA153JW051
£133
P&S
Educ
Centre
LA153SB030
£72
S
Educ
Centre
LA153RC031
£72
P
Educ
Centre
LA153RC032
£72
P
Educ
Centre
LA153RC033
£72
P
Educ
Centre
LA153SB034
£72
P
Educ
Centre
LA153SB035
£72
P
Educ
Centre
LA153SB036
£72
P
Educ
Centre
LA153SB037
£72
LA153SB038
£72
LA153SB039
£72
LA153SB040
£72
LA153SB041
£72
LA153RC042
£72
P&S
P&S
P&S
P&S
P
Educ
Centre
Educ
Centre
Educ
Centre
Educ
Centre
Educ
Centre
Bracknell
Forest
,
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
IT TRAINING SCHEDULE
(continued)
Date
Subject
04-Jun-15
Primary End of Year in
SIMS.net
(13:00-16:00)
09-Jun-15
(09:30-13:00)
18-Jun-15
(09:30-16:00)
25-Jun-15
(09:30-16:00)
02-Jul-15
(09:30-16:00)
15-Jul-15
(09:30-15:30)
16-Jul-15
(09:30-15:30)
16-Jul-15
(13:00-16:00)
Sims .net Basic
Reporting
End of Key Stage
Drop-In
End of Key Stage
Drop-In
FMS Drop In
Sims. Net Drop in
Course Manager &
Learning Aims
Exams Analysis
Target
Participants
Admin staff responsible
for Sims and getting ready
for the next academic
year
Staff responsible for
producing reports from
Sims .net
Staff responsible for
entering the key stage
data
Primary staff responsible
for entering the key stage
data
Staff responsible for FMS
Staff responsible for Sims
data
Secondary staff
responsible for exams &
course manager
Secondary staff
responsible for exams
Cost
Phase
Venue
Course
Bracknell
Forest
P
Educ
Centre
LA153RC043
£72
P&S
Educ
Centre
LA153JW044
£72
P
Educ
Centre
LA153JW045
£133
P
Educ
Centre
LA153SB046
£133
LA153SB047
£133
LA153RC048
£133
P&S
P&S
Educ
Centre
Educ
Centre
S
Educ
Centre
LA153SB049
£72
S
Educ
Centre
LA153SB050
£133
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Page 1
Assessment Matters
24th April 2015
08:45 – 15:30
Target audience: Primary Headteachers and Assessment Leaders
Course synopsis:
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An opportunity to consider the positive impact of formative assessment as part of the pedagogical
approach that fosters independence, engagement and intrinsic motivation to learn.
Key note speakers include: Dame Alison Peacock, Dr Danny Doyle and a presentation from OUP as
well as local Case Studies to share good practice in the field of assessment.
Anticipated outcomes: by the end of the course, participants will …..

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
Be informed about current approaches to assessment.
Reflect upon the implications for pedagogy.
Have confidence to move forward with assessment in their own school setting.
Provider: School Improvement Team
& FLA School (Uplands)
Event Code:
LA153KF023
Booking Deadline:
21-Apr-15
Cost : £130 or £110 when 2 from same school attend £260 or £220 Independent Schools when 2 from same school attend
Positive Behaviour Management
(Primary & Secondary)
29th April 2015
09:30 - 12:30
Target audience: For primary and secondary school professionals
Course synopsis:
 Practical guidance on behaviour management that will create a classroom atmosphere conducive for
successful learning to take place.
 Develop skills in verbal and non-verbal positive behaviour management.
 Understand the triggers that may cause behaviour to escalate.

Anticipated outcomes: by the end of the course, participants will …..
]
 Have gained further behaviour management strategies to use within the classroom.
 Will have the tools and knowledge to promote an environment conducive to learning.
Provider:
Behaviour Support Team
Event Code:
BST001
Cost : £72
£143 Independent Schools
Booking Deadline:
21-Apr-15
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
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Chance to Shine Cricket Course
30th April 2015
15:30 – 18:30
Target audience: Primary school teaching staff including teaching assistants
Course synopsis:


Developed in partnership with Chance to Shine, teachers will develop their knowledge,
understanding and application of appropriate games and practices within the national curriculum.
There is ONE FREE place available for each primary/junior school.

Anticipated
outcomes: by the end of the course, participants will …..

The workshop
also
The workshop will also explore opportunities to promote intra-school competition
withinwill
physical
explore
education
and opportunities
school sport. to promote intra-school competition within physical education and school
sport
Provider:
Berkshire Cricket
Event Code:
LA153SP026
Booking Deadline:
02-Apr-15
Cost : Zero
£72 Independent Schools
Venue: Meadow Vale
Tennis Course
5th May 2015
15:30 – 18:30
Target audience: Primary teachers
Course synopsis:

This three hour tennis course has been developed for teachers to develop their skills and knowledge
in delivering tennis and to provide activities and resources to aid their teaching. Each teacher will
receive a pack of teaching resources from the LTA after attending this training.
Anticipated outcomes: by the end of the course, participants will …..

Have developed the confidence and tools to deliver tennis to a class of children in a small space.
Provider:
Lawn Tennis Association
Cost : £72 (free to schools in PE SLA)
Event Code:
LA153SP027
£143 Independent Schools
Booking Deadline:
23-Apr-15
Venue: Garth Hill
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Page 3
Quality Assuring EYFSP Data
2nd June 2015
16:15 – 17:30
Target audience: Reception teachers who have not had a 1-1 moderation visit in 2015
Course synopsis:
 This meeting will examine EYFSP judgements in relation to evidence.
Please bring 3 learning journals that show evidence from across the range of attainment.
Anticipated outcomes: by the end of the course, attendees will…
 Be confident that EYFSP data for 2015 is accurate.
Provider:
Diane Pye
Event Code:
LA153DP010
Cost : £0 LA Schools
£64 Independent Schools
Booking Deadline:
22-May-15
Quality Assuring EYFSP Data
3rd June-2015
16:15 – 17:30
Target audience: Reception teachers who have not had a 1-1 moderation visit in 2015
Course synopsis:

This meeting will examine EYFSP judgements in relation to evidence.
Please bring 3 learning journals that show evidence from across the range of attainment.
Anticipated outcomes: by the end of the course, participants will …

Be confident that EYFSP data for 2015 is accurate.
Provider:
Diane Pye
Event Code:
LA153DP011
Cost : £0 LA Schools
£64 Independent Schools
Booking Deadline:
22-May-15
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
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Quality Assuring EYFSP Data
4th June 2015
16:15 – 17:30
Target audience: Reception teachers who have not had a 1-1 moderation visit in 2015
Course synopsis:

This meeting will examine EYFSP judgements in relation to evidence.
Please bring 3 learning journals that show evidence from across the range of attainment.
Anticipated outcomes: by the end of the course, participants will…

Be confident that EYFSP data for 2015 is accurate.
Provider:
Diane Pye
Event Code:
LA153DP012
Cost : £0 LA Schools
£64 Independent Schools
Booking Deadline:
22-May-15
Year 6 Writing Moderation
11th June 2015
16:15 - 17:30
Target audience: Y6 teachers in all schools not being moderated for Y6 writing in 2015
Course synopsis:
 Y6 teachers will moderate examples of writing from their classes with colleagues across the borough.
Anticipated outcomes by the end of the course, participants will:
 Y6 teachers will gain knowledge concerning moderating work against national standards. Teachers
are asked to bring examples of a range of writing from a selection of pupils in their classes.
 This will form part of a robust moderation process
Year 7 colleagues will also be invited
Provider:
Katie Frost
Event Code:
LA153KF003
Cost : £0 LA Schools
£64 Independent Schools
Booking Deadline:
28-May-15
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Page 5
Pupil Premium
16th June 2015
16:15 – 17:30
Target audience: Primary and secondary Pupil Premium Champions / Senior Leaders
Course synopsis: This is a termly network meeting and the agenda will be set in response to
local and national developments.
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


Local and national updates on policy and best practice in the use of the Pupil Premium Grant.
Showcasing of innovative and effective practice in meeting the needs of disadvantaged pupils.
Opportunities for networking with other schools.
Ongoing support and guidance for school leaders responsible for the use of the Pupil Premium Grant.
Anticipated outcomes: by the end of the course, participants will …..
 Review developments in Pupil Premium relevant to their school context.
 Be familiar with current best practice in meeting the needs of disadvantaged pupils.
 Have opportunities to share good practice and discuss issues relevant to their schools.
Provider:
Zoe Livingstone
Event Code:
LA153TM033
Cost : £0
£31 Independent Schools
Booking Deadline:
02-Jun-15
How to Embed Reasoning and
Problem Solving into your Lessons
18th June 2015
13:00 – 16:00
Target audience: KS2 teachers and support staff
Course synopsis:

The course will be a blend of tuition and activities. Participants will have the opportunity to explore
the nature of reasoning and problem solving and how it is embedded throughout the maths
curriculum. We will explore ways to encourage pupils to become independent problem solvers.
Anticipated outcomes: by the end of the course, participants will …..



Develop good to outstanding maths teaching by supporting children in applying their learning.
Improve their understanding of what is meant by mathematical reasoning and how to include it in
every lesson.
Take practical activities straight back to the class.
Provider:
Russell Timmins
Event Code:
LA153TM035
Cost : £72
£143 Independent Schools
Booking Deadline:
04-Jun-15
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
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Year 2 Moderation Meeting
18th June 2015
16:15 – 17:30
Target audience: Y2 and Y3 teachers in all schools not being moderated
Schools invited:

Y2 teachers will moderate examples of work from their classes with colleagues across the borough.
Anticipated outcomes: by the end of the course, participants will…
 These meetings form part of a robust moderation process. Y2 teachers are invited to bring examples
of a range of work in writing and mathematics, plus reading records from a selection of pupils.
 Y3 teachers are also invited to attend in order that work can be moderated and levels agreed across
the key stages.
Provider:
Katie Frost
Event Code:
LA153KF024
Cost : £0
£64 Independent Schools
Booking Deadline:
04-Jun-15
Mark Less to Achieve More
23rd June 2015
09:15 – 15:45
Target audience: All primary teachers involved with marking and moving pupils’ learning forward
Course synopsis:
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
We will explore aspects of assessment for learning.
We will look at Ofsted’s focus when looking at this aspect of a teacher’s work.
Practical ideas that have been observed working schools will be in shared.
Anticipated outcomes: by the end of the course, participants will…
Find strategies to:
 Help pupils achieve more.
 Offer high quality guidance.
 Oral and written feedback so pupils can improve and get pupils involved in improving their own work.
 Make pupils work harder than teachers.
Provider:
Penny Holden
Event Code:
LA153ZL022
Cost : £133
£265 Independent Schools
Booking Deadline:
09-Jun-15
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
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New to Music Subject Leadership
23rd June 2015
16:15 – 17:30
Target audience: Teachers who are new to Music Subject Leadership in their school or existing Music Subject
Leaders who want to want to check they are up to date with the latest guidance.
Course synopsis:

Have a good understanding of the role and the responsibilities of the Music Subject Leader in terms
of curricular and extra-curricular activities; be able to identify where and how music could be
developed in school; report back to Senior Leaders in school of the latest developments in Music
Education.
Anticipated outcomes: by the end of the course, participants will…



Auditing music provision in your school, planning a scheme of work, planning for assessment and
identifying good practice.
Supporting teacher who may lack confidence in teaching music.
Making the most of extracurricular activities and research useful resources.
Provider:
Lynne Beck
Event Code:
LA153LB029
Cost : £32
£64 Independent Schools
Booking Deadline:
09-Jun-15
Incorporating GPS Into Your Curriculum
26th June 2015
09:15 – 15:15
Target audience: Primary and secondary school teachers
Course synopsis:

Geo-caching is basically treasure hunting using a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver. It is an
outdoor activity in which participants are required to locate hidden containers (‘geo-caches’ or
‘caches’) which can hold information, instructions or other items of interest for participants. The GPS
units can be used to support most areas of the curriculum and support learning.
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c
Anticipated outcomes: by the end of the course, participants will …..
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
Have a better understanding of how to use GPS units.
Know how using the GPS units can be used to enhance curriculum development in a number of
different curriculum subjects.
Provider:
Keiron Young
Event Code:
LA153SP028
Booking Deadline:
12-Jun-15
Cost : £0 (lunch not included)
£133 Independent Schools
Venue: South Hill Park
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
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Making Effective Transitions from
Foundation Stage to Year 1
2nd July 2015
13:00 – 15:30
Target audience: Y1 teachers
Course synopsis:

The course covers research and related evidence to support effective transitions. It will help Y1
teachers understand good Foundation Stage practice and will examine the links between the
Foundation Stage Profile and the KS1 curriculum. An important element of the course will be top
tips to help teachers ensure that children settle into the KS1 life with ease.
Anticipated outcomes: by the end of the course, participants will .…

Be able to put practices in place to help children make a good transition into Y1 from the Foundation
Stage.
Provider:
Diane Pye
Event Code:
LA153DP009
Cost : £72 LA Schools
£143 Independent Schools
Booking Deadline:
18-Jun-15
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
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CONFERENCE DETAILS
Leadership Conference: Master Mindsets
‘Good, better, best – never let it rest’
24th and 25th June 2015
09:15 – 15:45
Target audience: Primary headteachers and deputy headteachers / senior leaders
Course synopsis:
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Master Mindsets: “Good, better, best - never let it rest!”
Keynote speakers include:
- David Starbuck from Learning Performance – growing a love of learning
- Charlie Field Junior and Lisa Telling – A framework for understanding poverty
Related workshops.
Anticipated outcomes: by the end of the course, participants will leave with:



Insight into the impact of positive mindsets in the classroom.
How economic class affects behaviours and mindsets .
Strategies to optimise behavioural, social and academic outcomes – making life better for everyone!
Provider:
Rachel Morgan
Event Code:
LA153TM025
Cost : £300 LA Schools (for 2 staff members/school)
Booking Deadline:
10-Jun-15
£600 Independent Schools (for 2 staff members/school)
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
TUTOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Many schools have found that on-site in service training and PAYG is an effective way
of providing continuing professional development for staff. A range of training and
support opportunities are offered by individual members of the School Improvement
Team.
Lynne Beck (T: 0118 936 6424)
Helen Greehy (T: 0118 936 6417)
Is the Advisory Teacher for Music. Her
responsibilities include providing support for nonspecialist teachers of music who need help
developing their knowledge and expertise and
providing opportunities for music specialists to
extend their skills. She liaises with other providers
of music working within the Borough.
Helen is the ICT Training and Support Officer
with particular understanding of ICT in the
curriculum at the Foundation Stage and in
Key Stages 1 and 2. She provides training,
in-school support and advice on software,
ICT development planning, hardware
procurement, interactive whiteboards, new
technologies, hand-held learning devices,
school web-sites and on-line content
including learning platforms. She is the
authority lead on e-Safety and Cyberbullying
and can provide support and training for
pupils, staff, parents and governors plus
advice on e-Safety policies.
Lynne has extensive experience of teaching music
across all five key stages. She has been Head of
Music in a range of secondary schools, has coordinated music in primary schools and also has
experience of peripatetic instrumental teaching.
She has an MA in Music Education and is
particularly interested in finding ways to make
curricular and extra-curricular music attractive and
accessible to all groups of pupils. She also has an
interest in Music ICT and enjoys helping teachers
develop resources to increase enjoyment in music
and raise achievement at all levels.
Lynne can offer a variety of support to schools
working with music specialists and non- music
specialists in all areas of the music curriculum; she
can also advise on developing and maintaining
successful extra-curricular programmes in schools.
Bespoke training is offered on assessing musical
progress, planning for assessment, teaching
composing and managing practical music lessons.
Diana Gray (T: 0118 936 6432)
Provides assessment, advice and teaching for EAL
students in primary and secondary schools. Before
joining Bracknell Forest, she taught in the
independent and state sector in Wokingham,
Hammersmith and Middlesex.
Diana has worked in Early Years for twenty years
and has been a Deputy Head of a Pre-School with
the additional responsibility of SEN.
Diana has a degree in English which includes
Linguistics and she has lived in Germany where
she taught English as an additional language to
adults and secondary aged children. Diana set
up a primary class within the language school
school to teach German children (aged 4 - 11)
English after school hours.
Helen joined the education service eighteen
years ago working for the Berkshire
Information Technology Team (BITT) and
subsequently transferred to Bracknell Forest
in 1998 when it became a Unitary Authority.
Jenny Feeney (T: 01344 354019)
Jenny
completed
her
Doctorate
in
Educational Psychology at The Tavistock
Clinic and has previously worked both as a
Secondary School Teacher and Adult Mental
Health Worker. She has gained extensive
experience of working with people of all ages
with Special Educational Needs and is
qualified to deliver the range of core
Educational Psychology duties associated
with individual complex case assessment.
However, Jenny has a strong belief that
meeting the needs of young people is best
met through dissemination of information
and skills to the professional-family network
and promotes the use of consultation,
research and training. She offers the
following skills and experience to the local
authority:
Jenny is trained in a number of consultation
models informed by behavioural,
psychodynamic and systemic theoretical
models which can be utilised by schools,
parents and other professionals in individual,
group or supervision contexts.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Jenny is particularly passionate about providing
high quality INSET to professionals using a range
of methods (from traditional style presentations and
workshops to work discussion groups).
Jenny's doctorate was based on local authority
evaluation research which employed qualitative
and quantitative data design, collection and
analysis. This can be applied to organisational
development work in schools and other local
authority contexts.
Jenny is experienced in delivering and advising on
a range of additional therapeutic services to
schools including: educational therapy; group work
for children (e.g. anger management, social skills,
therapeutic child-led discussion groups) and for
parents (e.g. parenting groups and parents’
forums).
has worked as an independent
consultant,offering training and support to
teachers through courses run by boroughs,
staff meetings and individual support in the
classroom. Katie particularly enjoys
teaching children how to write and
encouraging teachers to have high
expectations of their pupils in all aspects of
English. She is a lead moderator for year 6
writing. Because she is also keen on the
development of mathematical learning in
the classroom, Katie has worked with a
school developing speaking and listening
and the use of apparatus in mathematics.
Katie can offer a wide range of training for
leaders, teachers and teaching assistants in
English and mathematics. She is able to
work with staff in schools with assessment,
planning and lesson delivery.
Emily Hinson (T: 01344 354020)
Emily is the Acting Principal Educational
Psychologist in Bracknell Forest Council. She
completed her training in Educational Psychology
at University College London in 2005. Previous to
this she worked in Industry before retraining as a
Primary school teacher and she taught for 7 years
in London and Reading, working as SENCo and
Deputy Head Teacher before training as an
Educational Psychologist.
Michelle Hahn (T: 01344 353113)
During her time in Bracknell Forest, Emily has
saught to apply a range of consultation models as
part of her service delivery. Through this work she
has developed a particular interest in working with
others to understand attachment difficulties and the
associated emotional needs and presenting
behaviours of children and young people and is
currently developing an intensive support
programme for families as part of the Family Focus
project. Emily is qualified as an Emotional First Aid
trainer and has experience of designing and
delivering a number of bespoke training packages
across a range of themes relating to SEN and
Emotional needs and well being, as well as specific
individual interventions designed to support a
range of educational needs.
Michelle uses consultation based models
based on her training in behavioural,
systemic and psychodynamic thought to
inform her work with parents, teachers and
pupils. She believes that in understanding
the emotional effects of teaching and
learning we can deepen our comprehension
of the behaviour, thoughts and feelings of
others and the impact this has within
schools on an individual, group and
systemic basis. Michelle has also delivered
several Emotional First Aid trainings offered
as part of the Targeted Mental Health
Project in Bracknell Forest and has
delivered other training to develop
understanding of SEN and interventions.
Katie Frost (T: 0118 936 6421)
Michelle has also worked on an individual
basis with children, applying her
observational skills, her understanding of
attachment, as well as other difficulties, to
inform her delivery approach and to be able
to offer advice to others working
therapeutically.
Katie is an Advisory Teacher. Her responsibilities
include support and development for English and
mathematics in the Primary Phase. After many
years in the classroom, she became an advanced
skills teacher and subsequently the literacy adviser
for a neighbouring borough. Katie has written
teaching notes and lessons for several educational
publishers as well as being a series editor. She
spent a couple of years working for a global
professional services firm in Stockholm supporting
colleagues with their use of English. Recently, she
Michelle Hahn is the acting Senior
Educational Psychologist in Bracknell
Forest Council. She completed her training
at the Tavistock Clinic, previously working
as an Assistant Educational Psychologist in
West Berkshire and a primary teacher for
five years after her first degree in
Psychology.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Zoe Livingstone (T: 01344 354032)
Zoe Livingstone is a General Secondary Adviser.
She taught English and drama for several years
and held middle management roles in different
schools. She then went on to work as a consultant
and School Improvement Adviser for two local
authorities. Most recently, Zoe has spent two years
working as an AfL/Teaching and Learning Adviser
in a mainstream secondary school in a
neighbouring borough.
Zoe’s main areas of expertise are in the whole
school improvement of teaching and learning, and
she is particularly interested in assessment for
learning. Much of her work has focused on whole
school literacy, thinking skills, assessment, and
effective models of CPD. Zoe is a Tribal accredited
Secondary Ofsted Inspector, and as such is well
placed to advise schools on best practice and
Ofsted expectations.
Christine McInnes (T: 01344 354185)
Christine is Chief Officer for Bracknell Forest LA
where she leads the Learning and Achievement
branch which includes school standards and
improvement, the education of looked after
children, targeted services and SEN provision,
educational psychology service and community
learning.
Christine has previously worked as an Assistant
Director for Children's Services in
Southwark, as a National Advisor on the National
Healthy School programme and more recently
supporting a local authority rated as inadequate by
Ofsted to improve their school improvement
service. Working as a consultant, she was
recruited as an associate vice principal for a large,
secondary inner-city academy and then to the SLT
of a secondary special school, while successfully
completing the National Professional Qualification
for Headship and the Professional Qualification for
School Inspection.
Jennifer Mellor (T: 01344 354197)
Jennifer is senior education professional with 18
years strategic and operational experience of
working successfully within statutory, charity and
private education sectors across Early Years
Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary and Post 16
Provisions. Jennifer holds an MEd in Special
Educational Needs & Inclusion and is a qualified
Specialist Teacher and Assessor of Learners with
Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia). Jennifer
has broadened her knowledge and understanding
of education through effective teaching, school
leadership, school improvement, advisory,
coaching and Masters level tutoring experience.
She effectively leads and facilitates training for
education stakeholders on topics related to Special
Educational Needs and Disabilities. She is highly
organised and solution focused. She has
experience of working across England to
raise the education attainment, access and
aspiration of children and young people with
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Furthermore, she aims to continue
collaboration with stakeholders in achieving
this goal.
Rachel Morgan (T: 01344 354037)
Rachel is a Senior Adviser with
responsibility for teaching and learning in
primary schools. She has been a
successful Literacy Consultant for Bracknell
LA, Deputy Headteacher and Acting
Headteacher of a large multicultural primary
school in Slough, School Adviser and
Ofsted Additional Inspector.Rachel is able
to support Senior Leadership Teams with
school development planning and self
evaluation and teachers professional
development through whole school INSET.
Rachel’s work is underpinned by a wealth of
experience working with a wide variety of
schools and developing with them a
capacity to improve through team
empowerment and commitment.
Rachel can offer training to staff, both
teaching and non-teaching, to leadership
teams and to Governing Bodies on selfevaluation leading to improvement,
developing high quality learning and
developing a love of writing in pupils
through use of drama and moving image as
well as bespoke courses on all aspects of
Primary education.
Kashif Nawaz (T: 0118 936 6431)
Kashif has two key roles with the borough.
He is the Team Leader for the EAL &
Diversity Team as well as the Assistant
Virtual School Head for Looked After
Children.
The EAL & Diversity Team are mainly
responsible for language assessments of
pupils who speak English as an Additional
Language (EAL). These pupils are referred
to the Team by schools and support is
provided (where appropriate) across Key
Stage 2 to Key Stage 4 inclusively.
The Team also provides advice and
guidance (EAL) in the Early Years and Key
Stage 1.
Kashif is also responsible for arranging and
providing training in schools on EAL
pedagogy and practical support strategies.
These are done to support EAL pupils to
access the curriculum and facilitate schools
in enabling their pupils to progress and
achieve in all Works of life.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
The Virtual School for the borough monitors the
educational provision and attainment of Looked
after Children. Kashif works in partnership with
Primary and Secondary schools as well as other
education providers to ensure that Bracknell Forest
Looked after Children – wherever they are placed
– are receiving the best possible education and
their needs are met. This in the main involves
working collaboratively with a number of agencies
in addition to other Local Authorities.
Kashif has an extensive background in working
with pupils from a range of diverse backgrounds.
In addition to having considerable experience of
working as a mathematics teacher, he has been
involved in a number of community projects aimed
at developing links between schools and their local
community. Combined with these various
experiences, Kashif is able to offer support to
schools through his teams in supporting vulnerable
pupils.
Diane Pye (T: 0118 936 6425)
Diane is the Early Years Advisory Teacher and
works mainly with reception and nursery classes in
the maintained sector. Her main responsibility is to
provide support in order to help practitioners
implement the EYFS effectively. She works to
ensure that
Foundation Stage children in Bracknell Forest
make good progress towards the Early Learning
Goals in relation to their starting points. She
provides training to support Early Years staff in
areas such as observation and assessment,
effective environments, mark making and using
outdoor areas.
Diane is an Early Years Ofsted inspector and as
such is well placed to advise settings on best
practice and Ofsted expectations in order to help
settings achieve good outcomes.
Diane is also the Early Years moderation manager.
As part of this role she attends national
conferences to ensure that practice in BracknellForest is in line with National expectations.
Diane has worked as a nursery and reception class
teacher in an infant school and for many years has
been responsible for co-ordinating the Foundation
Stage.
In addition, she has held the post of Early Years
Consultant in Hertfordshire and worked to improve
the quality and provision in targeted settings
throughout the county
Sue Pike (T: 0118 936 6422)
Sue is the Advisory Teacher for PE/Sport,
Healthy Schools and PSHE. Her
responsibilities include providing support for
non-specialist teachers of PE who need
help developing their PE knowledge and
confidence and providing opportunities for
PE specialists to extend their skills. She is
also responsible for the Primary NQTs.
Sue has a particular interest in teaching in
the Foundation Stage and she has
developed a 10 week intervention
programme for schools linking physical
development and early literacy skills.
Before joining Bracknell Forest, Sue spent
five years teaching in primary schools in
Hampshire and Berkshire. She has
experience of working with young people
from pre-school age through to Key Stages
3 and 4.
Sue can offer training to teaching and non
teaching staff in high quality PE/sport in all
PE areas of the primary sector.
Chris Salt (T: 01344 354127)
Chris is a General Adviser (Secondary)
focussing on supporting the development of
teaching and learning, leadership and
management and helping to sustain
improvement in our schools, in collaboration
and partnership with Headteachers,
Governors, Staff and other professionals.
He has been a successful Education
Adviser in Hounslow LA where he was ‘Link
Adviser’ for 7 schools including secondary,
primary and special.
He also had subject responsibility for ICT
and D&T (3 – 19). Chris has an extensive
background in a broad variety of schools
and academies and has worked with many
to build leadership capacity at all levels.
This has included support for Senior
Leadership Teams and Governors with
reviewing and evolving their whole school
vision, considering strategy, determining
policy and whole school development
planning, establishing medium and long
term change management programmes,
self review and teachers’ professional
development through school wide INSET.
At an operational level Chris has worked
with schools to support a programme of
joint subject reviews to achieve more
rigorous self evaluation.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
He has also organised small specialist external
teams to undertake pre Ofsted ‘swoops’ focussing
on a particular school identified theme or issue.
Chris has been an Ofsted Inspector, External
Examiner for Brunel University PCGE courses,
Chief Examiner for D&T (GCSE) and has taught at
three Bracknell Forest secondary schools,
becoming Head of Faculty for Computing and
Design &Technology before pursuing an advisory
role. He is an accredited ICT Mark Assessor and
trained as a School Improvement Partner in 2006.
He is also a Governor and vice chair at a Bracknell
Forest primary school.
Mandy Wilton (T: 01344 354198)
Russell Timmins (T: 01344 354127)
Mandy works closely with senior leaders and
head teachers to support school inclusion
and to explore alternative provisions. Mandy
is particularly interested in the impact and
outcomes of the provision for vulnerable
groups and their families.
Russell Timmins is a respected teacher, lecturer,
adviser and trainer.
He is educated to Masters Level in Mathematics
and Education as well as holding the National
Centre for the Excellence in the Teaching of
Mathematics accreditation for delivering
professional development. Russell has 25 years
experience gained working in Primary, Secondary
and Higher Education both in the UK and Europe.
He is known for his practical approach to the
teaching and learning of mathematics and, for
improving progress and results, in the most
challenging of environments. Russell has built a
reputation as being an excellent teacher, able to
gain the interest of the most resistant of learners.
Russell believes everyone has the ability to achieve
in maths and has the right to fulfil their potential.
His wish is to encourage and enable practitioners
to build their own confidence and fluency, thereby
enabling them to build their pupils’ confidence,
understanding and ability to achieve their full
potential. It is his desire to show that through
conceptual understanding mathematics can be not
only accessible to all but also highly engaging,
creative and fascinating.
Mandy is Head of Targeted Services for
Bracknell Forest and has responsibility for
SEN, Education Welfare Service,
Safeguarding and Inclusion in Schools and
the Behaviour Support School Team and
Behaviour Support Family Team. Mandy
has been an SEN Advisor, Deputy Head
teacher in a Secondary school and a school
SENCO. Mandy recently worked for several
London Boroughs and was instrumental in
changes to SEN provision and delivery for
one of those Boroughs.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
TRAINING
PROFESSIONAL
PAYG – Additional Services & Training
PAYG – Additional Services & Training
The following expertise and focussed areas can be provided by the School Advisory
Team (see personal profiles detailed in this booklet):
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Tailored inset to meet school needs
Developing leadership teams for effective school improvement
Personalised learning for individuals and schools
Early literacy skills through physical development programme
Reviews
RRS
Healthy Schools
Safeguarding audit
Support with Headteacher interviews
Teaching Assistants
Lunchtime staff
NQTs
To discuss a tailored approach to the above or any other requests please contact
members of the Professional Development Team or contact Trisha White
(T: 0118 936 6420) who will be able to forward on your request.
Other specialised services:
Supported School Self-Review
The Primary team will work with the school to carry out an in-depth review on an area of the
school’s work, such as teaching and learning. The focus is agreed with the school and the
activities carried out with the involvement of school leaders. The Ofsted framework is used as
the criteria to validate the school’s judgements on its performance and following the review
areas for improvement are clearly identified. The review team is led by Ofsted Additional
Inspectors and is an ideal preparation for schools prior to an Ofsted visit.
Costs depend upon the size of the school and the scope of the review.
Further information can be obtained by contacting:
Rachel Morgan
T: 01344 354037
rachel.morgan@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
SEN Training for Teaching Assistants
The Teaching Support Service (TASS) and the Language and Literacy Service (LAL) can
provide bespoke training for Teaching Assistants supporting SEN children at Key Stages 1 and 2.
The TASS or LAL teacher will deliver training within your school and show you how to work with
a group of children on reading, writing or spelling activities. The teams will develop your
understanding of the teaching of reading and/or spelling, provide information on multisensory
reading and spelling resources and answer any questions specific to you school.
Further information can be obtained by contacting:
T: 01344 455891
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Online CPD Training on Dyslexia
The Teaching Support Service (TASS) and the Language and Literacy Service (LAL) can
provide online training on Dyslexia. The online course can be completed in approximately 20
hours from the convenience of your computer. Once you start the course you will have access
to the course tutor, Veronica McDonald, from TASS. You work through each of the four
modules at your own pace, and complete your goals and interventions for a target pupil.
Course cost: £125 per person.
Further information can be obtained by contacting:
Veronica McDonald
T: 01344 35427)
E: veronica.mcdonald@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Music
Advice and support in all areas of the curriculum either in the form of ‘one-off’ meetings or
in-class support/team teaching over a period of time. For example:
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Assessing musical progress
Resource development
Music development plans
Planning schemes of work
Teaching composing
Delivering and managing practical music lessons
Further information can be obtained by contacting:
Lynne Beck (Advisory Teacher Creative and Performing Arts)
T: 0118 936 6424
E: lynne.beck@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
PE
Advice and support in all areas of the curriculum either in the form of ‘one-off’ meetings or
in–class support/team teaching.
Training for individual schools and cluster groups:
- Early literacy skills through physical development – focussing on providing activities and
support in these areas.
- High quality PE and school sport – focussing on what high quality PE/Sport looks like and
the impact this has in lessons
- TAs supporting PE and sport – focussing on providing practical ideas on how TAs can
support teachers in PE/Sport
- Lunchtime Supervisors – providing practical ideas on engaging young people in physical
activity during lunchtimes
Further information can be obtained by contacting:
Sue Pike (PE/Sport, PSHE, & Health Schools Advisory Teacher)
T: 0118 936 6422
E: sue.pike@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Support for self evaluation
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Support for self-evaluation including moderation of school judgements
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Attendance at governor meetings with a school improvement focus
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Detailed data and RAISEonline courses and analyses
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School management systems audit
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A supported self review – tailored to particular school priorities
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A joint work scrutiny
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Inclusion / SEND audits
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Joint observation of learning and teaching/feedback
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Moderating Teacher Assessments (beyond statutory requirements)
Support for areas causing concern
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LA School Improvement support for an agreed focus e.g. mathematics
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Joint observation of learning and teaching/feedback
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Subject / aspect specific support
Support for the review and development of provision
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Supporting curriculum development in the creative arts, sciences and technologies
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ICT to support Learning and Teaching
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Guidance on maximising the progress of all learners, including those for whom
English as an additional language and those recently arrived from other countries
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Other areas as required in relation to local and national developments in the
curriculum and school improvement
Support for staff development – enhancing inclusion
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Developing the social and emotional aspects of learning
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Support for developing a Rights Respecting School
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Support for awards, Healthy Schools, etc
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Advice on support for vulnerable children
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Guidance on maximising the progress of all learners, including those for whom
English is an additional language and those recently arrived from other countries
Support for staff development – teaching and learning, behaviour management
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Support for NQTs experiencing difficulties
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Staff development session on assessment for learning
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Preparation for HLTA
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Behaviour management
Support for school management
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Additional support for the headteacher appointment process
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Additional support for the deputy Headteacher process
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Support for the appointment of senior staff and middle leaders
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Support for SENCO accreditation
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Performance Management – including support to governors for headteacher
performance management
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Support for developing, writing and monitoring policies (e.g. single equality policy)
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Leadership development programme
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Support/training for Senior Leadership teams
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Workforce planning and development
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Support for PSHE accreditation
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Leading teacher development and support
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Advice on performance management / appraisal
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Needs analysis and consultancy on staffing structures and CPD
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Bespoke in school training charges for Bracknell Forest Schools and Academies
outside of the SLA:
£509 per full day (maximum 6 hours)
£286 per half day (maximum 3 hours)
£179 twilight (16:00pm – 17:30)
£179 evening (starting after 17:30, maximum 3 hours)
£92 hourly rate
Any training undertaken with over 25 people, there will be an additional £5 per head levied.
Consultancy rates for bespoke in school training for non-Bracknell Forest Schools,
Independent Schools and Academies:
£581 per full day (maximum 6 hours)
£306 per half day (maximum 3 hours)
£199 twilight (16:00 – 17:30)
£199 evening (starting after 17:30; maximum 3 hours)
£118 hourly rate
Any training undertaken with over 25 people, there will be an additional £5 per head levied.
To discuss a tailored approach please contact members of the School Improvement
Team or contact Trisha White (T: 0118 936 6420) who will be able to forward on your
request.
Request to purchase services from the Bracknell Forest
School Improvement Service Prospectus
Name of school
Type of support e.g. Consultancy, training, analysis
Please specify option (see overleaf) and any particular requirements
Item
Particular
requirements
Please indicate which Term/half term and year
Preferred dates and times
Audience and number of participants
Any other special requests:
Signature (Headteacher):
Cost centre to be charged: 0940
Date:
Please return to:
Trisha White, Bracknell Forest Education Centre, Easthampstead Park,
Wokingham, Berks, RG40 3DF
E: patricia.white@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
T: 0118 936 6420
BRACKNELL FOREST PAYG SERVICE REQUEST PROCEDURE
Initial contact made by
school to consultant
Verbal agreement made
between school and
consultant for services
required, timings and cost
Consultant to inform TW so
that agreed service can be
logged. Await request form
or send form to school.
School send in a service
request form to TW
TW returns confirmation
form to school for
Headteacher signature
and school cost centre codes
After the scheduled service
date, TW confirms with
schools that the service was
completed satisfactorily and
that service cost is correct.
On receipt of confirmation
from schools, TW actions
journal payment
TW inform Consultant that
confirmation has been
received.
REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM FORM OF COURSE FEES
AS PART OF THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SLA
Please complete this form in block capitals and return to:Trisha White
Bracknell Forest Education Centre
Easthampstead Park
Wokingham, Berks, RG40 3DF
E: patricia.white@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
T: 0118 936 6420
F: 0118 977 0561
ONE FORM PER COURSE PLEASE
COURSE CODE:
COURSE TITLE:
COURSE DATE:
COURSE COST:
ATTENDEE(S):
SCHOOL NAME:
Cost Centre for refund of course fees paid:
Account code: 0940
Authorised Signature:
Position:
NB: Should the information in this document be held on a computer, any item of personal data
will be subject to the Data Protection Act 1984.
BOOKINGS AND CONFIRMATION
Course bookings:
If you are an employee of Bracknell Forest, a place on a course can be booked by using the
ONE System or by returning an application. External delegates can apply for a place by completing an
application form enclosed in this booklet and forwarding it on to:
Sue Shields, Bracknell Forest Education Centre, Easthampstead Park
E: sue.shields@bracknell-forest.gov.uk or T: 0118 936 6402 or F: 0118 977 0561.
A deadline date for application is stated on each course sheet. Confirmation will be sent to all
applicants. In the case of courses reaching the maximum delegate number, late applicants will
be notified and advised if and when a place becomes available.
Course fees and timings (unless otherwise stated): Bracknell Forest,
LA Schools &
Academy Delegates
Full day: 09:15-15:45
Half day: 09:15-12:15 or 13:00-16:00
Twilight: 16:15-17:30
Evening: tbc
£133
£72
£32
External Independent
& Academy Delegates
£265
£143
£64
Although the timings and costs outlined above will be adhered to as widely as possible, these may vary
depending upon the target audience, the venue and any additional resources that may be required. It is
therefore important that participants check these details on the course sheets and when receiving
confirmation.
Unless otherwise stated, courses will be held at the Bracknell Forest Education Centre, Easthamsptead
Park (map and location can be found at the back of this booklet).
Cancellation by delegates:
If notification of cancellation is given less than 7 days before the course date, full payment of the course
will be charged. In the case where there is no cost for the course, £15 will be levied.
Course cancellation:
At times, through unforeseen circumstances, it may become necessary to cancel a course, in which
case, delegates will be notified as soon as possible and at which time informed of future arrangements.
Reimbursement:
All primary schools who have subscribed to the Bracknell Forest Service Level Agreement are entitled to
free places on LA run courses, eg:2 places on a one day course
1 place on a two day course
4 places on a half day course
Reimbursement will be calculated on the course
attendance fee, but not exceeding £250
A reimbursement form can be found on the previous page.
Any queries, contact Trisha White
T: 0118 936 6420 or E: patricia.white@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND LEARNING
BRACKNELL FOREST DELEGATE
COURSE APPLICATION FORM
Please complete this form in block capitals and return to:Sue Shields, Bracknell Forest Education Centre
Easthampstead Park, Wokingham,
Berkshire, RG40 3DF
T: 0118 936 6402 F: 0118 977 0561
ONE FORM PER COURSE PLEASE
COURSE CODE:
COURSE TITLE:
COURSE DATE:
COURSE COST:
APPLICANT’S NAME:
POSITION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (DIETARY/ACCESS):
I authorise for the above person(s) to attend this course according to the authority’s published rates.
School Cost Centre & Account Code:
Authorised Signature:
Date:
Cancellation by delegates:
If notification of cancellation is given less than 7 days before the course date, full payment of the
course will be charged. In the case where there is no cost for the course, £15 will be levied.
NB: Should the information in this document be held on a computer, any item of personal data
will be subject to the Data Protection Act 1984.
CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND LEARNING
EXTERNAL DELEGATE
COURSE APPLICATION FORM
Please complete this form in block capitals and return to:Sue Shields, Bracknell Forest Education Centre
Easthampstead Park, Wokingham,
Berkshire, RG40 3DF
T: 0118 936 6402 F: 0118 977 0561
ONE FORM PER COURSE PLEASE
COURSE TITLE:
COURSE CODE:
COURSE DATE:
COURSE COST:
APPLICANT’S NAME:
SCHOOL:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NO:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (DIETARY/ACCESS):
I authorise for the above person(s) to attend this course according to the authority’s
published rates.
Authorised signature:
Please supply the following for billing purposes:
Name of contact person:
Address:
Telephone No:
Email:
Cancellation by delegates:
If notification of cancellation is given less than 7 days before the course date, full payment of the
course will be charged. In the case where there is no cost for the course, £15 will be levied.
NB: Should the information in this document be held on a computer, any item of personal data
will be subject to the Data Protection Act 1984.
CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND LEARNING
SUBJECT LEADERS’ MEETINGS
COURSE APPLICATION FORM
Please complete this form in block capitals and return to:Sue Shields, Bracknell Forest Education Centre
Easthampstead Park, Wokingham,
Berkshire, RG40 3DF
T: 0118 936 6402 F: 0118 977 0561
Cost
Date
Phase
Venue
Course
Code
PE Subject Leaders' Meeting
23-Apr-15
EY & P
Educ
Centre
LA153SP015
£32
Secondary Curriculum Managers'
Meeting
19-May-15
09-Jul-15
S
TBC
LA153ZL016
LA153ZL017
Zero
Music Subject Leaders' Meeting
19-May-15
P
Educ
Centre
LA153LB003
£32
Deputy Heads' Network Meeting
(14:00 - 16:00)
03-Jun-15
P
Educ
Centre
LA153RM019
£72
History Subject Leaders' Meeting
Tutor: Richard Harris, Reading
University
03-Jun-15
P
Educ
Centre
LA153RM030
£32
Maths Subject Leaders' Meeting
09-Jun-15
P
Educ
Centre
LA153KF005
Zero
SENCO Forum
10-Jun-15
P
Educ
Centre
LA153AW013
Zero
Geography Subject Leaders'
Meeting
Tutor: Emily Rotchell, University
of Roehampton
11-Jun-15
P
Educ
Centre
LA153JS020
£32
Pupil Premium Network Meeting
16-Jun-15
P&S
Educ
Centre
LA153TM033
Zero
RE Subject Leaders' Meeting
16-Jun-15
P
Educ
Centre
LA153RE004
Zero
EMTAS EAL Network Meeting
17-Jun-15
P&S
Educ
Centre
LA153DG014
Zero
Foreign Language Subject
Leaders' Meeting - Tutor: Ruth
Deacon, Uplands School
24-Jun-15
P
Educ
Centre
LA142RM007
£32
LAC Designated Teachers' Forum
24-Jun-15
P&S
Educ
Centre
LA153KN018
Zero
PSHE Subject Leaders' Meeting
30-Jun-15
P
Educ
Centre
LA153SP021
£32
Subject
Bracknell
Forest
NB: Should the information in this document be held on a computer, any item of
personal data will be subject to the Data Protection Act 1984.
Delegate
Names