Welcome to your November newsletter. Here weÌýtake a lookÌýat some exciting new courses that have recently been added to the PD Academy. We have a range of on-demand and live courses, so that you can learn wherever and whenever you like!ÌýTake a lookÌýbelow to browse our latest courses.Ìý
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Developing Primary Subject LeadershipÌý
We’re thrilled to have partnered with Reach Academy Feltham to bring youÌýa brand-newÌýself-study course on primary curriculumÌýdesign.ÌýThis course is split into 7 different units which will each focus onÌýone of theÌýseven key questionsÌýaÌýprimary subject leader should be able to answer in order to foster excellence in their subject.ÌýAs this course is on-demand you will be able to complete eachÌýunitÌýat a time and place that suits you.ÌýÌý
The seven key questions
- How do pupils learn?
- What is the purpose of curriculum?
- How do you define and communicate the intended curriculum?
- How can curriculum materials support with implementing agreed aims?
- How should teachers enact the curriculum?
- How should we assess different curriculum areas?
- How can we support staff to develop their curriculum understanding and delivery?Ìý
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Systematic Synthetic PhonicsÌýÌý
Our brand-new Systematic Synthetic Phonics course is now open for bookings!
Gain an in-depth understanding of the principles underpinning the teaching of phonics and develop confidence and competence in essential knowledge needed for the teaching of phonics.ÌýÌý
This course will cover:ÌýÌý
- what is synthetic phonics
- why we teach systematic synthetic phonicsÌý
- phonemes and graphemesÌýÌý
- alternative phonemes for graphemesÌýÌý
- alternative graphemes for phonemesÌýÌý
- common exception wordsÌýÌýÌý
- developing word recognitionÌý
- how to say the soundsÌý
- the phonics screening check.
Up to 40 delegates from your school can join a pre-booked interactive 2-hour session at a date of your choice.Ìý
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Working Towards WellbeingÌý
This series of courses aims to build the knowledge and skills needed to create a more informed, resilient and compassionate culture in your workplace – addressing your individual experience and exploring the dynamics of yourÌýorganisation, inÌýorder to promote mental health and wellbeing.Ìý
TheÌýcoursesÌýbelowÌýcan also be bought individually forÌýas a bundle.
- Maintaining Hope in Uncertain TimesÌý
- The Resilient WorkplaceÌý
- Trauma, Self-Care and Caring for OthersÌý
- Leadership, Followership and Mental HealthÌý
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Power Maths Individual CourseÌý(two-partÌýcourse)Ìý
2nd February and 9th February 2022 at 15:45-17:15 GMTÌý
This course is for any teacherÌýwhoÌýisÌýcompletely new to PowerÌýMaths,ÌýandÌýhasÌýaccess to the Power Maths resources in school.Ìý
We will look in detail at the purpose and approach of the different sections of the Power Maths lesson and how to teach them,ÌýandÌýan overview of the Power Maths online resources.
It is assumed that attendees have some understanding of a mastery approach to maths.ÌýA prerequisite of the course is that attendees already have access to their school’s Power Maths online account andÌýare able toÌýlog in.Ìý
There are two live 90 min webinars (attendees need to come along to both):Ìý
Part 1: WednesdayÌý2 February, 15:45 -17:15ÌýGMTÌý
Part 2: WednesdayÌý9ÌýFebruary,Ìý15:45 - 17:15ÌýGMTÌýÌý
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To browse our full range of CPD courses head to the Professional Development Academy now.ÌýÌýÌý
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