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Continuous Professional Development
& Wellbeing Programme
2019/20
Journey Planner
The Highcrest Academy
Travel Zone 1
Teaching & Learning
Enjoy Your Journey
Safeguarding Children
Refresher
Monday 12th September 2019 : IT5 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
*New staff and NQTs MUST complete this training
The session focuses on…
Safeguarding for schools.
Safeguarding Children.
Preventing Radicalisation.
DBS Checks.
“Very worthwhile with important reminders” ‘Attendee’ 2018
Session led by: Clare To
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
Effective
Lesson Planning
Thursday 10th October 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff (particularly new staff, trainees and NQTs)
The session focuses on...
What information to give to an observer
Lesson planning alternatives
How to complete the 5 minute lesson plan
Planning to show progress overtime
How to save time planning!
Session led by: Jo Catterall
Head of English @ The Academy
Cross curricular literacy/writing skills
Monday 16th March 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff (particularly new staff, trainees and NQTs)
The session focuses on...
Improving literacy through writing
Improving writing abilities for KS4 and GCSE exams
Cross curricular support with writing to improve success
with assessed work and exams
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: Jo Catterall
Head of English @ The Academy
Travel Zone 5
Safeguarding and PSHE
Keep On Track
Action Research: Teaching & Learning Project
Tuesday 1st October 2019 : Conf. room : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
Staff who are aspiring middle leaders
The session focuses on...
Choosing an action research project on an aspect of teaching &
learning (connect segments)
Working alongside other aspiring or middle leaders
Sharing your findings to Highcrest staff in March INSET
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: Joe Clarke
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
Homework:
Fostering independence
Thursday 12 December 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff (particularly new staff, trainees and NQTs)
The session focuses on...
Different ideas for homework tasks
How homework tasks can be included as part of the les-
son journey
Flip learning homework
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: Joe Clarke
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
Assessment for learning
(AfL)
Tuesday 22nd October 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff (particularly new staff, trainees and NQTs)
The session focuses on...
Getting students more involved in the learning process
How to close gaps with successful AfL
AfL strategies in the classroom
How AfL can be adapted to suit the age and ability of the
learners involved
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: David Styles
Head of Technology @ The Academy
Travel Zone 4
Linking Best Practice
Crossrail
Coaching and mentoring trainee staff
Tuesday 19th May 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff who have an interest in being a coach/mentor
The session focuses on...
How to be a good mentor or coach
The differences between coaching and mentoring
Tips/strategies for successful coaching/mentoring
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: Alison McKellican
Head of PE @ The Academy
Opportunities for kinaesthetic learning in the classroom
Monday 27th January 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff (particularly new staff, trainees and NQTs)
The session focuses on...
Teaching the way students like to learn
Kinaesthetic learning style
How to design a kinaesthetic learning environment
The impact kinaesthetic learning can have on attainment
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: Amber Richardson
Head of Year 7 @ The Academy
Cross curricular numeracy/STEM education
Tuesday 24th March 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff (particularly new staff, trainees and NQTs)
The session focuses on...
Innovative ideas and implemented classroom strategies
How to strengthen cross-curricular numeracy
Developing students’ confidence and proficiency in nu-
merical skills as well as the wider use and application of
mathematics
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: Filipa Silva and Bernard Assuon
Second in Maths and Maths Teacher @ The Academy
Aspiring
Heads of Learning
Tuesday 12th May 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
Aspiring and new Heads of Learning
The session focuses on...
Coping with the workload
Monitoring behaviour & standards
Managing Tutors
Monitoring progress
Communicating with Staff and Parents
Session led by: Dan Goodge
Head of Year 9 @ The Academy
Aspiring
Heads of Department
Tuesday 28th April 2020 : ENG : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
Aspiring and new Heads of Department
The session focuses on…
How to prepare for the role
Key documentation & ‘hot points’
Monitoring & evaluating your department
Accountability of the HOD
Link meetings with SLT
“Helpful to know a real picture of what the job entails” Attendee 2018
Session led by: David Styles
Head of Technology @ The Academy
Stretch and challenge the more able
Thursday 26th March 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff (particularly new staff, trainees and NQTs)
The session focuses on...
Implementing a stretch and challenge model in your class-
room
Teaching strategies to challenge the more able
Embedding deeper learning for your more able students
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: Mona Harris
Head of Science @ The Academy
Incorporating reading
activities
Tuesday 21st January 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff (particularly new staff, trainees and NQTs)
The session focuses on...
Getting students exam ready
Improving literacy through reading activities in lessons
The connection between reading and writing
Practical activities to integrate reading
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: Holly Febery
Head of Year 10 @ The Academy
Observing Lessons:
joint observation
Thursday 12th March 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
Line Managers
The session focuses on…
Observe a filmed lesson together and practise giving
formative feedback
Arranging a suitable lesson and time to complete a joint
observation, including joint feedback afterwards
Session led by: Joe Clarke
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
Managing BTECs
Monday 9th September 2019 : Tech 5 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All Staff who teach BTEC
The session focuses on…
What are BTECs?
BTEC Assessment Rules
Approaches to Teaching BTECs
Completion of BTEC paperwork
“Really helpful as it’s so different to other qualifications” Attendee2018
Session led by: Gaynor Weldon
Senior Vice Principal @ The Academy
3-week Briefing
for New Staff
Thursday 19 September 2019 : IT5 : 3.30-4.15
Compulsory for…
New staff
The session focuses on...
Progress on settling in
Assessment procedures
Academic Review Day
Any other queries or concerns
“Really helped me to settle in” Attendee September 2018
Session led by: Gaynor Weldon
Senior Vice Principal @ The Academy
Teaching Key Stage 5
for the first time
Thursday 5th December 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All Staff, specifically new sixth form teachers
The session focuses on...
Practical strategies for teaching KS5
Common teaching errors
Developing exam skills
NEW LEADER THIS YEAR
Session led by: Gareth Roberts
Head of 6th form @ The Academy
Effective Budgeting
and Finance
Tuesday 19 November 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All budget holders
The session focuses on…
How to plan ahead with spending
Monthly monitoring of spending
Cost centre management
Finance procedures
“Very helpful and clearly presented” Attendee 2018
Session led by: Nigel Walker
Business Manager @ The Academy
Aspiring and Middle Leaders’ project
Thursday 19th September 2019 : Conf Room : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
HODs/HOLs or those who aspire to be a middle leader within 2
years
The session focuses on…
Choosing a departmental or year team project to develop
your experience
Working alongside other aspiring or middle leaders
Discussing how to measure the impact of your success
How you will share your projects’ findings with all staff
Session led by: Joe Clarke
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
Proving progress in lessons
Monday 18th May 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All Staff
The session focuses on...
How progress is measured
Evidencing progress by your students in lessons
Evidencing progress over time
NEW LEADER THIS YEAR
Session led by: Gareth Roberts
Head of 6th form @ The Academy
Marking Made Easy—Effective feedback
Tuesday 8th October 2019: IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on...
Efficient use of SIR to save time
Using SIR effectively for self and peer-assessment
Sharing strategies that make marking easier
Using Assessment for deeper learning
Making progress visible
“Very informative and practical!” Attendee 2018
Session led by: Tom Wise
Subject Leader for History @ The Academy
Aspiring SLT
Whole-school project
Thursday 19th September 2019 : Conf. Rm. : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
Those who aspire to be on the SLT within two years
The session focuses on…
Choosing a whole-school project to develop your
experience
Working alongside other aspiring Senior Leaders
Discussing how to measure the impact of your success
How you will share your projects’ findings with all staff
Session led by: Joe Clarke
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
Travel Zone 3
Management
Plan Your Journey
Personalised
Differentiation
Thursday 24th Oct 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All Staff
The session focuses on...
A personal approach to differentiation
Differentiated classroom strands
How to minimise the workload related to differentiation
How to identify students with individual needs
Planning to engage
“Very helpful and effective” Attendee 2018
Session led by: Alexa Johnson
Head of MFL @ The Academy
Questioning: Curiosity in the Classroom
Tuesday 15 October 2019 : IT1: 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on...
Developing inquisitive students
How to ask better questions
How to ask questions better
Knowing your students
NEW LEADER THIS YEAR
Session led by: Amy Jordan
Head of Humanities @ The Academy
‘Edutainment’ - using
educational games
Tuesday 17th March 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on...
Engaging learning through educational games and
competition
A chance to share strategies which have worked
Session led by: Alexa Johnson
Head of MFL @ The Academy
Supporting Pupils with
Dyslexia and Weak Literacy
Thursday 30th April 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on...
Joint planning with teachers
Suitability of reading materials for SEN students
How to best support the weakest readers and spellers –
strategies to assist pupils and reflecting on
interventions
“So helpful to know how to practically help
dyslexic children ” Attendee 2018
Session led by: Sue Charlesworth
SENCO @ The Academy
Independent learning strategies and planning with memory retention
Thursday 17th October 2019 : IT1: 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All teaching staff
The session focuses on...
Developing the levels of Independence and resilience in your pupils
Developing more self-reliant leaners who take more initiative and responsibility for their own learning
Strategies and tasks to boost pupil motivation and independence
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: Miriam Herrington
Head of Year 11 @ The Academy
All Ability Challenge
Thursday 23th January 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on...
Socrates
Critical Thinking
Using Blooms Taxonomy
Nurturing a growth mind-set
Fostering independence
Thinking outside the box!
“Fantastic session—really useful resources” Attendee 2018
Session led by: Joe Clarke
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
Leading extracurricular PE clubs for the non specialists
Monday 30th September 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
Any staff supporting the PE department with sports clubs/fixtures
The session focuses on…
Health and safety
Fixture checklist
Protocol for away fixtures
Driving the mini bus
How to lead effective training sessions
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: Alison McKellican and Emma Newberry
Head of PE and PE teacher @ The Academy
Building positive relationships in and out of the classroom
Monday 23rd March 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on…
Strategies that can be used to achieve healthy long
-lasting relationships in the classroom
Unlocking student potential
Building trusting relationships
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: Matt Tait and Amber Richardson
Head of EAL and Head of Year 7 @ The Academy
Student autonomy
Tuesday 7th January 2020 : IT1: 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on...
How to encourage student independence in and outside the class-
room
Students taking responsibility for their own learning
Encouraging you as the teacher to become a facilitator of learning
“Engaging and interesting” Attendee 2018
Session led by: Joe Clarke
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
Go4Schools —
assessment tracking
Tuesday 14th January 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on...
Accountable data
Using data to ensure pupil progress
How to use the homework module
“Useful tips on how to navigate data and seating plans”
Attendee 2018
Session led by: Neil Stocking
Vice Principal @ The Academy
Underachieving Boys—how can it be turned around?
Tuesday 28th January 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on…
Planning for engagement
Planning for progress
What makes them tick
The importance of building strong relationships
The importance of routines
NEW LEADER THIS YEAR
Session led by: Matt Tait
Head of EAL @ The Academy
Supporting Pupils with Speech and Language Difficulties
Thursday 6th February 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on…
What types of Speech and Language difficulties students
face
How we best support pupils with such difficultues in
the classroom – with & without LSA support
NEW LEADER THIS YEAR
External Provider
Incorporating
Literacy and Numeracy
Tuesday 10th March 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on...
Exemplar literacy in books
Strategies for embedding literacy into lessons
Top tips for creating a literacy environment
Sharing materials on the common drive
How to incorporate numeracy into lesson plans, SOWs
etc.
Session led by: David Mizera and Rob Evans
Assistant Headteacher and learning Resource Manager/Careers @ The Academy
Engaging pupils
Monday 5th May 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on...
Strategies for improving pupil engagement
Intrinsic motivation
Session led by: Joe Clarke
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
Moodle —
Virtual Learning
Thursday 16th January 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on...
Setting and updating courses on Moodle
Tracking student access
How to set assignments
Using Moodle software for creating and storing engaging
quizzes
Testing knowledge through entertainment and competition
“Useful hints on how to set work for students online” Attendee 2017
Session led by: Wajid Younis and Adrian Jones
ICT Technicians @ The Academy
Working with your LSAs—Maximising Effectiveness
Thursday7th May 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on...
How to prepare with the LSAs
Planning for targeted use of support staff
Fully understanding the role of the LSAs in lessons
‘Add value to teachers’ not ‘replacing teachers’
Developing the independence of supported students.
NEW LEADER THIS YEAR
Session led by: Sue Charlesworth
SENCO @ The Academy
iPads—Tools for Teaching/Apple TV
Tuesday 5th May 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All Staff
The session focuses on...
How to use your iPad for teaching, tracking and
assessment
Useful apps to create exciting, eye-catching resources
Google drive, One drive and other useful online storage
sites to free up space and memory
“Awesome ideas to help with pupil engagement” Attendee 2018
Session led by: Wajid Younis & Adrian Jones
ICT Technicians @ The Academy
Travel Zone 2
Inclusion and Relationships
Close The Gap
Pupil Premium Focus
Thursday 5th November 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All Staff, specifically new staff, trainees and NQTs
The session focuses on…
Our school profile
How the funding is spent and accountability
A case study
“Great delivery—I think all staff should receive this training!”
Attendee 2018
Session led by: David Mizera
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
EAL
Language Differentiation
Thursday 14th November 2019 : EAL Room : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on...
How to differentiate for weaker EAL students
How to differentiate for More Able EAL students
Practical strategies to help EAL students with low reading
and spelling ages
Grammatical and sentence structures
for non-English specialists
“Really good!” Attendee 2018
Session led by: Matthew Tait
Head of EAL @ The Academy
Teaching at Highcrest:
Core Routines
Tuesday 10 September 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff, specifically new staff & NQTs
The session focuses on...
Instilling core routines from the start
Positive habits in the classroom
Students’ characteristics
Expectations from staff
How to teach at Highcrest
“Interactive session allowing us to share ideas” Attendee 2018
Session led by: David Mizera
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
Teaching mixed ability groups
Tuesday 4th February 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff, specifically new staff & NQTs
The session focuses on...
How to cater for the different learning styles/abilities of
your students
How to differentiate learning tasks/activities to support
all learners
Practical advice and suggestions for teaching mixed abil-
ity groups
Session led by: David Mizera
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
What can the Learning
Resource Centre do for you?
Tuesday 12th November 2019 : Library: 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All Staff
The session focuses on...
How the LRC can add value across the curriculum
Awareness of careers and enterprise
Different ways the library can support you
Research skills development for students
“The library does so much for our students” Attendee 2017
Session led by: Rob Evans
LRC Manager @ The Academy
Building a Rapport
with students
Thursday 7th November 2019 : Drama Studio: 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All Staff, specifically new staff, trainees and NQTs
The session focuses on...
Forging positive relationships with students
How to encourage a happy learning environment
Building mutual respect in the classroom
“Made me think how I could interact more with pupils to build relationships”
Attendee 2018
Session led by: Terri Toohey-Knowles and Dan Goodge
Head of Performing Arts and Head of Year 9 @ The Academy
Dealing with challenging behaviour -
Classroom management strategies
Tuesday 17 September 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff, specifically new staff, trainees and NQTs
The session focuses on...
Clear routines and expectations
Creating boundaries and insisting on respect
Using rewards to encourage engagement
Being prepared to learn
“Full of useful behaviour strategies” Attendee 2018
Session led by: Paul Shaw
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
Rewards and Sanctions
Thursday 26th September 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff, specifically new staff, trainees and NQTs
The session focuses on...
The Highcrest reward system
How rewards can be used most effectively
How to deal with students who disrupt learning through
the use of appropriate sanctions
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: Paul Shaw
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
Interactive whiteboard
training
Tuesday 3rd December 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff
The session focuses on…
How to use the whiteboard technology on a daily basis
Learn how to use the Interactive Whiteboard technology for teaching and
learning
Import material from other applications
Hands on practice
Session led by: Wajid Younis and Adrian Jones
ICT Technicians @ The Academy
Impero—
ICT Classroom Management
Tuesday 2nd June 2020 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff, specifically those who use ICT rooms
The session focuses on…
Using Impero to monitor students’ use of ICT in the
classroom
The different features of Impero and how to use them
How Impero can be used for behaviour management
“Extremely useful — anyone who works in an IT room should have this training”
Attendee 2018
Session led by: Wajid Younis and Adrian Jones
ICT Technicians @ The Academy
Child behaviour
Tuesday 26th November 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff, specifically new staff, trainees and NQTs
The session focuses on...
Looking beyond the behaviour we see
How our response can influence outcomes
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: Clare To
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
Cultural Deficit Tuesday 10th December 2019 : IT1 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All staff, specifically new staff, trainees and NQTs
The session focuses on...
How students with cultural deficit are missing the building
blocks to learning
What can we do to add cultural value to lessons across
the school
NEW SESSION THIS YEAR
Session led by: Clare To
Assistant Headteacher @ The Academy
Your Impact as a
Form Tutor
Tuesday 24th September 2019 : TE5 : 3.30-4.15
Suitable for…
All Form Tutors
The session focuses on...
Building relationships with tutees
Tutor time activities & routines
Setting the tone for the day
Monitoring your tutees
“Very good ideas and great description of role” Attendee 2018
Session led by: Miriam Herrington
Head of Year 11 @ The Academy