The Kick Start Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme 2013-14
We offer all teaching staff and school governors a series of afternoon training sessions to support schools’ capacity to raise the attainment of vulnerable groups. The training sessions are cross phase (for Early Years settings, primary and secondary schools) from any sector of education and are presented by skilled and knowledgeable education consultants with many years of experience in narrowing the gap for vulnerable groups in schools.
All training sessions take place in local venues between 1.30-4.00pm and refreshments will be provided.
It is also possible to run these and other bespoke courses for staff in schools and settings, with clusters and federations locally or nationally. Please call us on 0844 8708 132 for more information.
Later in the year we’ll be running other programmes covering different aspects for CPD, so watch this space for further details.
Course costs
Each session costs £40 (including VAT).
Level 1 courses for 2013-14
For teachers, teaching assistants, middle and senior managers and governors with little or no experience of working with vulnerable groups.
| Date/time | Course info | Cost (inc VAT) |
| t.b.a. 1.30–4pm |
The induction and assessment of newly arrived pupils: This session is most suitable for middle and senior managers who can influence and implement changes in school policy in relation to induction procedures and assessment arrangements for all groups of mobile and vulnerable pupils, including those with English as an additional language. The session will enable participants to look at national good practice for the induction of new pupils and will provide examples of model policies and procedures for participants to apply in their own schools. |
£40 |
| t.b.a. 1.30–4pm |
Supporting the language development of pupils new to English: This session will explore current pedagogy and methodology for supporting pupils with English as an additional language (EAL). Course presenters will demonstrate useful approaches and resources as well as giving participants a firm grasp of the key principles needed to ensure the rapid and successful progress of newly arrived EAL pupils. |
£40 |
| t.b.a. 1.30–4pm |
Supporting the achievement of black heritage pupils: This session will investigate the causes of underachievement in pupils from black heritage and provide a range of strategies and approaches to increase teacher confidence in ensuring all black heritage pupils reach their potential within the education system. |
£40 |
| t.b.a. 1.30–4pm |
Meeting the OFSTED requirements on SMSC: The new OFSTED framework seeks to underpin all areas of learning through the promotion of spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of all pupils. This CPD session will begin to investigate how to build culturally relevant approaches and resources into the curriculum in order to engage all pupils in learning. |
£40 |
| t.b.a. 1.30–4pm |
Addressing the needs of pupils on free school meals: This session will investigate the underachievement of pupils on free school meals and provide a range of strategies and approaches to increase teacher confidence in ensuring these pupils reach their potential. |
£40 |
Level 2 courses for 2012-13
For teachers, teaching assistants, middle and senior managers and governors wishing to develop more experience of successful working with vulnerable groups.
| Date/time | Course info | Cost (inc VAT) |
| t.b.a. 1.30–4pm |
EMA leaders network meetings: Session 3 (2011-2012). These network meetings are free to all staff in B&NES Location: Newbridge Primary School, Charmouth Road, Bath BA1 3LL In this half-day networking meeting for new and established EMA leaders in primary and secondary schools we will explore transition issues. The session will include dissemination of new materials, resources and examples of national and local good practice as well as opportunities for networking with fellow professionals working with vulnerable groups in school. |
£40 or FREE to school staff in B&NES |
| 18 Jun 2012 1.30–4pm |
Meeting the single equalities duties for schools: This session is most suitable for middle and senior managers who can influence and implement changes in school policy in relation to the Single Equalities Bill. Participants will be given time to explore the principles and legal requirements for schools and will receive advice about good practice locally and nationally. |
£40 |
| 3 Oct 2012 1.30–4pm |
Developing support for advanced bilingual learners: This course will enable class teachers, subject teachers and heads of department to develop a range of practical strategies and approaches to ensure improved oracy and writing outcomes for more advanced bilingual learners. |
£40 |
| 8 Oct 2012 1.30–4pm |
EMA Leaders network meetings: Session 1 (2012-2013). These network meetings are free to all staff in B&NES. Ensuring successful reading outcomes for vulnerable groups Location to be confirmed The session will include dissemination of new materials, resources and examples of national and local good practice as well as opportunities for networking with fellow professionals working with vulnerable groups in school. |
£40 or FREE to school staff in B&NES |
| 21 Nov 2012 1.30–4pm |
Supporting the achievement of black pupils (Level 2): This session will build on the level 1 course outlined above and go into more depth about how to engage pupils and families of black heritage pupils in successful educational experiences. |
£40 |
| 7 Feb 2013 1.30–4pm |
Planning to raise the attainment of pupils on free school meals: This session is suitable for middle and senior managers. Participants will discuss issues contributing to the underachievement of pupils on free school meals, how to plan to raise attainment and the effective use of the Pupil Premium. |
£40 |
| 14 Mar 2013 1.30–4pm |
EMA leaders network meetings: Session 2 (2012-2013). These network meetings are free to all staff in B&NES Ensuring successful academic outcomes for advanced bilingual learners Location – to be confirmed The session will include dissemination of new materials, resources and examples of national and local good practice as well as opportunities for networking with fellow professionals working with vulnerable groups in school. |
£40 or FREE to school staff in B&NES |
| 14 May 2013 1.30–4pm |
Meeting the new OFSTED requirements for vulnerable groups: This session is most suitable for middle and senior managers who can influence and implement changes in school policy in relation to school self-evaluation of its provision for vulnerable groups. Participants will discuss a new audit tool which provides good practice indicators for ensuring the progress of vulnerable groups in school and will be able to action plan for future provision of equality of opportunity for all pupils. |
£40 |
| 18 Jun 2013 1.30–4pm |
Meeting the single equalities duties for schools: This session is most suitable for middle and senior managers who can influence and implement changes in school policy in relation to the Single Equalities Bill. Participants will be given time to explore the principles and legal requirements for schools and will receive advice about good practice locally and nationally. |
£40 |
