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Senior Leadership Training Courses
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 This offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.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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Behaviour & Attendance
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Boosting Attendance in your School................................................................................4 Developing a Culture of Positive Behaviour.....................................................................5
Finance
Effective Budgeting for Schools – How to Make the Most of Your Money...................6
Inspection & Self Evaluation
Lesson Observation Using the New 2012 Inspection Framework...................................7
Leadership & Management
NEW NEW NEW NEW
Coaching and Mentoring Skills for School Team Leaders..............................................8 Securing Success in Your First Senior Leadership Role....................................................9 The Art of Effective Leadership........................................................................................10 Improving the Quality of Your CPD - with The CPD Mark: Cymru................................11 Developing and Leading an Outstanding Sixth Form..................................................12 Improving the Quality of Your CPD with The CPD Mark..............................................13 Leading a Team: a Course for Support Staff Team Leaders........................................14 The Effective Leadership of Admissions and Appeals..................................................15 Outstanding Leadership and Management in the 2012 Ofsted Framework............16
Learning & Teaching
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Reading, Writing and Communication Within the New Inspection Framework.......17 Leading Outstanding Teaching Within Your School.....................................................18
Personal Effectiveness
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Developing the Role of the CPD/Professional Learning Coordinator.........................19 Essential Skills for Performance Management...............................................................20 Developing the Role of the Gifted and Talented Coordinator...................................21 Sustaining Improvement Through Performance Management...................................22
Raising Attainment
Raising the Achievement of Pupils on Free School Meals...........................................23 Raising Standards through the Mentoring of Young People.......................................24
Revision Skills / Examinations
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Leading an Effective Examinations Process...................................................................25
Student Voice
Making Student Voice a Positive Force for Change in Your School...........................26
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Boosting Attendance in your School
Practical interventions to raise standards through increased attendance ............................................................................................................................... Boosting attendance can be a key factor in whole-school improvement, with clear links to raising standards. This course will give you the information to establish a thorough system for managing and improving attendance, with lots of ideas on practical interventions that have worked successfully in other schools. This course is suitable for senior leaders and those involved in managing attendance.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • The regulations and guidance on registration and attendance • Auditing current provision and developing a robust attendance policy • Case studies of successful interventions from other schools • Use of data and effective monitoring • Available support services and external agencies • Developing staff and creating a positive whole-school climate • Curriculum changes that boost attendance
..................................................................................................................... Informative and enlightening. Useful information and practical advice. Thank you! Anita Price - Alfreton Grange Arts College
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
20 Nov 12
12 Dec 12
07 Nov 12
11 Oct 12
08 Oct 12
27 Feb 13
08 Mar 13
11 Feb 13
23 Jan 13
11 Jan 13
06 Feb 13
16 Jul 13
14 May 13
19 Apr 13
29 Apr 13
04 Jul 13
21 May 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
20 Sep 12
30 Nov 12
04 Dec 12
17 Sep 12
28 Sep 12
15 Jan 13
21 Jan 13
05 Mar 13
14 Mar 13
18 Mar 13
02 Jul 13
17 Jun 13
27 Jun 13
10 May 13
24 Apr 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 7861ZQK 4
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7861 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Developing a Culture of Positive Behaviour
Understand the importance of behaviour and how you can improve it ............................................................................................................................... This practical course looks at how leaders can lead in this crucial area of school performance. Behaviour, as much as any other area, reflects and establishes the ethos of any school and this course will show leaders how they can use improvements in behaviour to establish positive relationships and reputations both within school and also the community they serve. The course will give many practical examples and will offer delegates ‘quick wins’ and processes that will have an immediate impact on their own school contexts.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • An ethos of positive behaviour • Reward and sanction • Making it fit and fit for purpose • Communicationg expectation to all school members • Celebrating the positives • Models of outstanding practice
..................................................................................................................... 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 Dec 12
18 Oct 12
09 Oct 12
27 Nov 12
19 Sep 12
11 Oct 12
15 Mar 13
22 Mar 13
01 Feb 13
25 Feb 13
12 Feb 13
25 Mar 13
07 May 13
20 May 13
26 Jun 13
17 Jun 13
16 May 13
29 Apr 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
19 Nov 12
12 Sep 12
13 Dec 12
23 Nov 12
28 Sep 12
28 Jan 13
18 Mar 13
05 Mar 13
21 Jan 13
11 Mar 13
15 Jul 13
28 Jun 13
21 Jun 13
12 Jun 13
24 Apr 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 8121ZQK
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8121 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Effective Budgeting for Schools – How to Make the Most of Your Money Making Sure Your School Spends Within Its Means
............................................................................................................................... Designed to introduce middle and senior managers to successful budget management, this course will concentrate on a practical approach to developing and managing budgets that are realistic and appropriate to organisational needs. Jargon free and practical, this course will not only consider the mathematical implications of budget management but also the impact that financial decisions have on the organisation and its staff.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • The budgeting calendar – what’s required and when • Establishing a strong system of internal controls • Effective budgeting – how to set a flexible and appropriate budget linked to your school development plan • Dealing with common problems • Best value, and how to turn it into a whole school ethos
..................................................................................................................... This was very worthwhile and helpful to my job. Mark Hobbs
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
21 Nov 12
12 Oct 12
22 Oct 12
26 Oct 12
12 Dec 12
25 Sep 12
31 Jan 13
28 Jan 13
14 Jan 13
19 Mar 13
16 Jan 13
23 Jan 13
10 May 13
26 Apr 13
18 Jun 13
26 Jun 13
23 Apr 13
01 May 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
21 Sep 12
05 Oct 12
05 Nov 12
09 Nov 12
14 Nov 12
06 Feb 13
28 Feb 13
13 Mar 13
12 Feb 13
08 Mar 13
08 Jul 13
02 Jul 13
13 Jun 13
07 May 13
15 May 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 7956ZQK 6
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7956 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Lesson Observation Using the New 2012 Inspection Framework
Update your knowledge of the current Ofsted assessment requirements ............................................................................................................................... On this course you will learn how to judge the quality of teaching and learning, observe lessons and give constructive feedback to colleagues based on the new 2012 Ofsted criteria. It is suitable for subject leaders, the senior leadership team and others interested in the impact of the new Ofsted framework on schools.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Establish clear rationales for observing lessons • Understand the criteria for judging the quality of teaching and learning • Discuss how to record observation information • Use recorded sample lessons and evidence from observations to make judgments on grading and outcomes • Understand how to give constructive feedback to colleagues and to identify training needs • FREE: 2012 “Introduction to Lesson Observation - Secondary” DVD with this course
..................................................................................................................... Lots of good resources, ideas and information. Developed my own understanding of observing lessons. Peter Grant - The John Bentley School
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Leeds
Liverpool
London
21 Nov 12
05 Oct 12
23 Oct 12
09 Oct 12
12 Sep 12
19 Sep 12
05 Mar 13
08 Feb 13
16 Jan 13
19 Mar 13
29 Jan 13
22 Jan 13
11 Jul 13
29 Apr 13
23 Apr 13
19 Jun 13
25 Apr 13
17 Jul 13
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
29 Nov 12
28 Sep 12
19 Oct 12
11 Sep 12
Southampton
14 Jan 13
24 Jan 13
12 Mar 13
05 Feb 13
25 Jun 13
02 May 13
08 May 13
28 Jun 13
Course ref: 7576ZQK
Inhouse Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7576 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Coaching and Mentoring Skills for School Team Leaders How Coaching and Mentoring Can Revolutionise Performance
............................................................................................................................... During this course you will develop the coaching and mentoring skills needed to develop your staff team and enable each individual to fulfil their potential. You will learn how to develop and implement either a formal or informal programme of coaching for your team and how to embed mentoring techniques into your regular interactions with staff to keep them motivated and engaged.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Understanding the principles of coaching and mentoring and the difference between the two • Informal and formal models of coaching teams or individuals • Questioning technique - the key questions to assess your staff’s skills and ability • Listening actively and communicating positively • Creating goals that drive action and motivate • Delivering difficult feedback and motivating staff for change
..................................................................................................................... Excellent dissemination of information, very clear and to the point. Rachel Lee - Chellaston Academy
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
23 Nov 12
11 Oct 12
22 Oct 12
28 Sep 12
08 Nov 12
17 Sep 12
14 Jan 13
08 Mar 13
25 Mar 13
10 Jan 13
13 Mar 13
21 Jan 13
01 May 13
01 Jul 13
25 Jun 13
26 Apr 13
11 Jun 13
22 Apr 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
14 Nov 12
04 Oct 12
10 Dec 12
25 Sep 12
15 Oct 12
24 Jan 13
05 Mar 13
01 Mar 13
07 Feb 13
16 Jan 13
10 May 13
15 Jul 13
18 Jun 13
17 May 13
10 Jul 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 8063ZQK 8
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8063 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Securing Success in Your First Senior Leadership Role Develop the skills to overcome the challenges of leadership
............................................................................................................................... This very practical course will support colleagues in developing the new skills that they will need to succeed in their new and developing role within school leadership. Whether your title is Assistant Head, Senior Teacher or Deputy Head, this course will offer many practical ideas that, once applied, should make an instant impact within your school setting. The course will highlight many case studies and will offer delegates a clear picture of what outstanding practice is.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • The challenge of new leadership • Developing the necessary distance to lead • The time management challenge of a teaching leader • Examples of good practice • Communication and developing ‘your style’ • Dealing with difficult colleagues
..................................................................................................................... Thank you for an interesting and thought provoking day! Amy Foster
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
14 Dec 12
10 Dec 12
29 Nov 12
07 Nov 12
05 Dec 12
17 Oct 12
11 Feb 13
01 Feb 13
01 Mar 13
28 Jan 13
18 Mar 13
11 Mar 13
18 Jun 13
10 Jul 13
30 Apr 13
07 May 13
13 May 13
14 Jun 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
13 Sep 12
26 Sep 12
20 Nov 12
10 Sep 12
11 Oct 12
10 Jan 13
08 Feb 13
25 Jan 13
14 Mar 13
17 Jan 13
27 Jun 13
03 May 13
04 Jul 13
26 Apr 13
10 Jun 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 8117ZQK
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8117 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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The Art of Effective Leadership
From the Essentials to Advanced Strategies for Effective Leadership ............................................................................................................................... This course is designed to improve the self-awareness of school leaders and to give them the context and confidence to develop a leadership style and process which delivers success. Using academic research from the commercial world, school leaders will learn of the impact of their strengths and of the processes they might need to employ to complement their weaker areas. This course is suitable for anyone who is serious in their desire to lead.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • What is leadership? • The habits of effective leadership • Walking the talk • Building effective teams • Leading through strengths and weaknesses • Distributing leadership • Measuring self-performance
..................................................................................................................... Well prepared and planned. A useful course for anyone considering a position in leadership. Mark Wilkinson - City of London School for Girls
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
22 Nov 12
01 Oct 12
10 Dec 12
07 Sep 12
11 Oct 12
14 Sep 12
28 Jan 13
12 Feb 13
25 Mar 13
24 Oct 12
11 Jan 13
23 Jan 13
11 Jun 13
29 Apr 13
20 May 13
06 Mar 13
08 Jul 13
16 May 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
18 Sep 12
26 Sep 12
08 Nov 12
16 Nov 12
29 Nov 12
12 Mar 13
18 Mar 13
01 Feb 13
08 Feb 13
15 Jan 13
15 Jul 13
27 Jun 13
02 May 13
23 Apr 13
14 Jun 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 7980ZQK 10
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7980 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Improving the Quality of Your CPD - with The CPD Mark: Cymru Improve and Accredit Your School’s CPD with the CPD Mark: Cymru
............................................................................................................................... The CPD Mark: Cymru is a national quality mark designed to improve CPD standards specifically within Welsh schools. Under the supervision of an assessor, delegates will work collaboratively in identifying and recording appropriate evidence for the successful completion of the CPD Mark: Cymru framework. At the end of the workshop, delegates will have a completed framework of evidence to take away with them, to adapt to reflect the work of their own school or college.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Conducting your initial self review - completing the ‘Starting points’ element • The ‘big picture’ - the significant sources of evidence • Compiling your portfolio of evidence • Understanding the criteria and preparing for a successful assessment • How to ensure you are ready for assessment
..................................................................................................................... Very useful course. Helped to understand the CPD co-ordinator’s role in more detail. Joe Taffurelli - Maesydderwen School
Course Dates and Locations .....................................................................................................................
21 Sep 12
Cardiff
14 Jan 13
24 Jun 13
Inhouse
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 7972ZQK
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7972 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Developing and Leading an Outstanding Sixth Form Develop successful skills and strategies to lead you Sixth Form
............................................................................................................................... This highly participatory course is aimed at developing leadership skills within colleagues who are responsible for this crucial area of school performance. With so many different options, pathways and models available, this course will give delegates a clear evaluative process for developing provision that would be graded outstanding within the 2012 inspection framework. Delegates will leave the course with the outline of development plans which will deliver real and noticeable improvement within their school.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Models of successful provision • Developing a provision within a school’s ethos • Leading school aspiration through sixth form success • Securing the correct support processes • Maintaining and sustaining challenge • Making the right choices for learners
..................................................................................................................... Excellent day, really worthwhile and helpful. Thank you. Elizabeth Bond
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
06 Sep 12
10 Oct 12
16 Nov 12
12 Dec 12
28 Nov 12
19 Sep 12
14 Jan 13
11 Jan 13
25 Mar 13
24 Jan 13
31 Jan 13
28 Feb 13
16 Jul 13
24 Apr 13
18 Jun 13
02 Jul 13
19 Apr 13
10 May 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
16 Oct 12
28 Sep 12
13 Nov 12
01 Oct 12
12 Sep 12
21 Mar 13
18 Mar 13
06 Feb 13
12 Feb 13
04 Mar 13
10 Jun 13
28 Jun 13
07 May 13
13 Jun 13
16 May 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 8119ZQK 12
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8119 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Improving the Quality of Your CPD with The CPD Mark Accredit Your School’s Approach to CPD
............................................................................................................................... The CPD Mark is a national quality mark designed to improve CPD standards within the profession. Under the supervision of an assessor, delegates will work collaboratively in identifying and recording appropriate evidence for the successful completion of the CPD Mark framework. At the end of the workshop, delegates will have a completed framework of evidence to take away with them, to adapt to reflect the work of their own school or college.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Conducting your initial self review - completing the ‘starting points’ element • The ‘big picture’ - the significant sources of evidence • Compiling your portfolio of evidence • Understanding the criteria and preparing for a successful assessment • Where you can find help and support throughout the process • How to ensure you are ready for assessment
..................................................................................................................... A lot of information, I feel very prepared to continue with the mark. Sarah Bond - Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
London
Manchester
24 Sep 12
18 Mar 13
10 Oct 12
27 Feb 13
25 Mar 13
01 Oct 12
04 Mar 13
15 May 13
24 Jan 13
05 Jul 13
20 May 13
13 Mar 13
28 Jun 13
08 May 13
18 Jun 13
Newcastle
Inhouse
19 Nov 12
Southampton 13 Sep 12
14 Jan 13
21 Jan 13
21 Jun 13
10 Jun 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 7844ZQK
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7844 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Leading a Team: a Course for Support Staff Team Leaders
How to proactively lead your team through effective people management strategies and communication skills ............................................................................................................................... This highly participatory course is aimed at support/associate staff team leaders in mainstream and special schools. After participating in the course, you will be better equipped to develop team working, improve leadership skills, enhance communication and interpersonal skills, and augment levels of assertiveness and performance-monitoring.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Getting the job done • Improving team-working • Setting work standards and monitoring performance • Managing the people - team leadership behaviour • Understanding the team’s needs - giving credit and encouragement • Disciplining members of the team
..................................................................................................................... A very empowering experience which gave me clear strategies to be more assertive and manage my role more productively. Susan McLaughlin - River House School
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
12 Dec 12
19 Sep 12
12 Oct 12
15 Nov 12
07 Nov 12
26 Nov 12
16 Jan 13
24 Jan 13
15 Mar 13
01 Mar 13
10 Jan 13
06 Mar 13
20 May 13
11 Jul 13
25 Jun 13
22 Apr 13
06 Jun 13
02 May 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
06 Dec 12
12 Feb 13
19 Nov 12
30 Nov 12
23 Nov 12
18 Jan 13
17 Jun 13
28 Feb 13
21 Mar 13
08 Mar 13
18 Jun 13
08 Jul 13
14 Jun 13
26 Apr 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 6890ZQK 14
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/6890 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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The Effective Leadership of Admissions and Appeals
Gain the skills and confidence to deal with the admissions and appeals process ............................................................................................................................... This highly participatory course is aimed at colleagues who have responsibility for the attraction of new students and the management of the process of admissions and any subsequent appeals. With the growing autonomy of schools, this course will look at many of the challenges faced by staff and will offer practical methods that will enable delegates to avoid many of the problems and pitfalls. You will leave this course with practical plans and frameworks that will be instantly applicable within their schools.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Communicating the school ethos to prospective parents • Leading the “New Parents Evening” • Developing a clear and transparent admissions policy • Fair banding and other admissions options • Dealing with the Local Authority • Preparing the school’s case for appeals
..................................................................................................................... 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
30 Nov 12
18 Oct 12
26 Sep 12
23 Oct 12
20 Sep 12
10 Oct 12
30 Jan 13
08 Feb 13
15 Mar 13
08 Mar 13
19 Mar 13
24 Jan 13
25 Apr 13
08 Jul 13
02 Jul 13
30 Apr 13
05 Jul 13
17 May 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
08 Nov 12
05 Dec 12
05 Oct 12
24 Sep 12
21 Nov 12
17 Jan 13
14 Jan 13
01 Mar 13
12 Feb 13
11 Mar 13
06 Jun 13
17 Jul 13
12 Jun 13
21 Jun 13
24 Jun 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 8115ZQK
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8115 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Outstanding Leadership and Management in the 2012 Ofsted Framework Use the new framework to guide better leadership in your school
............................................................................................................................... This course will give school leaders some clear direction on leading their school from Good to Outstanding in the 2012 Ofsted framework. The course will look at the finer detail needed to be addressed to secure the outstanding judgement whilst developing the necessary evaluative habits of staff to ensure sutained improvement. Based around examples of outstanding practice, this course will give leaders an excellent opportunity to discuss their own schools and the challenges they face.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • An understanding of what Outstanding is • The challenges to leadership • How to major on the majors • Leading the evaluation of Good to Outstanding • Communicating expectation without fear • Examples of good practice
..................................................................................................................... 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
25 Sep 12
10 Dec 12
18 Sep 12
13 Nov 12
13 Dec 12
23 Nov 12
18 Jan 13
30 Jan 13
11 Jan 13
22 Jan 13
26 Feb 13
11 Mar 13
06 Jun 13
17 Jun 13
19 Jun 13
02 May 13
16 Jul 13
11 Jul 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
06 Dec 12
12 Sep 12
01 Oct 12
11 Oct 12
05 Sep 12
11 Feb 13
06 Mar 13
15 Mar 13
04 Feb 13
14 Jan 13
06 May 13
05 Jul 13
08 Jul 13
23 Apr 13
28 Jun 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 8122ZQK 16
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8122 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Reading, Writing and Communication Within the New Inspection Framework
Understand Exactly What Ofsted Are Expecting and How You Can Meet Their Requirements ............................................................................................................................... The expectation, based on the white paper ‘The Importance of Teaching’, that Ofsted will focus on literacy has been built into the new inspection framework. One key element is looking at how the effectiveness of provision for literacy is likely to extend beyond the teaching and outcomes in English alone. This course will help schools to meet the standards or make explicit the good practice that is already happening in their schools.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • What is literacy and how is this different from English? • Promoting and developing literacy across the curriculum • ‘Floor standards’ and Progression • Where and how the English Baccalaureate, functional skills and new GCSE’s fit in • Characteristics of outstanding provision
..................................................................................................................... Very comprehensive and relevant. Lots of useful and practical ideas. Andrew Mciiwee
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
18 Oct 12
15 Oct 12
03 Oct 12
30 Nov 12
12 Nov 12
28 Sep 12
05 Mar 13
31 Jan 13
08 Feb 13
28 Jan 13
16 Jan 13
19 Mar 13
05 Jul 13
07 May 13
26 Apr 13
24 Apr 13
20 May 13
09 Jul 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
18 Sep 12
10 Oct 12
26 Sep 12
07 Dec 12
05 Nov 12
12 Dec 12
05 Feb 13
11 Jan 13
22 Mar 13
27 Feb 13
23 Jan 13
30 Apr 13
19 Jun 13
10 May 13
27 Jun 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 8072ZQK
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8072 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Leading Outstanding Teaching Within Your School
Lead your staff to deliver outstanding teaching through practical skills and strategies ............................................................................................................................... This ‘hands-on’ course looks at the criteria and processes that school leadership will need to both understand and apply to be graded outstanding within the 2012 Ofsted framework. The course highlights and explores many of the features of outstanding provision and will offer delegates practical and applicable examples to make an instant impact within their own schools. Delegates will leave the course with development plans which will deliver sustainable and measureable improvement in teaching and learning.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • What Ofsted requires to grade as outstanding • The development of a culture of expectation • Securing quality teaching through Leadership and Management • Leading learning – the art of outstanding teaching • Processes that evidence outstanding teaching (including observation) • Models of outstanding practice
..................................................................................................................... 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
10 Dec 12
24 Oct 12
30 Nov 12
24 Sep 12
19 Nov 12
05 Dec 12
11 Feb 13
14 Mar 13
17 Jan 13
27 Feb 13
23 Jan 13
11 Mar 13
09 May 13
03 May 13
19 Jun 13
14 Jun 13
08 Jul 13
26 Jun 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
09 Nov 12
19 Oct 12
10 Oct 12
14 Dec 12
02 Oct 12
21 Mar 13
29 Jan 13
11 Jan 13
26 Mar 13
04 Mar 13
26 Apr 13
19 Jul 13
21 Jun 13
06 Jun 13
30 Apr 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 8120ZQK 18
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8120 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Developing the Role of the CPD/Professional Learning Coordinator Develop Your Staff to Increase Achievement Across the School
............................................................................................................................... The role of the CPD coordinator is a wide-ranging and complex one – but one which has a real impact on every member of the school community and school performance. This course is aimed at existing or aspiring CPD coordinators and senior leaders with CPD responsibility eager to research and deploy an effective continuing professional learning and development programme in their school or college.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Key features of a professional learning / CPD policy • Linking professional learning to school, team and individual priorities • Prioritising key areas for development and tackling these within budget • Devising, monitoring and evaluating the professional learning plan • Action plan – using what you’ve learnt back at school
..................................................................................................................... A really important and useful course which will enable me to further develop in role of CPD co-ordinator. Marelle Giles - Invicta Grammar School
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
28 Sep 12
18 Sep 12
20 Nov 12
09 Nov 12
05 Oct 12
14 Sep 12
23 Jan 13
18 Jan 13
06 Feb 13
20 Feb 13
01 Feb 13
21 Mar 13
07 May 13
02 May 13
26 Apr 13
12 Jun 13
15 Jul 13
21 May 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
15 Nov 12
28 Nov 12
30 Nov 12
17 Oct 12
13 Dec 12
11 Mar 13
07 Mar 13
04 Feb 13
18 Mar 13
10 Jan 13
24 Apr 13
15 May 13
09 Jul 13
07 Jun 13
03 Jul 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 7797ZQK
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7797 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Essential Skills for Performance Management
How to Manage This Essential, and Often Misunderstood, Process ............................................................................................................................... This practical course explores and develops the skills you need to carry out effective performance management of your team. After evaluating your skills and experience in this area, you will work with our experienced course leader to build on your existing strengths and address any areas for improvement.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Planning for effective appraisal interviews and meetings • Developing active listening skills and using a range of questioning techniques • Having difficult conversations and motivating staff for change • Setting, monitoring and evidencing appropriate targets • Identifying suitable development opportunities • The performance management cycle: following up throughout the year
..................................................................................................................... A very useful and thought provoking day. I have definitely been given some useful ideas to take back to my school. Jane Moulder - Monks Walk School
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
26 Sep 12
30 Nov 12
09 Oct 12
23 Nov 12
27 Nov 12
12 Sep 12
19 Mar 13
07 Feb 13
10 Jan 13
25 Jan 13
08 Mar 13
04 Mar 13
01 Jul 13
24 Apr 13
16 May 13
01 May 13
13 May 13
17 Jun 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
14 Nov 12
03 Oct 12
18 Oct 12
09 Nov 12
12 Dec 12
27 Feb 13
04 Feb 13
14 Jan 13
25 Mar 13
21 Jan 13
18 Apr 13
21 Jun 13
25 Jun 13
11 Jul 13
21 May 13
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Course ref: 6993ZQK 20
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/6993 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Developing the Role of the Gifted and Talented Coordinator
How to Put Programmes in Place to Stretch and Challenge Gifted Children Across the School ............................................................................................................................... This course addresses the issues most commonly faced by G&T coordinators and explores practical strategies for developing the role. Those new to or aspiring to the role of the G&T coordination will benefit from this course, as well as those with more experience looking for a refresher or new ideas.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • The role of the G&T coordinator • Developing and implementing a G&T policy that works • Educating staff to recognise gifted students and enabling the development of appropriate provision • Building a pool of exciting activities and resources for gifted learners • Providing extended learning activities beyond the classroom • Pastoral care for gifted and talented students
..................................................................................................................... Very informative, superb resources and fab discussion opportunities. Ceri-ann Morris - Milford Haven School
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
20 Nov 12
15 Oct 12
18 Sep 12
21 Nov 12
11 Oct 12
11 Sep 12
26 Mar 13
11 Feb 13
14 Jan 13
24 Jan 13
11 Jan 13
05 Feb 13
28 Jun 13
01 Jul 13
06 May 13
14 Jun 13
20 Jun 13
08 May 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
16 Nov 12
03 Oct 12
12 Nov 12
24 Sep 12
14 Sep 12
16 Jan 13
21 Mar 13
19 Mar 13
27 Feb 13
13 Mar 13
16 Jul 13
03 May 13
10 Jun 13
18 Apr 13
06 Jun 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 7828ZQK
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7828 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Sustaining Improvement Through Performance Management
Understand the importance of performance management and its impact on your staff ............................................................................................................................... This very practical course is aimed at school leaders who wish to develop a sustainable and successful Performance Management programme within their school. You will discuss the challenges of performance management and will look at many different models for introducing a supportive system that delivers improvement at all levels. You will leave the course with many new ideas that will impact on your own practice and will ensure that you lead the performance management process in a professional and empathetic manner.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Performance management legislation • Whole school communication • Performance management within school self-evaluation • Leading staff development through performance management • Examples of good practice • Avoiding the problems and pitfalls
..................................................................................................................... Very practical ideas. Delivered in a fresh and inspiring manner. Seren Morgan
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
23 Oct 12
13 Nov 12
01 Oct 12
21 Nov 12
28 Nov 12
21 Sep 12
19 Mar 13
22 Jan 13
30 Jan 13
05 Mar 13
01 Mar 13
11 Jan 13
27 Jun 13
03 May 13
29 Apr 13
24 Apr 13
09 May 13
11 Jul 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
17 Oct 12
11 Oct 12
05 Oct 12
11 Sep 12
17 Sep 12
18 Jan 13
12 Feb 13
28 Jan 13
07 Feb 13
13 Mar 13
15 Jul 13
05 Jul 13
26 Apr 13
14 May 13
17 May 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 8118ZQK 22
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8118 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Raising the Achievement of Pupils on Free School Meals Practical strategies for maximising pupil performance
............................................................................................................................... All schools have children on free school meals, and research shows that supporting them can be a challenge whether they are in the majority or minority. This course focuses on how schools can break the link between relative levels of deprivation and pupils’ achievement and development with a range of strategies and ideas that have been successful in other schools. It is suitable for senior and middle leaders.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Understanding the needs of free school meals pupils in your school • Identifying problems early and providing targeted support • Focusing on aspirations to raise achievement • Playing catch up – raising literacy and numeracy levels after transition • Engaging with parents to foster a stronger home learning environment
..................................................................................................................... A really informative course, the tutor was excellent. Steven Bembridge - Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
24 Sep 12
22 Nov 12
07 Nov 12
20 Sep 12
12 Dec 12
17 Oct 12
12 Feb 13
28 Feb 13
16 Jan 13
24 Jan 13
06 Mar 13
26 Mar 13
18 Apr 13
17 May 13
13 Jun 13
27 Jun 13
23 Apr 13
07 Jun 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
17 Sep 12
01 Oct 12
13 Nov 12
16 Nov 12
10 Oct 12
11 Jan 13
25 Mar 13
25 Jan 13
30 Jan 13
19 Mar 13
18 Jun 13
03 Jul 13
11 Jun 13
12 Jul 13
07 May 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 7905ZQK
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7905 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Raising Standards through the Mentoring of Young People
How to Use Mentoring as a Powerful Tool to Enable Students to Realise Their Potential ............................................................................................................................... Young people growing up in western societies have to deal with a rapidly-changing social world. These changes have their greatest effect on the young people who are most poorly equipped to deal with them. Trained mentors can play an important role in helping young people to raise standards, tackle and learn from failure and create a new culture of opportunity and success.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • What works – factors that can improve the effectiveness of mentoring • How mentoring works best in schools and colleges • Screening prospective mentors • Academic and pastoral mentoring • Structured activities for mentors and protégés • Mentoring as a part of a whole-school approach to raising attainment
..................................................................................................................... Very informative and well presented. Has given me lots of ideas. Louise Taylor - The de Ferrers Academy
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
04 Oct 12
12 Nov 12
03 Dec 12
10 Sep 12
11 Dec 12
08 Nov 12
14 Jan 13
07 Feb 13
12 Feb 13
11 Mar 13
15 Jan 13
10 Jan 13
20 Jun 13
02 May 13
28 Jun 13
20 May 13
01 Jul 13
13 May 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
22 Nov 12
15 Nov 12
13 Sep 12
22 Oct 12
19 Sep 12
11 Jan 13
20 Mar 13
27 Feb 13
24 Jan 13
04 Feb 13
07 May 13
24 Jun 13
24 Apr 13
10 Jul 13
16 Jul 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 7542ZQK 24
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7542 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Leading an Effective Examinations Process Ensure the exam period runs smoothly in your school
............................................................................................................................... With many schools re-inventing the role of examinations officer, this course is aimed at academic and/or non-academic staff who are responsible for the smooth running of examinations with their school. This very practical course will look at a number of options and case studies which will give delegates easily applicable processes that will immediately improve their own practice. You will leave this course with an action plan which will deliver real improvement in the examinations process.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • An overview of the ‘Examinations Officer’ role • The challenges of the modern examination • Rooming and the rules of examinations • Recruiting the right people for invigilation • Dealing with breaches of protocol • The administration process
..................................................................................................................... A very effective and enjoyable day. Thank you. Bradley Munchin
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
23 Nov 12
18 Sep 12
12 Sep 12
06 Sep 12
20 Nov 12
05 Dec 12
04 Feb 13
21 Jan 13
12 Feb 13
08 Mar 13
25 Mar 13
28 Feb 13
01 Jul 13
17 Jun 13
19 Jun 13
05 Jul 13
28 Jun 13
06 May 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
05 Oct 12
13 Dec 12
15 Oct 12
13 Nov 12
14 Sep 12
18 Mar 13
15 Mar 13
07 Feb 13
16 Jan 13
25 Jan 13
21 Jun 13
17 May 13
25 Apr 13
09 May 13
03 May 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 8114ZQK
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8114 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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Making Student Voice a Positive Force for Change in Your School
Using Student Voice as a Powerful Tool to Engage with Students and Raise Achievement ............................................................................................................................... When implemented effectively, student voice enables schools to develop a strong ethos, where pupils are engaged and excited about learning. This course will offer you practical guidance on how you can get the best feedback from your student body, how far you should go and how to get past any initial teething problems.
Course Content ..................................................................................................................... • Defining the benefits and the limits of student voice • Getting the school ethos right • Student councils – how to prevent them from becoming mere talking shops • Student surveys – how to conduct, analyse and act on them • Using student feedback to improve teaching and learning • Developing an action plan for implementing it in your school • How to overcome some common concerns
..................................................................................................................... Informative and relevant to real situations. Peter Hodgkinson
Course Dates and Locations ..................................................................................................................... Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge
Cardiff
Leeds
Liverpool
25 Sep 12
12 Nov 12
18 Sep 12
20 Nov 12
15 Nov 12
08 Oct 12
11 Jan 13
25 Jan 13
08 Mar 13
05 Mar 13
18 Mar 13
28 Jan 13
16 May 13
11 Jul 13
08 Jul 13
01 Jul 13
29 Apr 13
13 May 13
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
Inhouse
21 Sep 12
02 Oct 12
24 Oct 12
13 Sep 12
05 Dec 12
01 Mar 13
25 Mar 13
06 Feb 13
21 Jan 13
18 Jan 13
21 May 13
19 Apr 13
24 Jun 13
12 Jun 13
15 Jul 13
Run this course in your school. Call our team today.
Course ref: 7969ZQK 26
Price: £299 + VAT
Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7969 | Fax: 020 7190 5853
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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Ofsted Requirements Child Protection and Safeguarding School Office/Admin Support Assessment Health and Safety Governance
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