SPTS

Getting started as a TA - Day 1
2019-10-03 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
This popular, practical 2 day course for those brand new to the role of TA is offered again in autumn 2019.
The course aims to develop a new TA’s confidence and understanding of their:

roles and responsibilities
effective practice
essential toolkit and approaches

TAs will have opportunities to be part of a group and to share ideas through a workshop approach to:

learn and develop skills to help pupils
discover what the latest research says about TAs in school
find where to go for ideas and support
make links with other TAs and schools

Delegates will be asked to complete a work-based task between sessions.
Day 1 – 3rd October 2019
Day 2 – 14th November 2019
Getting started as a TA flyer 2019
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New to Special (for teachers and NQTs New to Special Schools or Settings) - Day 1
2019-10-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
This programme is for teachers & NQTs who are in their first year of work in a special school or setting.
FACE TO FACE SESSIONS
01.10.19 Teacher role: Thrive & survive! Managing teams and parent/carer consultations
06.12.19 Planning, feedback and assessment plus Peer visit planning
20.03.20 Behaviour and autism plus Peer visit feedback and reflection
08.05 .20 Sharing strategies and resources plus Peer visit planning
03.07.20 My Journey: first year and beyond…. plus Peer visit feedback & reflection
Aims:
To share knowledge, learning experiences and encourage reflective practice;
To engage in professional dialogue with other teachers;
To promote confidence and resilience in the classroom and wider school community;
NQTs will build on their ITT year, others new to special will develop skills and knowledge relevant to their setting.
5 face to face sessions 2 pm – 4pm.
2 peer school visits.
Delivered by leaders from Special School settings.
Cost £100 per person for the full programme.
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Team Teach Level 1 (previously foundation training) 3 Hour Re-accreditation Training
2019-09-30 09:30 - 12:30 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
Outline

De-escalation and positive handling training for children and young people.

Description

Re-accreditation training for staff who are already hold a valid level 1 (previously basic) team teach certificate which is due to expire (re-accreditation due every 3 years)

Booking Information

£55 per person for maintained schools, £60 per person for academies. Discounts for multiple bookings from one school.
For more information on Team Teach click here
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Team-Teach Mop-Up Training 6 Hour Level 1 Training Course for Low Risk Settings (previously foundation training)
2019-09-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
Team Teach flyer 1 day mop up flyer

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Developing subject knowledge and assessment in primary science - Assessing children's ideas and responsive teaching
2019-09-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Dillington House, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9DT, United Kingdom
Looking to develop or refresh your science subject knowledge and teaching skills? These sessions are a great opportunity to learn alongside trainee teachers on an outstanding programme.
Assessing children’s ideas and responsive teaching.
Misconceptions in science; promoting scientific understanding; assessment for learning strategies; recording evidence of learning
Cost: £75 per session. A 20% discount will be applied to schools making multiple bookings across any of these sessions.
For more information download the flyer here
Places are limited, so early booking at http://www.stem.org.uk/rp198 is advised.

Signalong - for parents, carers and professionals - Day 2
2019-07-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
The workshop will cover the brief history, philosophy and methodology of Signalong before teaching approximately 60 key words. The course will follow the Everybody’s Signalong Topic Vocabulary. You will learn the necessary skills to read and produce any sign in the manuals. Activities are provided to put the vocabulary into context and reinforce learning. Course cost will include certificate and manual.
Dates:
Day 1 28th June 2019
Day 2 5th July 2019
Fiveways School, Yeovil.
Times: 10am till 1pm
Signalong Flyer
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De-escalation & collaborative problem solving – beyond diversion and distraction
2019-07-01 09:30 - 15:00 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
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Cost £90 (20% reduction for SPTS alliance schools)
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Signalong - for parents, carers and professionals - Day 1
2019-06-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom

Early Career Leadership Development - Day 3
2019-06-27 09:30 - 15:30 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
This 3 day programme will engage, inspire and challenge teachers in years 2 to 4 of their career to develop leadership abilities both in and beyond the classroom.
Dates:
A combination of 3 face to face sessions, 2 intersessional tasks, self study & reflection to be held on Monday 25th March, Monday 20th May and Thursday 27th June 2019.
Day 3 – Stepping Out:
Setting goals & impact.
Change curve.
Leading beyond the classroom: Who’s in your audience?
Subject leadership & curriculum development.
Wider strategic understanding.
Reflection, outcomes & next steps.
Celebration.

Attachment & relational trauma
2019-06-26 09:30 - 15:00 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom

EAL Joint Professional Development Group: Yeovil / South Somerset area meetings
2019-06-24 14:00 - 15:30, 2019-03-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
EAL co-ordinators in the Yeovil / South Somerset area are invited to attend these termly meetings, which cover: EAL updates and team news, resources, best practice, Q&A. All attending are asked to bring something to show or tell; a new resource, website or an idea you have used recently.
Led by SCC Ethnic Minority Achievement & Traveller Education Service (EMATES)
Please contact us to register your interest.

Team-Teach Mop-Up Training 6 Hour Foundation Training Course for Low Risk Settings
2019-06-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-03-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom

Somerset Science Subject Leaders' Network Meetings
2019-06-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Oaklands Primary School, Preston Grove, Yeovil, BA20 2DU
Learn about the latest local and national initiatives in science and keep ahead of developments in the subject. Meet with other subject leaders and teachers, share best practice, develop ideas and activities. Free of charge but please book in advance.
This session will include Robin James, Science Lead at Exeter Road Primary School and PSTT Fellow. Robin will outline his “Looking for Learning” project which aims to develop working scientifically skills by encouraging primary pupils to reflect on their practical science activities and peer assess using short self-made films of their investigations.
Primary Science Subject Leaders flyer
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Team-Teach Mop-Up Training 12 Hour Basic Training Course for Special Schools/Medium to High Risk Settings Day 2
2019-06-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Fairmead School, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NJ, United Kingdom
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Team-Teach Mop-Up Training 12 Hour Basic Training Course for Special Schools/Medium to High Risk Settings Day 1
2019-06-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Fairmead School, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NJ, United Kingdom
Team Teach flyer 2 day mop up flyer
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Facilitating and Scaffolding: theory and practice for effective TAs Day 1
2019-05-21 09:30 - 15:00 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
This course will equip TAs with knowledge of the stages of development and strategies to better support learning. See the flyer for details.
Delegates will be required to complete a work-based task between sessions
Cost: £120 for both sessions (20% discount for SPTS alliance schools)
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Early Career Leadership Development - Day 2
2019-05-20 09:30 - 15:30 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
This 3 day programme will engage, inspire and challenge teachers in years 2 to 4 of their career to develop leadership abilities both in and beyond the classroom.
Dates:
A combination of 3 face to face sessions, 2 intersessional tasks, self study & reflection to be held on Monday 25th March, Monday 20th May 2019 and Thursday 27th June 2019.
Days 1 & 2 – Stepping Up:
Leadership styles: What makes a good leader?
Know yourself: Personal & professional.
Know your team: Understanding & working with different personalities.
Getting the best from the team.
Leadership or management?
Powerful questions, difficult conversations.
Resilience & stress busting.
Intersessional tasks.
Day 3 – Stepping Out:
Setting goals & impact.
Change curve.
Leading beyond the classroom: Who’s in your audience?
Subject leadership & curriculum development.
Wider strategic understanding.
Reflection, outcomes & next steps.
Celebration.

Dealing with Difficult Parents
2019-05-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
Aimed at supporting Parent and Family Support Advisors
All PFSAs are faced with difficult and demanding parents. This can occur in a school setting, in the parents’ own homes and in the community. Parents can be very critical of the school, Social Care and other services; some can be very intimidating or even aggressive.
This course will examine effective ways of handling such situations. Real situations will be studied and appropriate solutions reviewed. This course is suitable for staff who come into face to face or telephone contact with parents in a variety of environments. We are very mindful of the needs for PFSAs to maintain relationships with these parents who are in challenging circumstances.
Outcomes:
Parents as consumers and the issues this raises. What makes a parent angry?
Defusing the situation.
The surprise encounter.
Preparing for a meeting and the importance of taking notes.
Calling a meeting closed and escalation of issues.
Your legal responsibilities.
Cost:
£85 (20% discount for SPTS alliance schools)
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Dealing with Difficult Parents flyer

An Introduction to Philosophy for Children Day 2
2019-04-03 09:00 - 15:30 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
An approach to thinking skills with a difference, Philosophy for Children allows not just the development of critical and creative skills, but also encourages caring and collaboration. It enables teachers to address key issues like bullying, respect and diversity and helps schools prepare children to negotiate life in the complex and diverse society they live in, encouraging conflict resolution through reasoning. Please see the flyer for details.
This course is suitable for all primary school leaders and teachers and is particularly helpful for secondary school English/Humanities/PSHE/Citizenship staff
Day 2 £170
Days 1&2 (booked together) £260
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Conference: Building science capital - engaging children through practical science
2019-03-29 08:30 - 15:30 | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton, TA3 7BL
Our primary conferences provide outstanding learning opportunities linked to topical developments in primary science teaching, alongside time to talk and share ideas with other primary practitioners.
See flyer for details.
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Essential skills for new and aspiring science leadership
2019-03-29 | The Kings of Wessex Academy, Station Road, Cheddar, BS27 3AQ
If you are stepping into a new position as head of department then this course will give you all you need. Working with an experienced science leader you will develop your vision and leadership skills to enable you to lead an effective and vibrant science team.
See flyer for details
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Early Career Leadership Development - Day 1
2019-03-25 09:30 - 15:30 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
This 3 day programme will engage, inspire and challenge teachers in years 2 to 4 of their career to develop leadership abilities both in and beyond the classroom.
Dates:
A combination of 3 face to face sessions, 2 intersessional tasks, self study & reflection to be held on Monday 25th March, Monday 20th May 2019 and Thursday 27th June 2019.
Days 1 & 2 – Stepping Up:
Leadership styles: What makes a good leader?
Know yourself: Personal & professional.
Know your team: Understanding & working with different personalities.
Getting the best from the team.
Leadership or management?
Powerful questions, difficult conversations.
Resilience & stress busting.
Intersessional tasks.
Day 3 – Stepping Out:
Setting goals & impact.
Change curve.
Leading beyond the classroom: Who’s in your audience?
Subject leadership & curriculum development.
Wider strategic understanding.
Reflection, outcomes & next steps.
Celebration.
Outcomes:
Teacher leaders will be able to understand and utilise models of good leadership, effectively lead and manage small teams, support wider school initiatives including school development plans and progress into a leadership role.
Cost:
£175 (20% discount for SPTS alliance schools)
Booking:
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Early Career Leadership Development Flyer

Somerset Science Leadership Development Programme
2019-03-25, 2019-02-15
This programme is supported by SASH and offered at a reduced cost of £100 per person for all three events.
What does the evidence tell us about secondary science provision? A review of the national evidence.
29 January 2019, Taunton, venue tbc.
Evidence informed improvement in secondary science: implementing recent guidance and the key messages from summer 2018.
15 February 2019, Huish Episcopi Academy.
Science leadership – planning your curriculum.
25 March 2019, Dillington House.
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Delivering the latest science curriculum - core practical training: Biology & Chemistry
2019-03-19 14:00 - 17:30 | Crispin School, Church Road, Street, BA16 0AD
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An Introduction to Philosophy for Children Day 1
2019-03-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
An approach to thinking skills with a difference, Philosophy for Children allows not just the development of critical and creative skills, but also encourages caring and collaboration. It enables teachers to address key issues like bullying, respect and diversity and helps schools prepare children to negotiate life in the complex and diverse society they live in, encouraging conflict resolution through reasoning. Please see the flyer for details.
This course is suitable for all primary school leaders and teachers and is particularly helpful for secondary school English/Humanities/PSHE/Citizenship staff
Day 1 £110
Days 1&2 (booked together) £260
Click here to download booking form

Subject leaders’ network meetings
2019-03-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Oaklands Primary School, Preston Grove, Yeovil, BA20 2DU
Learn about the latest local and national initiatives in science and keep ahead of developments in the subject. Meet with other subject leaders and teachers, share best practice, develop ideas and activities.
See flyer for details
This event is free of charge but please click here to book your place in advance.

Autism Education Trust (AET): Early Years Good Autism Practice
2019-03-01 09:30 - 16:00 | Fiveways School, Victoria Rd, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, United Kingdom
A course run by Sam Ensor and Wendy Toy (AET facilitators). A one day course to extend knowledge of Autism for early years professionals working with young people.

Description
This course is for SENCO and keyworkers who work directly children who have social communication difficulties.
Some children may have a diagnosis of autism, others may be awaiting for appointments to consider this diagnosis.
This course will help practitioners to reflect on four key differences, this will enable practitioners to engage with the assessment process and will help them to implement strategies to support individual learning and development.
Booking Information
From £65.00

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Audience
Early Years staff from mainstream and specialist settings.
