Generative AI in Education

To consider issues surrounding inclusive pedagogy - policy contexts - value of SEND labels and groups - practical examples of inclusive classroom strategies. To develop practice and knowledge required for completion of the Early Career Framework focusing on Teaching Standard 5.

Dr Clare Martin (Course Lead NaSENCO, MA Education Senior Lecturer) discusses key issues around decisions concerning ability grouping to best support your pupils with SEND to reach their full potential. This informative and interactive session will provide evidence-informed and actionable strategies to use in your classroom.

Principles of adaptive teaching supporting students with SEND & EAL.

Join our ECT training expert Pietro Tozzi (Lecturer PGCE Secondary Maths) for discussion and practical, evidence-informed strategies to ensure consistency in your approach to behaviour in your classroom, to help all pupils reach successful outcomes.

This course takes the activity of pogo stick riding and develops a mind-set for primary and secondary teachers to positively impact children's wellbeing through curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities. This is relevant for people responsible for, or interested in delivering physical education and physical activity in schools. Alongside techniques and practical aspects of pogo, participants will develop links between mental wellbeing, mindfulness and active engagement, thus promoting the recognition of alternative physical activity, which fosters positive communities. Participants will have the opportunity for on-going support and involvement in future events such as Guinness Book of World record attempt, July 2021 (tbc).

This workshop series aims to support school-based teacher educators develop their application of research literature to their mentoring practices. Through an exploration of current research, models of application and reflection on working with trainees and/or early career teachers, mentors will be given the opportunity to consider how to best support their mentee’s professional learning in an authentic way.

Juliette Claro (Assistant Headteacher, ECF Facilitator, NPQSL) is our expert leading this practical CPD session for ECTs and other teachers near the beginning of their career, on the theme of effective planning for assessment and feedback. This webinar explores, The purpose of assessment and how to plan for this effectively. The importance of the feedback loop. The challenges of planning for assessment. Strategies to plan for assessment that are meaningful for students and reduces workload. It will support and compliment in-school ECT and CPD programs, focusing on Teachers’ Standard 6 ‘make accurate and productive use of assessment’.

Secondary expert Becky Knowles (Lecturer in Education, Lead Link Tutor, NPQLTD) and primary expert Vicky Wiley (Primary PGCE Subject Lead) explore the importance of planning for assessment, marking and feedback and its impact on pupil progress. Research shows that planning for the most valuable, effective and efficient assessment, marking and feedback strategies for the pupils involved, will maximise opportunities to those pupils to make progress in their learning. This session provides practical, evidence-informed strategies and discussions to help ECTs develop planning skills in these key areas

The End of Life Companion training course aims to provide knowledge and understanding about death and dying, and to develop companioning skills in individuals volunteering to be alongside others as they approach the end of their lives. The training prepares individuals to provide compassionate support and accompaniment to people who are dying, and their families, in different settings such as hospitals, hospices and in the community.

Professor Anna Lise Gordon (Co-Director Centre for Wellbeing in Education) explores the importance of professional learning at the heart of your wellbeing as an ECT. Expert colleagues also share experiences of the impact of professional learning on their careers. Research about professional wellbeing is closely linked to professional development / professional learning throughout the different stages on our journeys as teachers. The importance of professional satisfaction in teaching often lies in the ways we keep on learning, so professional development is important. Teacher wellbeing matters because it has an impact on the children and young people we teach.

This short course will provide clear definitions and understanding of stalking, relationship abuse and coercive control. The course will equip professionals with the knowledge and understanding to engage with individuals about these topics, on a supportive and helpful basis.

This course explores the latest research informed practice to support multilingual learners effectively to thrive in the classroom. The course reflects on second or third language acquisition and allows for dialogue on assessments classroom practice and inclusion.

The Cardinal Vaughan School, part of the Royal Borough Teaching Alliance (www.rbtsa.co.uk), in conjunction with St Mary’s University, Twickenham is offering specialist subject training. The courses are designed for non- specialist teachers considering teaching French, Spanish, Mathematics and Physics or those non-specialist currently teaching these subjects or those returning to work. Teachers will have the opportunity to develop their subject knowledge, pedagogy and become more confident and prepared classroom practitioners. In conjunction with St Mary’s University Twickenham, the iEOA has the following CPD programmes available for applicants who are currently working in, or are looking to work in, an exams office environment.

The Cardinal Vaughan School, part of the Royal Borough Teaching Alliance (www.rbtsa.co.uk), in conjunction with St Mary's University, Twickenham is offering specialist subject training. The courses are designed for non- specialist teachers considering teaching French, Spanish, Mathematics and Physics or those non-specialist currently teaching these subjects or those returning to work. Teachers will have the opportunity to develop their subject knowledge, pedagogy and become more confident and prepared classroom practitioners. In conjunction with St Mary’s University Twickenham, the iEOA has the following CPD programmes available for applicants who are currently working in, or are looking to work in, an exams office environment.