This course is for teachers new to KS2.  It will explore strategies to develop reasoning and problem solving in mathematics in KS2. Teachers will strengthen subject knowledge through engaging in learning tasks to use back in the classroom and share experiences in the follow up session.

Pupils will:

• experience a range of exciting and engaging activities to support the development of their mathematical reasoning skills

Practitioners will:

• have greater mathematical subject knowledge and be more confident in developing pupils’ reasoning skills

Settings will:

• benefit from secure provision in the teaching and learning of mathematical reasoning in KS2

KS2 Teachers who are new to the key stage

Apple Teacher is a free professional development programme from Apple that introduces the basics of using iPad, explores productivity with Pages, Keynote and Numbers and then creativity with iMovie and GarageBand.

Over the two half-days, this course will work through all six ‘badges’ of Apple Teacher, enabling the attendee to gain their Apple teacher recognition by the end of the second workshop.

Schools will:

•  Have staff who are better equiped to make effective use of iPad in the classroom

Pupils will:

•  Enjoy more connected, creative, collaborative and personal learning experiences on iPad

Staff will:

•  Be recognised as an Apple Teacher by the end of the second workshop
•  Have the skills and knowledge to use a range of iPad apps and tools in the classroom

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Be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of domestic abuse
How to access support and resources for families

This course will cover the effective management of the Governing Board’s work, including:

• Establishing professional and supportive senior managers
• Ensuring that all the meetings are run effectively
• Managing meeting and agenda settings
• Ensuring the Governing Board is prepared for an Ofsted inspection
• Developing secure succession planning to ensure business continuity

Chair of Governors will:

• be able to challenge school performance
• be fully involved in school Improvement
• be able to hold strategic and focused meetings
• be able to ensure that the whole Governing Board becomes an effective and strategic group which robustly holds the school to account at all levels
• be able to secure an effective professional relationship with leaders at all levels
• be prepared for an Ofsted inspection

All Chairs, Vice Chairs or Chairs of Committees including Prospective Chairs