North Wales Spring / Summer 2013 Brochure by Allison Hurren

SPRING AND SUMMER TERM 2013

The Learning Partnership Wales

Contents

About The Learning Partnership

Our Values

Who we are

Our core values thread through all aspects of our daily lives and through our working practices:

Cornerstones Open Days

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Integrity and Honesty

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Current and Innovative Thought and Action

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Commitment and Consistency

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Empowerment and Passion

We aim to be the best that we can be and to support others in reaching their goals.

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May Training Courses

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The Learning Partnership Llys Aur Llanelli Gate Llanelli SA14 8LQ Telephone: 00 44 (0) 1554 749043 Email: info@tlpwales.co.uk General information: www.tlpwales.co.uk Resources: www.shoptlpwales.co.uk

About Us As our name implies, The Learning Partnership works with you to provide training and consultancy of the highest quality. We pride ourselves on a core set of values that ensures the integrity of our service and our commitment to you. We provide the external, independent viewpoint that is essential for reflective, innovative practice while at the same time, we respect your unique context, challenges and circumstances. Our innovative services include one-off training events/conferences, packages of support on a longer term, mentoring and coaching to school/organisation leaders, as well as project management and resource acquisition. We aim to secure on-going development and improvement within your school or organisation. We establish and maintain meaningful relationships with you, expand and develop pedagogy, and support and challenge you in developing and extending high quality learning opportunities for children. Our proven track record includes working with professionals at all levels from government, district/Local Authority and with individual schools or school clusters, with the aim of building capacity within, and for, your team. Our partnership with you acts as a catalyst for positive, planned change and improved outcomes for children.

The Learning Partnership Wales Who we are Wendy Thomas Wendy Thomas has worked in a wide variety of contexts both in the UK and overseas as a teacher, advisory teacher, advisor and headteacher. Her most recent headship was of an international school in the Netherlands. Wendy has extensive knowledge of the whole primary school phase and has supported headteachers and other senior leaders within schools, local authorities and also in nonmaintained settings in assuring quality experiences for learners. Wendy has extensive experience of school improvement both as an Ofsted Inspector and in her role as School Improvement Adviser for Cardiff. She led a team of advisory teachers in preparing for the implementation, and evaluation, of the Foundation Phase for children from three to seven years of age and prides herself on offering workable, practical solutions to schools facing challenges. As a mother of two girls, Wendy strongly believes in high quality provision for children and is committed to the principles of enquiry based learning as a means of motivating and engaging children and young people.

Glenda Dudley Glenda Dudley has worked in education for more than twenty five years both in the UK and in an international context in Europe and the Middle East. As well as senior positions overseas, her most recent UK post was in Cardiff. She has also contributed to key pieces of national policy for the Wales Government. Her knowledge and experience of early childhood and primary education is expansive having in depth experience of the National Curriculum and of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme at The International School of Amsterdam. Glenda has also been involved with Project Zero “Teaching for Understanding” from Harvard University; a long term research project which strongly underpins the pedagogy of 21st Century. Glenda values a partnership approach in developing learning opportunities that are relevant and meaningful, by working with diverse professionals, in order to provide exciting opportunities within schools and other educational organisations.

Partner Consultants We work with a range of partner consultants in delivering our services. Details of our consultants can be found on our www.tlpwales.co.uk

Spring 2013 Cornerstones Open Days

Free of Charge!

Comp at with IN ible CERT S

Don’t miss out... an introduction to the most up-to-date innovative curriculum available. The Cornerstones Curriculum is a fresh and exciting approach to enquiry and child led learning built on the criteria for an outstanding curriculum from Estyn. It provides schools with the foundation and structure to develop an innovative and creative curriculum with the security and knowledge that there is full coverage and progression of the Foundation Phase and the Revised Curriculum for KS2. Based on the Four Cornerstones of Learning, the Cornerstones Curriculum can complement your existing practice, stand alone as a full curriculum or be tailored to suit your school’s individual needs and strengths. The half day will comprise of an introduction to the curriculum, a question and answer session, a preview of the materials available and an opportunity to consider how it might best be used within your school. A complimentary lunch will be served following the morning session. Places are limited to 25 and these will be allocated to the schools that register first. (Maximum 2 places per school) Dates: Friday, 22nd February Friday 8th March 2013 Friday 17th May 2013 Friday 21st June 2013 Time: 9.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. followed by lunch Target Audience: Headteachers and Senior Leaders Venue: TBC Cost: Free of Charge Course Booking Code: Cornerstones

For further information and to book courses, please log on to www.tlpwales.co.uk

North Wales A Focus on North Wales In response to an overwhelming amount of requests from our colleagues in North Wales, The Learning Partnership is delighted to invite you to a day with two of the most eminent speakers of our time: Lord Robert Winston and Sue Palmer. Details of our Summer Conference 2013, Child of our Time are found on page 8-11. The location for this exciting event is Venue Cymru, Llandudno. The Learning Partnership is extending its support and training in North Wales in response to requests from colleagues.

North Wales Training Events

Conference and Courses in North Wales

North Wales Week 1: 4th - 8th March 2013 Venue: Wrexham TBC The Writing Wrangle Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Block to Polished Performance Inspiration or Aspiration? - More Able and Talented The Leading Edge - A Leadership Course for Experienced Leaders Cornerstones Open Day

Week 2: 13th - 17th May 2013 Venue: Llandudno TBC Mini Mathematicians - Mathematical development in the Foundation Phase Mind the Maths - Cross-curricular Baths at Key stage 2 Early Explorers - Getting the Most from Outdoor Learning Thick and Heavy? - Writing an Effective School Self-evaluation Report Cornerstones Open Day

North Wales

Summer Conference

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Following the overwhelming success of our November 2011 Conference with Lord Robert Winston and Sue Palmer, we are delighted to offer our partner professionals in North Wales and the Noth West of England the opportunity to join us for this exciting repeat event.

What Makes Me, Me? Lord Robert Winston

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“ ‘What Makes Me Me’ is all about the things that make you individually you, from the shape of your ears and the sound of your voice to the things that really scare you or make you laugh. Your genes, your personality, and your talents are all part of the story. Find out just what makes you you.” Robert Winston Lord Robert Winston is recognised as one of the most celebrated scientists of our era and Sue Palmer offers a wealth of experience on childhood and society. This is an opportunity not to be missed and a date for your diary! During our conference Professor Winston will be exploring aspects of his work with particular pertinence to the educational arena: ‘What Makes Me, Me’ and ‘Are we Born or Are we Made?’ Lord Winston presents ‘Child of Our Time,’ a unique 20-year project that follows 25 children born in 2000 from birth to the age of 20. The children come from across the UK from a range of genetic, social, geographical and ethnic backgrounds. Through this landmark piece of research, as the children grow from infancy, through childhood and become young adults, a coherent and scientifically accurate picture is built of how the genes and the environments interact to make a fully formed adult. The research sets out to answer many unanswered questions; one of the most important questions that the project is seeking to answer is “Are we born or are we made?”

Taking key messages from these fascinating pieces of work, Robert Winston will explore how we, as educators, can take account of individual differences and positively influence the journey from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. The school experience really does matter!

Lord Robert Winston Lord Robert Winston, Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London, a university with one of the strongest international science bases, runs a research programme in the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology. He is also Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University, Chairman of the Royal College of Music and was voted “Peer of the Year” by his fellow Parliamentarians in June 2008. He is a member of the Council of the University of Surrey. Professor Winston’s research led to the development of gynaecological microsurgery in the 1970s and various improvements in reproductive medicine, subsequently adopted internationally, particularly in the field of endocrinology and IVF. His work on pre-implantation genetic diagnosis enabled families carrying gene defects to have children free of fatal illnesses. He is committed to scientific education and regularly writes or hosts popular science programmes for the BBC’s main channels and Discovery networks. Robert Winston’s activities in the House of Lords include speaking regularly on education, science, medicine and the arts. He was Chairman of the Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology 1999-2002 and vice-chairman of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology. His interests include theatre (National Directors’ Award, Edinburgh Festival 1969), matters of Jewish interest, classical music, skiing and the wines of Bordeaux, especially Paulliac. He is on the Board of the Lyric Theatre and has been involved with a number of UK charities, including founding The Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Trust and the “Women for Women” Appeal, Cancer Research UK, the Stem Cell Foundation, and the Association of Medical Research Charities. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and a member of The Athenaeum and The Garrick Clubs and the MCC.

We are thrilled to welcome back Lord Robert Winston in our programme at The Learning Partnership.

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North Wales

Summer Conference

Childhood Sue Palmer

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Sue Palmer will join Professor Winston at our conference. Sue is a renowned consultant specialising in child development and literacy. During our conference Sue will be exploring key themes from her work on Toxic Childhood and Detoxing Childhood. Sue will lead part of the day by considering contemporary childhood and the impact of our modern world on individuals. She offers insights into possible solutions to address some of the key concerns for educators. “The world may have changed beyond recognition in the last three decades, but children haven’t changed at all. For healthy development, they still need the same basic ingredients that have helped lucky children through the ages grow up bright, balanced and fit to face the challenges of adult life.” Sue Palmer

Sue Palmer, a former headteacher in Scotland, has written and consulted widely on aspects of literacy and child development. For more than fifteen years she has been a popular speaker on these subjects in schools, colleges and universities in the UK and across the world, and a frequent contributor to the educational press, notably the Times Educational Supplement and Child Education. Her first book for wider audience, Toxic Childhood (Orion 2006) about the effects of contemporary childhood on child development and learning, was in the Amazon best-seller charts for two years. It was followed by Detoxing Childhood (2007) and 21st Century Boys (2009). The books have led to involvement in many campaigns related to modern childhood, and invitations to speak to a wide range of audiences, including health, social work and criminal justice professionals, playworkers, planners, advertisers and parents. They have also led to many articles and interviews in the national press, as well as frequent TV and radio appearances. Sue has acted over the years as an independent consultant to many organisations, including the Department for Education and Skills, the Basic Skills Agency, the National Literacy Trust and the BBC.

We are delighted to re-visit issues of Childhood with Sue in our Conference Programme. Individual Rate Cost: £200 + VAT per person Special Group Rate 40+ Cost: £180 + VAT per person (Special rate for pre-paid block bookings of 40+ delegates) Venue: Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno, LL30 1BB Please book early to avoid disappointment.

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Literacy

The Writing Wrangle

Writers Block to Polished Performance

Developing Children’s Literacy Skills across the Curriculum (FP)

Literacy across the Curriculum at Key Stage 2

Oracy is a key skill within the curriculum for Wales. ‘Speaking and Listening’ play a vital role in children’s language development and are the foundations stones for reading and writing later on. With schools under pressure to get children reading and writing as soon as possible, there is a danger that the focus shifts away from ‘oracy’ too soon. So how do we balance the need to drive up standards in literacy, while still respecting each child’s stage of language development? During the day, this dilemma will be explored through practical examples to demonstrate how experiences that encourage ‘reasoned talk’ secure high quality writing across the curriculum as outlined in the consultation document for the new Literacy and Numeracy Framework. Course participants will have the opportunity to: •

Consider the stages of language development and what may impede or accelerate a child’s capacity to learn

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Explore and experiment with ideas to ‘shore up’ oracy in the Foundation Phase

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Use small world as a starting, mid and end point for talking and writing

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Gather ideas on how to get children to ‘think out loud’, articulating their thoughts clearly to others

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Consider how and when different genres of writing can be introduced to children

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Focus on the development of new technologies in developing literacy across the curriculum

Many schools have established the ‘nuts and bolts’ of language into their core work. But how do we build on our current programme of language so that young writers develop ‘the moods of writing’ and improve the richness of their work? This course explores and explains strategies that enable children to both prepare for, and engage in, writing that conveys and connects abstract thought, to the published page. Course participants will have the opportunity to: • Identify both the discretely taught and holistic aspects of language teaching and learning •

Reflect on the ‘nuts and bolts’ of language and how these are developed within their own context

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Explore non-fiction text types and the characteristics of each as building blocks for writing

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Consider the central place of imagination, creative thought and fantasy as keys to success for children’s narrative writing

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Support children in internalising language structures and patterns through drama and other creative arts

Date: Monday, 4th March 2013

Date: Tuesday, 5th March 2013

Course led by: Glenda Dudley and Wendy Thomas

Target Audience: Foundation Phase Teachers, Literacy Co-ordinators

Target Audience: Literacy Co-ordinators and Key Stage 2 Teachers

Venue: TBC

Cost: £150 + VAT

Cost: £150 +VAT

Course Booking Code: NW001

Course Booking Code: NW002

For further information and to book courses, please log on to www.tlpwales.co.uk

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Literacy

Professional Practice Primary Inspiration or Aspiration?

The Leading Edge

Nurturing, Supporting and Extending More Able and Talented

A Course for Experienced Leaders

Recent reports from Estyn have identified that 20% of learners can be considered as more able and talented. During this course, teachers and teaching assistants will learn how to identify and support more able and talented pupils. We will explore practical ideas for adapting existing classroom practice to ensure that pupils are constantly being stretched and challenged whilst remaining motivated, engaged and on task.

Securing a leadership role is a milestone to be celebrated. But then the hard work really kicks in. How do you maintain your drive and enthusiasm? How do you ensure that your perspective is reliable and your judgement is fair? Is your school still a dynamic and developing organisation, or is the ‘plate-spinning’ getting the better of you? Effective leadership is so much more than ‘keeping up appearances’.

Course participants will have the opportunity to: • Explore ways of identifying pupils who can be described as more able and talented

This one day course will enable you to reflect on your current skill set and provide you with some key elements to re-visit and develop. This jargon-free day will enable you to realign your priorities, gain perspective on your challenges and maximise the positive impact you have on those you lead.

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Consider appropriate learning experiences that provide sufficient challenge for more able and talented children

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Reflect on strategies that support more able and talented children in becoming independent learners

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Explore the benefits of group work in supporting and developing the special talents that this group exhibit

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Consider possible strategies for overcoming obstacles and resolving the perceived impossible

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Network with colleagues who also have an interest in this area

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Explore the dynamics of your team through different leadership lenses

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Develop an environment where tough situations become the milestones of your success

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Laugh, cry, scream and shout!

Course participants will have the opportunity to: • Reflect on current challenges in a supportive and empowering environment

Date: Wednesday, 6th March 2013 Course led by: Glenda Dudley and Wendy Thomas

Date: Thursday, 7th March 2013

Target Audience: All Primary Teachers, Practitioners, Senior Leaders and SENCOs/

Course led by: Glenda Dudley and Wendy Thomas

ALNCOs

Target Audience: Senior Leaders

Venue: TBC

Cost: £150 + VAT

Cost: £150 +VAT

Course Booking Code: NW003

Course Booking Code: NW004

For further information and to book courses, please log on to www.tlpwales.co.uk

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Spring 2013 Cornerstones Open Days

Numeracy Free of Charge! Free of Charge!

Mini Mathematicians

Comp at with IN ible CERT S

Mathematical vocabulary and mark-making through role play This course explores the relationship between mark making and mathematical development. It recognises the need for integration of stimulating mathematical discussion in everyday activities both in and outside the classroom whilst recognising the importance of specific and focused questioning to ensure that pupils’ ideas are heard and developed. An exploration of a mathematically rich learning environment and how it can create opportunities for incidental as well as pre-planned mathematical learning are embedded throughout the day. Course participants will have the opportunity to: • Explore mark-making as an essential process for successful mathematical development •

Identify opportunities for children to express themselves mathematically through a variety of different media

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Share ideas for focused mathematical discussion and how this can be evaluated

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Create opportunities for role play to stimulate mathematical thinking

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Gain confidence to understand how mark making builds into more formalised diagrams and numbers

A complimentary lunch will be served following the morning session. Places are limited to 25 and these will be allocated to the schools that register first. (Maximum 2 places per school) Date: Friday 22nd Feb 2013 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. followed by lunch

Date: Wednesday, 15th May 2013

Target Audience: Headteachers and Senior Leaders

Course led by: Glenda Dudley and Wendy Thomas

Venue: TBC

Target Audience: Foundation Phase Practitioners

Cost: Free of Charge Course Booking Code: Cornerstones

For further information and to book courses, please log on to www.tlpwales.co.uk

Venue: TBC Cost: £150 +VAT Course Booking Code: NW007

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Numeracy

Professional Practice FP

Mind the Maths!

Early Explorers

Cross-curricular Mathematics for Key Stage2

Ensuring Progression in Outdoor Learning

Striking a balance between teaching key mathematical skills and providing opportunities to use and apply them in ‘real situations’ is a challenge for most primary teachers. Numeracy across the curriculum is a priority for the Wales Government and as such is a keen focus for all schools. On this one day course you will have the opportunity to consider what cross curricular mathematics looks like in practice and how to structure opportunities for using a range of strategies. Packed full of exciting ideas to take away and use immediately, it is a day not to be missed. Course participants will have the opportunity to: • Explore what an effective cross-curricular mathematics programme entails

Where did you play as a child and what did you get up to when you were allowed to ‘go out to play’? It is widely recognised that such experiences made a positive impact on us and as adults we are aware that it shaped many aspects of our own development. With many schools having made a significant start with outdoor learning, this course considers the issues that have been raised along the way. How are we ensuring progression in learning outside? Are all AoLs in evidence in our outdoor environment? What is the role of the adult outdoors? This course offers a great opportunity to address some of these questions and more... Course participants will have the opportunity to: • Broaden and deepen their understanding of the nature of effective outdoor play experiences for children

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Find ways of teaching numeracy while also teaching children to think in a mathematical way across the curriculum

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Consider the importance of outdoor play for children within the Foundation Phase and what the outdoors offers that indoors does not

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Explore scenarios that provide excellent opportunities to ‘use and apply’ mathematics and numeracy in real situations

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Consider the type and range of experiences young children should have through outdoor provision throughout the Foundation Phase

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Understand current theoretical perspectives and consider how to plan most effectively for development and progression

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Consider the role that ‘Provocations and Challenges’ have to play in securing progression

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Establish some long term, as well as immediate goals, for improving provision and practice within your school.

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Examine the potential of the elements and features of their existing outdoor area that can be utilised to maximise use of their space

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Explore effective resources for supporting a wide range of holistic and creative experiences outdoors

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Define, explore and expand the role of the adult in the outdoor environment

Date: Tuesday, 14th May 2013

Date: Wednesday, 15th May 2013

Course led by: Glenda Dudley and Wendy Thomas

Target Audience: Senior Leaders

Target Audience: Foundation Phase Practitioners

Venue: TBC

Cost: £150 + VAT

Cost: £150 +VAT

Course Booking Code: NW006

Course Booking Code: NW007

For further information and to book courses, please log on to www.tlpwales.co.uk

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Leadership Thick and Heavy? A Guide to Writing a Quality School Self-Evaluation Three simple questions: 1. Do you need support and guidance in writing your school self-evaluation report? 2. Do you need help unpicking which evidence sits where? 3. Do you want to get your self-evaluation document to tie in tightly with the Estyn Framework and your own school improvement priorities? If the answer is ‘Yes!’ to all three questions, then this is the course for you and one not to be missed! Course participants will have the opportunity to: •

Identify evidence to support your school self-evaluation judgements

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Use a simple yet systematic approach to identifying and recording appropriate evidence

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Begin to create a complete self-evaluation within their school that identifies priorities for improvement

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Link their self-evaluation with the new Estyn framework

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Use the evaluation to identify and plan areas for improvement in your school’s development plan.

Summer 2013 Cornerstones Open Days

Free of Charge!

Comp at with IN ible CERT S

Date: Thursday, 16th May 2013

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. followed by lunch

Course led by: Glenda Dudley and Wendy Thomas

Target Audience: Headteachers and Senior Leaders

Target Audience: Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers and Advisors Venue: TBC Cost: £150 + VAT Course Booking Code: NW008

For further information and to book courses, please log on to www.tlpwales.co.uk

Venue: TBC Cost: Free of Charge Course Booking Code: Cornerstones

For further information and to book courses, please log on to www.tlpwales.co.uk

The Learning Partnership

Llys Aur

Llanelli Gate

Llanelli

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Telephone: 00 44 (0) 1554 749043

Email: info@tlpwales.co.uk

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Resources: www.shoptlpwales.co.uk

Arweinyddiaeth Thick and Heavy? A Guide to Writing a Quality School Self-Evaluation

Haf 2013 Cornerstones Open Day

Free of Charge!

Comp at with IN ible CERT S

Tri chwestiwn syml: 1. A oes angen cymorth ac arweiniad arnoch i ysgrifennu adroddiad hunanwerthuso eich ysgol? 2. A oes angen help arnoch i benderfynu pa dystiolaeth sy’n addas ar gyfer pa adran? 3. A ydych am sicrhau bod eich dogfen hunanwerthuso yn gydnaws â Fframwaith Estyn a blaenoriaethau gwella eich ysgol? Os mai ‘Oes/Ydw!’ oedd yr ateb i bob un o’r tri chwestiwn, dyma’r cwrs i chi ac ni fyddwch am ei golli! Bydd gan gyfranogwyr y cwrs y cyfle i: •

Nodi tystiolaeth i ategu eich barn wrth hunanwerthuso eich ysgol

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Defnyddio dull syml ond systematig o nodi a chofnodi tystiolaeth briodol

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Dechrau creu hunanwerthusiad cyflawn o’u hysgol sy’n nodi blaenoriaethau ar gyfer gwella

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Cysylltu eu hunanwerthusiad â fframwaith newydd Estyn

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Defnyddio’r gwerthusiad i nodi a chynllunio meysydd ar gyfer gwella yng nghynllun datblygu eich ysgol.

Peidiwch â cholli allan......cyflwyniad i’r cwricwlwm mwyaf diweddar ac arloesol sydd ar gael. Mae Cornerstones Curriculum yn ymagwedd ffres a chyffrous at ymholi a dysgu dan arweiniad y plentyn sy’n seiliedig ar feini prawf Estyn ar gyfer cwricwlwm eithriadol. Mae’n rhoi’r sylfaen a’r strwythur i ysgolion ddatblygu cwricwlwm arloesol a chreadigol, gan fod yn hyderus bod dilyniant clir ac y caiff y Cyfnod Sylfaen a’r Cwricwlwm Diwygiedig ar gyfer Cyfnod Allweddol 2 eu cwmpasu’n llawn. Gall y Cornerstones Curriculum, sy’n seiliedig ar y Pedwar Conglfaen Dysgu, ategu eich arfer presennol, sefyll ar ei ben ei hun fel cwricwlwm llawn neu gael ei deilwra i gyfateb i anghenion a chryfderau unigol eich ysgol. Bydd yr hanner diwrnod yn cynnwys cyflwyniad i’r cwricwlwm, sesiwn holi ac ateb, rhagolwg o’r deunyddiau sydd ar gael a chyfle i ystyried sut y gellir ei ddefnyddio orau yn eich ysgol. Darperir cinio am ddim ar ôl sesiwn y bore. Dim ond 25 o leoedd sydd ar gael a chaiff y lleoedd hyn eu dyrannu i’r ysgolion a fydd yn cofrestru gyntaf. (Uchafswm o ddau le fesul ysgol) Dyddiad: Dydd Gwener 17eg Mai 2013

Dyddiad: Dydd Iau, 16eg Mai 2013

Amser: 9:30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. wedi’i ddilyn gan ginio

Arweinir y cwrs gan: Glenda Dudley and Wendy Thomas

Cynulleidfa Darged: Penaethiaid ac Uwch Arweinwyr

Cynulleidfa Darged: Penaethiaid, Dirprwy Benaethiaid ac Ymgynghorwyr

Lleoliad: TBC

Lleoliad: TBC Cost: £150 + VAT Cod Archebu’r Cwrs: NW008

For further information and to book courses, please log on to www.tlpwales.co.uk

Cost: Am Ddim Cod Archebu’r Cwrs: Conglfeini

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Rhifedd

Arfer Proffesiynol CS

Mind the Maths!

Early Explorers

Cross-curricular Mathematics for Key Stage2

Ensuring Progression in Outdoor Learning

Mae sicrhau cydbwysedd rhwng addysgu sgiliau mathemategol allweddol a rhoi cyfleoedd i’w defnyddio a’u cymhwyso mewn ‘sefyllfaoedd go iawn’ yn her i’r rhan fwyaf o athrawon cynradd. Mae rhifedd ymhob rhan o’r cwricwlwm yn flaenoriaeth i Lywodraeth Cymru ac felly yn ffocws cadarn i bob ysgol. Ar y cwrs undydd hwn, cewch gyfle i ystyried beth yw mathemateg trawsgwricwlaidd yn ymarferol a sut i strwythuro cyfleoedd ar gyfer defnyddio amrywiaeth o strategaethau. Yn llawn syniadau cyffrous i’w hystyried a’u defnyddio ar unwaith, mae’n ddiwrnod na fyddwch am ei golli. Bydd gan gyfranogwyr y cwrs y cyfle i: • Ystyried cynnwys rhaglen mathemateg drawsgwricwlaidd effeithiol

Ble roeddech chi’n chwarae fel plentyn a beth roeddech yn ei wneud pan oeddech yn cael ‘mynd allan i chwarae’? Cydnabyddir yn eang bod profiadau o’r fath wedi cael effaith gadarnhaol arnom ni ac fel oedolion, rydym yn ymwybodol eu bod wedi llywio sawl agwedd ar ein datblygiad. Mae llawer o ysgolion wedi gwneud cychwyn cadarn o ran dysgu awyr agored, ac mae’r cwrs hwn yn ystyried y materion a godwyd wrth wneud hynny. Sut rydym yn sicrhau dilyniant o ran dysgu yn yr awyr agored? A yw pob maes dysgu yn amlwg yn ein hamgylchedd awyr agored? Beth yw rôl yr oedolyn yn yr awyr agored? Mae’r cwrs hwn yn cynnig cyfle ardderchog i ymdrin â rhai o’r cwestiynau hyn a mwy... Bydd gan gyfranogwyr y cwrs y cyfle i: • Ehangu a gwella eu dealltwriaeth o natur profiadau chwarae awyr agored effeithiol i blant

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Dod o hyd i ffyrdd o addysgu rhifedd tra’n addysgu’r plant ar yr un pryd i feddwl mewn ffordd fathemategol ymhob rhan o’r cwricwlwm

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Ystyried pwysigrwydd chwarae awyr agored i blant o fewn y Cyfnod Sylfaen a beth y gall ardaloedd awyr agored ei gynnig na all ardaloedd dan do

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Ystyried senarios sy’n darparu cyfleoedd ardderchog i ‘ddefnyddio a chymhwyso’ mathemateg a rhifedd mewn sefyllfaoedd go iawn

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Ystyried y math a’r amrywiaeth o brofiadau y dylai plant bach eu cael drwy’r ddarpariaeth awyr agored drwy gydol y Cyfnod Sylfaen

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Deall safbwyntiau damcaniaethol presennol ac ystyried y ffordd fwyaf effeithiol o gynllunio ar gyfer datblygiad a dilyniant

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Ystyried y rôl sydd gan ‘Gythruddion a Heriau’ i’w chwarae o ran sicrhau dilyniant

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Pennu rhai nodau hirdymor, yn ogystal â byrdymor, o ran gwella darpariaeth ac arfer yn eich ysgol.

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Ystyried potensial elfennau a nodweddion eu hardal awyr agored bresennol y gellir eu defnyddio er mwyn gwneud y defnydd gorau o’u gofod

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Ystyried adnoddau effeithiol i gefnogi amrywiaeth eang o brofiadau cyfannol a chreadigol yn yr awyr agored

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Diffinio, archwilio ac ehangu rôl yr oedolyn yn yr amgylchedd awyr agored

Dyddiad: Dydd Mawrth, 14eg Mai 2013

Dyddiad: Dydd Mercher, 15fed Mai 20133

Arweinir y cwrs gan: Glenda Dudley and Wendy Thomas

Cynulleidfa Darged: Uwch Arweinwyr

Cynulleidfa Darged: Ymarferwyr y Cyfnod Sylfaen

Lleoliad: TBC

Cost: £150 + VAT

Cod Archebu’r Cwrs: NW006

Cod Archebu’r Cwrs: NW007

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Haf 2013 Cornerstones Open Day

Rhifedd Free of Charge!

Mini Mathematicians

Comp at with IN ible CERT S

Mathematical vocabulary and mark-making through role play Mae’r cwrs hwn yn ystyried y gydberthynas rhwng gwneud marciau a datblygiad mathemategol. Mae’n cydnabod yr angen i gynnwys trafodaeth fathemategol ysgogol fel rhan o weithgareddau bob dydd yn yr ystafell ddosbarth a’r tu allan iddi ond yn cydnabod, ar yr un pryd, bwysigrwydd cwestiynau penodol a manwl er mwyn sicrhau y caiff syniadau disgyblion eu clywed a’u datblygu. Caiff archwiliad o amgylchedd dysgu sy’n cynnwys cyfoeth o fathemateg a sut y gall greu cyfleoedd ar gyfer dysgu mathemategol ar hap yn ogystal â dysgu mathemategol wedi’i gynllunio ymlaen llaw ei gynnwys drwy gydol y dydd. Bydd gan gyfranogwyr y cwrs y cyfle i: • Ystyried gwneud marciau fel proses hanfodol ar gyfer datblygiad mathemategol llwyddiannus •

Nodi cyfleoedd i blant fynegi eu hunain yn fathemategol drwy amrywiaeth o wahanol gyfryngau

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Rhannu syniadau ar gyfer trafodaeth fathemategol â ffocws penodol a sut y gellir ei gwerthuso

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Creu cyfleoedd ar gyfer chwarae rôl er mwyn ysgogi ffordd o feddwl fathemategol

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Meithrin hyder er mwyn deall sut mae gwneud marciau yn datblygu i ddiagramau a rhifau mwy ffurfiol

Dyddiadau: Dydd Gwener 22ain Chwefror 2013 Amser: 9.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. wedi’i ddilyn gan ginio

Dyddiad: Dydd Llun, 13eg Mai 2013

Cynulleidfa Darged: Penaethiaid ac Uwch Arweinwyr

Arweinir y cwrs gan: Glenda Dudley and Wendy Thomas

Lleoliad: TBC

Cynulleidfa Darged: Ymarferwyr y Cyfnod Sylfaen

Cost: Am Ddim Cod Archebu’r Cwrs: Conglfeini

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Lleoliad: TBC Cost: £150 + VAT Cod Archebu’r Cwrs: NW005

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Arweinyddiaeth

Arfer Proffesiynol Cynradd Inspiration or Aspiration?

The Leading Edge

Nurturing, Supporting and Extending More Able and Talented

A Course for Experienced Leaders

Mae adroddiadau diweddar gan Estyn wedi nodi y gellir ystyried bod 20% o ddysgwyr yn fwy galluog a thalentog Yn ystod y cwrs hwn, bydd athrawon a chynorthwywyr addysgu yn dysgu sut i nodi a helpu disgyblion mwy galluog a thalentog. Byddwn yn ystyried syniadau ymarferol ar gyfer addasu arfer presennol yn yr ystafell ddosbarth er mwyn sicrhau bod disgyblion yn cael eu hymestyn a’u herio’n gyson tra’n parhau i gael eu cymell, eu hysgogi a chanolbwyntio ar y dasg. Bydd gan gyfranogwyr y cwrs y cyfle i: • Ystyried ffyrdd o nodi disgyblion y gellir eu disgrifio fel mwy galluog a thalentog

Mae sicrhau rôl arweinyddiaeth yn garreg filltir i’w dathlu. Ond wedyn bydd y gwaith caled yn dechrau go iawn. Sut rydych yn cynnal eich cymhelliant a’ch brwdfrydedd? Sut rydych yn sicrhau bod eich safbwynt yn ddibynadwy a bod eich barn yn deg? A yw eich ysgol yn sefydliad deinamig a datblygol o hyd, neu a yw’r ‘troelli platiau’ yn mynd yn drech na chi? Mae arweinyddiaeth effeithiol yn golygu llawer mwy na’r hyn sydd ar yr wyneb. Bydd y cwrs undydd hwn yn rhoi cyfle i chi fyfyrio ar eich set sgiliau bresennol ac yn awgrymu rhai elfennau allweddol i chi eu hailystyried a’u datblygu. Bydd y diwrnod dimjargon hwn yn rhoi cyfle i chi ailalinio eich blaenoriaethau, cael persbectif ar eich heriau a sicrhau eich bod yn cael yr effaith gadarnhaol fwyaf posibl ar y rheini rydych yn eu harwain.

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Ystyried profiadau dysgu priodol sy’n rhoi digon o her i blant mwy galluog a thalent

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Myfyrio ar strategaethau sy’n helpu plant mwy galluog a thalentog i ddod yn ddysgwyr annibynnol

Bydd gan gyfranogwyr y cwrs y cyfle i: • Myfyrio ar heriau presennol mewn amgylchedd cefnogol sy’n grymuso

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Ystyried buddiannau gwaith grwp i gefnogi a datblygu’r talentau arbennig y mae’r grwp hwn yn eu harddangos

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Ystyried strategaethau posibl ar gyfer goresgyn rhwystrau a datrys yr hyn sy’n ymddangos yn amhosibl

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Rhwydweithio â chydweithwyr sydd hefyd â diddordeb yn y maes hwn

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Ystyried deinameg eich tîm drwy edrych o wahanol safbwyntiau arweinyddiaeth

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Datblygu amgylchedd lle y daw sefyllfaoedd anodd yn gerrig milltir ar gyfer eich llwyddiant

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Chwerthin, crio, sgrechian a gweiddi!

Dyddiad: Dydd Mercher, 6ed Mawrth 2013 Arweinir y cwrs gan: Glenda Dudley and Wendy Thomas

Dyddiad: Dydd Iau, 7fed Mawrth 2013

Cynulleidfa Darged: Pob Athro Cynradd, Ymarferydd, Uwch Arweinydd a Chydgysylltydd

Arweinir y cwrs gan: Glenda Dudley and Wendy Thomas

AAA/Cydgysylltydd ADY

Cynulleidfa Darged: Uwch Arweinwyr

Lleoliad: TBC

Cost: £150 + VAT

Cost: £150 +VAT

Cod Archebu’r Cwrs: NW003

Cod Archebu’r Cwrs: NW004

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Llythrennedd

The Writing Wrangle

Writers Block to Polished Performance

Developing Children’s Literacy Skills across the Curriculum (FP)

Literacy across the Curriculum at Key Stage 2

Mae llafaredd yn sgil allweddol o fewn cwricwlwm Cymru. Mae ‘Siarad a Gwrando’ yn chwarae rhan hanfodol o ran datblygiad iaith plant ac yn gweithredu fel cerrig sylfaen ar gyfer darllen ac ysgrifennu yn ddiweddarach. Gydag ysgolion o dan bwysau i ddysgu plant i ddarllen ac ysgrifennu cyn gynted â phosibl, mae perygl bod y ffocws yn symud o ‘lafaredd’ yn rhy fuan. Felly sut y gallwn gydbwyso’r angen i wella safonau mewn llythrennedd, gan barchu cam datblygiad iaith pob plentyn ar yr un pryd? Yn ystod y dydd, caiff y cyfyng-gyngor hwn ei ystyried drwy enghreifftiau ymarferol er mwyn dangos sut y mae profiadau sy’n annog ‘siarad wedi’i resymu’ yn sicrhau gwaith ysgrifennu o ansawdd uchel ymhob rhan o’r cwricwlwm fel yr amlinellir yn y ddogfen ymgynghori ar gyfer y Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd newydd.

Mae llawer o ysgolion wedi cynnwys hanfodion iaith yn eu gwaith craidd. Ond sut y gallwn adeiladu ar ein rhaglen iaith bresennol er mwyn sicrhau bod awduron ifanc yn datblygu gwahanol arddulliau ysgrifennu a gwella cyfoeth eu gwaith? Mae’r cwrs hwn yn ystyried ac yn egluro’r strategaethau sy’n galluogi plant i baratoi ar gyfer gwaith ysgrifennu sy’n cyfleu ac yn cysylltu syniadau haniaethol i’r dudalen bapur ac i ymgysylltu â gwaith o’r fath. Bydd gan gyfranogwyr y cwrs y cyfle i: • Nodi’r agweddau a addysgir ar wahân a’r agweddau cyfannol ar addysgu a dysgu iaith •

Myfyrio ar hanfodion iaith a’r ffordd y cânt eu datblygu o fewn eu cyd-destun eu hunain

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Ystyried mathau o destun ffeithiol a nodweddion pob math fel blociau adeiladu ar gyfer ysgrifennu

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Ystyried lleoliad canolog dychymyg, meddwl creadigol a ffantasi fel allweddi i lwyddiant o ran ysgrifennu naratif plant

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Helpu plant i fewnoli strwythurau a phatrymau iaith drwy ddrama a chelfyddydau creadigol eraill

Bydd gan gyfranogwyr y cwrs y cyfle i: •

Ystyried y camau datblygiad iaith a beth all atal neu gyflymu gallu plentyn i ddysgu

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Archwilio ac arbrofi â syniadau i ‘ategu’ llafaredd yn y Cyfnod Sylfaen

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Defnyddio byd bach fel man cychwyn, canolbwynt a therfyn ar gyfer siarad ac ysgrifennu

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Casglu syniadau am sut i annog plant i ‘feddwl ar goedd’, gan fynegi eu syniadau’n glir i eraill

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Ystyried sut a phryd y gellir cyflwyno gwahanol genres o ysgrifennu i blant

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Canolbwyntio ar ddatblygu technolegau newydd wrth ddatblygu llythrennedd ymhob rhan o’r cwricwlwm

Dyddiad: Dydd Llun, 4ydd Mawrth 2013

Dyddiad: Dydd Mawrth, 5ed Mawrth 2013

Arweinir y cwrs gan: Glenda Dudley a Wendy Thomas

Cynulleidfa Darged: Athrawon y Cyfnod Sylfaen, Cydgysylltwyr Llythrennedd

Cynulleidfa Darged: Cydgysylltwyr Llythrennedd ac Athrawon Cyfnod Allweddol 2

Lleoliad: TBC

Cost: £150 + TAW

Cod Archebu’r Cwrs: NW001

Cod Archebu’r Cwrs: NW002

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Gogledd Cymru Summer Conference

Childhood Sue Palmer

Sue Palmer Gu Con est sult ant

Bydd Sue Palmer yn ymuno â’r Athro Winston yn ein cynhadledd. Mae Sue yn ymgynghorydd blaenllaw sy’n arbenigo ym maes datblygiad plant a llythrennedd. Yn ystod ein cynhadledd, bydd Sue yn ystyried themâu allweddol o’i gwaith ar Toxic Childhood a Detoxing Childhood. Bydd Sue yn arwain rhan o’r diwrnod drwy ystyried plentyndod cyfoes ac effaith ein byd modern ar unigolion. Mae’n cynnig cipolwg ar atebion posibl ar gyfer ymdrin â rhai o’r pryderon allweddol i addysgwyr. “The world may have changed beyond recognition in the last three decades, but children haven’t changed at all. For healthy development, they still need the same basic ingredients that have helped lucky children through the ages grow up bright, balanced and fit to face the challenges of adult life.” Sue Palmer

Mae Sue Palmer, sy’n gyn-bennaeth yn yr Alban, wedi ysgrifennu ac ymgynghori’n eang ar agweddau ar lythrennedd a datblygiad plant. Ers dros 15 mlynedd, mae wedi bod yn siaradwr poblogaidd ar y pynciau hyn mewn ysgolion, colegau a phrifysgolion yn y DU a ledled y byd, ac mae’n cyfrannu’n aml at y wasg addysgol, yn benodol y Times Educational Supplement a Child Education. Roedd ei llyfr cyntaf i gynulleidfa ehangach, Toxic Childhood (Orion 2006) yn ymwneud ag effeithiau plentyndod cyfoes ar ddatblygiad a dysgu plant, yn siartiau llyfrau mwyaf poblogaidd Amazon am ddwy flynedd. Fe’i dilynwyd gan Detoxing Childhood (2007) a 21st Century Boys (2009). O ganlyniad i’r llyfrau, cymerodd ran mewn llawer o ymgyrchoedd sy’n ymwneud â phlentyndod cyfoes, a chafodd wahoddiadau i annerch amrywiaeth eang o gynulleidfaoedd, gan gynnwys gweithwyr cymdeithasol ym maes iechyd, gwaith cymdeithasol a chyfiawnder troseddol, gweithwyr chwarae, cynllunwyr, hysbysebwyr a rhieni. Maent hefyd wedi arwain at lawer o erthyglau a chyfweliadau yn y wasg genedlaethol, yn ogystal ag ymddangosiadau rheolaidd ar y teledu a’r radio. Dros y blynyddoedd, mae Sue wedi bod yn ymgynghorydd annibynnol i lawer o sefydliadau, gan gynnwys yr Adran Addysg a Sgiliau, yr Asiantaeth Sgiliau Sylfaenol, yr Ymddiriedolaeth Llythrennedd Cenedlaethol a’r BBC.

Mae’n bleser gennym ailystyried materion Plentyndod gyda Sue fel rhan o Raglen ein Cynhadledd. Individual Rate Cost: £200 + VAT per person Special Group Rate 40+ Cost: £180 + VAT per person (Special rate for pre-paid block bookings of 40+ delegates) Lleoliad: Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno, LL30 1BB Please book early to avoid disappointment.

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Cynhadledd Haf Gogledd Cymru

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Yn dilyn llwyddiant ysgubol ein Cynhadledd ym mis Tachwedd 2011 gyda’r Arglwydd Robert Winston a Sue Palmer, mae’n bleser gennym gynnig i’n gweithwyr proffesiynol partner yng Ngogledd Cymru a rhanbarth Swydd Gaer y cyfle i ymuno â ni ar gyfer y digwyddiad cyffrous hwn.

What Makes Me, Me? Lord Robert Winston

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“ ‘What Makes Me Me’ is all about the things that make you individually you, from the shape of your ears and the sound of your voice to the things that really scare you or make you laugh. Your genes, your personality, and your talents are all part of the story. Find out just what makes you you.” Robert Winston Caiff yr Arglwydd Robert Winston ei gydnabod fel un o wyddonwyr mwyaf blaenllaw ein hoes ac mae gan Sue Palmer gyfoeth o brofiad ym maes plentyndod a chymdeithas. Mae hwn yn gyfle arbennig ac yn ddyddiad i’ch dyddiaduron! Yn ystod ein cynhadledd, bydd yr Athro Winston yn ystyried agweddau ar ei waith sy’n arbennig o berthnasol i faes addysg, sef: ‘What Makes Me, Me’ ac ‘Are we Born or Are we Made?’ Mae’r Arglwydd Winston yn cyflwyno ‘Child of Our Time’, sef prosiect unigryw 20 mlynedd o hyd sy’n dilyn 25 o blant a aned yn 2000 o’u genedigaeth hyd at 20 oed. Daw’r plant o bob cwr o’r DU o amrywiaeth o gefndiroedd genetig, cymdeithasol, daearyddol ac ethnig. Drwy’r darn nodedig hwn o waith ymchwil, wrth i’r plant dyfu o fabandod, drwy blentyndod a dod yn oedolion ifanc, ceir darlun cydlynus a gwyddonol gywir o’r ffordd y mae genynnau a’r amgylcheddau yn rhyngweithio i greu oedolyn llawn dwf. Nod y gwaith ymchwil yw ateb llawer o gwestiynau nas atebwyd hyd yma; un o’r cwestiynau pwysicaf y mae’r prosiect yn anelu at ei ateb yw “Are we born or are we made?”

Yn seiliedig ar negeseuon allweddol o’r darnau diddorol hyn o waith, bydd Robert Winston yn ystyried sut y gallwn ni, fel addysgwyr, ystyried gwahaniaethau unigol a chael dylanwad cadarnhaol ar y daith o blentyndod i’r glasoed i fywyd fel oedolyn. Mae’r profiad ysgol wir yn bwysig!

Yr Arglwydd Robert Winston Mae’r Arglwydd Robert Winston, Athro Gwyddoniaeth a Chymdeithas ac Athro Emeritws Astudiaethau Ffrwythlondeb yn Imperial College, Llundain, sy’n brifysgol ag un o’r canolfannau gwyddoniaeth ryngwladol cryfaf, yn cynnal rhaglen ymchwil yn Athrofa Bioleg Atgynhyrchiol a Datblygiadol. Mae hefyd yn Ganghellor Prifysgol Sheffield Hallam, yn Gadeirydd y Coleg Cerdd Brenhinol ac fe’i etholwyd yn “Arglwydd y Flwyddyn” gan ei gyd-Seneddwyr ym mis Mehefin 2008. Mae’n aelod o Gyngor Prifysgol Surrey. Arweiniodd gwaith ymchwil yr Arglwydd Winston at ddatblygu microlawdriniaeth gynaecolegol yn y 1970au a gwelliannau amrywiol mewn meddygaeth atgynhyrchiol, a fabwysiadwyd yn rhyngwladol wedyn, yn enwedig ym maes endocrinoleg ac IVF. O ganlyniad i’w waith ym maes gwneud diagnosis genetig cyn-mewnblannu, llwyddodd teuluoedd â genynnau diffygiol i gael plant heb glefydau angheuol. Mae’n ymrwymedig i addysg wyddonol ac mae’n ysgrifennu neu’n cyflwyno rhaglenni gwyddoniaeth poblogaidd yn rheolaidd ar gyfer prif sianeli’r BBC a rhwydweithiau Discovery. Mae gweithgarwch Robert Winston yn Nhŷ’r Arglwyddi yn cynnwys siarad yn rheolaidd am faterion yn ymwneud ag addysg, gwyddoniaeth, meddygaeth a’r celfyddydau. Roedd yn Gadeirydd Pwyllgor Dethol yr Arglwyddi ar Wyddoniaeth a Thechnoleg 1999-2000 ac yn is-gadeirydd y Swyddfa Gwyddoniaeth a Thechnoleg Seneddol. Ymhlith ei ddiddordebau mae’r theatr (Gwobr Cyfarwyddwyr Cenedlaethol, Gŵyl Caeredin 1969), materion Iddewig, cerddoriaeth glasurol, sgïo a gwinoedd Bordeaux, yn arbennig Paulliac. Mae’n aelod o Fwrdd Theatr y Lyric ac mae wedi ymwneud â nifer o elusennau yn y DU, gan gynnwys sefydlu Ymddiriedolaeth y Sefydliad Obstetreg a Gynaecoleg ac Apêl “Women for Women”, Ymchwil Canser y DU, Sefydliad Bôn-gelloedd a Chymdeithas Elusennau Ymchwil Feddygol. Mae’n un o Gymrodorion Cymdeithas Frenhinol y Celfyddydau ac yn aelod o Glybiau’r Athenaeum a’r Garrick ynghyd â’r MCC.

Mae’n bleser mawr gennym ailgroesawu’r Arglwydd Robert Winston i’n rhaglen yn y Bartneriaeth Ddysgu. www.tlpwales.co.uk www.shoptlpwales.co.uk Telephone: 00 44 (0) 1554 749043 Terms and Conditions Apply

Gogledd Cymru Ffocws ar Ogledd Cymru Mewn ymateb i nifer eithriadol o geisiadau gan ein cydweithwyr yng Ngogledd Cymru, mae’n bleser gan y Bartneriaeth Ddysgu eich gwahodd i ddiwrnod gyda dau o siaradwyr mwyaf blaenllaw’r dydd: Yr Arglwydd Robert Winston a Sue Palmer. Nodir manylion ein Cynhadledd Haf 2013, Child of our Time ar dudalen 8-11. Y lleoliad ar gyfer y digwyddiad cyffrous hwn yw Venue Cymru, Llandudno. Mae’r Bartneriaeth Ddysgu yn ehangu ei chymorth a’i hyfforddiant yng Ngogledd Cymru mewn ymateb i geisiadau gan gydweithwyr.

Digwyddiadau Hyfforddiant yng Ngogledd Cymru

Conference and Courses in North Wales

Gogledd Cymru Wythnos 1: 4ydd - 8fed Mawrth 2013 Lleoliad: Wrexham TBC The Writing Wrangle Writers’ Block to Polished Performance Inspiration or Aspiration? - More Able and Talented The Leading Edge - A Leadership Course for Experienced Leaders Diwrnod Agored Conglfeini

Wythnos 2: 13eg - 17eg Mai 2013 Lleoliad: Llandudno TBC Mini Mathematicians - Mathematical development in the Foundation Phase Mind the Maths - Cross-curricular Baths at Key stage 2 Early Explorers - Getting the Most from Outdoor Learning Thick and Heavy? - Writing an Effective School Self-evaluation Report Diwrnod Agored Conglfeini

Y Bartneriaeth Ddysgu Pwy ydym ni Wendy Thomas Mae Wendy Thomas wedi gweithio mewn amrywiaeth o gyd-destunau yn y DU a thramor fel athrawes, athrawes ymgynghorol, ymgynghorydd a phennaeth. Yn fwyaf diweddar, bu’n bennaeth ar ysgol ryngwladol yn yr Iseldiroedd. Mae gan Wendy wybodaeth helaeth am y cyfnod ysgol gynradd cyfan ac mae wedi helpu penaethiaid ac uwch arweinwyr eraill mewn ysgolion, awdurdodau lleol ac hefyd mewn lleoliadau nas cynhelir i sicrhau profiadau o’r safon uchaf i ddysgwyr. Mae gan Wendy brofiad helaeth o wella ysgolion fel Arolygydd Ofsted ac yn ei rôl fel Ymgynghorydd Gwella Ysgolion i Gaerdydd. Arweiniodd dîm o athrawon ymgynghorol wrth baratoi i roi’r Cyfnod Sylfaen ar gyfer plant rhwng tair oed a saith oed ar waith a’i werthuso ac mae’n ymfalchïo yn y ffaith y gall gynnig atebion ymarferol a hydrin i ysgolion sy’n wynebu heriau. Fel mam i ddwy ferch, mae Wendy yn gadarn o blaid darpariaeth o safon uchel i blant ac mae’n ymrwymedig i egwyddorion dysgu sy’n seiliedig ar ymholi fel ffordd o gymell plant a phobl ifanc ac ymgysylltu â hwy.

Glenda Dudley Mae Glenda Dudley wedi gweithio ym maes addysg ers dros 25 mlynedd yn y DU ac mewn cyd-destun rhyngwladol yn Ewrop a’r Dwyrain Canol. Yn ogystal ag uwch swyddi dramor, roedd ei swydd ddiweddaraf yn y DU yng Nghaerdydd. Mae hefyd wedi cyfrannu at ddarnau allweddol o bolisi cenedlaethol i Lywodraeth Cymru. Mae ei gwybodaeth a’i phrofiad ym maes plentyndod cynnar ac addysg gynradd yn helaeth ac mae ganddi brofiad manwl o’r Cwricwlwm Cenedlaethol ac o Raglen Blynyddoedd Cynradd y Fagloriaeth Ryngwladol yn Ysgol Ryngwladol Amsterdam. Bu Glenda hefyd yn ymwneud â Phrosiect Sero “Teaching for Understanding” gan Brifysgol Harvard; prosiect ymchwil hirdymor sy’n darparu sail gadarn i addysgeg yr 21ain Ganrif. Mae Glenda yn gwerthfawrogi dull partneriaeth wrth ddatblygu cyfleoedd dysgu sy’n berthnasol ac yn ystyrlon, drwy weithio gyda gweithwyr proffesiynol amrywiol, er mwyn darparu cyfleoedd cyffrous o fewn ysgolion a sefydliadau addysgol eraill.

Ymgynghorwyr Partner Rydym yn gweithio gydag amrywiaeth o ymgynghorwyr partner i ddarparu ein gwasanaethau. Ceir manylion am ein hymgynghorwyr ar ein gwefan www.tlpwales.co.uk

Spring 2013 Cornerstones Open Day

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Peidiwch â cholli allan......cyflwyniad i’r cwricwlwm mwyaf diweddar ac arloesol sydd ar gael. Mae Cornerstones Curriculum yn ymagwedd ffres a chyffrous at ymholi a dysgu dan arweiniad y plentyn sy’n seiliedig ar feini prawf Estyn ar gyfer cwricwlwm eithriadol. Mae’n rhoi’r sylfaen a’r strwythur i ysgolion ddatblygu cwricwlwm arloesol a chreadigol, gan fod yn hyderus bod dilyniant clir ac y caiff y Cyfnod Sylfaen a’r Cwricwlwm Diwygiedig ar gyfer Cyfnod Allweddol 2 eu cwmpasu’n llawn. Gall y Cornerstones Curriculum, sy’n seiliedig ar y Pedwar Conglfaen Dysgu, ategu eich arfer presennol, sefyll ar ei ben ei hun fel cwricwlwm llawn neu gael ei deilwra i gyfateb i anghenion a chryfderau unigol eich ysgol. Bydd yr hanner diwrnod yn cynnwys cyflwyniad i’r cwricwlwm, sesiwn holi ac ateb, rhagolwg o’r deunyddiau sydd ar gael a chyfle i ystyried sut y gellir ei ddefnyddio orau yn eich ysgol. Darperir cinio am ddim ar ôl sesiwn y bore.Dim ond 25 o leoedd sydd ar gael a chaiff y lleoedd hyn eu dyrannu i’r ysgolion a fydd yn cofrestru gyntaf. (Uchafswm o ddau le fesul ysgol) Dyddiadau: Dydd Gwener, 22ain Chwefror 2013 Dydd Gwener 8fed Mawrth 2013 Dydd Gwener 17eg Mai 2013 Dydd Gwener 21ain Mehefin 2013 Amser: 9.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. wedi’i ddilyn gan ginio Cynulleidfa Darged: Penaethiaid ac Uwch Arweinwyr Lleoliad: Cost: Am Ddim Cod Archebu’r Cwrs: Conglfeini

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About The Learning Partnership

Ein Gwerthoedd

Who we are

Mae ein gwerthoedd craidd i’w gweld ymhob agwedd ar ein bywydau beunyddiol a thrwy ein harferion gwaith:

Cornerstones Open Days Conference with Lord Robert Winston

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Uniondeb a Gonestrwydd

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Meddwl a Gweithredu Cyfoes ac Arloesol

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Ymrwymiad a Chysondeb

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Grymuso a Brwdfrydedd

Ein nod yw bod y gorau y gallwn a helpu eraill i gyrraedd eu nodau.

March Training Courses May Training Courses

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Fel y mae ein henw yn ei awgrymu, mae’r Bartneriaeth Ddysgu yn gweithio gyda chi i ddarparu hyfforddiant a gwasanaeth ymgynghori o’r radd flaenaf. Rydym yn ymfalchïo mewn cyfres graidd o werthoedd sy’n sicrhau uniondeb ein gwasanaeth a’n hymrwymiad i chi. Rydym yn darparu’r safbwynt annibynnol, allanol sy’n hanfodol er mwyn sicrhau arfer myfyriol, arloesol ac ar yr un pryd, rydym yn parchu eich cyd-destun, eich heriau a’ch amgylchiadau unigryw. Mae ein gwasanaethau arloesol yn cynnwys digwyddiadau/cynadleddau hyfforddiant unigol, pecynnau cymorth tymor hwy, gwasanaethau mentora a hyfforddi i arweinwyr ysgolion/sefydliadau, yn ogystal â gwasanaeth rheoli prosiectau a chaffael adnoddau. Ein nod yw sicrhau datblygiad a gwelliant parhaus yn eich ysgol neu’ch sefydliad. Byddwn yn meithrin ac yn cynnal cydberthnasau ystyrlon gyda chi, yn ehangu ac yn datblygu addysgeg, ac yn eich helpu a’ch herio i ddatblygu ac ehangu cyfleoedd dysgu o ansawdd uchel i blant. Mae ein profiad hyd yma yn cynnwys gweithio gyda gweithwyr proffesiynol ar bob lefel o’r llywodraeth, cynghorau dosbarth/Awdurdodau Lleol a chydag ysgolion unigol neu glystyrau o ysgolion, gyda’r nod o feithrin gallu o fewn eich tîm ac ar gyfer eich tîm. Bydd ein partneriaeth gyda chi yn gweithredu fel catalydd ar gyfer newid cadarnhaol wedi’i gynllunio a chanlyniadau gwell i blant.

GWANWYN A HAF 2013