This session is designed to help teachers and TAs to learn more about this approach and practice using it over the course of the afternoon workshop. PACE is an approach developed by Dr Dan Hughes, an American psychologist who works with traumatised children. PACE stands for Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy. Being PACEful enables you […]

This professional development compiles of two half day courses. Book onto one or both of the courses in this series. Suitable for Teachers, Headteachers and TAs (KS1). This afternoon course will build on the learning in EYFS and the key concepts that need to be taught in Y1 and Y2. The end of year expectations […]

FLT + VAT Start and end time of meeting TBC  

This project brings together practitioners from across KS2 to understand the journey that pupils go on to secure the end of key stage standards: Establishing starting points, closing ‘gaps’ in transcription, and designing purposeful and meaningful writing opportunities to motivate and engage pupils in ‘show casing’ a range of writing skills. Exploring effective approaches and […]

The FCC Way - Reading - CT - E6

A termly meeting for all pastoral leads run by Sarah Gristwood, Trust Inclusion Lead and Emily Joyce, Trust Family Link Worker. This first meeting will be a drop-in meeting to discuss ideas of topics to discuss in future meetings.    

A relaxed and informal drop-in session for staff working with Children We Care For and Care Leavers 0-25. Come along (virtually) and meet staff from other schools/settings to share ideas and best practice peer to peer. VS staff will facilitate this session and introduce up to date talking points. Trainer: Mark Walker

This session will help you to identify the varying needs of EAL learners and put in place a range of strategies to support beginners to develop their English Proficiency and vocabulary acquisition. Suitable for SENCOs, Teachers and TA's wanting to develop their knowledge and skills in meeting the needs of pupils who are new to […]

Delegates will engage in professional discourse around teaching and learning of English, understand how to ensure that the school’s English curriculum meets the needs of all children and develop resources and strategies to further enhance the teaching of their subject. Content is shaped to reflect national and local priorities ensuring subject leaders are best placed […]

Reviewing Targets from 22-23

For all teaching and support staff. Claims can be made if you are not contracted to work on this day. There will be further information about this. Time TBC