For colleagues teaching the new Biology A'Level and those preparing to teach A'Level.

**NOTE: Booking deadline 8th March 2017**

Aims

• strengthen subject and pedagogical knowledge about genomics;
• build a repertoire of practical techniques and teaching strategies that support students’ learning;
• develop a wide range of learning resources that illustrate current applications of genomics in research, industry and medicine.

Who would this CPD benefit?
Colleagues teaching the new Biology ‘A’ Level and those preparing to teach ‘A’ Level.

How will this CPD benefit my students?
The Genomics CPD course will provide a range of learning resources and practical techniques you can use to support your students’ learning.

Session details
4 - 4.30pm for refreshments, session timings: 4.30-6.30pm

15th March 2017
Session 1 - Learning resources and planning workshop

22nd March 2017*
Session 2 - Practical workshop (*provisional date)

Trainers
Alice Overton-Smith & Kat Garland

Outcomes
Your biology students will:

• have a wide range of resources for learning about genomics that they can use in lessons and in their revision;
• carry out genomics lab techniques, e.g. gel electrophoresis, transformation of bacterial cells and genetic screening;
• enrich their knowledge and understanding of the applications of genomics in research and medicine, and explore the ethical issues surrounding advances in genomics.

BOOK NOW: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/338352/genomics

Please contact Emma on 01702 476026 x255 if you have any problems making a booking.

Please find below a message from Southend Borough Council, which may be of interest to SETSA schools:

Wednesday 8th March
South Essex College, Elmer Square, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1NE

I would like to invite you to the first of our Southend Business Partnership Briefings for 2017 which is being held at South Essex College's popular Performance Pod within their Southend Campus.
 
The Briefing will be focused on the use of Digital Technology for the creation of investment and opportunity for Southend's economy and society and also featuring the exciting dark fibre 50km highway currently being developed to provide ultra-fast network connectivity for the borough.
 
We are excited to announce our private sector speakers are CityFibre and OneCom who will be presenting the launch of the dark fibre network. Rob Tinlin, Chief Executive of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, will be providing a comprehensive update on the latest developments in and around Southend. You are probably aware that Rob will be retiring in March so this will be his Briefing presentation finale.
 
All speakers will be joining the Q&A panel at the end of the Briefing, allowing you a chance to ask any questions which you may have and a Digital Technology market place will be available before and after the briefing.
 
This will be a very popular event and we have a restricted number of places available, so book to attend for free at our Business Briefing to avoid disappointment - on the day registration will start at 07.30am to provide you with an opportunity to visit the market place stalls and network before the Briefing starts at 8.30am which will run until 10.00am. If subsequently you are unable to attend the Business Briefing and you have booked a ticket, please contact the Economy and Tourism team as soon as possible in order that we can maximise attendance through reallocations.   
 
I look forward to seeing you there!
 
Rosie Powley - Economic Development Trainee - Enterprise & Tourism - Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

FAO Secondary PE Staff

There is an excellent opportunity for tennis teacher training next month with the Tennis Foundation.  This is free for you to attend and attendees can get free resources for their school:

Date:       13th March 2017 
Timings:  13:00 - 16:00
Venue:    Westcliff High School for Girls, Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-sea, Essex SS0 0BS
Trainer:   Nicki Waring

Outline
We believe tennis has the ability to support teenagers lead a healthy and active lifestyle and also develop the employability skills they need to achieve their future aspirations. To support secondary school teachers to use tennis in a fun, engaging and relevant way, the Tennis Foundation has developed a package of innovative support including free training, resources and equipment. 

Course content 
The three-hour Secondary Schools Tennis Teacher Training Course has been developed to provide teachers with the confidence and knowledge to deliver traditional and modified versions of the sport, such as Mini Tennis for teenagers and Cardio Tennis. 

Free resources and equipment 
Every teacher attending the Secondary Course is supported with a free copy of the award-winning Secondary Schools Tennis Teacher Resource (Best Secondary Resource, Education Resources Awards 2013). The resource provides ideas and lesson plans for delivering tennis on a tennis court, in a sports hall or playground as well as providing resources to assist teachers in assessing the ability of pupils. 
Each school represented at a Secondary Course is also supported with a free Schools Tennis Equipment Pack*, worth over £500, which contains, 30x Mini Tennis Rackets, 60x Mini Tennis Red balls, a 6m Mini Tennis net and a roll of barrier tape. 
Please note: Schools Tennis Equipment Packs are limited to one per school and if your school has not previously received one.

Booking Information
Please book via the LTA website: https://www.lta.org.uk/coach-teach/courses/class/?classId=1-B14A9G8 

Audience
This course is aimed at qualified and active secondary school teachers, teaching assistants and those working and delivering physical education in a secondary school environment. 

Please find below a flyer from Carillon detailing their Annual Learning Mentor Conference which will take place at The Holiday Inn on Friday, 17th March.  

Contact Sherrie Miles, Executive Programme Manager at Carillon/ Southend Education Trust for more information:
Tel: 0845 030 8940 (Local call rates apply)
Email:sherrie@carillonstrategic.co.uk
Web:www.carillonstrategic.co.uk

The University of Herts SLP are putting on 3 RCUK courses this term, the first of which is on 7th February, which might be of interest to secondary science colleagues in the Southend, Essex & Thurrock region:
 
7th February, 1pm-7pm at Bayfordbury, Astrophysics
21st February, 9-3.30pm at Rothamstead, Genetics
7th March, 9-3.30pm at Paradise Wildlife Park, Biodiversity

The Bringing Cutting Edge Research programme has been created with leading researchers to support the teaching of STEM subjects at GCSE and A level. The programme is designed to deliver the latest knowledge, new contexts and practical activities to support teachers in delivering the curriculum in an accessible, enjoyable and stimulating way for their students.

Researchers and scientists will explain the recent advances in their field and provide an insight into their own current research, linking cutting edge science with today’s classroom.

Thanks to funding from the Research Councils UK (RCUK), these CPD courses, which are part of the Bringing Cutting Edge Research programme, qualify for a bursary of up to £180 per day for state funded schools and colleges.
 
Astrophysics
Course code:      RC485 A01
Date, Time:        7 Feb 2017, 13:00 to 19:00
Venue:               Bayfordbury Observatory, University of Hertfordshire, Hertford SG13 8LD
Course fee:         £210
(RCUK bursary available for state funded schools and colleges)
To book go to: www.stem.org.uk/rp485

Genetics
Course code:     RC479 A01
Date, Time:        21 Feb 2017
Time:                09:00 to 15:30
Venue:              Rothamsted Research, Harpenden AL5 2JQ
Course fee:       £210
(RCUK bursary available for state funded schools and colleges)
To book go to: www.stem.org.uk/rp479

Biodiversity
Course code:      RC475 A01
Date, Time:        7 Mar 2017, 09:00 to 15:30
Venue:               Paradise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne EN10 7QA
Course fee:         £210
(RCUK bursary available for state funded schools and colleges)
To book go to: www.stem.org.uk/rp475
 
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