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Departmental Discount Pre-book courses for your department this autumn term and save £170 As a head of department, this offer allows you to set aside 3 courses for your department for just £697. Pre-booking enables maximum flexibility. Just call us this autumn term and let us know you want to use this offer. There’s no obligation to allocate the courses now, simply confirm your choices as and when a training need is identified before August 2014. The more heads of department that know about this fantastic offer, the more your school will save! • Pre-Book 3 Courses for just £697 (saving £170) • Use all three places before August 2014 • Tell your other heads of department so they can save too
You can select from over 300 courses, suitable for everyone from your school office staff to NQTs, advanced skills teachers and the senior leadership team.
To find out more please call 0800 881 8185 or visit www.creativeeducation.co.uk/prebook Terms and conditions: This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. This pre-bookable package is valid for secondary schools and colleges only. All of the pre-booked and free course places must be used within 18 months of initial date of order. For the purpose of the promotion a “course place” is deemed as one standard delegate place on any Creative Education one day open course. There will be no refunds or dispensations for cheaper courses. The pre-booked places can be counted as a half place when booking as a second delegate on the same course, however this must be made clear upon booking. On receipt of payment you will receive your voucher codes to enable you to make your course bookings. This offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Full booking terms and conditions apply.
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Contents
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Assessment
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Using Formative Assessment to Ensure Progress in English..............................................4
Gifted & Talented
Stretching More Able Students in the English Classroom................................................5
Inclusion
Entry Level English - The Essential Guide...........................................................................6
Leadership & Management
Successful Leadership of the English Department...........................................................7
Learning & Teaching
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AS/A2 Poetry and Prose Criticism......................................................................................8 Practical Approaches to A Level English Literature Texts..............................................9 Maximising Progress by Differentiating in English...........................................................10 Teaching Literature Effectively and Innovatively..........................................................11 Teaching Poetry Through Reading and Writing.............................................................12 AQA English Literature: High Impact Lesson Ideas at GCSE........................................13 Delivering Outstanding KS4 English Lessons....................................................................14 English KS3-4: Teaching Autonomous Writing Skills........................................................15 English Language: High Impact Lesson Ideas at GCSE...............................................16 Outstanding English Teaching for Newly and Recently Qualified Teachers..............17 Ensuring Challenge in the ‘Top Set’ English Classroom.................................................18 Teaching the Novel at GCSE...........................................................................................19 Teaching Non-fiction – A guide to Media within English..............................................20 Practical Strategies for Teaching Essay Writing..............................................................21
NQTs/Non Specialists
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KS3 English for the Non-Specialist.....................................................................................22
Raising Attainment
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Improving the Grade in English AS/A2 Written Papers..................................................23 English GCSE: Turning Ds to Cs and As to A*s................................................................24 Raising the Performance of the Low Ability English Learner........................................25
Schemes of Work Practical Approaches to Teaching the Novel at AS/A2 Level....................................26
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Using Formative Assessment to Ensure Progress in English Developing Formative Assessment to Power Achievement in English
............................................................................................................................... This highly practical AfL based course will give teachers the opportunity to learn the processes and practices of learning which is led by ongoing formative assessment. Teachers will be given practical examples of assessment strategies which can be built into any lesson to help clarify proficiency and progress to teacher and learner alike. Delegates will leave the course with a much clarer understanding of how the learner can lead their own learning once the assessment culture is secure.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • What is formative assessment • Making space by teaching less • Assessing learning through practical application • Comminicating what is needed for success • Case studies of succesful assessment use • Examples of good practice (activities)
..................................................................................................................... Really enjoyed the course. Can’t wait to get back to school to put it into practice. Rita Grant
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
26 Nov 12
19 Nov 12
22 Nov 12
24 Oct 12
25 Sep 12
03 Dec 12
12 Feb 13
04 Feb 13
24 Jan 13
27 Feb 13
11 Jan 13
13 Mar 13
15 May 13
09 May 13
07 Jun 13
24 Jun 13
19 Jun 13
09 Jul 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
15 Oct 12
12 Nov 12
10 Oct 12
21 Sep 12
03 Oct 12
07 Feb 13
16 Jan 13
29 Jan 13
20 Mar 13
07 Mar 13
02 Jul 13
26 Apr 13
02 May 13
10 Jun 13
23 Apr 13
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Course ref: 8109ZQJ 4
Price: £289 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8109 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Stretching More Able Students in the English Classroom Give your Gifted English Students the Challenge to Make them Exceptional
............................................................................................................................... More able students can easily become bored or distracted if a suitable scheme of work is not created to fulfil their needs. The focus of this course is on practical solutions to this very real problem. Methods of extending work to challenge and satisfy more able students will be discussed with the aim of enabling teachers to develop the full potential of their students.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Identifying able students • Challenging and motivating students to achieve • Setting goals through challenging tasks • Assessing and planning extension work
..................................................................................................................... This is an excellent course, plenty of information and friendly approachable course leader. Saffron Buchanan - Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
26 Nov 12
14 Dec 12
27 Sep 12
13 Sep 12
15 Nov 12
21 Sep 12
04 Mar 13
31 Jan 13
01 Mar 13
06 Feb 13
05 Mar 13
20 Mar 13
04 Jul 13
02 May 13
19 Apr 13
13 May 13
17 Jun 13
29 Apr 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
24 Sep 12
08 Oct 12
12 Sep 12
05 Oct 12
18 Sep 12
28 Jan 13
23 Jan 13
22 Mar 13
14 Jan 13
08 Mar 13
20 May 13
25 Jun 13
08 May 13
26 Apr 13
26 Jun 13
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Course ref: 7371ZQJ
Price: £289 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7371 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Entry Level English - The Essential Guide
Motivate and Engage Less Able Students and Set Them on the Path to Greater Achievement ............................................................................................................................... The introduction of the Entry Level examination at Key Stage 4 gives the opportunity of a one or two-year course for students who would struggle with a conventional timed examination. It also provides opportunities for further study. This course will examine the flexible teaching methods allowed and the range of assessments available, as well as exploring coursework opportunities.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Entry level as a process towards GCSE • Planning the media, non-fiction and literature studies • Suitable coursework tasks • Practical ways into reading, writing, speaking and listening • Dynamic, challenging and exciting schemes of work • Delivering specific units, e.g. drama, media, information, etc.
..................................................................................................................... Extremely helpful course - I now feel much more confident in delivering more exciting ELE lessons. Thank you! Lindsay Clayton - Ashton-on-Mersey School
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
30 Nov 12
14 Dec 12
09 Nov 12
04 Dec 12
12 Sep 12
23 Oct 12
14 Mar 13
25 Jan 13
08 Feb 13
30 Jan 13
06 Feb 13
21 Mar 13
01 Jul 13
11 Jun 13
21 Jun 13
25 Apr 13
10 Jul 13
05 Jul 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
25 Sep 12
10 Oct 12
20 Nov 12
16 Oct 12
28 Sep 12
27 Feb 13
16 Jan 13
01 Feb 13
18 Mar 13
05 Mar 13
19 Jun 13
13 May 13
23 Apr 13
24 Jun 13
29 Apr 13
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Course ref: 7122ZQJ 6
Price: £289 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7122 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Successful Leadership of the English Department
Lead the English department, make the right decisions and get everyone else on board ............................................................................................................................... During this wide ranging course you will explore the key skills and knowledge needed to successfully lead the drama department. You will quickly identify your own areas of strength and learn how to utilise these in the running of the department.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Planning an effective English curriculum • Promoting high standards of teaching and learning within English • Using data effectively: pupil tracking and performance indicators • Effective self-evaluation and creating a developmental plan • Resourcing and budgeting – working within your means • Identifying and developing your leadership style
..................................................................................................................... Super course, full of practical advice and ideas for managing a successful department. A really enjoyable day. Kelly Golden - Parkside Community School
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
27 Nov 12
20 Nov 12
23 Oct 12
05 Oct 12
13 Nov 12
11 Sep 12
06 Mar 13
22 Jan 13
01 Feb 13
28 Feb 13
14 Mar 13
25 Mar 13
05 Jul 13
29 Apr 13
02 Jul 13
16 May 13
09 May 13
14 Jun 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
23 Nov 12
12 Oct 12
09 Oct 12
17 Oct 12
01 Oct 12
29 Jan 13
05 Feb 13
10 Jan 13
18 Mar 13
25 Jan 13
11 Jun 13
17 Jul 13
21 Jun 13
26 Apr 13
03 May 13
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Course ref: 7599ZQJ
Price: £289 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7599 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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AS/A2 Poetry and Prose Criticism
Enable Your Students to Analyse the Complexities of Set Text ............................................................................................................................... This course will suggest approaches to the teaching of both prepared and unseen passages of poetry and prose at AS/A2 Level in order to: outline the language and terminology necessary for critical expression at this level; to give examples of passages and extracts for students to practise their skills; and to review the expectations of the examiner and identify pathways to higher grades.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Review of language and technical terms required at AS/A2 Level • Exploring appropriate teaching approaches to get the best out of students • Poetry and assessment objectives • Practical poetry and prose appreciation • Past examination questions
..................................................................................................................... Excellent, useful and practical ideas for teaching - very manageable for my students and classroom restrictions! Sara Lenaghan - Bury College
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
01 Oct 12
12 Dec 12
15 Oct 12
07 Nov 12
16 Nov 12
19 Oct 12
11 Feb 13
19 Mar 13
14 Mar 13
08 Mar 13
22 Mar 13
27 Feb 13
02 May 13
12 Jun 13
19 Jun 13
24 Jun 13
27 Jun 13
06 May 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
19 Nov 12
03 Dec 12
11 Oct 12
26 Sep 12
12 Sep 12
23 Jan 13
14 Jan 13
08 Feb 13
05 Feb 13
12 Mar 13
08 May 13
16 Jul 13
24 Apr 13
17 May 13
08 Jul 13
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Course ref: 4731ZQJ 8
Price: £289 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/4731 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Practical Approaches to A Level English Literature Texts Give Your Students a Deep Understanding of these Complex Texts
............................................................................................................................... This course is designed for all teachers of A Level English Literature who wish to develop imaginative and effective approaches to set texts. It will explore practical ideas for helping students “articulate creative, informed and relevant responses to literary texts” (AO1). There will be an opportunity for delegates to work collaboratively to design teaching and learning activities which engage and stimulate students.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Effective strategies for teaching the novel: exploring narrative and the author’s relationship with the reader • Active approaches to drama texts • Helping students analyse structure, form and language (AO2) with reference to Shakespeare • How to make good use of critics and explore connections and comparisons between texts (AO3) • Helping students understand set texts in their context (AO4)
..................................................................................................................... Fantastic course, fantastic course leader, very interesting. Katie Stilwell
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
05 Oct 12
24 Sep 12
09 Oct 12
23 Oct 12
18 Oct 12
16 Nov 12
13 Mar 13
06 Feb 13
28 Jan 13
28 Feb 13
16 Jan 13
23 Jan 13
10 Jun 13
06 Jun 13
21 Jun 13
08 Jul 13
04 Jul 13
19 Jul 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
20 Nov 12
11 Oct 12
15 Oct 12
11 Sep 12
01 Oct 12
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06 Mar 13
11 Jan 13
30 Jan 13
22 Mar 13
12 Mar 13
22 Apr 13
15 May 13
02 May 13
10 May 13
20 May 13
Course ref: 8030ZQJ
Price: £289 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8030 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Maximising Progress by Differentiating in English
Stretch and Challenge All Your English Students with Engaging Activities ............................................................................................................................... Effective differentiation is key to enabling every student to reach their potential in the English classroom. This course explores practical approaches to creating differentiated schemes of work and lesson plans, enabling you to engage, motivate and stretch every member of the class.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Differentiation as a tool to maximise enjoyment and achievement • Assessing the needs of students of different abilities • Resources and strategies for planning differentiated schemes of work in English • Providing an engaging and supportive learning environment • Action plan - how to apply today’s course back at school
..................................................................................................................... It was an interesting course that gave us real life examples of how to implement differentiation in the classroom. Daisy Balsdon - Godstowe School
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
03 Oct 12
10 Oct 12
27 Sep 12
12 Nov 12
08 Nov 12
13 Dec 12
28 Feb 13
22 Mar 13
22 Jan 13
07 Mar 13
17 Jan 13
25 Mar 13
16 Jul 13
09 May 13
24 Jun 13
13 May 13
02 May 13
17 Jun 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
22 Nov 12
07 Dec 12
19 Oct 12
03 Dec 12
13 Sep 12
04 Mar 13
11 Mar 13
24 Jan 13
07 Feb 13
15 Mar 13
28 Jun 13
17 May 13
08 Jul 13
12 Jun 13
01 May 13
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Course ref: 8014ZQJ 10
Price: £289 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8014 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Teaching Literature Effectively and Innovatively
A Whole Range of Exciting Ideas to Make Teaching Literaure a Pleasure ............................................................................................................................... This course starts by refreshing delegates’ knowledge of accepted literature teaching methodology, then goes on to examine how this can form a basis for some more engaging and innovative strategies. Learner engagement is the key driver for all of the techniques explored, and practical examples drawn from current KS3 and 4 texts will show you exactly how to put these ideas to practice in the classroom.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Teaching literature: a brief refresher of standard practice • Using art, music, film and drama to add life to the text • Enabling students to engage in meaningful collaborative learning • Making it relevant – what would Romeo say on Facebook? • How student rap can make any play seem cool and fun • Action plan for enhancing your current scheme of work
..................................................................................................................... Very enjoyable, inspiring and very relevant. Thank you so much! Jin Cheung
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
30 Nov 12
05 Oct 12
03 Dec 12
21 Sep 12
05 Dec 12
11 Sep 12
21 Mar 13
11 Jan 13
14 Jan 13
11 Mar 13
29 Jan 13
16 Jan 13
18 Jun 13
09 Jul 13
06 Jun 13
20 May 13
01 Jul 13
10 May 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
25 Sep 12
10 Oct 12
02 Oct 12
19 Nov 12
10 Dec 12
22 Mar 13
04 Mar 13
22 Jan 13
26 Mar 13
18 Mar 13
17 Jun 13
19 Jul 13
01 May 13
26 Jun 13
19 Apr 13
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Course ref: 8019ZQJ
Price: £289 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8019 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Teaching Poetry Through Reading and Writing Practical Appraches to Being Creative with Poetry
............................................................................................................................... This fun-filled day will give teachers many strategies and approaches for teaching poetry within their classrooms. Using the fun of creative writing, the course will empower delegates with activities that will make learner understanding of poetic themes and devices both secure and insightful. Delegates will leave the course with lesson content that is immediately applicable and with a renewed enthusiasm for teaching poetry in both key stages.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Overcoming learner prejudice • Using fun poetry to engage • Poetry writing through formulas and prompts • Teaching learners to find meaning in poetry • Poetry in context • Teaching literacy through poems
..................................................................................................................... Really enjoyed the course and found it most helpful. Martin Barnett
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
11 Dec 12
07 Nov 12
16 Oct 12
07 Sep 12
11 Oct 12
15 Nov 12
24 Jan 13
15 Mar 13
07 Mar 13
27 Feb 13
26 Mar 13
14 Jan 13
25 Apr 13
17 May 13
20 May 13
04 Jul 13
18 Jun 13
19 Jul 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
18 Sep 12
13 Sep 12
19 Nov 12
10 Sep 12
05 Dec 12
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10 Jan 13
04 Mar 13
01 Feb 13
11 Feb 13
11 Mar 13
30 Apr 13
03 May 13
10 May 13
11 Jul 13
01 Jul 13
Course ref: 8110ZQJ 12
Price: £289 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8110 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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AQA English Literature: High Impact Lesson Ideas at GCSE Inspiring Ideas to Engage Students in English Literature
............................................................................................................................... This exam board specific course is designed to give teachers strategies and ideas to raise the performance of learners of all abilities. Teachers will receive many tried and tested examples which they can immediately use to impact and improve their teaching of the AQA GCSE. Covering all of the assessment objectives of the most up to date syllabus, this course will be practically based and delivered by English practitioners with a proven record of success.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Successful engagement for improved success • Practical lesson content to give maximum impact • Groupwork activities to scaffold learning • Teaching skills whilst covering the requirements • Classroom ideas to prepare for examination • Teacher and learner – creating the team approach
..................................................................................................................... Very enjoyable and extremely informative. Sue Weston
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
15 Oct 12
17 Sep 12
22 Nov 12
18 Oct 12
14 Nov 12
10 Dec 12
10 Jan 13
14 Jan 13
01 Mar 13
05 Feb 13
17 Jan 13
14 Mar 13
15 Jul 13
21 May 13
20 Jun 13
14 Jun 13
25 Apr 13
17 Jun 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
10 Sep 12
23 Oct 12
14 Dec 12
01 Oct 12
20 Sep 12
05 Mar 13
12 Feb 13
12 Mar 13
30 Jan 13
21 Jan 13
07 May 13
29 Apr 13
11 Jun 13
14 May 13
10 Jul 13
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Course ref: 8102ZQJ
Price: £289 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8102 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Delivering Outstanding KS4 English Lessons
Learn How to Take Your English Teaching to the Next Level ............................................................................................................................... This course will help you to really push your boundaries in terms of lesson planning and delivery. You’ll learn what outstanding lessons look like and review innovative lesson plans developed for English GCSE before writing your own. You’ll then explore how to go about bringing your lesson plan to life in the classroom in a way that fully engages, inspires and motivates your class whilst maximising their learning outcomes.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Understanding ‘outstanding’ and applying it to English • Ten outstanding English lessons and why they work • How to write outstanding lesson plans • Creating a learning environment which engages and motivates • Using self/peer assessment to maximise learning opportunities • Self-evaluation: monitoring your improvement and setting new challenges
..................................................................................................................... Gives confidence and a secure grounding for effective future planning. Steven Aminzade - The Chafford School, A Specialist Business and Enterprise College
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
29 Nov 12
12 Dec 12
20 Sep 12
05 Oct 12
14 Nov 12
17 Oct 12
27 Feb 13
12 Mar 13
05 Mar 13
18 Jan 13
25 Jan 13
31 Jan 13
09 Jul 13
24 Apr 13
18 Apr 13
06 May 13
14 May 13
10 May 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
26 Sep 12
09 Oct 12
28 Sep 12
01 Oct 12
03 Dec 12
21 Jan 13
15 Mar 13
24 Jan 13
20 Mar 13
04 Feb 13
14 Jun 13
17 Jun 13
13 Jun 13
29 Apr 13
18 Jul 13
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Course ref: 8022ZQJ 14
Price: £289 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8022 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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English KS3-4: Teaching Autonomous Writing Skills
Get Your Students Excited About Writing with a Range of Practical Strategies ............................................................................................................................... In order to reach their full potential in controlled assessments, students need to develop the skill of writing independently and organising their own writing effectively. It is essential for GCSE success that these two skills are embedded both in KS3 and KS4 modules so that students begin to master them early.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Teaching students to be self-sufficient and self-starting in organising their writing • Working with less able students: overcoming barriers and building confidence • Promoting autonomous writing skills through the effective use of starters and plenaries • Teaching specific techniques including comparative writing and structured arguments • Embedding autonomous writing skills into your existing KS3 and 4 schemes of work • Student and teacher preparation for the controlled assessment
..................................................................................................................... Very enjoyable and informative. Excellent presentation. Graeme McKechnie
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
02 Oct 12
12 Oct 12
18 Sep 12
21 Sep 12
12 Sep 12
15 Nov 12
25 Jan 13
08 Mar 13
04 Feb 13
21 Feb 13
31 Jan 13
20 Mar 13
30 Apr 13
08 Jul 13
23 Apr 13
12 Jun 13
05 Jul 13
18 Jun 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
27 Sep 12
06 Dec 12
30 Nov 12
12 Dec 12
21 Nov 12
04 Mar 13
12 Mar 13
01 Mar 13
06 Feb 13
18 Jan 13
03 Jul 13
14 May 13
26 Apr 13
11 Jul 13
10 May 13
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Course ref: 8024ZQJ
Price: £289 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8024 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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English Language: High Impact Lesson Ideas at GCSE Exciting Teaching Ideas to raise Achievement and Engagement
............................................................................................................................... This practically based course will give teachers of English a ‘toolkit’ of lesson ideas to cover many of the assessment objectives for GCSE English Language. Suitable for specialists or non-specialists alike, the day will cover generic ideas that will improve standards of teaching, introduce student-led techniques and show how real and sustained challenge can be introduced to students of all abilities. This course will offer delegates hints and activities that will be instantly applicable in their own classrooms.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • An overview of the programmes of study for GCSE English Language • The successful art of ‘chunking’ using AO’s • Practical ideas for teaching reading • Practical ideas for teaching writing • Maintaining impact and challenge through student participation • Improving engagement through AfL
..................................................................................................................... Very practical ideas. Delivered in a fresh and inspiring manner. Seren Morgan
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
08 Nov 12
01 Oct 12
06 Nov 12
15 Nov 12
05 Oct 12
06 Dec 12
14 Mar 13
12 Feb 13
08 Feb 13
28 Jan 13
18 Mar 13
05 Mar 13
05 Jul 13
30 Apr 13
24 Apr 13
26 Apr 13
07 May 13
11 Jun 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
18 Sep 12
19 Oct 12
28 Sep 12
11 Oct 12
23 Nov 12
23 Jan 13
08 Mar 13
25 Mar 13
18 Jan 13
01 Mar 13
19 Jul 13
19 Apr 13
17 Jun 13
07 Jun 13
10 May 13
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Course ref: 8101ZQJ 16
Price: £289 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8101 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Outstanding English Teaching for Newly and Recently Qualified Teachers
Essential ideas to help you flourish in your early years as an English teacher ............................................................................................................................... This highly participatory course is aimed at supporting teachers who are relatively new to the profession. The fun-filled day will give many practical, activity led, strategies to improve the impact and success of the teacher. You will discover how to make their planning come alive and how, by letting the learner lead, you can improve stadards in learning whilst raising your own level of job satisfaction.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • How to improve engagement within the classroom • Examples of outstanding lesson content • Developing a learning culture • Using formative assessment to let the learner lead • Securing more learning by doing less teaching • Forming the learning partnership
..................................................................................................................... Excellent course with very helpful discussions. Stephen Bainbridge
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
12 Oct 12
23 Nov 12
19 Oct 12
09 Oct 12
22 Oct 12
28 Sep 12
11 Mar 13
07 Feb 13
12 Feb 13
18 Mar 13
25 Jan 13
28 Jan 13
03 May 13
22 Apr 13
08 May 13
21 Jun 13
27 Jun 13
20 Jun 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
07 Sep 12
17 Sep 12
06 Nov 12
12 Sep 12
09 Nov 12
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10 Jan 13
22 Mar 13
01 Mar 13
04 Feb 13
14 Jan 13
12 Jul 13
20 May 13
07 May 13
06 May 13
12 Jun 13
Course ref: 8105ZQJ
Price: £289 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8105 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Ensuring Challenge in the ‘Top Set’ English Classroom
Ensuring that the most able students remain challenged and motivated to achieve their very best ............................................................................................................................... This practically based course is designed to support colleagues in teaching the most able students to ensure A* results but also the highest levels of engagement and enjoyment. Delegates will receive many practical ideas which they will be able to apply immediately in their classrooms. The course is led by English practitioners with a proven track record of success with this group of learners.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Engaging the learner through challenge and enquiry • Improving learning by teaching less • Using assessment to improve formative learning • Choosing the right texts – the hows and how nots • Challenge, pace and high expectations • Examples of good practice
..................................................................................................................... Excellent day, really worthwhile and helpful. Thank you. Elizabeth Bond
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
18 Oct 12
22 Oct 12
07 Nov 12
19 Nov 12
28 Sep 12
05 Oct 12
25 Jan 13
28 Jan 13
14 Mar 13
20 Feb 13
28 Feb 13
11 Jan 13
06 May 13
14 Jun 13
19 Apr 13
19 Jun 13
09 Jul 13
05 Jul 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
11 Sep 12
04 Sep 12
23 Nov 12
25 Sep 12
02 Oct 12
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25 Mar 13
21 Mar 13
08 Feb 13
08 Mar 13
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Teaching the Novel at GCSE
Making The Novel Live for Your Students ............................................................................................................................... This practical course will help teachers to plan and deliver teaching of the highest quality to secure outstanding learning in this area of the English GCSE. Teachers will receive many generic approaches and activities that will allow them to immediately impact their own teaching groups. The course will allow teachers to develop approaches that are targeted to assessment objectives whils maintaining interest over a sustained period.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Focusing on the assessment objectives • The dual approach to coursework or exam • Sustaining egagement over time • Using openings for detection and establishment of meaning • Getting the best grades • Examples of good, activity based, practice
..................................................................................................................... Excellent information with a very friendly course leader! Jenna Downes
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
13 Nov 12
24 Sep 12
11 Oct 12
15 Oct 12
08 Oct 12
13 Sep 12
17 Jan 13
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15 Mar 13
01 Feb 13
25 Mar 13
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15 Jul 13
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Manchester
Newcastle
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Southampton
Inhouse
14 Dec 12
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23 Oct 12
20 Sep 12
28 Feb 13
23 Jan 13
11 Mar 13
11 Jan 13
04 Mar 13
08 May 13
17 May 13
03 Jul 13
04 Jul 13
01 Jul 13
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Teaching Non-fiction – A guide to Media within English Strategies to excite students in their learning of non-fiction
............................................................................................................................... This very practical course focuses on the inclusion of media and non-fiction texts with the English programmes of study. Teachers will receive many activity-based ideas for teaching both the reading and writing of non-fiction. The course covers all non-fiction text types including moving image. Delegates will leave the course with lesson content that they can use to immediate and positive effect.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Non-fiction within the National Curriculum • The difficulty of resourcing • The gender myth – girls do like facts • Practical activities within your budget • Securing improvement through creative assessment • The use of projects let learners lead
..................................................................................................................... A very worthwhile and interesting course, I have enjoyed discussing on an informal basis. Claire Lewis
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
04 Oct 12
12 Nov 12
23 Nov 12
06 Dec 12
21 Nov 12
18 Sep 12
15 Mar 13
08 Feb 13
05 Feb 13
18 Jan 13
05 Mar 13
20 Mar 13
09 Jul 13
14 May 13
17 Jun 13
17 May 13
15 Jul 13
02 May 13
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Southampton
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05 Sep 12
16 Oct 12
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10 Dec 12
26 Sep 12
11 Jan 13
29 Jan 13
25 Jan 13
15 Jan 13
01 Mar 13
28 Jun 13
02 Jul 13
21 May 13
10 May 13
22 Apr 13
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Practical Strategies for Teaching Essay Writing
Provide students with the confidence to write structured and engaging essays ............................................................................................................................... This practical course will take teachers through some very effective ways of securing excellently planned and written essays from learners of all abilities. Teachers will be given activity based lesson content that is instantly applicable in their lessons, allowing them to improve their students’ skills and in so doing raise examination and assessment confidence in teacher and learner alike.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • The art of essay writing • Planning for success • Answering questions to assessment objectives • Methods and methodologies • Examples of godd activity based teaching • Dealing with learner insecurity
..................................................................................................................... A very effective and enjoyable day. Thank you. Bradley Munchin
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
24 Oct 12
17 Sep 12
24 Sep 12
12 Dec 12
06 Dec 12
17 Oct 12
19 Mar 13
05 Feb 13
22 Mar 13
04 Mar 13
17 Jan 13
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20 Nov 12
07 Sep 12
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31 Jan 13
19 Apr 13
27 Jun 13
10 Jul 13
03 Jul 13
17 Jul 13
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KS3 English for the Non-Specialist
Feel Comfortable and Confident Delivering Highly Engaging English Lessons ............................................................................................................................... This course is designed to support teachers of KS3 English who do not have English as their subject specialism. The course will show how a teacher can approach their lessons with confidence and high expectation through the application of thorough planning and funfilled activity. Delegates will leave the course with many practical ideas which they can immediately apply to make a difference in their classroom.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Understanding learner needs in Years 7 & 8 • Making sense of a scheme of work • Planning a successful English lesson • Examples of outstanding lesson content • Covering the programmes of study • Using criteria to accurately assess
..................................................................................................................... I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I found it very useful and also inspirational. Thank you! Janet Macpherson
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
01 Oct 12
28 Sep 12
14 Dec 12
22 Nov 12
26 Nov 12
10 Oct 12
08 Feb 13
04 Feb 13
10 Jan 13
18 Jan 13
04 Mar 13
15 Jan 13
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17 Jun 13
03 Jul 13
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14 Nov 12
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06 Nov 12
19 Oct 12
26 Feb 13
24 Jan 13
28 Feb 13
12 Feb 13
08 Mar 13
02 May 13
07 Jun 13
18 Apr 13
10 Jun 13
13 Jun 13
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Improving the Grade in English AS/A2 Written Papers How Paying Close Attention to the Criteria and Innovative Teaching Strategies Can Yield Major Dividends
............................................................................................................................... This course is suitable for any A Level literature specification. It will explore how to encourage students to improve in all the ‘AOs’ and will provide effective tips not only on what to include in essays, but also teaching ideas in order to get the best out of students.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Essay writing – exemplar material – how to rise from a C to an A grade • Using the assessment objectives to improve the grade • Essay structures - what the examiners want to see • Opening paragraphs: getting the examiner on your side • Student opinion on the text – the ‘isms’ • The effective use of background reading
..................................................................................................................... Incredibly useful, precise, gets to the main concerns and gives practical strategies to use. Kat Charman - Lam - Hainault Forest High School
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
26 Nov 12
06 Dec 12
09 Nov 12
25 Oct 12
03 Oct 12
11 Oct 12
28 Feb 13
13 Mar 13
11 Mar 13
04 Feb 13
06 Mar 13
25 Mar 13
01 May 13
11 Jun 13
21 May 13
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17 May 13
13 May 13
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Newcastle
Nottingham
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24 Sep 12
08 Oct 12
12 Sep 12
12 Dec 12
28 Sep 12
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25 Jan 13
04 Mar 13
11 Feb 13
31 Jan 13
26 Apr 13
01 Jul 13
24 Jun 13
09 May 13
04 Jul 13
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English GCSE: Turning Ds to Cs and As to A*s
Targetting Those Crucial Groups to Improve Achievement at GCSE ............................................................................................................................... You will learn first how to identify barriers to learning and achievement and explore methods for overcoming them. The ideas and strategies covered will complement your current good practice and can easily be built into your existing schemes of work.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Picking apart grade descriptors and understanding the differences • Ten barriers which prevent students achieving their potential at GCSE • Identifying learners’ barriers and methods for overcoming them • Maximising achievement in controlled assessments • Practical strategies for building student confidence for the written paper • Setting realistic but stretching targets and tracking and monitoring them
..................................................................................................................... So very interesting. Lots and lots of ideas/possibilities and practical suggestions. Ann- Marie Coughlan- Allen - Howell’s School Llandaff
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
26 Nov 12
10 Sep 12
24 Sep 12
11 Dec 12
26 Sep 12
19 Oct 12
17 Jan 13
29 Jan 13
06 Feb 13
01 Feb 13
24 Jan 13
04 Feb 13
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02 Jul 13
24 Apr 13
London
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Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
19 Nov 12
21 Sep 12
10 Oct 12
22 Oct 12
13 Nov 12
13 Feb 13
03 Dec 12
18 Mar 13
01 Mar 13
11 Mar 13
12 Jul 13
06 Mar 13
20 May 13
17 Jun 13
16 May 13
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Raising the Performance of the Low Ability English Learner
How you can empower low ability students to enjoy learning and fulfil their potential ............................................................................................................................... This practical course will give teachers many stategies and ideas to both engage and challenge this specific group of learners. Teachers will focus on activities which are designed to make the most of cognitive abilty whilst supporting the learner in tackling insecure skills. This fun-filled day will model good practice and delegates will leave with a renewed confidence and a raised expectation of what these learners can achieve.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Engaging the learner through speaking and listening • Improving learning by teaching less • Using formative assessment to improve confidence • Using effective group work • Practical ideas for scaffolding learning • Challenge, pace and high expectations
..................................................................................................................... Thank you for an interesting and thought provoking day! Amy Foster
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
13 Sep 12
13 Nov 12
19 Sep 12
07 Dec 12
24 Sep 12
29 Nov 12
14 Mar 13
28 Feb 13
26 Feb 13
11 Jan 13
18 Mar 13
25 Mar 13
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20 May 13
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13 May 13
London
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Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
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11 Dec 12
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23 Oct 12
16 Nov 12
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05 Feb 13
18 Jan 13
25 Jan 13
18 Jun 13
09 Jul 13
11 Jul 13
03 Jul 13
03 May 13
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Practical Approaches to Teaching the Novel at AS/A2 Level Making Literature Live for Your A Level English Class
............................................................................................................................... This course will address the problems most often encountered in the teaching of the novel at AS/A2 Level. It will provide an overview of the possibilities available at this level and suggest ways of accessing a variety of texts. When it comes to choosing texts, this course will help delegates make informed choices and find coherent combinations.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Starting points - the first lesson • Developing a scheme of work on the novel • Practical classroom activities • The novel and assessment objectives • Critical analysis and developing opinions - the ‘isms’ • Coursework, examinations and the expectations of examiners
..................................................................................................................... This course was excellent. A very well informed course leader, with an informative modern approach! Thank you. Nina Kitt - The Marlowe Academy
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
29 Nov 12
12 Nov 12
09 Nov 12
01 Feb 13
15 Oct 12
22 Oct 12
23 Jan 13
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13 May 13
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20 Jun 13
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07 Nov 12
21 Mar 13
15 Jan 13
29 Jan 13
11 Feb 13
04 Mar 13
24 Jun 13
16 Jul 13
29 Apr 13
16 May 13
09 May 13
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Training for your school, in your school Why hold inschool training? With 20 years experience in providing inschool training and over 300 courses to choose from for primary and secondary schools and FE colleges, Creative Education is well placed to meet your CPD needs. There are many advantages to holding inschool training sessions, including: • Benefit from training tailored to your needs • Hold the training when you want it • Give all staff access to the same training • Train as many staff as you can at one set price • Minimise disruption to teaching and learning • Avoid unnecessary costs for supply teachers and travel • Share the cost by holding a joint session with your cluster schools
An endless choice of courses We take the time to listen to what you want to achieve and then put together a programme to meet your requirements. We can provide training for all schools and colleges related to any subject, including: • • • • • • •
All areas of the Curriculum Primary & Secondary Tailored Courses Behaviour and Attendance Special Needs Management and Leadership Skills Classroom Observation Personal Effectiveness
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A dedicated team to organise the day Our dedicated inschool training team will organise everything required for the training session, leaving you to carry on with your day to day responsibilities safe in the knowledge that all is in hand. We will arrange: • • • •
A tailor made training programme run by an expert course leader Travel and accommodation for the course leader if required All the printed resources you will need on the day Feedback forms to ascertain the success of the training
A free consultation If you have a specific training need in mind then please speak to us. Call us today on 0800 881 8185 or go to www.creativeeducation.co.uk/inschool for more information
Reasons to choose Creative Education 20 years of experience delivering high quality CPD training to teachers and senior leaders. Over 300 courses aimed at teachers, heads of department, middle and senior leaders and school support and premises staff. Our courses are rated “Good” or “Outstanding” by 97% of delegates. Courses held in 11 convenient locations across the country. Our courses provide you with practical advice and strategies that can be used immediately. Inschool Training can be delivered throughout the year to provide you with the training you want, when you want it. Our ready-made, tried and tested courses can be tailored to meet the needs of you and your staff in an Inschool Training session. An ever growing range of training DVDs provide a low-cost and flexible means of covering specific topics and issues within school.
To book or find out more Call: 0800 881 8185 Visit: www.creativeeducation.co.uk