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 |
| Thursday, January 17th 4pm to 5.30pm Future dates: Monday, March 4th, Monday, APril 29th and 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 Chandag Infant School BS31 1PQ |
| Thursday, January 17th 4pm to 5.30pm Future dates: Tuesday, March 5th, Monday, April 29th and 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 Paulton Junior School BS39 7QY |
| Thursday, January 17th 4pm to 5.30pm Future dates: Monday, March 4th, Tuesday, April 29th and 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 Peasedown St John Primary School BA2 8DH |
| Friday, January 18th, Thursday, March 7th and Wednesday, May 1st 9.30am to 3.30pm | Middle Leadership Programme To book, please click here | 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 First session at: Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road Radstock BA3 3AL Second sessions at Abbot Alphege Academy, Bath and third session at Castle Primary School, Keynsham |
| Thursday, January 24th 9.30am to 3.30pm | Narrowing the attainment gap with Daniel Sobel To book, please click here | Are you looking to diminish the difference in your school? Then this is the course for you. Daniel Sobel MA Ed (Psychology) FCMI FCIC FRSA is the Founder and Lead Consultant of Inclusion Expert. An internationally respected leader in inclusive education, he has advised the Department for Education, the European Union and governments abroad on inclusive education. | Daniel Sobel | Early bird £80 before November 30th. Full price £95 after November 30th Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Friday, February 8th, 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 |
| Wednesday, March 13th 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 |
| Monday, January 21st 4pm to 5.30pm | Finding time for art To book, please click here | The whole curriculum could be taught through art - yes even maths. We’ll show you how you can embed art into your teaching without losing any focus on specific subject knowledge or skills. | Liz Bullock, Rachel Snook and Matt WIlliams | £25 Abbot Alphege Academy, Beckford Drive, Lansdown Bath BA1 9AU |
| Thursday, January 24th 10am to 2.30pm | Narrowing the Attainment Gap with Daniel Sobel To book, please click here | Daniel Sobel MA Ed (Psychology) FCMI FCIC FRSA is the Founder and Lead Consultant of Inclusion Expert. An internationally respected leader in inclusive education, he has advised the Department for Education, the European Union and governments abroad. | Daniel Sobel | Early Bird price £80 until November 30th Full price £95 after November 30th Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Thursday, January 31st 4pm to 5.30pm | Art Know How To book, please click here | Basic watercolour, coloured pencils, oil pastels, sketching pencils, chalk and charcoal techniques. How to teach them as well as how to achieve perspective, light and shade in your pupils' work. | Matt Williams, Rachel Snook and Liz Bullock | £25 Abbot Alphege Academy, Beckford Drive, Lansdown Bath BA1 9AU |
| Wednesday, February 6th 4pm to 5,30pm | An introduction to dyslexia: signs and strategies To book, please click here | This course will look at the strengths and weaknesses associated with the condition as well as definitions and early indicators. It will also look at effective ways to meet the needs of children with dyslexia. | Tim Carter | £30 Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Thursday, February 7th 4pm to 5,30pm | Making silk purses To book, please click here | How to make your pupils’ art stand out and impress through the application of some clever display techniques | Liz Bullock and Rachel Snook | £25 Weston All Saints Primary School, Broadmoor Lane, Weston, Bath BA1 4JR |
| Thursday, February 7th 1.30pm to 3.30pm | Humanities To book, please click here | Taking a closer look at the effective teaching of the humanities subjects - history and geography - across key stages 1 and 2. Designed for NQTs and those wanting a refresh. | Rachel Godfrey | £35 Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Monday, February 11th 4pm to 5,30pm | The outdoor pallet To book, please click here | Using the outdoor environment, we’ll discover how we can encourage children to think about, portray and discuss abstract Personal, Health, Social and Moral Education-type concepts such as love, peace or hope. | Matt Williams and Jo Clark | £25 Abbot Alphege Academy, Beckford Drive, Lansdown Bath BA1 9AU |
| Thursday, February 28th 4pm to 5.30pm | More than just dead white men To book, please click here | An exploration of those artists who are really useful in class—beyond the usual Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Constable, Turner (a.k.a. the dead, white, men). We’ll also explore how teaching about an artist’s life can be useful for addressing Personal, Health, Social and Moral Education issues such as loneliness, change, fear, disability or bereavement. | Matt WIlliams and Liz Bullock | £25 Abbot Alphege Academy, Beckford Drive, Lansdown Bath BA1 9AU |
| Thursday, March 7th 4pm to 5.30pm | Beyond the stick man To book, please click here | How to teach portraiture and physical proportions to children – and yourself. We’ll also demonstrate how you can teach life drawing in primary schools. | Hugh Melville and Rachel Snook | £25 Abbot Alphege Academy, Beckford Drive, Lansdown Bath BA1 9AU |
| 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 Abbot Alphege Academy, Beckford Drive, Lansdown Bath BA1 9AU |
| 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 |
| DATE | COURSE | COURSE DETAILS | COURSE LEADER | VENUE & COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 22nd 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 |
| Thursday, January 31st 9.30am to 4pm | Mindful Emotion Coaching To book, please click here | Mindful emotion coaching is about building emotional resilience by identifying emotional and mental health difficulties early, talking about emotions behind behaviours and understanding the neuroscience of brain development and mindful awareness. | Neil Harris | £80 Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Wednesday, February 6th 4pm to 5.30pm | An introduction to dyslexia To book, please click here | This course will look at strengths and weaknesses associated with the condition as well as definitions and early indicators. It will also look and effective ways to meet the needs of children with dyslexia | Tim Carter | £30 Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Friday, March 8th | Louise Bombèr To book, please click here | The neurodevelopmental approach to supporting children who are hurting in schools. We all need to learn the art of regulation. We have pupils in our schools who have experienced toxic stress and have faulty neuroception. We need to be resourced with interventions which calm and soothe minds and bodies. Louise Bombèr and her team offer a range of services supporting children and young people who have experienced significant relational traumas and losses to move towards learned security and recovery. | Louise Bombèr | £90 Somerdale Pavilion, Tiberius Road, Keynsham BS31 2FF |
| Wednesday and Thursday, March 20th and 21st 9.15am to 3.30pm | TEACCH two-day introduction To book, please click here | Treatment and Education for Autistic and Communication impaired Children (TEACCH) is generally acknowledged to be the most widely used set of principles and practices for living and working with people with ASD. | Alison Reevey | £250 Fosse Way School, Longfellow Road, Radstock BA3 3AL |
| Tuesdays February 26th and 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, April 24th 9.15am to noon | Managing anger and anxiety in pupils with autism To book, please click here | 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 | £30 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 |
| 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 |