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Trampolining Courses

3/19/2019

SETSA are offering the following Trampolining Courses this summer term:

Teachers' Trampoline Refresher Award
8 July 2019, full day event at Westcliff High School for Girls (WHSG)

£90 per person (includes BG £20 registration fee, refreshments & lunch)

The course will:

Enable you to refresh the practical skills gained during a British Gymnastics Teacher’s Trampoline qualification
Revise the importance of creating a safe environment and the code of practice when folding and unfolding the trampoline

Review the most effective way to support participants in the skills covered during your original qualification

You will already hold a British Gymnastics qualification in one of the following, Teachers’ Trampoline Part 1 or Part 2, a Level 2 Trampoline Certificate or British Trampoline Federation qualification. You will also be coaching in a school environment.
It is recommended that this course is taken every three years in order to maintain an effective level of coaching and best practice.

Book your place here: http://www.southendlearningnetwork.co.uk/Event/90458

Teachers' Trampoline Level 1 and 2 Award
Level 1 - 13 & 14 July, full days at WHSG
Level 2 - 15 & 16 July, full days at WHSG

The course is for qualified PE teachers and is in 2 parts. Level 1 is a stand-alone qualification and covers:

Setting out & packing away
Shaded jumps
Trampolining code of practice
Half & full twist jumps
Skills up to & including ½ twist into & out of the seat
Front & back landing
Basic combination of skills
Swivel hips & roller
Kipping techniques & basic biomechanics

Level 2 covers:

Full twist in to & out of seat

Progressions leading to forward & backward somersaults
Front & back landings
Observation & analysis
Complex twisting skills incl full twist into & out of body landings
BG competitions
Cat twist
Somersault biomechanics
Half turntable
Competitions
Cradle
Routine construction & tariffing

Book your place here: http://www.southendlearningnetwork.co.uk/Event/90463

Full eligibility here:

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Teaching Internship Programme 2019

3/13/2019

This national programme, funded by the DfE is now in its third year & offering undergraduates in Maths or Physics related degrees the chance to experience a 4 week paid internship in a secondary school with a view to considering a career in teaching.

SETSA have secured funding to offer places to 6 Maths & 4 Physics interns starting in June 2019.

If you would like to apply for a place as an intern, please complete the application form, both references and read the eligibility and terms and conditions documents. Once complete email to e.lowne@setsa.info

Applications deadline is midnight 31st March 2019

If you are a secondary school that would like to host an intern, please email your interest to e.lowne@setsa.info

Application Form:

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Eligibility:

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Personal Reference:

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Academic Reference:

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Terms & Conditions:

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Flyer:

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STE(A)M CAreers Fair - 2019

3/5/2019

We had a fantastic day on 26 February at SETSA and Westcliff High School for Girls. The event saw over 30 exhibitors come in from all around the south east: universities, industry experts, ex-WHSG pupils and many more people spoke to the students from WHSG and St Thomas More High School. Giving the students more insight into the careers they could have in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths.
We've had very positive feedback from those who attended, and would like to thank everyone involved for giving up their time to come and support the event!

PRIMARY SCIENCE QUALITY MARK - APPLY NOW! DEADLINE 15 FEB 19

2/1/2019

The Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) is a CPD supported initiative which will make a positive difference to the quality and profile of science in your school, and provide excellent development for subject leadership.

There are 2 entry points for the PSQM award programme, Spring and Autumn. Applications for the Easter entry point, Round 18, are due by 15th February, although late applicants may be accommodated up to the first training session in April 2019.

Information about the Primary Science Quality Mark can be seen at http://www.psqm.org.uk/what-is-psqm - alternatively schools can contact Yvonne Caples directly via email at yvonnecaples@ymail.com

Next steps
Schools need to register an interest at http://www.psqm.org.uk/register-your-interest - In the 'message' box, please state that you wish to join the Essex hub with Yvonne Caples.

The PSQM information leaflet, application form and terms & conditions are available for you to download below.

PSQM Leaflet
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Application Form
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Terms & Conditions
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This PSQM special edition of the ASE Primary Science magazine is packed with subject leaders' stories about their PSQM experiences. Read it here to find out what happened in their schools.

Booking Now: STEM/Science network events (all free to attend)

1/15/2019

PRIMARY
Using computing, apps and data logging to support primary science on 23 Jan 19
https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/445298/using-computing-apps-and-data-logging-support-primary-science-southend-primary-network

SECONDARY
Biology - Required Practicals (inc mitosis, osmosis, field studies & enzymes) on 23 Jan 19
https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/447311/secondary-meeting-biology-southend-setsa-schools

NEW STEM network (for STEM leaders and teachers) on 7 Feb 19
https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/447197/stem-network-meeting

Download a flyer for
your noticeboard:

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STE(A)M Careers Fair 2019 - Pathways to your future

12/13/2018

SETSA and WHSG are hosting a Careers Fair focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering,
Art & Maths.

This will be a fantastic opportunity for secondary teachers to come along & speak with industry experts & further education providers about how to engage your students in these subjects.
How to get them thinking about the world of careers that could be available to them by studying or taking an apprenticeship in these subjects.

26 February
Westcliff High School for Girls
4pm - 7pm (last entry)
West Wing Conference Centre & Main School Hall

FREE to attend but BOOKING essential

Exhibitors at the fair...

...and more!

Secondary network groups for science & STEM:dates for Spring 2019

12/12/2018

Our secondary science meetings continue into 2019 with the theme of single-science focus and this term we invite teachers to get hands-on and explore biology required practicals.

Additionally this term we are pleased to announce the launch of a NEW STEM network group for leaders and teachers of STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

Please pass this on to any colleagues who might be interested in attending these sessions and please email us if you need any more information prior to booking.

Secondary meeting: Biology required practicals

23 Jan 19, 4-6pm
Westcliff High School for Girls, Kenilworth Gardens,
Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0BS

This is a chance for collaboration with your peers so you can share information and develop as a leader. Focusing on biology this term participants will explore and share required practicals.

You will be able to develop solutions, drawing on the expertise within the group. This strengthening of informal school-to-school support will create an effective network of information, advice and guidance.

Free to attend but booking essential

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STEM network meeting (NEW)

7 Feb 19, 4-6pm
St Thomas More High School, Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0BW

This is the first meeting of a new STEM network launching in South Essex. The session will be a chance for collaboration and networking with other STEM leaders and teachers.
Discuss what STEM looks like in your school, develop your STEM action plan, share information, resources and themes more.
Agenda topics will also include exploring ways of enriching your STEM content, e.g. effective use of STEM ambassadors, events, competitions and STEM clubs.

Free to attend but booking is essential.

Book Now

The Science Learning Partnership for Southend, Essex & Thurrock is led by SETSA. For more information on forthcoming events, training & support, please contact Emma Emmerton e.emmerton@setsa.info.

#coachmeeteast

11/15/2018

An opportunity to network with female teaching colleagues from the Eastern region and meet with colleagues already signed up to the DfE Leadership Coaching Pledge - Women Leading in Education.

Book your place at www.eventbright.co.uk or email mcloughling@swecet.org

COLCHESTER - Colchester County High School for Girls, 19th Nov 4pm - 6pm

THURROCK - William Edwards School, 28th Nov 4pm - 5.30pm

RQT Programme - New Format for 2019

10/18/2018

We are pleased to announce a new format for the RQT Programme this year - instead of 3 full days we are offering 2 twilight sessions and 1 full day at the great new price of £50.

New dates are:

9 Jan 4pm - 5.45pm
13 Feb 4 pm - 5.45pm
20 Mar 9am - 3.30pm

All at Westcliff High School for Girls

To book your place: www.southendlearningnetwork.co.uk/Event/76258

SETSA Autumn 2018 Newsletter

10/10/2018

Here's our Autumn Newsletter....happy reading!

Any questions about what's coming up at SETSA please email teachingschool@whsg.info or call 01702 476 026 ext 324

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