OTSA

This session will aim to support teachers in developing confidence in teaching key skills in reading, alongside promoting reading for pleasure. It will also focus on how to create an immersive reading experience both within the classroom and the wider school. Suitable for Primary ECT's and Teachers in their first few years of teaching. The […]

Experience the playful, holistic approach of Forest School for yourself. Explore what it means to be human and why children need nature more than ever for their wellbeing to be effective, resilient and responsive citizens of the 21st century. Learn how Forest School is a pedagogical approach that builds self-worth, community and belonging through the […]

This informative and empowering training provides a unique perspective on EBSA - a key area of challenge for schools. Sandra Tibbles has a first-hand, professional and lived-experience of EBSA and delivers this training to cut through common assumptions, misconceptions and misunderstanding, to ensure participants have a true and comprehensive picture of the problem and proven, […]

Do you want to enhance your own professional skills and unlock the full potential of those you work with? Then our highly interactive and transformative program "Conversations with Impact - An Introduction to Coaching" is for you. This five-part program is designed to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and key skills of coaching, starting […]

Fractions can be both fascinating and challenging for students in KS2. In 2023, 26% of the KS2 SATs were on fractions, decimals and percentages. This workshop will deepen your understanding of teaching fractions and equip you with practical strategies to support and extend ALL children's understanding. We will explore the different stages of understanding and […]

Suitable for anyone leading a primary school subject or interested in taking on a subject leadership role, this one-hour training session will aim to introduce participants to the fundamentals of effective subject leadership. Any leader can become an ambassador for their subject, affect positive change and support other professionals to make their practice as effective […]

This event will build your confidence in, and enjoyment of, taking your students outdoors, and perhaps enthuse you to be involved in teaching the new GCSE in Natural History in due course. We will teach you about some common species, including memorable fun facts that you can use to wow your students. And more importantly, […]

An introductory session to raise awareness of young peoples mental health for staff working with 8-18 year olds. At a time when concerns about young people's mental health are more pressing than ever, this introductory YMHFA awareness session will explore the important subject of mental health and the risks and protective factors which can impact […]

Why do so many students feel science is not for them and what can we do about it? A formative and engaging session explaining how everyday objects and short easy practical activities can be used to each disciplinary knowledge. You will leave this session with a series of activity ideas linked to the national curriculum, […]

Prisoners are offered either full-time or part-time education based on the National Curriculum including numeracy, literacy and information technology. Functional skills, key skills and language support is offered to prisoners as well as distance learning and open university courses. In this session, Emma will reflect on her experiences of her first year in post, with […]

The Prime Areas: how they are interlinked, resulting in better language, emotional wellbeing and physical development for education and life. The Prime Areas of Learning in the Early Years make up a critical part of early development. This workshop will explore the elements that contribute to developing young children's knowledge and skills in the 3 […]

A host of practical strategies for managing behaviour, developing self-regulation and handling workload. This event will offer a range of strategies for better managing behaviour, based on Sue's work around positive approaches to handling behaviour. It will be a practical, realistic, interactive and inspiring day of training, designed to share ideas that can be used […]