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 […]

PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENT - Early Help Skills: an introduction eLearning course This eLearning course is a pre-requisite for the Early Help Strengths and Needs Skills training. The Early Help Skills Session (Strengths and Needs) is designed for all professionals, including voluntary/charity sectors, to learn about what Early Help is, why it is so important and how to […]

This training explores what anxiety is, how it may present in young people, and how it may differ from ‘normal’ adolescent mood difficulties. The session looks at how anxiety may be maintained and explores some useful techniques that can be used to overcome the anxiety. The training session will be delivered FACE TO FACE by […]

This training, delivered by The Mulberry Bush Outreach Service*, will look at how trauma in early childhood can affect the development of growing brains. The aim of this session is to gain an insight into and think about the neuroscience of trauma and toxic stress and the consequences for children’s social, emotional and executive functioning […]

This half-day online session will outline the process of the deep dive, highlight areas of common focus, and share the sorts of questions that inspectors typically ask during inspection. Subject leaders will then be able to follow up attendance at this session with a clearer focus on what evidence to gather together in order to […]

Training will take place via Microsoft Teams on Friday 6th October 2023 from 1-2:30pm. Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 390 655 171 862 Passcode: ZgZYLf

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 […]

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

Optional training for KS4 tutors in completing SEND reviews.

This half day online session will explore what this could look like within the current move towards adaptive teaching approaches, revisiting key messages about how we can support learners who take longer to secure concepts alongside those who grasp ideas rapidly and need to be challenged using the mathematics that they have learned. The content […]

Training will take place via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 1st November 2023 from 1-2:30pm. Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 396 149 877 172 Passcode: tQ4nmW

Whether you are a Teaching Assistant, ECT, or a teacher with many years of experience, this workshop is designed to refresh how you support vulnerable pupils who exhibit challenging behaviour. Learning Outcomes • To explore strategies for the effective management of complex behaviour. • To develop knowledge and understanding of whole school approaches to managing […]

The training consists of 3 online sessions led by an IRC (International Rescue Committee) education specialist who has experience of the English education system as well as having worked with refugees both in this country and abroad. The sessions will provide you with an opportunity to learn about the Healing Classrooms model and to share […]