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www.heartlands-academy.org.uk
Academic Year 2015-16
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eartlands Academy is a mixed 11-19 academy situated in the Nechells area of Birmingham. It has been rated three times outstanding by Ofsted and is a Teaching School. As a Teaching School, we offer high quality training and development to new and experienced staff. We have considerable experience in providing support to a number of schools, both primary and secondary, via our expert team of Lead Practitioners, Senior Leaders and our staff who lead our support services. The Academy Principal, Mrs Glynis Jones is a National Leader of Education and has wide ranging, successful involvement in supporting the leadership of schools in challenging circumstances at both primary and secondary level. Over the past year we have offered support in all aspects of teaching and learning, leadership development, ancillary services including HR and data management, and reprographics services. The majority of our outreach work is focused in the West Midlands area but we do offer support further afield should this be required. We are sponsored by E-ACT but our support is by no means exclusive to the E-ACT family of schools. All our work is agreed in partnership with you and support is targeted and recorded effectively to show outcomes and impact for both pupils and staff. Our support work is monitored throughout the year and your feedback is a key part of this process. We offer a number of courses throughout the year which are always reviewed accordingly in response to feedback from participants. A representative from the academy is always willing to visit to discuss your needs and consider how our support could best benefit your school. To make enquiries regarding outreach support please contact Vicki Till, Associate SMT Outreach on 0121 464 3931 or email V.till@heartlands-academy.org.uk.
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Contents Introduction • Outreach Support Offer 2015-16
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Training Secondary • • • •
Middle Leadership Development National Award for Middle Leaders Bespoke training/ coaching Mathematics Collaborative Network
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Secondary and Primary • LAMDA • Improving Teacher Programme • Outstanding Teacher Programme
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Primary • Train to deliver the Arts Award • Use of Performing Arts Pedagogies
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Support
• Curriculum Subject & Leadership Support 13 • Reprographics Services 14 • Ancillary Support 14
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Secondary Middle Leadership Development This is a bespoke programme led by a member of our senior team. We can discuss with you your specific needs, complete a skills audit of your middle leaders and plan and deliver a tailored training programme with you.
NAML Training National Award for Middle Leaders We are a licensed centre to deliver training for this award. The NAML programme offers ten course modules for delivering the foundations of successful leadership. They are collected under three headings:
• Raising Achievement • Building High Performing Teams • Leadership and Management Each session takes place after school, 16:00 - 18:30 at Heartlands Academy, thus reducing the need for cover costs and interruption to students’ learning.
Bespoke Training and Coaching Programmes We can make a personal visit to your school to discuss your training needs with you to develop and deliver an appropriate bespoke training programme. We have expertise in a range of high quality workshops and training programmes e.g. Assessment for Learning, Developing Literacy, Active Learning, Developing Questioning Techniques, Oracy and Brainpower, Post 16 Teaching and Learning, Differentiation Strategies, Developing Coaching Skills, Learning Technologies etc. Your training programme will be tailored to your needs, bearing in mind the most cost effective delivery model for maximum impact suitable for your requirements. We also provide coaching and mentoring for Teach First NQTs and for teachers on Teaching Leaders Programmes for schools in and around the Midlands area. For more information on any of the above secondary courses please contact Vicki Till: V.till@heartlands-academy.org.uk / 0121 464 3931
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Mathematics Collaborative Network Our innovative teaching practices have led to the Mathematics Department becoming a recognised hub centre for the West Midlands as part of the ‘Pearson Mathematics Collaborative Networks’. This initiative was first introduced in May 2013 and now works with a number of schools and colleges throughout England. We have exceptional teachers who aim to develop students as independent and logical mathematical thinkers by introducing them to engaging questions and ideas. We feel that the department’s excellent results year on year, are a true reflection of the direct impact we have on our students’ learning. As a regional network leader, Heartlands Academy can facilitate: • the sharing of best practice • ensure teachers are kept up to date with curriculum developments • provide opportunities for teachers to discuss and create new learning strategies There have recently been significant changes to the A-Level Maths syllabus, therefore, our meetings will focus on strategies for implementing the new curriculum. We are also able to offer sets of resources created by teachers for teachers to help deliver the new GCSE Maths (9-1) specification, each focusing on a different aspect of the changes.
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For information regarding support and meeting dates contact Ferida McQuillan, Head of Mathematics: F.McQuillan@heartlands-academy.org.uk OR Elnaz Javaheri, Lead Practitioner, Mathematics: E.Javaheri@heartlands-academy.org.uk
Secondary & Primary LAMDA Training
Graded Examinations in the Speaking of Verse and Prose We offer the expertise of our Head of Drama, Andrew Henshaw, a trained examiner for LAMDA. Training is delivered via weekly visits to your school to prepare pupils to sit these external examinations at Heartlands Academy at three points in the academic year. It is very important that a member of staff is present at the session so that pupils undertaking the exams can be supported beyond the weekly visit.
About the qualification LAMDA graded examinations have official accreditation as part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). The graded examinations in the speaking of verse and prose can be offered to pupils aged five years and over. The aim of these examinations is to develop:
• interpretative skills • technical skills in oracy • knowledge of literacy Pupils can progress through to Entry Level 3 and then Grades 1-8. As a general guide, Grade 5 is the same standard expected at GCSE and Grades 6-8 are the same standard expected at A-Level.
For more information please contact Andrew Henshaw, Head of Drama: A.henshaw@heartlands-academy.org.uk Cost: £40 per hour tuition
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Improving Teacher Programme This programme is for schools and teachers who want to advance, develop and enhance their teaching practice in order to design and deliver consistently good lessons. The course consists of three full day sessions and three half day sessions. The course aims to help teachers:
• consistently demonstrate good practice • have a more informed understanding of teaching and learning
• develop ways to talk about teaching and learning
• be part of a purposeful, positive process • create opportunities to further career progression
• increase job satisfaction Programme content includes discussions and tasks linked to:
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plenary sessions challenging learning questioning techniques starter activities assessment planning lessons differentiation engaging in learning
The Improving Teacher Programme provides participants with opportunities to develop knowledge of the key concepts underpinning ‘good’ practice in the classroom; to understand the impact of these concepts of ‘good’ Teaching and Learning and to deliver these concepts through consistent practice. Participants enjoy engaging in pedagogical discussion and benefit from opportunities for mutual support. For more information please contact Vicki Till: v.till@heartlands-academy.org.uk / 0121 464 3931. Cost: £475 per delegate
Secondary & Primary (cont.) Outstanding Teacher Programme This programme is for teachers who are either good, or have features of outstanding practice, and are keen to develop their skills to become outstanding. The course consists of six sessions, three full days and three half days. Additionally, there will be practical tasks and observations. The course aims to help teachers:
• consistently demonstrate outstanding practice • have a deeper, more informed understanding of teaching and learning
• develop the ways they can talk about teaching and learning
• develop the skills to mentor others • be part of a purposeful, positive process • create opportunities to further career progression and leadership skills
• increase job satisfaction The Outstanding Teacher Programme provides participants with opportunities to engage in pedagogical discussion. They will also consider scenarios encompassing whole school teaching and learning models.
Teachers often remark that, seeing outstanding practice in sitû and having the chance to formulate original ideas and plans of their own are refreshing and valuable aspects of the OTP. For more information on either of these courses please contact Vicki Till: V.till@heartlands-academy.org.uk / 0121 464 3931. Cost: £475 per delegate
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Primary Train to deliver the ARTS AWARD qualification in your school The Arts Award is a fantastic way of allowing pupils to both connect with and explore the arts around them. There are two levels of delivery:
• Arts Award Discover: (Ages 5+) • Arts Award Explore: (Ages 7+). This is a
nationally recognised entry level 3 qualification
The course will allow teachers opportunities to explore ways to deliver these qualifications. The work will be moderated by Andrew Henshaw before being submitted for certification. The programme is run over two sessions. Teachers can attend just one or both levels. The sessions will be delivered by Andrew Henshaw, Head of Drama at Heartlands Academy and qualified Arts Advisor for the Arts Award. Dates: Thursday 21st January 2016 Arts Award Discover, Ages 5+ Thursday 25th February 2016 Arts Award Explore, Ages 7+ Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm Venue: Heartlands Academy*
*Training can also be delivered in fortnightly slots of 90 minutes in your school.
To book a place please contact Romana Akhtar, Principal’s PA: R.Akhtar@heartlands-academy.org.uk / 0121 464 5525.
For more information on any of the above secondary courses please contact Vicki Till: V.Till@heartlands-academy.org.uk /0121 464 3931. Cost: £50 per place per course
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The use of Performing Arts Pedagogies across the curriculum Date: Thursday 15th October Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Venue: Heartlands Academy The aim of this course is to equip delegates with teaching and learning strategies found within the Performing Arts and how these may be applied in different subject areas to enliven the curriculum and increase pupil engagement. Content 1. Explore the pedagogies within Performing Arts. This will include:
• Exploration of drama skills such as role-play; hot seating; role-on-the-wall and how these can be used in different subject areas to enhance pupil understanding.
• The use of song within the curriculum and
background music as a teaching and strategy tool for behaviour management.
• How dance and movement can be used to
make starter activities more engaging and boy friendly.
2. The use of drama enquiry as a tool for delivering
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project based work.
3. Exploration of how these performing arts skills can be used to enhance your current curriculum. To book a place please contact Romana Akhtar, Principal’s PA: R.Akhtar@heartlands-academy.org.uk / 0121 464 5525 Cost: £75 per place
Subject Support Subject Support Services to Primary and Secondary Schools Heartlands Academy has a team of specialist teachers and Lead Practitioners who offer a range of curriculum subject and leadership support to primary and secondary schools. Below are some examples of the type of support we have provided over the past academic year:
• specialist subject teachers in a range of
subjects to support the primary and secondary curriculum
• specialist subject training (primary and secondary)
• SENDS support • literacy • the quality assurance of teaching and learning
• subject department reviews and improvement
• behaviour for learning • support for subject leaders new in post
• developing your community provision • use of specialist facilities at the academy
across the school
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(primary and secondary)
• support for senior team leaders new in post (primary and secondary)
• moderation of controlled assessments
Costs on request. Contact Vicki Till: V.Till@heartlands-academy.org.uk , 0121 464 3931
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Reprographics & Ancillary Support Reprographics Services Our reprographics team has a wealth of experience and skills from backgrounds such as commercial and educational print, photography and art and design. We are focused on education and that means we have a good understanding of your requirements thus enabling us to produce resources tailored specifically to your needs. We will also take into consideration your budget and can advise on the most cost effective methods of production. Services include: • advice on whole school display
• design and production of newsletters, press
advertisements, promotional flyers, certificates, class worksheets, homework booklets
• poster design and production • school prospectus development and
Ancillary Support to Primary and Secondary Schools As a large secondary academy, we have a range of very experienced ancillary support personnel who offer support to other schools. Such as:
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human resources support health & safety management facilities management admin support for management information systems and data analysis
• library services development • developing community and business links Costs on request. Contact Vicki Till: V.Till@heartlands-academy.org.uk / 0121 464 3931
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• photographic services • customised training for your staff For more information contact Sandra Burden, Reprographics Manager: S.Burden@heartlands-academy.org.uk / 0121 464 5532
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Designed and Printed by Heartlands Academy Reprographics Department. No. 10 Great Francis Street, Birmingham B7 4QR Š June 2015