Summer School ‘13 ‘Putting Pupils First’
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Find enclosed our portfolio of programmes for the 20 Annual RTU Summer School. Participation numbers have grown each year (rising to approximately 3000 last year) indicating the profession’s continuing thirst for learning and its inspirational commitment to doing the best for its pupils and young folk. This year the Summer School theme is ‘Putting Pupils First’. Our aim for this year’s Summer School is to make a key contribution to the continuous professional development and capacity building agendas upon which successful school development and the raising of pupil’s achievement depends. We draw our inspiration from the conclusions of the McKinsey report that “the quality of a schooling system cannot exceed the quality of its teachers” and the Department of Education’s emphasis through its Workforce Strategy Directorate on the importance of all who work within the education system to embrace career long learning.
I am indebted to those colleagues across the education community and beyond who with great enthusiasm and energy seize the opportunity offered by Summer School to engage with teachers and other professionals in their unending pursuit of excellence.
Thank you for your continuing interest and support. Tom Hesketh (Dr) Director, RTU
This brochure is designed to give the reader a flavour of the portfolio on offer this year. For more information on Summer School and other events organised by the Regional Training Unit visit our website at
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Guidance Notes for Applicants Applications will only be available on-line
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Please complete the on-line application form as fully as possible as this will aid the Summer School administration team to process your application quickly and accurately. You may apply online at www.rtuni.org/summerschool
It is important that each applicant lists their home address contact and telephone number as some of the administration and correspondence concerning Summer School is carried out during school holidays.
Applicants applying for more than one course should ensure that the dates of the courses for which they are making an application do not overlap.
All applicants who submit an application prior to the closing date on 7 June 2013* will be informed via letter as to whether or not their application has been successful in July.
There is no charge for Summer School courses and travel claims of more than 20 miles may be claimed by school based staff for all courses attended. Further details will be supplied upon acceptance. [Travel form available to download from http://rtuni.org/support/ please complete a separate travel form for each course attended].
Applications will be considered on a 1 come 1 serve criteria. Whenever a course is oversubscribed applicants will be able to submit an application for a waiting list.
Courses that have not met the minimum number by the closing date will not run. Applicants will be advised and offered an opportunity to attend other programmes that are still available.
The RTU website will be updated regularly regarding courses that are running/available.
The main campus is at Stranmillis University College. You will be informed of your course location when you receive your confirmation letter.
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* If you have any difficulties booking on-line or viewing the full course details please contact RTU on 028 90 618121 where a member of staff will assist you.
The staff of the Regional Training Unit would like to thank you for your interest in Summer School 2013 and to wish you a rewarding and enjoyable experience at this year’s event. st
* Please note RTU will be changing its Business Address on 1 July 2013. The details relating to all Summer School Programmes and applications will be available on the RTU web page. Due to relocation st on 1 July RTU will be adhering strictly this year to the closing date for applications. There will be a contact us button available on the web site for summer school queries, our administration team will be in contact with you once we have moved and got our ICT facilities up and running.
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Programme List
2013
Women’s’ Aid Federation Northern Ireland
Debbie Mehaffy
19th
The Exam Coach
Gavin Murphy
20th
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Voice Care for Teachers
Belfast Trust
Catherine Stewart
20th
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Wholeschool Software – Including SDP and Curriculum Mapping
Wholeschool
Fintan Marquess
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The Harberton Reading Programme
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Teaching Pupils with Dyslexia
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Assertiveness and Self Confidence
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Non Teaching
Developing Social Guardians in Understanding the Impact of Domestic Violence on Children and Young People Accelerated Learning – Master Your Memory (Foundation Level)
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Special Needs
Course Co-ordinator
Organising Body
Post Primary
Course Title
Primary
CN
Nursery
Sector Programme Date August ‘13
19th
Philip Cromie
19th
Philip Cromie & Doris Walker
20th
Beth Gibb Associates
Beth Gibb
19th
Healthy Workforce, Healthy School
Beth Gibb Associates
Beth Gibb
21st
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Engaging with Adolescents Towards Positive Mental Health
Beth Gibb Associates
Beth Gibb
22nd
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Starting Rights Respecting School Award (RRSA)
UNICEF
David McGimpsey
21st
Myra Education
Bridget Owens
20th
Rosemary Starrett
Rosemary Starrett
21st
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A Pro-active, Creative and Practical Approach to Challenging Behaviours A Busy Day/A Busy Year – A Successful Approach to Early Reading and Numeracy
Harberton School and Outreach Services Harberton School and Outreach Services
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Supporting Students with Autism in Post 14 Education
Middletown Centre for Autism
Frances O’Neill
21st
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Inclusive PE Training Course
Disability Sports Northern Ireland
DSNI
21st
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Introduction to Brain Gym in the Classroom
Mind Matters
Gillian Hindshaw
19th
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Using Brain Gym with Pupils with Special Needs
Mind Matters
Gillian Hindshaw
20th
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Preparing to Get that Job!
Stephen Wray
Stephen Wray
19th
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Sensory Processing and Motor Skills for Pupils with Autism ‘Healthy Food for Healthy Outcomes’ – Setting up a food in schools policy to shape the health of our young people in the future
Programme Date August ‘13
NonTeaching
Course Co-ordinator
Special Needs
Organising Body
Post Primary
Course Title
Primary
CN
Nursery
Sector
Middletown Centre for Autism
Jill McCaney
21st – 22nd
Food in Schools Forum (DENI)
Ruth Balmer
20th
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Well-being at Work
Positive Life Changes
Sonia Longridge and Teresa McBride
20th
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Language, Communication and Sensory Modulation – An Early Years Focus
SELB
Clare Evans
22nd
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Practical Science in the World Around Us
STEPS (STEM Experts in Primary Schs)
Martin Brown
22nd
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Leadership Skills Programme
The Loop Training Consultancy
Barbara Campbell
20th
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Welcoming Schools
SELB
Jayne Simms
22nd
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Self-Advocacy through Assertiveness
Healthier Life Company
James Binns
21st – 22nd
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Emergency First Aid at Work
Goody Training Solutions
James Goody
19th
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Managing Your Stress
Goody Training Solutions
James Goody
22nd
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Practical Creative Learning and Teaching in a Global Context
British Council
Jacqueline McCarthy
21st – 22nd
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Gymfun – Teacher Training Course (Gymnastics)
Ulster Sports Academy (University of Ulster)
Sinead Connolly & Barbara Gregg
20th – 21st
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Bag of Tricks
UFA (University of the First Age)
Jan Polack
19th
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Change the Lens: A fresh view of school leadership
Singularis Education
Justin Conville
22nd
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Effective Use of Data
St Colmcille’s PS, Ballymena
Brendan McKenna & Terry Rodgers
21st
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Paediatric First Aid
Goody Training Solutions
James Goody
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Teaching Constructive Thinking
The Edward de Bono Foundation
Nigel Newman/ Tom Farrell
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20th – 21st 20th
Programme List
2013
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Using the Curriculum to Create an Autism Friendly Classroom in Primary Schools Understanding How the Brain Learns and Application to Teaching and Learning (Learning Styles)
Programme Date August ‘13
Middletown Centre for Autism
Claire Smyton
20th
Fingerprint Learning Ltd
Dr John Kelly
20th
NonTeaching
Course Co-ordinator
Special Needs
Organising Body
Post Primary
Course Title
Primary
CN
Nursery
Sector
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“Democracy Alive” – NI Assembly Education Service
NI Assembly Education Service
Lucy McClelland
21st
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Supporting the Education of Looked After Children
Core Assets Fostering
Emma Laird
21st
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Autism, Mental Health and Managing Anxiety
Middletown Centre for Autism
Dr Fiona McCaffrey
19th – 20th
McCord Bursary
Marie J. O’Donoghue & Phil Grant
19th – 20th
UFA (University of the First Age)
Jan Polack
20th
UFA (University of the First Age)
Jan Polack
21st
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Rocks and Rollers – A printmaking course inspired by the Ulster Museum mineral and fossils collection Pupil Voice – Beyond School Councils: Engaging the voice and influence of children and young people in their own and others’ learning A Mindset for Learning – How to help nurture successful st 21 Century learners
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Improving Classroom Practice in Mathematics
Learning, Teaching and Assessment Solutions
Jill Brown
19th
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Making Data Work
C2K
Brian McAuley
20th
45
Imex Interactive Whiteboard Training
Imex Systems Ltd
Janine McNally
22nd
RTU
Ken McCaughey
19th
Decipha CIC
Dr Janet Hoskin
22nd
DENI
Clare Evans
21st
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PRSD Training for School Reviewers Using the Medium of Positive Coaching Working with School and Home to Improve Outcomes in Learning and Behaviour for Pupils with Co-occurring Conditions Supporting Children in the Irish Medium Early Years Setting with SEN
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Story Wise
Eilish Kelly
Eilish Kelly
22nd
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Creative Paths to Thinking and Writing
Eilish Kelly
Eilish Kelly
20th – 21st
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ALTA Maths – Improve teaching, learning and achievement
Ardluce Ltd
Rosaleen Murphy
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21st
Programme List Cont… Sector Nursery
Primary
Post Primary
Special Needs
NonTeaching
Programme Date August ‘13
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Hidden Harm – Awareness and Responses
WELB (SEBD Support Team)
Helen McCloskey & Paul Nolan
19th
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Attachment in the Classroom
WELB (SEBD Support Team)
Paul Nolan
22nd
LearnSpark Ltd
Paul Gray
19th
LearnSpark Ltd
Paul Gray
20th
LearnSpark Ltd
Paul Gray
21st
LearnSpark Ltd
Paul Gray
22nd
LearnSpark Ltd
Eileen Donnelly
22nd
LearnSpark Ltd
Eileen Donnelly
21st
LearnSpark Ltd
Eileen Donnelly
20th
LearnSpark Ltd
Eileen Donnelly
19th
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Course Title
Giving Great Presentations: Skills and Confidence Development Assert Yourself: Confidence and Skills Development Dealing with Adversity: Effectively Managing Stress Being an Effective Pastoral Leader Raising Self Esteem to Achieve Academic Success Relationship and Counselling Skills for the Classroom Motivational Mentoring – Overcoming Barriers to Learning Academic Success – Identifying Barriers to Learning
Course Co-ordinator
Organising Body
Sharing Classrooms Deepening Learning
NICIE
Bernie Kells
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Sounds-Write: A linguistic phonic approach to teaching, reading and spelling
Sounds-Write
Louise McMullan
22nd
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Meditation for Everyone
The Yoga Studio
Csilla Toldy
21st
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Bringing Mindfulness into the Classroom
Mindful Kids Belfast
Niamh Houghton
66
Yoga Games in the Classroom
The Yoga Studio
Csilla Toldy
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Achieving Belfast – Dissemination of Good Practice
Michael McConkey/Carol Weatherall
Michael McConkey/ Carol Weatherall
22nd
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PQH (NI) Information Sessions (AM/PM)
Regional Training Unit
David Hamilton
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Understanding Self and Others through the Enneagram
Nuala Mellon-Prince
Nuala Mellon-Prince
19th – 20th
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19th – 20th
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Programme List
2013
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Moving Ahead with CRED
CRED Inter-board Group
Lorna Gardiner
20th
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Implementing the CRED Policy: Tackling Controversial Issues in the Classroom
CRED Inter-board Group
Lorna Gardiner
21st
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NonTeaching
Programme Date August ‘13
Special Needs
Course Co-ordinator
Organising Body
Post Primary
Course Title
Primary
CN
Nursery
Sector
Range of Courses
Categorised
The range of courses being offered in this year’s Summer School have been categorised under the following headings:
Shaping Futures;
Supporting Creative Learning and Teaching across the Curriculum;
Building Leadership Capacity;
Challenging Underachievement;
Special Needs; and
Personal Professional Development.
Whenever you click on the theme it will present you with the courses noted under that heading.
SEN CPD Literacy Project Summer School The SEN Continuing Professional Development Literacy Project is a course funded by the DENI being offered to primary school teachers in Northern Ireland by Stranmillis University College and St Mary’s University College. th
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The SEN CPD Literacy Summer School is a closed course running on the 19 , 20 , 21 and 22 August for the teachers currently taking part in the project and it is funded by the Regional Training Unit. For more information visit the website www.literacyproject.info, email SENCPD@literacyproject.info or call 02890 384 535.
RTU Contact Details for Summer School 2013 John Reid
Deputy Director
jreid@rtuni.org
Tina Creaney
Head of Support
tcreaney@rtuni.org
Michael O’Hallaron
Executive Officer
mohalloran@rtuni.org
Sabheal Power
Executive Officer
spower@rtuni.org
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Online Applications
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Apply online at www.rtuni.org/summerschool You can browse for courses by Title, Course ID, Strand or Sector. Popular course will also be displayed. You can also search for specific courses by typing in a keyword or course number into the search box.
You can add more than one course at a time by placing a course in your course cart, please be aware that you can only continue filling in your details if course dates don’t conflict.
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