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Programmes 2017-18

Portswood Teaching School Alliance


Professional Development Programmes 2017-18

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Portswood Teaching School Alliance was formed in 2011and was one of the first Teaching Alliances in the country -a designation entitling it to lead the training andprofessional development for staff.

The milestone marks a shift towards school-centredtraining and development. The Alliance is responsible forleading a group of schools to deliver high quality supportfor teachers and leaders at all stages in their career acrossLocal Authority boundaries.

Professional Development

Portswood Teaching School Alliance has designed an extensive rangeof programmes which offer the very best in professional developmentfor all staff at all career stages in primary, secondary, mainstream andspecialist schools.

The programmes have received outstanding evaluations, arechallenging, engaging and have undergone rigorous quality assuranceprocesses.

This booklet provides an outline of the programmes and courses thatwill be available in 2017-18. Further courses and information arecontinuously updated and available on the PTSA website(www.ptsa.org.uk).



We currently offer the following programmes:

Teaching and LearningSchool Direct ITT Programme…….………..….…….5NQT Appropriate Body…...................................6Primary NQT Programme…………….….…..........…7Secondary NQT Programme…………….….….....…82nd Year Teacher Programme…….……….….….…..9Effective Teaching and Learning……………….....10Securing Outstanding Programme...…………....11Outstanding TA Programme..……………….…...…12Early Years Twilights …………………………….….….13

Leadership DevelopmentSystem Leaders…………………………………..……….14Effective Subject Leadership………………………..16Phase Leader Training…………………………….……17Leadership Workshop……………………………..…..18QTL Licensed Leadership Programmes

NPQML…………………………………….........19NPQSL……………………………………….…..…20NPQH……………………………………….…..….21

ConferencesEarly Years Conference…………..…………....…...23Inclusions Conference………...........................24Leadership Conference………………...…..…..…..25

Assessment and ModerationNew Curriculum Assessment……………….…...22

CoachingBespoke Coaching Support Packages….…..…26Coaching & Mentoring Support group……...27

ResearchResearch Support….…………..…………….…….….28



New Online Course Booking SystemInformation.….…………..…………….…………..…...29

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School Direct ITT Programme

Good or better learning for every child, for every lesson

More InformationFor more information about the School Direct Programme please visit the PTSA website (www.ptsa.org.uk)

Email: [email protected]

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School Direct (SD) is one of the main routes into teaching. It enables schools and groups of schools to recruit and select the trainees that best meet their needs, with the expectation that those teachers will go on to work in the group of schools where they trained. School Direct will lead to the award of

qualified teacher status (QTS) and the award of a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE).

Portswood Teaching School Alliance offer Primary and Secondary SchoolDirect placements in partnership with the University of Southampton. WithSchool Direct you can hand pick high achieving graduates and they will bepart of your team from day one. School Direct offers careers, not justteacher training, allowing you to attract and retain the best recruits. Ourtraining programme has been developed to provide our School Directteachers with the skills they need to teach in our City schools. Thispackage is delivered by schools within our Alliance and the University ofSouthampton. Our training evaluations have been exceptional and this,together with the day to day support of our trainees in school, means thatour NQTs are confident and ready to take on their own classes inSeptember.

School Direct is a way of ‘growing your own’ teachers and future leaders; it can make a key contribution to your school improvement strategy and help the continuing professional development of your staff.

Programme Cost

School Direct (tuition fee) places - unsalaried, training placesThese places are open to all graduates and funded by tuition fees paid bythe trainee. Trainees may be eligible for a training bursary or scholarship.

School Direct (salaried) placesThese places are aimed at graduates with 3 or more years’ work experience.Trainees are employed as an unqualified teacher, on the unqualifiedteacher scale. NCTL provides funding to lead schools to cover training costsand subsidise trainee salaries.

FeedbackWe have had enormous success with the first 4 cohorts and the fifth cohortwill begin their training in September 2017. The University's ownevaluations show that our training is highly rated by the trainees themselves.All teachers trained within the alliance have secured employment for theirNQT year, and the vast majority have remained within the alliance sincetraining with us.

Benefits of School Direct for your school:• Stronger partnerships with other local schools, across teaching phases, within the

Portswood Teaching School Alliance.• Development of tailored training programmes with PTSA and University of

Southampton.• Opportunity to recruit the right person for your school.• Customised training to suit the needs of your school and trainee. • Ongoing training from PTSA allows schools to develop own staff-from the initial

training, through the NQT year and beyond.



NQT Appropriate Body


How to BookEmail: [email protected]

Online: PTSA Website (www.ptsa.org.uk)

Closing date: 7 July 2017

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The Portswood Teaching School Alliance is fully accredited to provide service to our partnership schools as the Appropriate Body for the NQT year. This involves us registering your NQTs with the National College for Teaching & Leadership (NCTL) and supporting schools in the successful completion of the induction period for NQTs. As part of this service, we will provide an NQT handbook, with training for mentors and ongoing advice and guidance on the NQT induction year. We will make you aware of any changes to regulations, and support you with any concerns over the progress of any of your NQTs.

Our experienced team will take responsibility for receiving and registering assessment forms, and will quality assure these against the Teachers' Standards. We will diligently take decisions on the outcome of statutory inductions for NQTs, and will notify both the NQT and the NCTL confirming

whether or not the Appropriate Body will be recommending to the NCTL that the NQT has successfully completed their induction period.

Programme Cost

The PTSA is a designated Appropriate Body for NQTs and is delighted to offer NQT accreditation for 2017-18

£280 per NQT, payable in September

Date Event and Venue

Tues 12 September 2017 NQT Mentor Training: 1:00-3:30PTSA Training Suite

Autumn Term Autumn Visits

Autumn Term Autumn Report Support & Quality Assurance

Spring Term Spring Visits

Spring Term Spring Report Support & Quality Assurance

Summer Term Final Assessment Support & Quality Assurance

Ongoing Additional support visits & intervention as necessary

Tues 26 September 2017Thurs 30 November 2017Weds 24 January 2018Mon 19 March 2018Thurs 17 May 2018Tues 26 June 2018

Drop in Session: 4:30-5:30

PTSA Training SuitePortswood Primary School, SO17 3AA



Our service includes termly visits to monitor the progress of each NQT,in their first and second induction terms, with further visits andsupport as necessary to support their successful completion of theinduction period. A half termly drop-in session is also open to NQTsand mentors to provide additional support and guidance.

Primary NQT Programme





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The Portswood Teaching School Alliance is delighted to offer a programme of NQT training for 2017-18. This well established and successful programmeembeds more of the training in schools, with opportunities to visit a range of settings so that the training can be tailored more for the individual NQT.

Core days will focus on the quality of teaching with AfL integral to the programme, which will include gap tasks to make for a coherent experience for the NQTs. Provision will link closely to the Teaching Standards. There will also be twilight support sessions each term and a range of guest presenters from

different schools across the Alliance.

Training Programme Cost


Appropriate Body

The PTSA is also a designated Appropriate Body for NQTs and is delighted to offer NQT accreditation for 2017-18 at the cost of£280 per NQT, payable in September

Date/Venue Event Timings

Thurs 14 September 2017Novotel, Southampton

NQT welcome reception 4.00pm – 5.30pm

Weds 18 October 2017Novotel, Southampton

Autumn conference 8.45am – 3.45pm

Weds 15 November 2017TBC (school visit then Novotel)

AfL training 9.00am – 4.00pm

Thurs 23 November 2017Venues TBC

Network support meeting 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Weds 17 January 2018Novotel, Southampton

Spring Conference 8.45am – 3.45pm

February – April 2018 Optional visits to a range of schools across the city

TBC

Thurs 15 March 2018Venues TBC


Thurs 3 May 2018Venues TBC


Weds 20 June 2018Novotel, Southampton

Summer Conference - Beyond the NQT year

8.45am – 3.30pm



Programme Lead: Roisin Philip

Programme Facilitators: Steph Mander and Sarah Mack

Secondary NQT Programme


The Portswood Teaching School Alliance is delighted to offer a programme of NQT training for 2017-18. Building upon previous models this programme seeks to balance generic teaching inputs with subject specific support. Provision will link closely to the

Teaching Standards with twilight support sessions providing a rich source of teaching ideas.

This programme is devised and led by Portswood Teaching School Alliance Specialist Leaders of Education (SLEs) and Lead Practitioners (LPs) from PTSA Secondary Schools.

Training Programme Cost


How to Book

Date/Venue Event Timings

Thurs 14 September 2017Novotel, Southampton

NQT welcome reception twilight

4.00pm – 5.30pm

Weds 18 October 2017Novotel, Southampton

Autumn conference 8.45am – 3.45pm

Weds 8 November 2017Cantell School

Effective Planning 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Weds 17 January 2018Cantell School

Embedding Formative Assessment

8.30am – 11.30am

March 2018 Observations / school visits

TBC

Weds 25 April 2018Cantell School

Developing Outstanding Practice

8.30am – 11.30am

Weds 20 June 2018Novotel, Southampton

Summer Conference -Beyond the NQT year

8.45am – 3.30pm

Appropriate Body

The PTSA is a designated Appropriate Body for NQTs and is delighted to offer NQT accreditation for 2017-18 at the cost of £280 per NQT, payable in September




Programme Facilitator: Siobhan Dodds




How to Book

2nd Year Teacher ProgrammePrimary and Secondary


Providing for the professional progression of a teacher into their second year can be a challenge for schools. The Portswood Teaching School Alliance Second Year Teacher Programme builds upon NQT training and seeks to deepen knowledge and understanding of primary

and secondary teaching with a mixture of conferences and visits to settings targeted at the teachers own phase. Teachers will work on their own project through the year to provide a focus for reflection.

Programme Dates

Autumn Termo Launch Conference: Thursday 19 October 2017, 8.30am-3.30pm, Highfield House Hotel

• Moving towards Outstanding teaching• Forming Enquiry hubs and identifying gap tasks

o ½ day facilitated school visit to study high quality teaching, analyse an identified area in depth and plan a school gap task

Spring Termo ½ day Mini Conference: Thursday 18 January 2018, 1.00-4.00pm, Highfield House Hotel

• Moving towards Outstanding teachingo ½ day facilitated visit based in schools to look in depth at the area chosen and identify

a final gap task

Summer Termo Final Conference: Thursday 21 June 2018, 8.30am-3.30pm, Highfield House Hotel

• Quality keynote address• Share expertise gained across specialist areas• Celebrate your successes• Consider… ‘what next’?



Programme Cost

£375 (plus an optional additional £110 to enter for 20 University of Winchester Master level credits)

Course Accreditation

The programme will be run in conjunction with the University of Winchester (with optional Masters Credits) and allow teachers to balance training sessions with school placement visits and subject specific training.

Feedback

“The 2nd Year course allowed me to remember what is important about teaching…This programme was about educating and developing our thoughts about teaching, teaching techniques and our ways of progressing into balanced and reflective teachers. I found this course was able to expose me to all that through a hands-on approach” Successful 2nd Year Teacher participant




Programme Facilitators: Siobhan Dodds and Barry Harwood

Effective Teaching and LearningPrimary and Secondary




A bespoke programme aimed at teachers to develop their practice to ensure good or better learning for every child in every lesson.We have a range of SLEs and Lead coaches who have a wealth of experience in leading tailor made programmes to improve an aspect

or many aspects of teaching and learning.

Programme Cost

Price on demand – based on school’s need



Feedback

“Thank you for the tailor made programme. We are following up the programme in Spring 2 but I felt it really important for an external person to be the catalyst... and it has worked! Thank you. They are fired up to make improvements.”

School in receipt of a 6 session bespoke training programme, February 2016

We can design a short programme which encourages self-reflection, action planning and the opportunity to observe effective teaching and learning. Support could include;

o A tailored programme with activities to deepen thinking and facilitated discussionso Observations in a different setting and/or own settingo Support with planning o In class coaching based on needs identifiedo High quality professional dialogue

Securing Outstanding Programme


Programme Aims:

The core aims of the programme are to:o Develop higher level understanding of what outstanding teaching and learning

comprises ofo Improve outcomes through enriched pedagogyo Create proactive school culture through practitioner enquiryo Allow participants to reach their potential to become consistently outstanding

practitioners

Components of the programme:o Exploration of what outstanding teaching and learning is.o Lesson study around engagement, differentiation, questioning and effective

assessment for learning.o Analysis of the effectiveness of whole class and structured group work, guided

learning and independent activity.o Discussion opportunities and tasks designed to allow for reflection on personal

strengths and areas for development.o Opportunities to work with colleagues to share experiences, provide support and

further evaluate own practice.o Opportunities to engage in practice based enquiry to raise standards.o Training in effective coaching, based on the PTSA coaching model, to allow

practitioners to share expertise and begin to develop others.



Programme Dates

Spring Term Summer TermTBC TBC

Rolling waiting lists are in operation – please contact us to add your name(s) to the list for the next programme

Programme Cost

£450 *non-attendance on the course date will incur a charge

Programme Location

PTSA Training SuitePortswood Primary School, Southampton, SO17 3AA



This is an 8-session school-based programme designed to help good teachers become consistently outstanding in all their professional activities, with opportunity to reflect on practice, engage in professional discussions with outstanding teachers, and observe

outstanding teaching and learning within our partnership schools. This replaces the former OTP programme and has been designed to offer a tailored approach to allow participants to reach their potential to become consistently outstanding practitioners.

Outstanding TA Programme


Programme Aims:

The core aims of the programme are to:o Develop higher level understanding of how to effectively lead learning with

groups and individualso Improve learning for pupils through increased engagemento Develop subject knowledge confidence across the curriculumo Explore different methods and styles of support to challenge learnerso Enable practitioners to participate more fully in the planning and assessment

cycle for the learners they support

Components of the programme:o Exploration of outstanding teaching through examining challenge and

engagement, differentiation, questioning and effective assessment for learning.o Discussion opportunities and tasks designed to allow for reflection on personal

strengths and areas for development.o Opportunities to work with colleagues to share experiences, provide support

and further evaluate own practice.o Opportunities to observe outstanding practice.o The chance to work in supportive coaching triads.



Programme Dates

Spring Term Summer TermTBC TBC

Rolling waiting lists are in operation – please contact us to add your name(s) to the list for the next programme

Programme Cost


Programme Location

PTSA Training SuitePortswood Primary School, Southampton SO17 3AA



This is a 4-session school-based programme designed to help good Teaching Assistants become consistently outstanding in all their professional activities, with opportunity to reflect on practice, engage in professional discussions with outstanding teachers, and

observe outstanding teaching and learning within our partnership schools. This programme will draw on the expertise of our Lead TA Experts, and will incorporate school based observation and discussion.

Early Years Twilights


Costs

Twilights: £20 per sessionSwap-Shops: £10 per session*non-attendance on the course date will incur a charge

Twilights – all 4.00pm-5.00pm

The PTSA Early Years Group will be leading a number of informative sessions delivered by members of the PTSA Early Years Group.

Swap-Shops – all 4.00pm-5.00pm

Early Years swap shops are themed sharing/networking sessions. The aim of these sessions is for attendees to share practice, swap ideas and collaboratively work together.

Event Date Please Bring

Swap-Shop: Timetabling

Thurs 21 September 2017

Your reception timetable

Twilight: Outdoor Learning

Thurs 28September 2017

Suitable clothing to be outside

Twilight:Moderation of the Prime Areas

Thurs 23 November 2017

Learning journeys and/or electronic evidence for a child who is working borderline 30-50 months and borderline 40-60 months in the prime areas

Swap-Shop: Child Initiated Writing

Thurs 25 January 2018

Examples of child initiated writing and planning

Twilight:Understanding the World: Technology

Thurs 1 February 2018

An exciting technology resource or activity!

Twilight:Understanding the World: People and Communities

Thurs 8 March 2018

An effective example of people and communities planning to share

Swap-Shop:Moderation

Thurs 3 May 2018 One pupil’s learning journey and any supporting evidence

Twilight:Transition from Reception into KS1

Thurs 10 May 2018

Twilight:The Role of the Adult

Thurs 28 June 2018



Location

Tanners Brook Primary School, Elmes Drive, Southampton SO15 4PF

Aimed at early years teachers and leaders, the Portswood Teaching School Alliance has successfully run a series of early years training for a number of years. The sessions are developed as a direct result of feedback from schools and based on their needs.



System Leaders




Specialist Leaders of Education (SLEs) Are outstanding middle and senior leaders (including Assistant Headteachers, Subject Leaders or School Business Managers). They possess the skills to support individuals or teams in similar positions in other schools. They understand what outstanding leadership practice in their area of expertise looks like and are skilled in helping other leaders to achieve it in their own context. They can:• Work one-to-one with a leader • Deliver Professional Development Meetings and Inset days.• Advise SLT on priorities within a school, often following an audit of

provision

Lead Experts (LEs)Are leaders with curriculum expertise who can support schools in a range of ways including:• Advise a school without a subject leader • Support new/inexperienced subject leaders • Support schools with experienced subject leaders who would

like to complete an audit, for example of Sports Premium funding.

• Work as a team with an SLE to support a school with their curriculum development

Our system leaders are available to provide a range of services to support individual school needs. Please email [email protected] or see online at www.ptsa.org.uk for further details.

Lead Practitioners (LPs)Are ‘Outstanding’ teachers who have the skills to improve the teachers they work with. They are able to come into your school and support through:• Work alongside your teachers through in-class coaching, team teaching

or providing demonstration lessons • Support with planning• Guidance on assessment. • They can also deliver Professional Development Meetings and Inset

days.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.ptsa.org.uk/

System Leaders




Local Leaders of Education (LLEs) Are successful Headteachers who work outside their own school, providing support and coaching to another Headteacher and their school, with the aim of improving pupil outcomes through partnership working between schools and academies. LLEs also act as professional partners, providing mentor support to new Headteachers in their first two years of headship as part of the Head Start programme.

Our LLEs also lead Pupil Premium reviews.

National Leaders of Education (NLEs) Are outstanding Headteachers or Principals who, together with the staff in their schools -designated National Support Schools (NSS) - use their skills and experience to support schools in challenging circumstances. In addition to leading their own schools, NLEs work to increase the leadership capacity of other schools to help raise standards.

Our current National Leaders of Education (NLEs) • Llyn Codling, Portswood Primary School• Gerida Montague, Holy Family Catholic Primary School• Kerry Stamp, Thornhill Primary School

Effective Subject Leadership




Course Dates

Session 1: Full day trainingMonday 18 September 2017, 8.30am-4.00pm (lunch included)

Session 2: Gap task: own school focus

Session 3: Half day trainingMonday 13 November 2017, 8.00am-12.00noon (working breakfast)

Course Cost

£150 Delegates will need to commit to all 3 sessions

Course Location


Course Facilitator:

Gemma Elsworthy (PTSA SLE and Curriculum Leader, Thornhill Primary)

Supported by Kerry Stamp (PTSA NLE)

Programme Overview

The course will support middle leaders by sharing effective practices for leading and managing a subject, including:

o Action planning and prioritisingo Raising quality of teaching and learningo Supporting other staffo Resources and budgeting o Monitoring and evaluating your subject successfully o Standards and Ofsted guidanceo How to monitor and evaluate your impact as a leader

Outstanding practitioners will present to the group, and the cohort will have a gap task in between the two facilitated sessions to develop leadership within the delegate’s own school.



Aimed at Primary subject leaders, this is a new course designed to support teachers in effectively leading their subject.

Phase Leader Training




Aimed at Primary Phase Leaders, this is an opportunity to work with experienced Headteachers as facilitators as well as fellow Phase Leaders to develop the practical aspects of middle leadership.

Programme Dates

Autumn 2017 CohortDay one: Wednesday 27 September 2017, 8.30am-4.00pm (lunch included)Day two: Thursday 9 November 2017, 8.00am-12.00noon (working breakfast)

Programme Cost


Programme Location


Programme Overview

The course will explore:

o Anxieties and concernso School vision: and how your vision is shared along

with school vision, taking the vision for a walko Monitoring o Constraints of time, time managemento Challengeso Work Scrutinyo Planning Scrutinyo Assessment systemso Coaching how to move someone from RI to good

and good to outstandingo Data analysiso Ofstedo Gap Task

Facilitators

Llyn Codling



Leadership WorkshopPrimary and Secondary


Aimed at Primary and Secondary colleagues, this workshop is for current leaders and potential school leaders. The workshop is run by current practitioners and is aimed at providing experiential input with an opportunity to network and work together.

Cost


Location


“Comprehensively filling in the gaps through excellent subject knowledge of the leaders”.

“The small group enabled good discussions and information to be shared in an open and informal way - it means a lot to be in such a supportive environment!”

Date

Ofsted and SEFWednesday 10 January 2018, 8.00am – 11.30am Please bring your own SEF and RAISEonline



Facilitator

Mark Bagust

This workshop will enable participants to:o have an up-to-date knowledge of the new Ofsted inspection processo review their school self-evaluationo write an effective SEF that provides accurate evidence for an Ofsted

inspectiono review the SEF with experienced colleagues



National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML)

Primary and Secondary


Programme Aims

o A one-year course with 3 modules covering all aspects of middle leadership. o Specifically designed modules to help develop middle leaders and address the

challenges of closing attainment gaps.o Specific issues relating to team and classroom practice are focused upon, with

emphasis on practical strategies to deliver effective performanceo Experienced facilitators work with you to deliver effective performance.

NPQML has been developed for staff leading a team within an organisation. It is often aligned with middle leadership in a school and might include staff who have aspire to middle leadership and are keen to seek promotion to middle leadership roles, those who have recently taken on a middle leadership role or a new responsibility or staff who are more established and experienced in their role.

QTL delivers NPQH, NPQSL and NPQML on behalf of the National College for Teaching and Leadership

How to BookEmail: QTL directly ([email protected])

Online: QTL Website (www.qtl.org.uk)

Phone: 01962 827327

Programme Cost

The recommended cost of the NPQML qualification is £1050.

The National College for Teaching and Leadership offers various levels of scholarship dependent upon the size of your school.



In line with the recent reforms to NPQs, QTL are currently updating their courses in line with new guidance.

NPQSL is a professional qualification for staff with responsibilities and accountabilities traditionally associated with senior leadership roles as well as experienced middle leaders seeking promotion. It is also appropriate for:

• Specialist Leaders of Education (SLEs), • Senior leaders in federations • Staff who have responsibility for supporting other schools• Senior leaders working in schools and academies who are

not qualified teachers (for example, bursars, HR officers)

QTL delivers NPQH, NPQSL and NPQML on behalf of the National College for Teaching and Leadership


Programme Aims

o A one-year course with 4 modules covering all aspects of senior leadership.o Emphasis on practical strategies for addressing school improvement priorities.o Specifically designed modules to support your development as a senior leader.o Experienced facilitators work with you to deliver effective performance.

How to BookEmail: QTL directly ([email protected])


Phone: 01962 827327

Programme Cost

The recommended cost of the NPQSL qualification is £1400


National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL)





National Professional Qualification for Headship(NPQH)



Programme Aims

o A one-year course with 5 modules covering all aspects of school leadership.o Development of your knowledge, skills and attributes that are key to being a

successful Headteacher.o Benefit from a school placement, which matches your interests and helps the

school address a specific improvement priority.o Experienced facilitators work with you to help you achieve your potential.

Are you planning to move into a Headship in the next 18 months? Would you like to develop your leadership skills?

NPQH has been designed to provide leadership development opportunities, challenges and support that will both inspire and motivate individuals to become headteachers or principals and, when appointed enable them to become good and outstanding leaders whatever their context who can deliver educational excellence in a self-improving system, and high quality outcomes for pupils and students.

How to Book

Email: QTL directly ([email protected])


Phone: 01962 827327

Programme Cost

The recommended cost of the NPQH qualification is £2557.





New Curriculum Assessment


How to Book

Further information will be emailed to schools and available on the PTSA website in due course



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We are working in partnership with the Local Authority and will deliver timely bespoke training as soon as relevant information is available from Government.

Led by: PTSA Assessment Group



We also provide expertise on a range of assessment areas. This includes:

o Bespoke assessment trainingo Guidance on best practice for moderationo EYFS Assessment expertiseo Support with standardisation and ARE, including mid-Key Stage 2

Early Years Conference‘Stories can be counted on!’ with Neil Griffiths


The Portswood Teaching School Alliance is delighted to welcome Neil Griffiths to the 2017 PTSA Early Years Conference – aimed at Early Years Practitioners and Professionals.

Conference Date

6 October 2017, all day

Conference Cost

£85 - Early bird discount price (booked before 25/07/17)

£100 – Regular price*non-attendance on the course date will incur a charge

Conference Location

The Solent HotelRookery Avenue, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7AJ

How to BookFurther information will be emailed to schools and available on the PTSA website in due course



Using stories as a starting point for mathematical activitiesThe morning’s highly practical course will explore the contribution that picture books, stories and rhymes can make to the wider mathematical curriculum. Focussing on:

• the use of picture books to introduce and develop mathematical concepts;• how stories can stimulate mathematical thinking;• the use of rhymes to encourage the exploration of number and other areas of

mathematics;• practical activities that extend mathematical thinking and encourage a love of

the subject.

Workshops (afternoon)Practical maths resources and their useThis workshop will explore a range of practical maths resources and how these can support and enhance children’s learning and love of maths. Practical activities and ideas will be provided to support the early learning goal for number. The power of stories Using popular Early Years stories practitioners will explore how to maximise mathsopportunities in stories.



Inclusions Conference 2018Topping up your Emotional Well


Following the enormous success of the PTSA Inclusions Conferences over the past three years, we are delighted to bring a fourth conference to Southampton focussing on emotional health and well-being for both

children and staff

Date: Friday 19 January 2018






The Portswood Teaching School Alliance are delighted to welcome nationally prominent speakers and experts to

the Solent area.

Date: Spring 2018 (TBC)

Leadership Conference 2018







Bespoke Coaching Support Packages


The Portswood Teaching School Alliance is committed to using coaching as a key lever for school improvement. This model has alsobeen applied in school to school support work and has had a significant impact upon standards in supported schools. The model

has now been recognised Nationally through the NCTL research project undertaken across the PTSA.

The coaching referred to involves all forms of coaching but focuses particularly on in-class direct coaching of teachers. This includes ‘Parrot on the shoulder coaching’ and direct modeling of classroom techniques as well as encouraging reflection that is “associated with collegial enquiry, critical thinking and expanding teacher repertoires” (Blasé and Blasé, 1998).

Portswood Teaching School Alliance has provided coaching training for a number of schools and the creation of coaching roles in Southampton schools has increased rapidly, particularly at Assistant Head level, showing the acceptance that coaching is integral to school improvement.

More InformationIf you are interested in any of the above, including costs, then please contact:



Coaching and Mentoring Support Groups

The PTSA also co-ordinates a Coaching and Mentoring Network Support Group that meets each half term to hear presentations by coaches, receive updates and share experiences.

The PTSA offer a range of coaching support including:

o ½ day introduction to coaching courses either for individuals or for a team from a school. This includes in-class observation of coaching in action

o 3 x ½ day training package which includes a ½ day introduction at Portswood, a follow up ½ day of coaching in your own school and then more ½ days on a consultancy basis that can adapt to the needs of the school

o 1 day coaching audit where your coaches could be observed, receive feedback, advice and support on the coaching programme your school offers

This training can be adapted for senior or middle leaders and can respond to the needs of the school.

Feedback

“This leadership approach has created a culture of consistent quality that in turn has generated credibility of the coaching programme”.Robert Hill, Independent Education Consultant



Coaching and Mentoring Group


The Portswood Teaching School Alliance is committed to schools working together for the improvement of Teaching and Learning. Network support groups have been set up to bring together staff to share expertise and ideas, receive updates on new initiatives and feel supported as a professional. The Coaching and Mentoring Group twilight sessions include an input from a presenter, an update on current

thinking in that area and a chance to discuss current issues that are alive in your own school. The sessions are open to all.

Do you coach/mentor others? Increasingly coaching & mentoring is being seen as a key component in school improvement. If you are a middle or senior leader why not join the Portswood Teaching School Alliance Coaching & Mentoring group?



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Meeting Dates

Meetings will be held half-termly, 4.00-5.00pm

Cost

£10 per session. *non-attendance on the course date will incur a charge

LocationPTSA Training SuitePortswood Primary School, Southampton, SO17 3AA

These informal sessions will:

o Bring you up to date with the latest research on coaching & mentoringo Provide case studies of successful coaching & mentoringo Discuss real life issues that we all face

Feedback

“The coaching group is useful because it gives coaches the chance to discuss with each other strategies for different situations. We can share successes and things that did not go so well and learn from each other. We discuss this and link to the work that we do, thinking about how it could develop our practice. We then take this away to share with others in our school. The meetings also help our Alliance to develop a consistent approach to coaching across the schools”.

PTSA Coaching and Mentoring group member

Facilitators

Dr Keith Watson, Roisin Philip and Steph Mander



Research


The PTSA has been at the forefront of Teaching School Research since 2010 and has led on a number of national research projects.We work closely with our colleagues from Southampton University and Winchester University and we are keen to take on new

projects. Research features at all stages of our career progression, from School Direct to Headship training.

The approach to research projects has been at three levels:

Large scale national projects

The PTSA was successful in publishing a Theme 3 NCSL Research Project into “How can leaders lead successful teaching school alliances which enable the development of consistently great pedagogy?”

Work developed and shared across the alliance

A second layer of research work occurs across schools within the Alliance or is work that is begun in one school and then shared more widely across the Alliance. Currently a project is examining the writing in the Early Years.

Small scale enquiry projects

The PTSA funds small scale action research projects that originate from teacher interest and school relevance. The PTSA is looking to support more research projects. If you are interested in undertaking any research yourself then please contact Dr Keith Watson, and he will guide you through the process.

Email: Keith Watson ([email protected] )Website: http://www.ptsa.org.uk/research/

If you would like to bid for funding please complete the ‘Research Bid Document’ downloaded from the research section of the PTSA website.

This year we will be launching a series of Teacher Talks.These will be informal gatherings of like-minded teacherswho want to network and share ideas. These sessions willnot be courses but instead invoke mini-presentations fromteachers which are full of practical ideas on a range ofareas. Equally as important will be the opportunity to chatwith other teachers about teaching and enjoy a well-earned coffee and cake.

These sessions will sometimes be at the PTSA Trainingsuite but also at a other venues depending upon the focusfor the session.

Teacher TalksNew for 2017-2018




http://www.ptsa.org.uk/research/

New Online Booking System


Teacher TalksNew for 2017-2018



The Portswood Teaching School Alliance is very excited to launch a new online booking system for all courses in 2017-18 which will replace the flyers which are emailed to schools.

Visit www.ptsa.org.uk1. Click on ‘Courses and Conferences’ on the toolbar2. Select the course you require and for further information click on the drop

down arrow in the bottom right hand corner to expand the box3. Select the green ‘Book’ button to secure your place

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Key Contact Details


Portswood Teaching School AlliancePortswood Primary School

Somerset Road, Southampton SO17 3AA

Telephone: (023) 8055 5885

E-mail: [email protected]: www.ptsa.org.uk

Llyn CodlingChief Executive Officer & PTSA Strategic Lead

Email: [email protected]: 023 8055 5885

Rachel ConeyChief Operating Officer


Dr. Keith WatsonDeputy Chief Executive Officer


Roisin PhilipPTSA Operational Lead


Mark BagustSchool Direct Lead (Secondary)

Email: [email protected]: 023 80 32 3111

Roisin PhilipSchool Direct Lead (Primary)


Gemma FugePA - Portswood Teaching School Alliance





http://www.ptsa.org.uk/

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