This course aims to increase your knowledge about how to develop children’s phonological awareness. Suitable for all Early Years Practitioners. This course focuses on the many aspects of early year’s provision that support children’s early language and how these provide the necessary foundations for early reading and writing. The course outlines key areas to focus […]

A half day conference lead by Marc Rowland will draw on a range of national and local expertise, including practical case studies. The work will compliment DfE requirements around disadvantaged pupils and focus on whole school approaches, rooted in the realities of Oxfordshire schools today. Closing date for booking: 15/09/2023 The event will focus on: […]

Are you a teacher who is working with Year 6 for the first time? A teacher who has worked with Year 6 but several years ago? Or possibly a Year 6 teacher who would appreciate the opportunity to revisit and refresh your understanding of the Year 6 curriculum? This half day online session aims to […]

This training is underpinned by Future in Mind (2015) a document that promotes that positive mental health is everybody’s responsibility. In line with this government strategy, ‘An Introduction to Children and Young People’s Mental Health’ training has been designed to support frontline staff to promote their part in our national culture shift which embraces social […]

The day will include a few presentations from the East Wichel team on the themes below, a delicious lunch made by our fabulous catering manager, Mrs Baker, a tour of the school and Q & A session: • Creating a meaningful, bespoke vision for your school and how to bring it to life • Building […]

This one day certificated course covers the management checks and procedures for leading off site visits, as recommended by DfE, Local Authorities and school employers. It is appropriate for all schools and other establishments whether they are LA maintained, academies or independent. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Price of £205 includes £10 accreditation to […]

A brief overview of the OCC resolve complaints process. 7 minute briefings are a tool that can be used to support learning and development within team meetings, supervision or electronically. Briefings can be based upon learning reviews or subject areas that provide 7 pieces of information about the topic. The joining link will be available […]

To gain a deeper understanding of children’s development in PSED, to aid practitioners in providing and maintaining a provision that is emotionally secure for all children. Suitable for Early Years Teachers in nursery classes, Managers, Supervisors from preschools. To understand the Personal, Social and Emotional development of young children. To analyse the importance of our […]

This training is for managers, headteachers and those in senior position who are involved in the response to, management of and/or investigation of concerns/allegations about people in a position of trust- this may be through paid or voluntary employment. Aims of the course: understand what an allegation is and how allegations may arise​ identify national […]

The aim of a ‘Language Lead’ approach is to improve universal early language provision within every early years setting in Oxfordshire by establishing a named practitioner with a responsibility for communication and language. Language Leads will be provided with research-based tools and new resources to help them support colleagues. They will be encouraged to recognise […]