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Training programme 2016-2017

Please be aware that some of these courses have minimum cohort numbers for viability, so please refer to the availability e.g. 1-2 teachers per Academy, at the bottom of each page when submitting your bookings

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Future Leaders: Leading Impact NPQSL (Primary)Future Leaders: Leading Impact NPQSL (Secondary)E-ACT Resident Inspector ProgrammeLine Manager TrainingKS2: RAISE/FFT Online and National BenchmarkingKS4: RAISE/FFT Online and National Benchmarking

Investing in our senior leaders

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Data and Information

• How to ensure that assessment informs the next learning steps: KS2, KS3 and KS4• KS3 and KS4: Using data and evidence to improve outcomes and standards• What should effective provision at KS5 look like?• What do we need to do to prepare for the GL Assessment?• What does the GL Assessment tell us?

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Safeguarding, Attendance, SEND and Behaviour

• Single Central Record and Safer Recruitment• Early Intervention• Attendance Strategy• SEND Provision• Inclusion• Hearings

Investing in our specialists

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Ofsted Framework TrainingConnect WavelengthMcKinsey Change Leaders ProgrammeFuture Leaders Executive Educators

Investing in our executive leaders

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Improving Teachers Programme (ITP)Outstanding Teachers Programme (OTP)

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Connecting Classrooms: Creativity and Imagination USA Exchange Programme: Lipscomb University

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Creative Education

• 20 ideas for outstanding learning in primary literacy• Outstanding secondary English: tools, methods and approaches • High impact teaching in primary maths• Outstanding learning and progress in secondary maths• Becoming and developing as an outstanding teacher of primary science• Secondary Science: the journey to outstanding• Becoming and developing as an outstanding teacher in EYFS

Investing in every teacher

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Teaching Leaders: Schools Programme (Primary)Teaching Leaders: Schools Programme (Secondary)National Award for Middle Leaders (NAML)

Investing in our middle leaders

Introduction to CPD

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Introduction from David Moran, CEO4 Academy-based INSET days1 Regional INSET day3 days of individual CPDUsing your CPD days effectivelySpecialist leaders of education

Contents page

Cover image by Khajidah Younis, Year 8, Heartlands Academy

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Introduction to CPDIntroduction

The 3 CPD days should focus primarily on the individual staff member.

Each staff member should have a CPD plan, completed by the end of September, signed off by their line manager, which sets out:

• What their development needs are, as identified through performance management/lesson observations/M&E activity (linked to academy’s priorities)

• How the 3 CPD days would be best used to address any weaknesses/areas for development• The intended impact of the 3 CPD days, and how this will be evaluated

Additional 3 CPD days

These INSET days will be led by your Head Teacher, and are an opportunity for training and professional development, driven by whole-academy needs and areas for improvement. These may include workshops, lectures, team activities and/or skills-based learning.

4 Academy-based INSET days

From this year, at least 1 of the 5 statutory INSET days will be devoted to a regional INSET. This will be led by your Regional Education Director, who will look at training and development needs across the region, to bring staff together enabling the sharing of best practice, and networking amongst your peers. We recognise that all our Academies have strengths, and within the region it is our responsibility to share those ideas, strategies and approaches. This new approach will help us to deliver continuous school improvement which is both innovative and evidence-based.

1 Regional INSET day per year

E-ACT believes that CPD and training are of paramount importance to investing in, and improving, the capability, performance and expertise of its teaching and leadership staff, who are the driving force behind improving our students’ achievement and progress.

For the 2016/17 academic year, the Trust has invested funding to allow for three additional days for the exclusive use of CPD and professional development for teaching staff.

These are in addition to the five core INSET days that exist statutorily. One of these INSET days per year will now be held regionally – bringing teaching staff together to facilitate peer to peer learning across our Academies.

This forms only one part of an E-ACT Training Programme we are rolling out in the 2016-17 academic year. There are a wide range of courses on offer, aimed at developing our:

• Teachers• Middle leaders• Senior leaders• Specialists• Executive leaders

Within this brochure you will find information about the courses available, their target audience, dates and locations.

Head Teachers: To book your staff onto these courses, please complete the booking form on the HR Page of Insight, and return to [email protected] by midday Monday 10th October.

Kindest Regards,

David Moran

Chief Executive OfficerE-ACT

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Introduction to CPD

The CPD plan, which shows how the equivalent of three full additional days will be used, should identify the development activity that the teacher will be engaged with. This could include…

Using your CPD days effectively

Developing Teaching and Learning

Joint planning of outstanding teaching alongside a strong practitioner within the academy, another academy in the trust, or a partnership school external to the trust.

Joint lesson observations with a senior leader within the academy, another E-ACT academy, or with a senior member of the trust.

Guided planning, creation of resources, or focused professional discussion with a system leader, lead practitioner, head office colleague or strong subject or phase lead within the trust, in order to promote or improve practice.

Opportunities to observe an outstanding teacher within their academy, another academy in the trust, or elsewhere.

An opportunity to have a lesson planned and delivered and then observed by a qualified Ofsted inspector, an E-ACT Resident Inspector, or by a senior leader within the academy or trust.

Coaching and mentoring with a strong practitioner in the staff member’s subject area and/or year group within their own, or another E-ACT academy, or a high-performing school or academy outside of the trust where there is a partnership.

Tailored Development Opportunities

Individual tailored CPD related to a specific aspect of a development need e.g. use of pupil premium, challenging the most able, strategies for supporting EAL or DSEN pupils, provided by an expert within an E-ACT Academy or from the trust e.g. from a system leader or lead practitioner.

Attendance at relevant CPD/training events taking place within other E-ACT academies within the trust.

Where appropriate, and where expertise exists, a focused visit to another E-ACT academy for a day/s.

Attendance at trust-provided or trust-sponsored training events related to the candidate’s development.

Leadership and Management

Leadership coaching and mentoring from a linked colleague within the trust.

For those currently holding leadership posts, visits to meet and learn from experienced leaders elsewhere within the academy, trust or head office team.

For current Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers, an opportunity to visit an outstanding academy within or external to the trust, to develop cross-working and developing/building leadership expertise.

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Specialist Leaders of Education - Contacts

Please find below details of Specialist Leaders of Education who are based at Heartlands Teaching Academy. They may be able to help support you with your INSET days by running workshops.

Name Job Title Specialisms Capacity 2016-17

Karen Smith AVP: Teaching School / CPD CPD Monday: All day

Khadija Smith Head of MFL MFL Tuesday: All dayWednesday pm

David Hare Seconded to SLT Science Monday: All day

Stephanie Hamman SLE Literacy Literacy On request

Matthew Everett Head of English English Monday: All day

Shahbaz Farooq Head of ICT Curriculum, ICT Wednesday: All day

Holly Heshmati SLE Maths Curriculum, ITT/NQT, Maths Thursday pmFriday from 11.30

Jonathan Lea Head of PE Assessment, Behaviour, Curriculum, ITT/NQT, PE

Friday from 11.30

Edward Lee SLE Drama Assessment, ITT/NQT, Drama Friday pm

Helen Tanner Acting VP Assessment, Curriculum Thursday: All dayFriday: All day

If your Academy or region requires additional support, please liaise with your RED to arrange Academy-specific or regional support from these SLEs.

Heartlands Academy contact

Karen Smith, Deputy Head Teacher: [email protected] | 0121 464 3931 Romana Akthar, PA to the Head Teacher: [email protected] | 0121 464 3931

Introduction to CPD

Zuhaa Zahid, Year 11, West Walsall E-ACT Academy

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Improving Teachers Programme (ITP)

For teachers who want to advance, develop and improve their teaching practice and deliver consistently good lessons which is accredited by OLEVI, The International Centre for Leadership in Teaching & Learning.

Provider Heartlands Teaching Academy

Course Content The Improving Teacher Programme provides participants with opportunities to develop knowledge of the key concepts underpinning ‘good’ practice in the classroom; to understand the impact of these concepts of ‘good’ teaching and learning and to deliver these through consistent practice. Participants enjoy engaging in pedagogical discussion and benefit from opportunities for mutual support.

Location Heartlands Academy, No. 10 Great Francis Street, Nechells, Birmingham B7 4QR

Dates

Duration Three full day sessions and three half day sessions

Availability 1 teacher per academy

Session 1 20 October 2016 09:30 – 16.30

Session 2 28 November 2016 13:30 – 16.30

Session 3 18 January 2017 13.30 – 16.30

Session 4 16 February 2017 09:30 – 16.30

Session 5 8 March 2017 13:30 – 16.30

Session 6 3 April 2017 09:30 – 16.30


Outstanding Teachers Programme (OTP)

For experienced teachers (with a minimum of 3 years’ experience) who are either good, or have features of outstanding practice, and are keen to develop their skills to become outstanding. This course is accredited by OLEVI, The International Centre for Leadership in Teaching & Learning.


Course Content The Outstanding Teacher Programme provides participants with opportunities to engage in pedagogical discussion. They will also consider scenarios encompassing whole school teaching and learning models. Teachers often remark that seeing outstanding practice in situ and having the chance to formulate original ideas and plans of their own are refreshing and valuable aspects of the OTP.


Dates

Duration Four full day sessions and two half day sessions

Availability 1 teacher per academy

Session 1 19 October 2016 09:30 - 16:30

Session 2 29 November 2016 09:30 – 13:30

Session 3 19 January 2017 09:30 – 16:30

Session 4 14 February 2017 09:30 – 16:30

Session 5 10 March 2017 09:30 – 13:30

Session 6 4 April 2017 09:30 – 16:30


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20 ideas for outstanding learning in primary literacy

For all primary English teachers who are looking to develop their teaching of literacy, both within discrete sessions and across the curriculum.

Provider Creative Education

Course Content This practical, one-day course provides ideas and inspiration for all primary teachers who want to improve literacy learning. We will explore the latest educational research, showing how this can be applied to new teaching strategies in the classroom, as well as developing a range of lesson plans you can pick up and use tomorrow.

Location Birmingham

Dates

Duration Full day

Availability 1-2 teachers per primary, per term

Autumn Term 1 November 2016 10:00 – 16:00

Spring Term 2 February 2017 10:00 – 16:00

Summer Term 6 June 2017 10:00 – 16:00


Outstanding secondary English: tools, methods and approaches

For all secondary English teachers who are looking for a range of subject-specific ideas to develop outstanding teaching and learning in their classrooms.


Course Content On this practical course, delegates will generate a range of lesson ideas to support learning in the English classroom, as well as identifying how to pitch them effectively to keep learners engaged and get accurate feedback to develop learner progress.

Location Birmingham

Dates

Duration Full day

Availability 1-2 teachers per secondary, per term



Summer Term 7 June 2017 10:00 – 16:00


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High impact teaching in primary maths: reaching for outstanding

For all primary maths teachers looking for new ideas and approaches to develop numeracy teaching in the primary classroom – whether you are starting the journey to outstanding or looking to further develop your teaching skills.


Course Content This one-day course will give you all the tools you need to deliver high-impact numeracy teaching, leading to outstanding outcomes for learners. We’ll explore a range of ideas and approaches that can get pupils engaged in numeracy and really stretch their understanding, including how to address common misconceptions.

Location Birmingham

Dates

Duration Full day




Summer Term 15 June 2017 10:00 – 16:00


Outstanding learning and progress in secondary maths

For all secondary maths teachers looking for new ideas and approaches to develop understanding and achievement in the maths classroom.


Course Content Attendees for this practical, one-day course will get not just a range of lesson ideas to try out with their secondary maths learners, but also a detailed understanding of why the ideas work – and how to generate more. Backed by sound research it will help you generate ideas to develop mathematical understanding and increase student engagement.

Location Birmingham

Dates

Duration Full day




Summer Term 16 June 2017 10:00 – 16:00


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Becoming and developing as an outstanding teacher of primary science

For all primary science teachers that want to learn more about the effective teaching of primary science and how to address key scientific concepts in learning.


Course Content This engaging one day course will give delegates a wealth of resources for improving the teaching of Science in the primary phase. Together, we will generate over 20 individual lesson ideas, as well as exploring how best to develop understanding of key scientific concepts in the primary classroom.

Location Bristol

Dates

Duration Full day




Summer Term 21 June 2017 10:00 – 16:00


Secondary science: the journey to outstanding

For secondary science teachers who understand that when seeking outstanding learning and progress that the journey (and a desire to test new teaching ideas) is as important as the destination.


Course Content With Science GCSEs having the widest variation in outcomes at GCSE among the core subjects, this course will explore what it really takes to deliver outstanding learning and progress in the subject. Delegates will explore a variety of evidence-based approaches, as well as generating a variety of lesson ideas to test in the classroom.

Location Birmingham

Dates

Duration Full day



Spring Term 1 March 2017 10:00 – 16:00

Summer Term 22 June 2017 10:00 – 16:00


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Becoming and developing as an outstanding teacher in EYFS

For any EYFS teacher that wants to improve their practice, develop standards of literacy and numeracy and create the best possible learning environment for their pupils.


Course Content This practical, one-day course will present you with a range of 20 different lesson ideas and structures and how to pitch and differentiate them to achieve outstanding learning and progress. We will also explore the key elements of outstanding learning in EYFS and how to develop your existing practice.

Location North

Dates

Duration Full day




Summer Term 26 June 2017 10:00 – 16:00


Connecting Classrooms: Creativity and Imagination

For all primary and secondary teachers who are keen to experiment with new ideas to develop the creativity and imagination of their learners.

Provider Connecting Classrooms – British Council

Course Content This Connecting Classrooms course, funded by the British Council, runs over 2 days with a 10 week period in between to deliver an action-research project in your school.

In Session 1, delegates will be introduced to the programme and provided with a range of diverse perspectives on how teachers can develop creativity in their students. Over the following 10 weeks, delegates will select an approach and test it out in their everyday teaching – exploring its success. Feedback on these projects will be shared in by the group in Session 2, with the option for a further study visit to a foreign school – subject to application and terms and conditions.

Dates/Location

Duration 2x full day sessions, 09.30 – 16.00

Availability 1 teacher per Academy (up to 25 spaces)Please note minimum delegate numbers of 15.

North Session 1 12 January 2017

Session 2 23 March 2017

Midlands Session 1 9 February 2017

Session 2 27 April 2017

South Session 1 9 March 2017

Session 2 8 May 2017


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Provider Lipscomb University https://secure.lipscomb.edu/about

Location Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

About the Programme Lipscomb University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is a Christian institution that is committed to creating students whose academic excellence, faith and practice, and community service reflect our ideals of global citizenship. We believe that knowing what grows us is also what grounds us.

Students at Lipscomb University may earn a bachelor’s degree in 141 fields of undergraduate study, several pre-professional programs, an accelerated adult degree program and a competency-based program. Lipscomb also offers 28 master’s degrees, eight Ed.S. degrees, 23 graduate certificate programs and five dual master’s degrees.

We would like to offer E-ACT teachers the opportunity to participate in an exchange programme during the summer break in 2017.

Availability Up to 1 teacher per region

Dates Late Summer 2017

We would like to invite expressions of interest at this stage,as we continue to shape the programme with Lipscomb University.

For experienced teachers who are keen to participate in an overseas learning opportunity to enhance their development.

USA Exchange Programme: Lipscomb University


Amirah Ibrahim, Year 8, Heartlands Academy

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Teaching Leaders Schools Programme (Primary)

For middle leaders who want to develop their skills in areas such as lesson observation, having difficult conversations, and delivering improvements in teaching and lessons.

Provider Teaching Leaders

Course Content TL Schools is a leadership development programme designed to strengthen and develop the middle leadership team, giving them the skills to make a significant impact on pupil outcomes across the school.

http://www.teachingleaders.org.uk/our-programmes/tl-schools/overview/

Location and availability

Region Primary

North External TL programme (Sheffield)Pathways: 2 delegates

External TL programme (Lancashire)Blackley: 2 delegates

Birmingham & Walsall Dedicated E-ACT programme (Birmingham)Midlands Academies: 3-4 delegates each(max 15)

Daventry External TL programme (Daventry)DSLV: 2 delegates

Bucks External TL programme (Bucks)Chalfont and Denham: 2 delegates

South West Dedicated E-ACT programme (Bristol)Bristol Academies: 3-4 delegates each (max 15)

Key External TL programme i.e. with other local schools


Session Date

Session 1 16 November 2016

Session 2 8 December 2016

Session 3 16 January 2017



Session 6 12 June 2017

Dates for dedicated E-ACT programmes

Birmingham and Walsall

South West

Dates for external programmes

Duration Twilight, 3 hours (17:00 – 20:00)

Selected high potential participants may be fast-tracked onto the Teaching Leaders Primary Flagship programme for 2017.

Region Date

North: SheffieldNorth: LancashireDaventryBucksSouth West

Dates will be finalised in October for the external Teaching Leaders programmes.

Session Date







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Teaching Leaders Schools Programme (Secondary)

For middle leaders who want to develop their skills in areas such as lesson observation, having difficult conversations, and delivering improvements in teaching and lessons.

Provider Teaching Leaders

Course Content TL Schools is a leadership development programme designed to strengthen and develop the middle leadership team, giving them the skills to make a significant impact on pupil outcomes across the school. http://www.teachingleaders.org.uk/our-programmes/tl-schools/overview/

Location, availability and dates

Region Primary

North External TL programme (Sheffield)Parkwood: 4 delegates

External TL programme (Lancashire)TOAN: 4 delegates

Birmingham & Walsall Dedicated E-ACT programme (Birmingham)Midlands Academies: 3 delegates each (max 15)

Daventry External TL programme (Northampton)DSLV and The Parker: 4 delegates each

Bucks & London Dedicated E-ACT programme (London)London & Bucks Academies: Up to 5 delegates each (max 15)

Key External TL programme i.e. with other local schools


Session Date







Dates for dedicated E-ACT programmes

Birmingham and Walsall

London & Bucks

Dates for external programmes

Duration Twilight, 3 hours (17:00 – 20:00)

Selected high potential participants may be fast-tracked onto the Teaching Leaders Primary Flagship programme for 2017.

Region Date

North: SheffieldNorth: LancashireDaventry

Dates will be finalised in October for the external Teaching Leaders programmes.

Session Date








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National Award for Middle Leaders (NAML)

For developing new or aspiring middle leaders on a programme which is nationally recognised, accredited and quality assured by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT).


Course Content The programme offers participants the opportunity to develop knowledge of the key concepts underpinning ‘good’ leadership and its impact on teaching and learning. Participants enjoy engaging in pedagogical discussion and benefit from opportunities for mutual support.


Dates

Sessions 1 and 2 Vision and Values 30 November 2016

Developing your Leadership Approach

Sessions 3 and 4 Building a High Performance Team

20 January 2017

Leading your Team Day-to-Day

Sessions 5 and 6 What Makes Effective Teaching and Learning?

3 March 2017

Observation for Improvement

Sessions 7 and 8 Using Data for Impact 5 April 2017

Fostering Positive Behaviour for Learning

Sessions 9 and 10 Leading and Managing Innovative Change

9 May 2017

Supporting your Team

Duration 5 days, 12:30 – 17:30

Availability 1 per Academy


Najaxa Mohamud, Year 8, Heartlands Academy

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Leading Impact NPQSL (Primary)

For senior leaders in the primary phase who want to expand their skills, learn how to lead change and people, and improve their effectiveness in a school leadership role.

Provider The Future Leaders Trust

Course Content Leading Impact - NPQSL covers the key challenges that we know to be part of successful school leadership. Challenging existing beliefs, understanding your own values and how they inform your leadership. Leading change, and people; they also introduce tools for leading teaching and learning and understanding data.

The programme is specifically focused around the challenges of leading schools with attainment gaps and underprivileged intakes.

Location Birmingham

Dates

Duration Full day sessions x 7, 10:00 – 16:00

Availability 1-2 delegates per primary (max 15 spaces)




Session 4 15 February 2017





Leading Impact NPQSL (Secondary)

For senior leaders in the secondary phase who want to expand their skills, learn how to lead change and people, and improve their effectiveness in a school leadership role.


Course Content Leading Impact - NPQSL covers the key challenges that we know to be part of successful school leadership. Challenging existing beliefs, understanding your own values and how they inform your leadership. Leading change, and people; they also introduce tools for leading teaching and learning and understanding data.

The programme is specifically focused around the challenges of leading schools with attainment gaps and underprivileged intakes.

Location Birmingham

Dates

Duration Full day sessions x 7, 10:00 – 16:00

Availability 1-2 delegates per secondary (max 15 spaces)




Session 4 28 February 2017




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Location/ Dates

E-ACT Resident Inspector Programme

For Senior leaders (at Deputy Head Teacher level and above) who want to gain a more advanced understanding of the Ofsted inspection process.

Provider Internal – Jane Millward, Regional Education Director (Midlands) for E-ACT

Course Content This programme aims to provide delegates with an understanding of the current Ofsted framework, school inspection handbook and inspection schedule. Participants will also develop inspectorial skills, including lesson observations, book scrutiny, planning and inspection, and experience interviewing middle and senior leaders.

In addition, the programme will cover inspecting SMSC, British values and preventing extremism. On completion of the programme and an assessment, delegates will be accredited an E-ACT Peer Reviewer, and take part in reviews within the Trust.

Duration 3 full day sessions, with distance learning in between

Availability

Region North Birmingham Walsall Daventry Bucks London Bristol

Spaces 2 3 1 1 2 1 2

Session 1 6 February 2017 North

Session 2 2 March 2017 Birmingham

Session 3 23 March 2017 South


Line Manager training

For Line Managers who want to better understand the processes associated with line management.

Provider Browne Jacobson (Regional Leads)

Course Content This session is suitable for both new line managers and more experienced line managers, providing tools and techniques that can be used immediately in your school/academy to increase your capability as a manager and to change the impact you have. Topics include:

• Line management• Performance management• Interviews• Managing absence• Conducting investigations• Managing difficult conversations

Location/ Dates

Availability A minimum of 3 staff per Academy to attend regional sessions. These should include a member of the HR team, a VP/AP, and a Head of Department.

The London and Daventry sessions are also open to Line Managers from the National Team.

Duration Full day (10:00 – 16:00)

Birmingham 5 January 2017

London 6 January 2017

Walsall 9 January 2017

North 9 January 2017

Bucks 11 January 2017

South West 12 January 2017

Daventry 13 January 2017


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KS2: RAISE/FFT Online and National Benchmarking

Provider Internal - Phil Bourne, National Data and Information Lead for E-ACT

Course Content Delegates will learn how to make use of national benchmarking data through FFT Aspire, RAISEOnline and the Schooldata portal to help you to improve the self-evaluation of performance in your Academy/Academies.

Location Birmingham

Dates 10 January 2017

Duration Full day

Availability Up to 5 staff per primary

Laptops will be required for this session.

For Heads of Department and their deputies, Deputy Head Teachers, Data Managers, Regional Education Directors and System Leaders.


KS4: RAISE/FFT Online and National Benchmarking


Course Content Delegates will learn how to make use of national benchmarking data through FFT Aspire, RAISEOnline and the Schooldata portal to help you to improve the self-evaluation of performance in your Academy/Academies.

Location Birmingham

Dates 10 February 2017

Duration Full day

Availability Up to 5 staff per secondary

Laptops will be required for this session.

For Heads of Department and their deputies, Deputy Head Teachers, Data Managers, Regional Education Directors and System Leaders.


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Single Central Record and Safer Recruitment

For Academy SCR Leads and HR Managers (or equivalent), as well as any Head Teachers who wish to attend – who wish to learn more about maintaining the SCR and safer recruitment practices.

Provider Internal – Elizabeth Browne, National Safeguarding, SEND and Behaviour Lead for E-ACT

Course Content Delegates will learn how to complete and maintain the SCR accurately, looking in detail at compliance. The course also covers changes to the KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance, as well as safer recruitment processes and record keeping.

Location North or Birmingham

Dates

Duration Please select from one of the four half day sessions above.

Availability 2-3 delegates per Academy

Spring Term North 13 March 2017

Birmingham 21 March 2017

Autumn Term North 19 October 2016

Birmingham 28 November 2016

Early Intervention

For Pastoral Leads, Safeguarding Leads and SENCOs to enhance their learning around Early Intervention.

Provider Internal – Elizabeth Browne, National Safeguarding, SEND and Behaviour Lead for E-ACT / Sue Challen, Regional Safeguarding, Behaviour and Attendance System Leader (Bucks)

Course Content This training covers the statutory guidance on ‘working together to safeguard children’, and focuses on the identification of needs to facilitate Early Intervention. Delegates will also learn how to use effective and high quality assessment to ensure the needs of pupils are met.

Location Birmingham

Dates

Duration Half day session, repeated termly

Availability Up to 4 delegates per Academy

Autumn Term 4 November 2016

Spring Term 7 February 2017

Summer Term 10 May 2017


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Attendance Strategy

For Attendance Leads, who will be delivering the E-ACT Attendance Strategy across the Trust.

Provider Internal – Sue Challen, Regional Safeguarding and Attendance System Leader (Bucks) for E-ACT

Course Content This will focus on the implementation of E-ACT’s Attendance Strategy, to improve attendance and punctuality in all Academies across the Trust. The course will also cover reporting procedures, sharing good practice, and the legislation around ‘Children Missing from Education’.

Location Birmingham

Dates


Availability 1 delegate per Academy

Autumn Term 31 October 2016


Summer Term 7 June 2017


SEND Provision

For SENCOs, HoDs and Strategic Leads for SEN.

Provider Internal – Michelle Payne, Regional SEND and Behaviour System Leader (Daventry) for E-ACT

Course Content The course covers the key steps of the process:

• Identification of need• Graduated approach• Interventions and measuring impact• Access arrangements (secondary phase)• Sharing good practice

Location Birmingham

Dates


Availability Up to 4 delegates per Academy

Autumn Term 2 December 2016




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Inclusion

For Inclusion Leads, Regional Education Directors, and Regional Coordinators.

Provider Internal - David Higgins, Regional Safeguarding and Attendance System Leader (Birmingham), or Karen Foster, Regional Safeguarding and Behaviour System Leader (London) for E-ACT

Course Content The course will cover strategies to remove the barriers to learning and participation that can hinder or exclude pupils with special educational needs and/or behaviour difficulties. Delegates will learn about the process of exclusions and how to take steps to reduce these, as well as effective communication within the Academy to ensure the pupils’ needs are met. Lastly there will be a section on record keeping, focusing on a graduated approach.

Location Birmingham

Dates


Availability 1 delegate per Academy plus Regional Education Directors and Regional Coordinators

Autumn Term 18 October 2016

Spring Term 9 January 2017



Hearings

For Academy Ambassadors, Behaviour Strategic Leads and Regional Coordinators.

Provider Internal – Elizabeth Browne, National Safeguarding, Attendance, Behaviour and SEND Lead for E-ACT

Course Content

• Legislation• Preparation for a Pupil Disciplinary Hearing• Format of the hearing• Role of the panel members• Accompanying documentation

Location North & Birmingham

Dates


Availability 1 delegate per Academy plus Regional Coordinators and AAG members

AAG members Please send expressions of interest to your Regional Coordinator

Autumn Term 31 October 2016 Birmingham

1 December 2016 North

Spring Term 16 January 2017 North

8 February 2017 Birmingham

Summer Term 9 June 2017 North

5 July 2017 Birmingham


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KS2: How to ensure that assessment informs the next learning steps

For Primary class teachers for Years 3, 4, 5 and 6, and Data leaders to learn about examination analysis tools and using data to inform teaching and learning.


Course Content KS2 leaders will learn about assessment design (TestPro) and assessment analysis (Question Level Analysis). Delegates will learn how to use and share examination analysis tools and how to encourage a more forensic use of information to improve learning.

Date/ Location

Duration Full day

Availability Up to 5 delegates per primary

North 18 October 2016

Midlands 31 October 2016

South 3 November 2016



For Secondary Heads of Department and/or their deputies teaching Years 7, 8 and 9 to learn about standardised assessment, design and analysis.

Provider Internal - Phil Bourne, National Data and Information Lead for E-ACT, with a representative from GL Assessment

Course Content KS3 leaders will learn about standardised assessment (GL Assessment), assessment design (through ExamPro), and assessment analysis. Delegates will learn how to use and share examination analysis tools and how to encourage more forensic use of information to improve learning.

Dates/ Location

Duration Full day

Availability Up to 5 delegates per secondary

Region Date Location

North 7 November 2016 North

Birmingham, Walsall & Daventry 11 November 2016 Birmingham

London & Bucks 18 November 2016 London


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For Secondary Heads of Department and/or their deputies teaching Years 10 and 11, as well as Deputy Head Teachers and Data Managers.


Course Content KS4 leaders will learn about grade boundaries, examination evaluation tools (eAQA and Results Plus), assessment design (through ExamPro) and assessment analysis (Question Level Analysis).

Dates/ Location

Duration Full day

Availability Up to 5 staff per secondary

Region Date Location

Birmingham, Walsall& Daventry

20 October 2016 Birmingham

London & Bucks 21 October 2016 South

North 23 November 2016 North


Saffie Marong, Year 8, Heartlands Academy

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KS3 and KS4: Using data and evidence to improve outcomes and standards

For Heads of Department and their deputies, as well as Deputy Head Teachers and Data Managers.

Duration Full day

Availability Up to 5 staff per Secondary Academy

Attendees should attend the ‘How to ensure assessment informs the next learning steps’ training session prior to this course. See pages 41 and 42.


Course Content Delegates will learn how to evaluate assessments, make better use of collaborative resources and research, engage students and staff with personalised learning checklists, and ensure that interventions are more focused through appropriate and targeted planning.

Dates/ Location

Region Date

North 12 January 2017

Birmingham, Walsall & Daventry 13 January 2017

London & Bucks 1 February 2017


What should effective provision at KS5 look like?

Provider Internal - Phil Bourne, National Data and Information Lead, and Gareth Jones, Regional Education Director (Daventry) for E-ACT

Course Content What have studies told us about effective provision across E-ACT and what are the next steps that we should take to improve our KS5 work?This session will include a review of the data and information that we collect and how different academies are monitoring performance of their KS5 students across the trust. Colleagues will bring and share their curriculum models to promote discussion and collaborative learning. This will be a hands on learning opportunity where colleagues will be expected to co-create ideas that support improvement in KS5 across the trust.

Location Birmingham

Dates 19 October 2016

Duration Full day

Availability Up to 2 staff per Secondary Academy

For Heads of Sixth Forms, Deputy Head Teachers and Data Managers.


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As this course is scheduled prior to the launch of the Trust-wide training programme, if you wish to participate please submit the following details to the HR Team ([email protected]) by midday on Monday 26th September 2016:-

• Name• Role• Academy• Contact details

What do we need to do to prepare for the GL Assessment?

Provider Internal - Phil Bourne, National Data and Information Lead for E-ACT, with support from GL Assessment

Course Content Participants will learn about the GL Assessment progress tests in English, Mathematics and Science, and discover what these tell us about our students and their learning.

Location N/A (remote)

Dates 29 September 2016

Duration 1 hour twilight video conferencing

Availability Unlimited

For Heads of English, Mathematics and Science, Deputy Head Teachers and Data Managers.


What does the GL Assessment tell us?

Provider Internal - Phil Bourne, National Data and Information Lead for E-ACT, with support from GL Assessment

Course Content Participants will learn about the outcomes from the GL Assessment progress tests in English, Mathematics and Science, and discover what these tell us about our students and their learning.

Location N/A (remote)

Dates 22 November 2016

Duration 1 hour twilight video conferencing

Availability Unlimited

For Heads of English, Mathematics and Science, as well as Deputy Head Teachers and Data Managers who want to develop their understanding of the GL Assessment tests.


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Ofsted Framework Training

Important Information for Executive Leaders

If you are interested in any of the courses on pages 49-51, please complete the Executive Leaders application form and send to [email protected] by COP Friday 23rd September.

For the Executive Leadership Team and Regional Education Directors, applications will be considered by David Moran, CEO.

For Regional Operations Directors, applications will be considered by James Nicholson, Director of Finance and Resources.

Compulsory training for Regional Education Directors to ensure they are both familiar and confident with the latest Ofsted framework.

Provider Jane Millward, Regional Education Director (Midlands) for E-ACT.

Course Content To give delegates an understanding of the current Ofsted framework, school inspection handbook and inspection schedule.

Location & Dates

Duration Full day x 2 sessions

Please note this training is mandatory for Regional Education Directors

Session 1 London 14 October 2016

Session 2 Birmingham 13 January 2017

Investing in our executive leaders Investing in our executive leaders

Connect Wavelength

Provider Wavelength

Course Content Connect is a leadership programme that aims to inspire, develop and connect leaders whose professional paths would not normally cross. With clients from large corporates, social enterprises, charities and the public sector, they bring together a diverse community of top leaders to learn alongside and from each other.

The highly experiential and participatory curriculum includes:

• Events: Access to global leaders at the fore of service excellence, innovation, digital disruption, social impact and leading change.

• Experiential Visits: To the boardrooms and shop floors of some of the world’s best known and successful businesses. Leadership

• Masterclasses: Accomplished leaders sharing honestly their learning and wisdom.

• Workshops: Focusing on how to use the new knowledge, develop as leaders and to become a catalyst for change.

Location TBC

Dates Spring Term 2017 Availability Up to 2 delegates

Duration 3 days

For Regional Education Directors, Regional Operations Directors or members of the Executive Leadership Team. The training connects senior leaders from large corporations, social enterprises and the public sector with the ambition and authority to make a real difference in their organisations.

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McKinsey&Company

McKinsey Change Leaders Programme

Provider McKinsey & Company

Course Content The 1-day “Leading Change” workshop by McKinsey & Company is based on their hallmark Change Leaders Forum that has seen over 1,000 executives attend in the past decade. In this workshop, you will explore the latest thinking on what makes for successful transformations, work on your own change plans, and learn from each other’s experiences and insights.

Location TBC

Dates Spring Term 2017

Availability Up to 20 delegates

Duration Full day

For Regional Education Directors, Regional Operations Directors and members of the Executive Leadership Team who want to understand how to make change happen in the organisation, looking at the root causes of organisational inertia. The training will also look at how to implement a change programme, and equip them with the right tools to drive forward transformation.


Future Leaders Executive Educators

For Regional Education Directors, Regional Operations Directors or members of the Executive Leadership Team to equip themselves with an understanding of the knowledge and skills required for their role, and gain access to a network of effective support so that they can transform schools and improve the life chances of the students they serve.


Course Content The programme will run over the course of nine months and includes access to high quality, face-to-face training and a range of unique opportunities for leadership development. The content has been designed in collaboration with successful MAT CEOs, other educational leaders and experts in finance, governance, strategy and business.

Topics include:

• Understanding the role of the CEO• Defining your leadership style and tone• Strategic visioning and planning• Driving school improvement and the quality of teaching and learning• Using finance for decision making and understanding performance• Managing risk• Driving strong and critical governance• Recruiting, developing and aligning staff• Managing the media and positioning your MAT

Location Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedfordshire MK44 3AL

Dates

Availability Up to 3 delegates

Duration 3 x residentials. There are also four x 1-day optional modules, as well as the opportunity to visit other MATs, to supplement the core training. Both of these additional elements are non-compulsory and dates will be agreed at Session 1.

Session 1 19 -21 October 2016

Session 2 9 - 10 February 2017

Session 3 15 - 16 June 2017


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