Following our very successful outdoor learning session twilight that took place this week, we have been listening to schools' requests for further CPD support to enhance and develop primary science provision locally. 

The consensus was that an additional session on Assessment would be useful.  We have therefore arranged CPD to directly address this at the next primary science network meeting and we will be subsidising the cost of this to enable as many of our schools as possible to make the most of this opportunity at no cost*.

The details are as follows: 

Assessment and progression in primary science (by invitation) RE102 / D12
Date: Wednesday, 3rd October 
Time: 4-6pm 
Venue: Westcliff High School for Girls

Summary
Evidence shows that effective Assessment for Learning (AfL) leads to raised attainment. Now that formal recording of levels has been removed, you need to be secure in your understanding of how to make judgements about children's achievements and progress.

Throughout the course we will identify how you can integrate and embed assessment practices into your science teaching.

Outcomes
You will be able to:

• use a range of AfL strategies effectively to promote children’s learning
• acquire a deeper understanding of progression
• make confident and reliable teacher assessment of learning in science and identify children’s next steps

​To book, please visit: 
https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/440280/assessment-and-progression-primary-science-invitation

*Please note that a cancellation fee of £40 may be incurred for non-attendance without at least 48 hours' notice given.

A flyer is also attached if you would like to share this information with your school.

Outline
This course will include an update on safeguarding and current developments of this, an explanation of the role of the LSCB, aspects of a safe learning environment and an introduction on what to do if there is an allegation against someone. 

Description

• To be reminded and updated regarding legislation and guidance re: Safeguarding
• To have an update on current developments in relation to safeguarding
• To be reminded of the role of the LSCB
• To have an understanding of the key elements of a safe learning environment
• To be given an introduction to what to do if there is an allegation against someone working with children
  
  

Criteria for Attendance: 
This course is provided for staff who have attended the course for New Designated Safeguarding Leads and meet the criteria outlined for the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in the Department of Education guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education. 
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education 
and with the expectation that level 1 to 3 safeguarding training will have already been undertaken. 

Outcomes
To have up to date Child Protection guidance, and an understanding of key elements of the safe learning environment. 

Booking Information
Book via: www.southendlearningnetwork.co.uk/Event/71722
All cancellations must be received 7 days prior to the course, to avoid being charged full payment. 

Audience
Existing Designated Safeguarding Leads in Schools (or Deputy DSLs) with responsibility for Child Protection. 

Designated Safeguarding Lead Training - For Schools - Newly appointed
25 Sep 2018 09:30 - 16:30

Outline
Newly appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead in Schools with responsibility for Child Protection.

Description
Objectives and Content

• To ensure that all new staff with Designated Lead responsibility for Safeguarding in schools are equipped with up-to-date knowledge and skills to fulfil their responsibilities
• To explore the concept of safeguarding children within the school environment
• To be aware of the Early Help Assessment Process
• To be reminded of the Child Protection Process
• To be able to prepare for, and contribute to a Child Protection Conference
• To have considered the role in Core Group working.
• To recognise the issues that may arise when working in a multi-agency context

Criteria for attendance
This course is provided for staff who meet the criteria outlined for the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in the Department of Education guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education. 
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2 
and with the expectation that level 1 to 3 safeguarding training will have already been undertaken. 

Booking information
Book via: http://www.southendlearningnetwork.co.uk/Event/71724

Audience
Target Audience - Newly appointed Designated Safeguarding Leads in Schools (or Deputy DSLs) with responsibility for Child Protection 

​For more information please contact:

Sharon Langston – Safeguarding Advisor 
sharonlangston@southend.gov.uk 
01702 534591 

(please note this is not a secure address so any information sent must be password protected or sent to sharonlangston@southend.gcsx.gov.uk 

A limited number of places are available this term on the following CPD twilights for secondary schools.  All sessions take place at Beauchamps High School. 

If you have any questions, or if you would like to find out more about CPD and support for your school through the SLP, please call 01702 476026 (ask for SETSA) or email teachingschool@whsg.info. 

Southend, Essex & Thurrock Science Learning Partnership is run by the South Essex Teaching School Alliance.  


Triple Science: Physics RE778 / D05
Start date & time
9 May 18, 15:00-17:00

Summary
This course is intended for teachers that have experience of teaching physics at 14 - 16 and would benefit from support in effective teaching and learning of the triple science extension modules. A range of modules from across the awarding bodies will be considered, you should be familiar with the content of your extension modules before taking part in the course.

Outcomes
You will be able to:

• identify barriers to learning and be better equipped to support student learning
• explore and evaluate different pedagogical approaches in a selection of extension modules
• consider the effective use of practical work and/or technology in supporting teaching

Pricing
State-Funded School or College   £80.00
Fee-Paying School or College (Independent)   £150.00

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Triple Science: Biology RE780 / D01
Start date & time
7 Jun 18, 15:00-17:00

Summary
This course is intended for teachers that have experience of teaching biology at 14 - 16 and would benefit from support in effective teaching and learning of the triple science extension modules. A range of modules from across the awarding bodies will be considered, and you should be familiar with the content of your extension modules before taking part in the course.

Outcomes
You will be able to:

• identify barriers to learning and be better equipped to support student learning
• explore and evaluate different pedagogical approaches in a selection of extension modules
• consider the effective use of practical work and/or technology in supporting teaching

Pricing
State-Funded School or College   £80.00
Fee-Paying School or College (Independent)   £150.00

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Triple Science: Chemistry RE779 / D03
Start date & time
21 Jun 18, 15:00-17:00

Summary
This course is intended for teachers that have experience of teaching chemistry at 14 - 16 and would benefit from support in effective teaching and learning of the triple science extension modules. A range of modules from across the awarding bodies will be considered, and you should be familiar with the content of your extension modules before taking part in the course.

Outcomes
You will be able to:

• identify barriers to learning and be better equipped to support student learning
• explore and evaluate different pedagogical approaches in a selection of extension modules
• consider the effective use of practical work and/or technology in supporting teaching

Pricing
State-Funded School or College   £80.00
Fee-Paying School or College (Independent)   £150.00

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Venue for all sessions:

Beauchamps High School, 
Beauchamps Drive, 
Wickford 
SS11 8LY 
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Thanks to funding from the Department for Education, some schools are eligible to receive funding to cover the entire Continuing Professional Development fee.  To find out whether your school is eligible for this triple science support, please contact us.

Applications for the next round will open on Tuesday 1st May 2018.

South Essex Teaching School Alliance in collaboration with Southend-on-Sea Local Authority will be responsible for appointing Specialist Leaders of Education (SLEs), ensuring their professional development in this role, brokering their deployment and monitoring their performance.

The role and who it is for:
SLEs are outstanding middle and senior leaders such as assistant headteachers, key stage leaders or subject leaders, with at least two years’ leadership experience. They have a particular area of expertise and a successful track record of school improvement.  SLEs support leaders in other schools. 
SLEs will: 
• have excellent interpersonal skills 
• work sensitively and collaboratively with others
• have a commitment to outreach work
• understand what outstanding leadership practice in their area of specialism looks like and help other leaders to achieve it in their own context.

The SLE role focuses on building the leadership capacity of middle and senior leaders in other schools so that they can lead their own teams and improve practice within their own schools. 
This may be done in a variety of ways such as:
• One-to-one peer coaching
• Facilitated group support 
• Data analysis
• Coaching
• Joint action-planning.

SLEs can come from any school or academy, including nursery, primary, secondary, special, pupil referral unit, independent and free schools, and sixth form colleges. Whilst the individual must be outstanding, his or her school does not have to be.
SLEs bring with them:

• a burning desire to make a difference to student learning
• a deep commitment to professional learning
• a profound and unshakeable belief in the abilities of teacher colleagues
• a total commitment to developing the emotional ethos of the school in which they are working.

For further information and how to apply:

setsa_-_sle_application_process_overview.docx
​setsa_-_who_can_apply.docx
​setsa_-_sle_application_guidance.docx
​setsa_-_sle_application___reference_form.docx
​setsa_-_sle_2nd_referee_form.docx

Applications will close at midnight Monday 4th June 2018.

And that concludes another hugely
successful RQT Programme for this year!

Thank you to our fantastic presenters,
Claire Brooklyn and Ferliene Willis for all of
your hard work in preparing for and
delivering the 3 full day sessions.

Thank you to all those who participated
in the course - we hope that you found it
useful & thought-provoking as well as enjoyable.

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Some of the areas which the course covered were:

- Managing difficult conversations
- Leadership & pathways to success
- Looking at things from different perspectives
- Learning about coaching 
- Work/life balance

Here's some of the feedback we received from the delegates:

"Course leaders both inspirational - clear explanations/guidance/real-life situations. An encouraging environment was fostered which enabled us to speak freely."

"Superb! Flawless. Very engaging/informative and clearly know what they are talking about."

We will be running this course again in 2018-19. Dates will be confirmed in the coming weeks - so check back here for further information.

Any questions in the meantime, please email teachingschool@whsg.info

Many thanks to all that joined us for the Thurrock Primary Science Conference on 23rd January at the Stifford Hall Hotel. 

Feedback from the event has been excellent, with 100% of participants responding that the quality of the event was Good/Very Good and 100% of responses confirming that they would recommend this event to colleagues.

Resources from our presenters are available to download here using the password you will have received via email. 

If you are looking for further science CPD or support for your school, please contact us on 01702 476026 (ask for SETSA) or via email to teachingschool@whsg.info.  

We look forward to seeing you at one of our future events.  

Could you deliver CPD to adult learners?
This course is designed to equip school-based colleagues (teachers and technicians) with the skills to become an effective facilitator of subject-specific CPD. It explores in detail the research and ideas about what makes effective CPD and how its impact can be evaluated.

Outcomes
You will be able to:

• recognise the evidence base that supports effective CPD 
• identify effective strategies for working with adult learners
• clarify the principles of impact evaluation
• reflect on and analyse your current CPD facilitation and development needs
• explain the basic principles of impact evaluation through the ITK 
• begin to plan an approach as a teacher-facilitator
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Location
Chelmer Valley High School, Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford CM1 7ER View on Google Map

Summary
01 February 2018 09:00-16:00 (Full day)
22 February 2018 16:00-18:00 (Twilight)

Notes
The course cost can be reimbursed if you deliver training for Southend, Essex & Thurrock SLP within one year of completion of the course. Contact us on 01702 476026 x255 for more details.

Pricing
State-finded school or college £150.00 +VAT
Fee-paying school or college (Independent) £200.00 +VAT

Booking link: https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/420744/facilitator-development-programme-stage-1
Download flyer for your staffroom: Facilitator Development Programme Flyer

Louise’s science background is in microbiology. She began her career in science research choosing the power industry as the ideal vehicle to get hands-on with applying science and problem solving. During that time, Louise worked with many schools and students for work experience opportunities, but after a local primary school asked for help with a science week, Louise changed her career direction and retained to teach.
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Teaching took Louise through science leadership, SEN and Inclusion leadership and headship before she moved to lead on primary science for the Wellcome Trust. Louise is now heading up an ambitious programme for primary science that includes Explorify- a free resource of engaging, creative science activities for primary school learning that has been designed to stimulate curiosity, discussion and debate.

Audience: Headteachers, CPD Leaders, Cover Administrators (Secondary)

• Are your Cover Supervisors ensuring all pupils are engaged in learning?
• Do they know how to establish and maintain a positive climate for learning?
• Do your Cover Supervisors know how to motivate and empower learners to learn independently?
• Are they confident in developing behaviours for learning and managing the classroom?
• Do they have a range of strategies and techniques to respond to daily classroom challenges?

These questions and more will be addressed by attending the Cover Supervisor Programme
1, 6, 13 & 20 March 2018 (1.00-pm-4.00pm)

For more information please contact Melanie Jones, Administrator, Billericay Teaching School Alliance via email: mjones@billericayschool.com  
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