Who is the Refresh programme aimed at?

• Support teachers to improve their teaching so as to improve outcomes for pupils
• Re-engage teachers with the components of an effective lesson
• Deepen teachers’ knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and the implications for teaching
• Develop teachers’ knowledge and understanding of core subject areas
• Encourage teachers to be self-critical and take responsibility for improving their

What would be the key aims of the Refresh programme?

• To provide intensive, targeted training session on key elements of quality teaching
• To re-engage teachers with the components of an effective lesson
• To offer support for teachers at risk of entering capability
• To give participating schools a clear picture as to whether their teacher(s) have the capacity to improve
• Where impact is not made, to provide school leaders with strong evidence for carrying out capability proceedings

Outline of the proposed programme:

The programme consists of the following:

• Six sessions of CPD (see below)

• One session for leaders of teaching & learning who will coach / mentor participating teachers back in school

Content:

The CPD programme would consist of 6 twilight sessions, run remotely, over the course of two half terms for participating teachers.  Each session would last for 1 - 1.5 hours and be faciliated by an SLE.

One session for leaders of teaching & learning who will coach / mentor participating teachers back in school

Week 1:  The principles of good teaching – Thursday, 13^thJanuary 2022

Week 2 : Reading – Thursday, 27^th January 2022

Week 3: Writing  – Thursday, 10^th February 2022

Week 4: Maths – Thursday, 3^rd March 2022

Week 5: AFL  – Thursday 17^th March 2022

Week 6: SEND and making best use of TAs  – Thursday, 31^st March 2022

Session for coaches / mentors – Tuesday 11^th January 2022

Who is the KS1 Post Covid Recovery aimed at?

• Teachers of pupils in KS1

What would be the key aims of the KS1 Post Covid Recovery programme?

• To provide examples of the ways in which the curriculum prioritises essential learning in Reading, Writing & Maths
• To suggest practical examples of ways in which teachers might adapt their planning to focus on essential learning
• To show how interventions are managed to accelerate pupil progress in key areas

Outline of the proposed programme:

One twilight session, run remotely – 1 - 1.5 hours  – Thursday, 10^th March 2022

Who is the KS2 Closing the Gap aimed at?

• Teachers of pupils in KS2

What would be the key aims of the KS2 Closing the Gap programme?

• To provide examples of the ways in which the curriculum prioritises high expectations for all, particularly in Reading, Writing & Maths
• To illustrate how learning is planned to maximise pupils’ retention of key learning
• To demonstrate how pace and challenge promote good progress
• To show how interventions are managed to accelerate pupil progress in key areas

Outline of the proposed programme:

• One twilight session, run remotely – 1 - 1.5 hours - Thursday, 17^th February 2022

Who is the Subject Leadership programme aimed at?

• New Subject Leaders
• Subject Leaders who want to refresh update their knowledge & understanding of effective monitoring and evaluation

What would be the key aims of the Subject Leadership programme?

The New to Subject leadership session will:

• familiarise participants with the responsibilities of the role of

a Subject Leader;

• provide opportunities to explore good practice when leading

colleagues - including leading meetings and CPD;

• explore strategic and organisational approaches to monitoring

and evaluating;

• enable new leaders to feel able to ‘champion’ their subject in

school.

On the More Experienced Subject Leaders course participants will:

· Consider the skill set and subject knowledge middle leaders require to carry out their roles effectively

· Explore ways to check the delivery and impact of the curriculum as an instrumental part of whole school improvement

· Recognise what good progress looks like when scrutinising pupils' work

· Explore lesson observation and feedback

· Consider coaching and mentoring

Outline of the proposed programme:

• One twilight session (New Leaders), run remotely – 1 - 1.5 hours –  Thursday, 10^th March 2022
• One twilight session (More experienced leaders), run remotely – 1 - 1.5 hours – Thursday, 24^th March 2022

Who is the Pupil Premium for Leaders aimed at?

• Senior Leaders with responsibility for disadvantaged pupils (PPG)

What would be the key aims of Pupil Premium programme?

• Creating a culture of ‘achievement for all’ which is understood

and supported by all staff

• Monitoring disadvantaged students’ academic attainment,

progress, attendance and behaviour

• Identifying disadvantaged students’ barriers to learning
• Using research evidence to identify and implement effective

‘closing the gap’ intervention strategies

• Action planning an effective strategy to maximise progress and

attendance

• Evaluating and reviewing provision
• Working with parents/carers to create and promote positive

working relationships and to raise aspirations.

Outline of the proposed programme:

• One twilight session, run remotely – 1 - 1.5 hours – Daniel Jones – 8^th February 2022