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Week of: 26 September 2022 - 2 October 2022
Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
Developing vocabulary – 24 Nov 2022 This module focuses on the sound-meaning approach for vocabulary teaching, including how to plan direct vocabulary teaching using the STAR approach.The three vocabulary tiers and appropriate teaching strategies for each will be discussed as well as how to set up targeted vocabulary groups for learners needing more intensive support. Narrative skills – 28 Feb Continue reading →
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30 September 2022Purpose
Social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and relational learning training
‘open’ Passive Intervention and Prevention Strategies (PIPS) training 10 Oct or Nov 2022 – Exeter Attachment Based Mentoring – 3 day programme (fully funded for Devon schools and schools that have a Devon child in care) starts either 8 Nov or 7 Feb – two locations in Devon Attachment Based Mentoring for Designated Teachers, SENDCos and Senior Leaders (fully funded for Devon Continue reading →
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30 September 2022Purpose
Safeguarding training, mentoring and coaching
Safeguarding training Child Protection Level 3 Initial Training – Various dates in Autumn (online) Child Protection Level 3 Initial Training – Various dates in Autumn (in person) Child Protection Refresher Training Group 3 and above – Various dates in Autumn (online) Child Protection Refresher Training Group 3 and above – Various dates in Autumn (in person) Responsibilities of a Safeguarding Lead – 15 Nov Continue reading →
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30 September 2022Purpose
Early years training and briefings
Leading the Learning in the EYFS – 5 Oct 2022 Early Years SENDCo Forums Commissioned in locality areas for networking (online) – various dates in Oct 2022 Early Years – How to support children’s learning in the continuous provision – 3 Nov 2022 Early Years Sensory Processing – 10 Nov 2022 EYFS Briefings for Schools For more information >>> Teaching Assistant Briefings for Continue reading →
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30 September 2022Purpose
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Governance training (part two)
Key responsibilities Complaints – prevention and managing – 30 Nov 2022 Governance of safeguarding – 19 Oct 2022 Headteacher appraisal – the role of governors and trustees – 13 Oct 2022 Ofsted: what the board should expect and how to prepare – 11 Oct 2022 Parent engagement: a governance perspective- 8 Nov 2022 Pupil exclusions procedures – 16 Nov 2022 Responsibilities of a safeguarding lead – 15 Continue reading →
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30 September 2022Purpose
Governance training (part one)
Effective governance Developing your governor skills – the next step – 1 Dec 2022 (online) Governance briefings – 5 or 6 Oct 2022 (online) Induction for new governors/trustees – maintained and academy schools – 10 Nov 2022 (in person) 12 Oct or 23 Nov 2022 (online) Effective clerking *NEW* Clerking for a local governing body within a MAT – 11 Oct 2022 Continue reading →
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30 September 2022Purpose
Autism Education Trust training
Autism Education Trust Governors – making sense of autism and leading good autism practice – 22 Nov 2022 Schools – making sense of autism – 4 Oct or 17 Nov 2022 Schools – good autism practice (4 modules) – starts 1 Nov 2022 Schools – leading good autism practice (3 modules) – starts 18 Oct 2022 Multi-agency and post-16 – good autism practice (4 modules) – starts 11 Continue reading →
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30 September 2022Purpose
School Census Bulletin 1 – Autumn 2022
Please read the latest School Census bulletin in preparation for the School Census on 6th October.
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27 September 2022Purpose
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EXPIRED Assessment in Secondary Computing -17 October
Online Course: 17 October 1600-1730 Effective teaching is underpinned by the accurate use of assessment, enabling teachers to check the knowledge and understanding of children. The use of accurate assessment allows teaching to be adapted and personalised, improving the learning journey for students. This CPD aims to improve teachers’ knowledge of their students through a Continue reading →
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27 September 2022Purpose
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EXPIRED Physical Computing in KS2 with the Crumble Controller -16 November
Face-to-face course on 16 November 1530- 1700 Physical computing involves programming digital devices to sense and interact with the world – an engaging alternative to screen-only activity. It touches upon many areas of the computing curriculum, bringing subject knowledge and programming skills to engaging and enjoyable classroom activities. The Crumble Controller is an easy-to-use programmable Continue reading →
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27 September 2022Purpose
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EXPIRED Online Safety through Primary Computing – 2 November
Online Course: 2 November 1530 – 1700 This short course will support the needs of schools in ensuring that they keep children safe whilst teaching computing and using technology to access the full primary curriculum. Online safety is a whole-school priority, and can be supported effectively through a high-quality computing curriculum. Using high-quality, evidence-based resources Continue reading →
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27 September 2022Purpose
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EXPIRED Preparing for OFSTED in Primary Computing 28 September
Online Course on Wednesday 28 September 1530- 1700 Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead. This short course will explore the expectations outlined in the Ofsted framework and what this means for computing teaching and learning in your Continue reading →
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27 September 2022Purpose
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Devon Education Services conferences
EYFS conference: empowering all our children to live healthy, happy and active lives – 6 October 2022 | Sandy Park, Exeter Designated Teachers conference: magic weaving– 7 October 2022 | Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton Finance conference: state of the nation – 1 December 2022 | Sandy Park, Exeter School administrators conference – 31 January 2023 | Sandy Park, Exeter Social, emotional, Continue reading →
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27 September 2022Purpose
EXPIRED Consultation: Marland School expansion onto a satellite site at Bideford
Following informal consultation, the proposal to expand Marland School onto a satellite site at East-the-Water, Bideford has now entered into a formal representation period. The ‘Full Proposal’ provides further information and is available to view via: Expanding Marland School onto a New Satellite Site in Bideford 2023 – Have Your Say (devon.gov.uk) We welcome comments/representations Continue reading →
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27 September 2022Purpose
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