Events
School staff and governors
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November 2018
Tuesday 6 November 2018
Going Deeper with SIAMS Strands 1 and 2
A workshop to delve deeper into the requirements of the new SIAMS schedule, focusing on Strands 1 and 2. Bring a laptop with the new SEF form downloaded ready to work on it. This is a repeat of the session held on Thursday 11 October at Bouverie Court, Northampton.
Oundle CE Primary School, Cotterstock Road, Oundle, PE8 5HA
Tuesday 6 November 2018
Roles & Responsibilities of new Church School Governors
What are the special features of church school governance? An introduction for all governors in church schools, and compulsory training for all foundation governors.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Wednesday 7 November 2018
Preventing Radicalisation and Extremism
Radicalisation and extremism can be daunting and complex subjects but this half day session will support and empower you with the confidence to ensure that your school fulfills the Prevent Duty and keeps children safe. Led by Sean Arbothnot - Former Prevent Officer, Northants Police.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 20 November 2018
Getting to Grips with Data of how to interpret ASP (Analyse School Performance)
Briefing for governors on the DfE system to Analyse School Performance (ASP). How to ask the right questions.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Thursday 22 November 2018
Headteacher Conference: Belonging, Learning and Believing
Termly Headteacher Conference, on Belonging, Learning and Believing. We will be joined by Professor Kathryn Riley, Professor of Urban Education form University College London and DancePoet TioMolina.
Professor Riley is an international scholar whose work bridges policy and practice. She began her work in education as a volunteer teacher in Eritrea and has taught in inner-city schools, held political office as a member of the of Inner London Education Authority, and been a local authority Chief Officer. Kathryn's international experience includes heading up the World Bank's Efffective Schools and Teachers Group and projects with UNICEF and the OECD. She has pioneered new approaches to research, including training young people to be researchers. Her current work focuses on place and belonging, exploring how to bring schools and communities together, and harness the creativity and energy of leaders, students, staff and communities alike around common purpose.
TioMolina is a choreographer, poet, dancer and artistic director who trained in Cuba working as a dancer in Havana's renowned Tropicana. His work embraces Cuban popular dance and contemporary & Afro-Cuban folk dance. He has given workshops for the Royal Opera House, Hampstead School of Performing Arts and Greenwich Dance Agency. His many collaborations include events with the Barbican, the Royal Festival Hall and the Round House.
TioMolina performs in English and Spanish and has a wider repertoire of poetry. He is currently developing a new approach to poetry performance which fuses poetry with contemporary musical rhythms.
http://www.theartofpossibilities.org.uk
www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe-place-and-belonging-in-schools
Place, Belonging and School Leadership: Researching to make the difference (2017)
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/place-belonging-and-school-leadership-9781474293013
Leadership of Place: Stories from the US, UK and South Africa (2013)
http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/leadership-of-place-9781441149114
8.45am – registration and coffee or tea on arrival
9.15am – welcome and worship - reconciliation and forgiveness
9.45am – 11.15am – belonging - Professor Kathryn Riley, Professor of Urban Education from University College London, and Dance Poet Tio Molina
11.15am – 11.30am – coffee or tea
11.30am – 12.30pm – learning – Michael Harvey MBA, Executive Director of the ‘God and The Big Bang’ project, exploring issues of science and faith (vital to providing effective RE in the new SIAMS schedule)
12.30pm – 1.30pm – lunch and networking
1.30pm – 2.00pm – believing – Bishop John, Chair of the Diocesan Board of Education, exploring the Church of England’s rationale for developing and nurturing faith through education, worship and service.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
December 2018
Thursday 6 December 2018
Walk Through the Bible - Experience, Engage and Consider
An interactive session showing how "Walk Through the Bible" presenters can bring Bible Stories to life for pupils. The sessions complement "Understanding Christianity" work or can stand alone and help children engage with Biblical text. Led by Paul Keeys from "Walk Through the Bible". Repeated morning and afternoon sessions.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Thursday 6 December 2018
Walk Through the Bible - Experience, Engage and Consider
An interactive session showing how "Walk Through the Bible" presenters can bring Bible Stories to life for pupils. The sessions complement "Understanding Christianity" work or can stand alone and help children engage with Biblical text. Led by Paul Keeys from "Walk Through the Bible". Repeated morning and afternoon sessions
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
January 2019
Monday 14 January 2019
Understanding Christianity Day 2 FULL
A set of resources called Understanding Christianity: Text Impact Connections, offers an approach to teaching and learning about Christianity with units of work and supporting resources from EYFS to Year 9. It was launched at Lambeth Palace on 26th May 2016 and has been extremely well received since then with over 95% of Diocesan schools having completed the training.
Understanding Christianity sets the bar for the quality of teaching and learning about Christianity in our schools and academies. It reinforces the messages we have been giving over the last few years about ‘digging deeper’ and engaging children and young people with the big ideas and concepts of the Christian faith. The teaching approach is one of theological enquiry, and the units of work support both continuity and progression.
The Resources
These include a handbook and units of work as well as a copy of the “Picturing Christianity” pack and a wall frieze showing the “Big Story” of the Bible. The resources will only be available to teachers who attend the training package. This has been stipulated by RE Today to ensure effective implementation.
Understanding Christianity takes place over 3 days. On day one the RE Subject Leaders will receive the resources to support implementation. Following this, participants must attend a Day Two and Day Three Encounter day. It is not possible to attend days two and three without attendance on Day One. All sessions will take place at the Diocese of Peterborough Education Office, Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7YD.
Day 1 will be held on Wednesday 3 October 2018 from 9.30am – 3.30pm
Day 2 will be held on Monday 14 January 2019 from 9.30am – 3.30pm
Day 3 will be held on Thursday 2 May 2019 from 9.30am – 3.30pm
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 15 January 2019
Challenge and support - getting the balance right!
What is the best way for governors to ensure the right level of challenge and support for school leaders to ensure high quality provision? Questions answered.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Wednesday 23 January 2019
Promoting Religious Literacy through Balanced RE
This day course will explore what is meant by religious literacy and
the impact of this on creating a balanced curriculum and effective
pedagogy for Religious Education.
A range of practical strategies to help equip children to hold
balanced and well-informed conversations about religion and belief
will be shared. We will examine how understanding beliefs,
developing philosophical thinking and exploring the lived reality of
religion supports pupils in becoming critically aware, free-thinking
and compassionate adults.
About our trainer:
Kathryn Wright is an independent RE Adviser
working primarily for the Diocese of Norwich and
Culham St Gabriel’s Trust. She recently completed a
PhD researching the purpose of RE and pedagogical
approaches to the subject in Church of England
schools. She is a qualified SIAMS inspector and
assesses schools for the RE Quality Mark. She is a co
-opted member of the NATRE executive and has
recently become a member of the Religious
Education Council Board.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Thursday 24 January 2019
Going Deeper with SIAMS Strands 3, 4 and 5
A workshop to delve deeper into the requirements of the new SIAMS schedule, focusing on Strands 3, 4 and 5. Bring a laptop with the new SEF form downloaded on it. Repeated on Tuesday 5 March at Oundle CE Primary School.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 29 January 2019
Safer Recruitment
A full day training to give school leaders and managers a deep understanding of issues around safer recruitment practice. Led by Jill Sneddon.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Wednesday 30 January 2019
Looked After Children in Schools: a guide to good policy and practice
A session specifically for all Designated Teachers for Looked After Children and those Previously Looked After. Led by Sally Perkins, previously from NCC LAC team. Session repeated in afternoon.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Wednesday 30 January 2019
Looked After Children in Schools: a guide to good policy and practice
A session specifically for all Designated Teachers for Looked After Children and those Previously Looked After. Led by Sally Perkins, previously from NCC LAC team. Repeat of morning session.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
February 2019
Thursday 7 February 2019
Roles & Responsibilities of new Church School Governors
What are the special features of church school governance? An introduction for all governors in church schools, and compulsory training for all foundation governors.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 12 February 2019
Online-Safety for Today's World
Online-Safety is a huge subject area .This 1-day course will cover a wide
scope of information. We will focus on:
* A full update – keeping to the aspects of content, contact and conduct
and considering the main activities of children such as gaming, YouTube and
social media, you will be brought right up to date of the risks, issues and the
opportunities of the online lives of children. We will also cover emerging
issues in order that staff are brought right up to date.
* Whole school approach – given the enormity, 1 or 2 people in school
cannot hope to cover everything when you consider governance,
curriculum, safeguarding, parental engagement etc. We will look at how a
whole school approach can help with this and devolve responsibilities over
a range of persons.
* Parental engagement – arguably the most important and yet also a
frustration for many schools. Why is parental engagement around online
safety so difficult and what can we do that will increase that engagement?
* Curriculum – many free resources that can help in the curriculum are
years out of date with negligible evidence of impact. What are the latest
good, up to date and free resources that you can use in the classroom that
will have a positive impact on behaviour and risk?
Our Trainer:
Alan Mackenzie is an independent Online-Safety consultant who has
specialised in the area of Online-Safety for over 11 years within education.
Speaking at hundreds of schools and conferences every year, Alan is
passionate about the positive and appropriate use of technology and the
huge benefits that can be realised through global connectivity and
collaboration; he believes that good digital skills are vital in order to help
children and young people embrace the wonderful opportunities whilst
mitigating the risks. This means not teaching with fear and scary stories, but
realistic advice, guidance and non-judgemental support.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 12 February 2019
Managing Allegations
Guidance on managing allegations made against those working in schools including an understanding of duty of care. Greater awareness of safer cultures in schools. Led by Jill Sneddon.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
March 2019
Tuesday 5 March 2019
Going Deeper with SIAMS Strands 3, 4 and 5
A workshop to delve deeper into the requirements of the new SIAMS schedule, focusing on Strands 3, 4 and 5. Bring a laptop with the new SEF form downloaded on it. Repeat session from Thursday 24 January 2019 at Bouverie Court, Northampton.
Oundle CE Primary School, Cotterstock Road, Oundle, PE8 5HA
Tuesday 5 March 2019
Roles & Responsibilities of new Church School Governors
What are the special features of church school governance? An introduction for all governors in church schools, and compulsory training for all foundation governors
Oundle CE Primary School, Cotterstock Road, Oundle, PE8 5HA
April 2019
Tuesday 2 April 2019
Understanding Religion and Belief
This course will address practical ways of learning about and from key concepts in Islam, Buddhism and Judaism. It will improve subject knowledge and build confidence in tackling challenging topics. Participants will eave with new resources and ideas to support creative, visual, active and enquiry-based learning.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 30 April 2019
Going Deeper with SIAMS Strands 6 and 7
A workshop to delve deeper into the requirements of the new SIAMS schedule, focusing on Strands 6 and 7. Bring a laptop with the new SEF form downloaded on it. Session to be repeated at Oundle CE Primary School on 27 June,.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
May 2019
Thursday 2 May 2019
Understanding Christianity Day 3 FULL
A set of resources called Understanding Christianity: Text Impact Connections, offers an approach to teaching and learning about Christianity with units of work and supporting resources from EYFS to Year 9. It was launched at Lambeth Palace on 26th May 2016 and has been extremely well received since then with over 95% of Diocesan Schools having completed the training.
Understanding Christianity sets the bar for the quality of teaching and learning about Christianity in our schools and academies. It reinforces the messages we have been giving over the last few years about ‘digging deeper’ and engaging children and young people with the big ideas and concepts of the Christian faith. The teaching approach is one of theological enquiry, and the units of work support both continuity and progression.
The Resources
These include a handbook and units of work as well as a copy of the “Picturing Christianity” pack and a wall frieze showing the “Big Story” of the Bible. The resources will only be available to teachers who attend the training package. This has been stipulated by RE Today to ensure effective implementation.
Understanding Christianity takes place over 3 days. On day one the RE Subject Leaders will receive the resources to support implementation. Following this, participants must attend a Day Two and Day Three Encounter day. It is not possible to attend days two and three without attendance on Day One. All sessions will take place at the Diocese of Peterborough Education Office, Bouverie Court, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7YD.
Day 1 will be held on Wednesday 3 October 2018 from 9.30am – 3.30pm
Day 2 will be held on Monday 14 January 2019 from 9.30am – 3.30pm
Day 3 will be held on Thursday 2 May 2019 from 9.30am – 3.30pm
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Thursday 9 May 2019
Collective Worship: inclusive, invitational and inspiring?
How can we ensure that the worship experiences we provide meet the three 'I's? Good practice examples of school worship that really is inclusive, invitational and inspiring.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Tuesday 21 May 2019
Roles & Responsibilities of new Church School Governors
What are the special features of church school governance? An introduction for all governors in church schools, and compulsory training for all foundation governors.
Oundle CE Primary School, Cotterstock Road, Oundle, PE8 5HA
June 2019
Wednesday 12 June 2019
Roles & Responsibilities of new Church School Governors
What are the special features of church school governance? An introduction for all governors in church schools, and compulsory training for all foundation governors.
The Diocesan Education Offices, Bouverie Court, Unit 1, 6 The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton NN4 7YD
Thursday 27 June 2019
Going Deeper with SIAMS Strands 6 and 7
A workshop to delve deeper into the requirements of the new SIAMS schedule, focusing on Strands 6 and 7. Bring a laptop with the new SEF form downloaded on it. Repeat session from 30 April at Bouverie Court, Northampton.
Oundle CE Primary School, Cotterstock Road, Oundle, PE8 5HA
