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This half day course will focus upon the progression of skills in fractions throughout both key stages, in line with the current statutory curriculum. Delegates will have the opportunity to share ideas and pedagogical techniques, as well as learn about supportive resources and activity ideas for the classroom Target audience Primary Phase Teachers Cost per place £70

This half day course will address fundamental questions in relation to the development of written calculation in the primary mathematics curriculum. Delegates will learn about the required core knowledge and essential teaching models in relation to written methods, why they work and how to develop children's understanding using a range of key effective resources. Target audience Primary Phase Teachers Cost per place £70

These three half day sessions are aimed at support staff: focusing on the teaching and learning of mathematics; raising standards and helping all learners to achieve. Providing support staff with the mathematics professional development opportunities they deserve. Target audience Teaching assistants and support staff Please note - to maximise impact on staff development, the same member of staff must attend all three sessions. Cost per place £45 Other details 3 x ½ day sessions: 9th October, 23rd October & 20th…

Calculation: How do we ensure conceptual understanding, and not simply procedural? Cost per place £70 Tea and Coffee will be available for all sessions.

Delegates with gain a good understanding of: How to use a range of high quality texts, (including picture books) to incorporate reading, GPS and writing opportunities within English lesson sequences. Topics covered will include: Approaches to support purposeful GPS learning opportunities within the lesson sequence; How to plan tasks to support explanation, retrieval, interpretation and choice questions; Planning for linked creative writing opportunities. Target audience Primary Practitioners – Teaching Assistants, NQTs & RQTS Cost per place £50

Course outline: First Aid PrioritiesManaging Incidents Basic Life Support Examination of a Casualty Unconsciousness Control of Bleeding Fractures Burns and Scalds Common Illnesses Heart Attacks Eye Injuries Dressings Recording and Reporting Regulations First Aid Kits Delegates are independently examined on the final afternoon of the course. Those who are deemed to have reached the required standard are issued with a certificate valid for three years. Target audience Primary Practitioners For those who are 16 or over and need to be…

How do we integrate reasoning into every mathematics lesson? Session will include: activities and resources to support asking the right questions to ‘dig deeper’ into children’s understanding. Cost per place £70 Tea and Coffee will be available for all sessions.

Becoming a leader in your school – what to expect Models of outstanding practice in subject leadership Cost per place £70