The following courses are aimed at teachers and subject leaders to develop their own pedagogical knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum.
To book onto any courses please fill out the booking form below:
Brooke Weston Trust Primary Training Hub - Curriculum
Introduction to Latin - led by Angela dix
Session 1: This first session is aimed at those teachers who have not had the initial training from Classics for All to introduce Latin. We will look at the benefits of teaching Latin, the resources available and how we can enthuse students to want to start learning Latin.
Session 2: In this session, we will look specifically at teaching Latin using the Minimus scheme, paying particular attention to the differences between Latin and English and the issues around pronunciation.
Session dates and times:
Tuesday 20th September 2022 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Tuesday 18th October 2022 - 1.30pm - 4.30pm
JAM Coding - KS1 & KS2 - Led by James green
An interactive and practical session to build knowledge and confidence of the subject, and give a range of direct links to computing and the real world.
These training sessions will look at the importance of teaching computing as a stand alone subject, so the three strands digital literacy, computing and IT are all covered. We will look at how to have fun with other hardware so participants can see a direct output from a coding input.
Session dates and times:
KS1
Tuesday 11th October 2022 - 9.00am - 3.00pm
Thursday 1st December 2022- 9.00am - 3.00pm
Thursday 20th April 2023 - 9.00am - 3.00pm
KS2
Thursday 6th October 2022 - 9.00am - 3.00pm
Thursday 12th January 2023 - 9.00am - 3.00pm
Thursday 27th April 2023 - 9.00am - 3.00pm
Science, maths and data handling - led by sally spicer
This training session will be practical and interactive, drawing on science investigations that have cross curricular value for contextualising the statistics elements of the maths curriculum. It will draw on research and evidence informed good practice alongside consideration of national policy expectations.
Session date and time:
Thursday 10th November 2022 - 1.30pm - 4.30pm
early writing from eyfs and into year 1 - led by Rachel mortlock
The course will look at how children learn to write from age 3-6. Attendees will gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge required to become an early writer and how a supportive learning environment and skilled adults can support them. Practical ideas to develop writing skills will be considered alongside understanding the physical skills, ideas and language required to become a confident independent writer.
Session date and time:
Tuesday 15th November 2022 - 1.30pm - 4.30pm
maths - closing the gap for upper ks2 - led by declan byrne
This session will focus on the core principles within maths to allow for the greatest amount of progress after the pandemic. This session will explore key representations of maths; mathematical language and fluency - and how these can be manipulated in Years 5 and 6.
Session date and time:
Thursday 17th November 2022 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Engaging with text through drama (1) - led by Leigh wolmarans
The aim of the course is to share a range of drama conventions and techniques that you can use to engage young people in the text that they are working with. The training will be over three sessions and it will be flexible to the needs of the people in the room.
Session 1: Looks at some of the disciplines that can be taught in your class to prepare them to use drama to engage with text, using their body, face and voice to develop character. Explore rehearsal room techniques and conventions that can be applied practically in any classroom. Task set to complete back at school.
Session date and time:
Tuesday 22nd November 2022 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Teaching Primary RE through Texts - led by Amanda fitton
This session will consider at how different texts and stories can be used in RE. It will look at how texts and stories can be used in different ways through the RE curriculum to help with children's knowledge and help them make progress in different key stages. It will also consider the types of texts and stories available and how these can be used effectively in the classroom.
Session date and time:
Thursday 8th December 2022 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Teaching history sequences through art and artefacts - led by grainne purkiss
This session will examine how immersion in art and artefacts of an historical period can enhance and improve the delivery of the curriculum. The content will reflect how using key visual images and primary sources to enhance and bring the periods to life. A challenging planning activity will open your mind to explore further cultural and social history elements in the history curriculum.
Session date and time:
Tuesday 10th January 2023 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Engaging with text through drama (2) - led by Leigh Wolmarans
Session 2: We will reflect on the work that has happened in class since the last session and consider lessons that have been learnt. We will also select texts that you are working on so that the training is relevant to the work you’re doing in class. There will be a second task to complete within schools.
Session date and time:
Tuesday 17th January 2023 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Making the Most Effective Use of Digimaps in Our Geography Teaching - Led by Darren Bailey
The course will cover the use of Digimap for Schools, offering teachers the opportunity to have hands-on use of the software. The training will show the full capabilities of the software and how it can be linked to not just geography, but across the whole curriculum at KS1 & 2.
Session date and time:
Tuesday 17th January 2023 - 3.00pm - 4.30pm
Maths - Closing the Gap for Lower KS2 - led by Declan Byrne
This session will focus on the core principles within maths to allow for the greatest amount of progress after the pandemic. This session will explore key representations of maths; mathematical language and fluency - and how these can be manipulated in Years 3 and 4.
Session date and time:
Thursday 19th January 2023 - 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Planning and delivering a rich and exciting visual art curriculum - Led by AccessArt
This course will support teachers in planning and delivering a rich and exciting visual art curriculum, and how skills and knowledge can be built upon a foundation of creative opportunity. This is a virtual session which is held after school so could be accessed as a staff meeting.
Session dates and times:
Tuesday 31st January 2023 - 3.45pm - 5.00pm
Thursday 9th March 2023 - 3.45pm - 5.00pm
Using Key texts to Develop Effective EYFS Curriculum - Led by Rachel Mortlock & Liz Willis
This session will explore the effective practice in the use of high quality texts in EYFS and will provide practical examples of how to use texts to develop early language, reading and writing skills. It will consider the recent DfE publication ‘The reading framework’- Teaching the foundations of literacy DfE July 2021’ and how this might be implemented within EYFS.
Session date and time:
Thursday 9th February 2023 - 9.00am - 3.00pm
Music for KS1 & KS2 (2 Sessions) - Led by Sue Nicholls
Music for KS1 (AM): This training course will be delivered as a practical workshop, introducing accessible material for those teaching at EYFS and KS1. The content will reflect the requirements of the Statutory Framework, the National Curriculum and support incremental provision. We will focus on the strands of singing, playing and performing with particular emphasis on developing improvising and composing skills, in order to achieve successful creative outcomes.
Music for KS2 (PM): This training course will be delivered as a practical workshop, introducing accessible material for those teaching at KS2. The content will reflect the requirements of the National Curriculum and support incremental provision. We will focus on the strands of singing, playing and performing with particular emphasis on developing improvising and composing skills, in order to achieve successful creative outcomes.
Session date and times:
KS1
Thursday 2nd March 2023 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
KS2
Thursday 2nd March 2023 - 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Using representations of number to get the best out of the curriculum and to close gaps in KS1 - Led by Declan Byrne
This session will focus on the core principles within maths to allow for the greatest amount of progress after the pandemic. This session will explore key representations of maths; mathematical language and fluency - and how these can be manipulated in Years 1 and 2.
Session date and time:
Tuesday 7th March 2023 - 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Delivering effective PSHE in the Primary Classroom - Led by Gemma Holbird and Sarah Jane Sauntson
This interactive and discussion based session will consider:
• Why is PSHE Education so important and why should it be integrated into classroom culture?
• Is the National curriculum content enough?
• The Principles of Good SRE
• Strategies to navigate tricky topics
• Adapting to pupil’s experiences and needs; inclusive education.
• Practical ways to manage children’s questions
Session date and time:
Tuesday 14th March 2023 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Early language in EYFS - Led by Rachel Mortlock
The session will explore how to support early language development and reading in EYFS continuous provision, looking at best practice from schools. It will consider the role of the adult in creating a language rich environment.
Session date and time:
Tuesday 14th March 2023 - 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Practical strategies to aid the effective organisation and behaviour management in PE lessons - Led by Hannah Layram
This session will explore practical strategies to ensure that your PE lessons run as smoothly as possible. It will include practical tips on how to keep pupils engaged in PE lessons and develop strategies to manage behaviour. This session will be held at Compass Primary Academy.
Session date and time:
Thursday 16th March 2023 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Effective Teaching of Dance & Gymnastics - Led by Hannah Layram
This session will explore the fundamentals when teaching gymnastics and dance. There will be a practical element to this course and a model lesson focussing on scaffolding and structure. This session will be held at Compass Primary Academy.
Session date and time:
Thursday 23rd March 2023 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Engaging with text through Drama (3) - Led by Leigh Wolmarans
Session 3: Review and reflection on the previous set task. We will learn the last few conventions and techniques that can be applied within your classes and begin to investigate how you can extend the quality of the work. We will begin to discuss performance.
Session date and time:
Tuesday 2nd May 2023 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Effective teaching of Invasion games - Led by Hannah Layram
This session will explore the fundamentals when teaching invasion games. There will be a practical element to this course and a model lesson focussing on sequencing and progression. This session will be held at Compass Primary Academy.
Session date and time:
Tuesday 2nd May 2023 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Continuous provision in Early Years Outdoor learning environments - Led by Rachel Mortlock
The session will explore outstanding outdoor learning environments that support children to develop their language skills, their self-regulation and their executive function in order to become creative and resilient learners.
Session date and time:
Tuesday 16th May 2023 - 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Maths Subject Knowledge for Support Staff - Led by Declan Byrne
This session is specifically designed to enhance the confidence of support staff in supporting children develop their mathematical curiosity. It will further unpick how to pitch and adapt teaching to be suitable for all learners. This will include modelling, questioning and the use of key representations.
Session date and time:
Thursday 18th May 2023 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Effective Teaching of Striking and Fielding - Led By Hannah Layram
This session will explore the fundamentals when teaching striking and fielding. There will be a practical element to this course and a model lesson focussing on progression of skills whilst keeping pupils engaged. This session will be held at Compass Primary Academy.
Session date and time:
Thursday 18th May 2023 - 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Developing Geographical Skills - Led by Nell SEal
A hands on course which begins by considering each of the geographical skills in turn (vocabulary, graphicacy, enquiry, maps, critical thinking and fieldwork). We go on to explore i) what your immediate school locality offers in terms of being able to use it to develop geographical skills. The course will provide both classroom-based and out-of-classroom ideas for engaging learning experiences.
Session date and time:
Tuesday 23rd May 2023 - 9.00am - 3.00pm
An introduction to Makaton - Led by Claire Farthing
Introduction to how I became involved with using Makaton as a communication tool and benefits. Selective Mutism v Shyness – how Makaton can help. Introduction to Makaton Learn basic classroom signs to take back to your school. Learn how to sign to a song to take back to school to teach children.
Session date and time:
Thursday 25th May 2023 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Developing RE subject knowledge - Led by Amanda Fitton
These sessions will look at developing both pedagogical knowledge in RE as well as subject knowledge. They will explore further different pedagogical approaches and the substantive knowledge needed to teach Religion and World Views, as well as looking at the major concepts that should be considered.
Session dates and times:
Thursday 25th May 2023 - 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Tuesday 27th June 2023 - 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Moving towards music leadership - Led by Sue Nicholls
This course will develop the role of the music subject leader by exploring ways to deliver the EYFS and Primary music curricula more effectively. The training will address the latest Ofsted guidance, the Model Music Curriculum and the implementation of the long-awaited National Plan for Music Education. The morning will also include a session of practical considerations, looking at resources to enhance provision and support generalist colleagues.
Session date and time:
Thursday 15th June 2023 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Developing early writing in the foundation years and nursery - Led by Sophie Walshaw
This course will focus on supporting children on their journey to learning to read and write. It will focus on the fundamental skills children require before they begin phonics sessions and when they are ready to begin their writing journey. This course has been developed for teachers, teaching assistants and nursery practitioners working within the foundation stage. This course will include cross school moderation of early years.
Session date and time:
Thursday 15th June 2023 - 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Effective Teaching of Net and Wall Games - Led by Hannah Layram
This session will explore the fundamentals when teaching net and wall games. There will be a practical element to this course and a model lesson on differentiation. This session will be held at Compass Primary Academy.
Session date and time:
Tuesday 27th June 2023 - 9.00am - 12.00am
Modelling in Maths - Led by Declan Byrne
Having the confidence to show pupils how to develop their mathematical understanding is an integral part of learning. This session will allow participants to explore a range of manipulatives, including tens frames and numicon, to model with precision.
Session date and time:
Thursday 29th June 2023 - 1.30pm - 4.30pm
What does good History teaching look like - Led by Grainne Purkiss
This training course will be an overview of the key requirements of the history curriculum and how to effectively address them with an emphasis on using primary sources in class. What does good history teaching look like? What is the difference between substantive knowledge, disciplinary knowledge and methods of enquiry? We will look at how to use primary sources and to affect good written outcomes.
Session date and time:
Tuesday 4th July 2023 - 9.00am - 12.00pm
Effective Teaching of Athletics - Led by Hannah Layram
This session will explore the fundamentals when teaching athletics. There will be a practical element to this course and a model lesson focussing on pace and organisation. This session will be held at Compass Primary Academy.
Session date and time:
Thursday 13th July 2023 - 9.00am - 12.00pm