This session explores the principles of governing body self-evaluation and will consider the different tools and techniques a board can use to assess their effectiveness.
It will also consider why and how governing bodies might seek to assess their own effectiveness.
Audience: Secondary Senior Leaders or Administrators with responsibility for Assessment, Moderation, Monitoring and Reporting
Network meeting for assessment and moderation in Rochdale Secondary schools, including: OFSTED readiness, DfE and STA updates, statutory guidance and regulations, data submission and examination administration
04 December 2024 at 08:30Duration: Until 09:45
30 places remaining
Edgar Wood Academy
Heywood Old Road, Heywood, OL10 2QN
Developing reading and writing skills in KS2 and making choices around vocabulary
— English
Using proven strategies and updating existing teaching approaches the course will focus on developing teacher knowledge and confidence in the teaching of reading and writing.
We will explore ways in which these skills and approaches can be incorporated into day to day teaching.
04 December 2024 at 09:30Duration: Until 15:30
26 places remaining
Edgar Wood Academy
Heywood Old Road, Heywood, OL10 2QN
Improving transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 so that every Rochdale child receives the best possible experience and the best start to Secondary School.
05 December 2024 at 13:00Duration: Until 14:30
28 places remaining
Edgar Wood Academy
Heywood Old Road, Heywood, OL10 2QN
The half termly EAL hub meetings provide EAL Co-ordinators and staff working with EMA and EAL pupils with the opportunity to meet with colleagues who have a similar role in order to share good practice and to learn and enthuse from each other.
11 December 2024 at 09:15Duration: Until 12:00
26 places remaining
Edgar Wood Academy
Heywood Old Road, Heywood, OL10 2QN
This session builds on Elklan Primary 5-11 training
Explore the importance of Vocabulary for learning, relationships and emotional wellbeing; and will look at why some children struggle with word learning
Understand the three Tiers of Vocabulary and explore which to prioritise
Explore strategies and techniques to support Vocabulary learning – as a targeted intervention and through universal provision
11 December 2024 at 13:00Duration: Until 15:00
29 places remaining
Edgar Wood Academy
Heywood Old Road, Heywood, OL10 2QN
This session is for those staff looking to build their digital logbook and experience for training or assessment on the Mountain Training Walking Pathway (Lowland Leader, Hill and Moorland Leader, Summer Mountain Leader)
As per the nature of the activity it can weather dependant.
The venue decision would be made a couple of days before the date, but would include venues that match the remit of the award for those in attendance. With the travel these could result in long days.
The DSL network is a termly opportunity for DSL’s and safeguarding staff in school to come together to share learning and to catch up on all of the updates in the world of safeguarding in school.