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
25 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.
Developing reading and writing skills in KS1/KS2 and making choices around vocabulary - DATE CHANGED FROM 06.12.24 TO 13.12.24
— 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.
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.
Participants will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of fluency, examine how oracy can be developed using fluency games and become familiar with a range of games that can be adapted to consolidate and apply mental strategies.
15 January 2025 at 09:30Duration: Until 15:30
24 places remaining
Edgar Wood Academy
Heywood Old Road, Heywood, OL10 2QN
Our regular School Breakfast Briefings provide a valuable opportunity for school leaders from all sectors—nursery, primary, secondary, and special—to stay informed and connected.
These sessions offer the latest updates on key activities within the school service, including OFSTED and DfE information, and give leaders a chance to engage directly with local authority officers and colleagues.
The briefings are designed to improve communication, transparency, and information sharing, while fostering networking opportunities.
Each session concludes with a Q&A, encouraging open dialogue and collaboration across the Rochdale education community.
ELKLAN courses are designed to help support the communication skills of all children and young people - as well as those with identified speech, language and communication needs.
The training will consist of 10 half day sessions delivered by accredited teaching and learning advisers. Please see the attached for an overview of the sessions.
Each person taking the course will need to have the Elklan Language Builders 5-11s book to support their learning https://www.elklan.co.uk/resources/language-builders-series/language-builders. The LA will provide one book per school.
Schools can fund their member of staff to be accredited at a cost of £72.50 per learner. Accredited staff will have weekly tasks to complete with a learning log that will need marking. The marking will be £90 per learning log, in total £162.50 per learner
Places on this course will be delegated on a first come basis. To secure places for your school please complete and return the agreement form which is available from REAL Trust (info@realtrust.org.uk)
16 January 2025 at 09:15Duration: Until 12:15
14 places remaining
Edgar Wood Academy
Heywood Old Road, Heywood, OL10 2QN