On this page you will find all our CPD opportunities.
Please click through the links to find more information on each individual course
Course places can be booked by using the booking form linked below.
| DATE | COURSE TITLE | COURSE DETAILS | COURSE LEADER | VENUE & COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across the academic year | School Direct | Initial teacher training programme which places trainee teachers in the classroom for most of the year. This real teaching experience is supported by training held at both the University and TBMPTS. | Helen Gregory | Schools are paid a fee for hosting a School Direct student. |
| Across the academic year | NQT Induction programme | Induction programme for NQTs plus mentor training. Includes full day training, half days and twilight sessions | Sue Heal Andy Hind Katie Pearson Phil Lyle Vicky Langan | £510 per NQT for the “package” Pay as you go option available on request |
| Monday, April 29th 4pm to 5.30pm Future dates: Tuesday, June 18th | English subject leader clusters To book, please click here | These popular subject leaders clusters provide an opportunity to get together to discuss and share best practice while keeping up to date with new developments. Facilitated by SLEs and hosted by a range of schools across the locality, these sessions will cover a range of current topics. Bring along examples of work to share, engage in professional dialogue and exchange ideas. | Naomi Boyce and Vicky Langan | £30 per school for access to all subject leader clusters across the year. Next meeting Longvernal Primary School BA3 2LP |
| Monday, April 29th 4pm to 5.30pm Future dates: Tuesday, June 18th | Maths subject leader clusters To book, please click here | These popular subject leaders clusters provide an opportunity to get together to discuss and share best practice while keeping up to date with new developments. Facilitated by SLEs and hosted by a range of schools across the locality, these sessions will cover a range of current topics. Bring along examples of work to share, engage in professional dialogue and exchange ideas. | Sarah Savage | £30 per school for access to all subject leader clusters across the year. Next meeting Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Tuesday, April 30th 4pm to 5.30pm Future dates: Thursday, June 18th | Science subject leader clusters To book, please click here | These popular subject leaders clusters provide an opportunity to get together to discuss and share best practice while keeping up to date with new developments. Facilitated by SLEs and hosted by a range of schools across the locality, these sessions will cover a range of current topics. Bring along examples of work to share, engage in professional dialogue and exchange ideas. | Mike Snook and Christine Richards | £30 per school for access to all subject leader clusters across the year. Next meeting Whitchurch Primary School BS14 0PT |
| Remaining session Wednesday, May 1st 9.30am to 3.30pm | Middle Leadership Programme | A comprehensive programme held over three days designed to develop and inspire your middle leaders. It will explore issues such as leading with impact, leading in context, dealing with under performance, improving aspiration and using data effectively. | Sarah Savage | £195 Next session at Castle Primary School, Keynsham BS31 2TS |
| Remaining dates: Monday, April 1st and Friday, April 24th 9.30am to 3.30pm | 365 days of leadership To book, please phone Kate on 01202 267066 or email office@enhancinglearning.co.uk | Three specifically designed modules, each developing an inquiry-led approach into leadership and learning. Includes leadership DNA, building a school where adults learn and leading outstanding learning. | Andy Hind | £150 Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Monday, June 24th 9.30am to 3pm | Leading a mentally healthy school To book, please click here | To enable and empower senior leaders to put mental health at the heart of strategic school improvement. To equip senior leaders with practical and sustainable approaches that can be implemented on return to school. | Alison Reevey | £75 Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| DATE | COURSE TITLE | COURSE DETAILS | COURSE LEADER | VENUE & COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerous | NQT Induction programme | Induction programme for NQTs plus mentor training. Includes full day training, half days and twilight sessions | Sue Heal Andy Hind Katie Pearson | £510 per NQT including registration with the appropriate body Pay as you go option available on request |
| Thursday, March 14th 4pm to 5,30pm | Printing To book, please click here | Printing can be used to create highly effective pieces of artwork and can be made with a variety of different materials including lino, metal plates, cardboard, pizza bases – and, yes, even potatoes! It’s one of those simple techniques that look fabulous and should be an essential skill for any pupil. It’s simpler than you think, but can also be used to stretch the most able learner. | Rachel Snook | £25 Change of venue: Now to be held at Weston All Saints Primary School, Broadmoor Lane, Weston, Bath BA1 4JR |
| Wednesday, April 24th 4pm to 5,30pm | Working with a child with dyslexia: assessment and interventions To book, please click here | This will look at a number of assessments that can be administered to develop a more precise understanding of a pupils language difficulties and to inform the diagnostic process. | Tim Carter | £30 Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Monday, May 20th 9.30am to 12.30pm | EAL To book, please click here | This course will cover EAL related definitions, teaching techniques and strategies, case studies and analysis, unpicking the new proficiency scale, tops tips/take-aways and useful resources and websites. | Catherine Brennan Better Bilingual Education Consultant | £45 Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| DATE | COURSE | COURSE DETAILS | COURSE LEADER | VENUE & COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, March 21st 4pm to 5.30pm | Autism Champions Early Years Network To book, please click here | Champions are often non-teaching staff who have had significant professional development in the field of ASD. Each session will feature a training focus, opportunities to share best practice, news and updates and focused discussions. | Hannah Hobbs and Hayley Brimble | Free to BANES schools and academies, £30 to others Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Wednesday, April 24th 9.15am to noon | Managing anger and anxiety in pupils with autism | THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. This course is open to all staff who work in schools. The course will cover understanding why pupils with autism often have high levels of anxiety and understanding anger - from an autism perspective. | Jo Clay and Conrad Hein Hartmann | Free to BANES schools and academies £50 to others Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Wednesday, April 24th 4pm to 5.30pm | Working with pupils with dyslexia: assessments and interventions To book, please click here | This will look at a number of assessments that can be administered to develop a more precise understanding of a pupils language difficulties and to inform the diagnostic process. | Tim Carter and Caroline Ford | £30 Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Thursday, May 23rd 1.30pm to 4pm | Autism Champions Primary Network To book, please click here | Champions are often non-teaching staff who have had significant professional development in the field of ASD. Each session will feature a training focus, opportunities to share best practice, news and updates and focused discussions. | Becca Tranter and Jo Clay | Free to BANES schools and academies, £30 to others Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Tuesday, June 4th 10am to 2pm | Autism Champions secondary network To book, please click here | Champions are often non-teaching staff who have had significant professional development in the field of ASD. Each session will feature a training focus, opportunities to share best practice, news and updates and focused discussions. | Alison Reevey and Conrad Hein Hartmann | Free to BANES schools and academies £30 to others Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Wednesday, June 12th 9.15am to noon | Understanding Girls on the autism spectrum To book, please click here | This course offers a deeper understanding of girls with autism, how parents can support daughters, how teachers can support girls in their class, strategies to support girls in school | Jo Clay | Free to BANES schools and academies, £50 to others Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Thursday, June 13th 4pm to 5.30pm | Autism Champions Early Years Network To book, please click here | Champions are often non-teaching staff who have had significant professional development in the field of ASD. Each session will feature a training focus, opportunities to share best practice, news and updates and focused discussions. | Hannah Hobbs and Hayley Brimble | ree to BANES schools and academies, £30 to others Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Tuesday, June 18th 9.15am to noon | How to write social scripts To book, please click here | Why social scripts are effective, how to write to increase pupils understanding, the rules of writing social stories and sharing examples of stories. | Becca Tranter | Free to BANES schools and academies, £50 to others Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |