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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL

SEPTEMBER 2016

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]

All sessions start at 3:45pm and will be approximately 1 hour long.

Alex Gregory Sports Pavilion & Conference Centre, Prince Henry’s High School, Evesham, WR11 4QH

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTPRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL

TeachMeetAppraisal Training for TeachersPACEMAKER Programme 2016-2017Meet the Specialist Leaders of Education (SLEs)Initial Teacher Training Professional/Subject Mentor TrainingNQT Induction ProgrammeOutstanding Teaching and Learning ProgrammeEmbedding A ‘Growth Mindset’Aspiring Middle Leaders ProgrammeAspiring Pastoral Leader ProgrammeNew Teacher InductionNPQMLNPQSL



The Grove, Prince Henry’s High School, Evesham, WR11 4QH

On Wednesday 28th September Prince Henrys’ usual staff meeting will become a TeachMeet.

A TeachMeet is an organised but informal meeting for teachers to share best practice, teaching innovations and personal experiences of teaching.

We hope that you will volunteer to discuss a strategy you have implemented over the past year. It is the perfect opportunity to share, network and learn with your peers in an informal setting.

This time our themes will include:

» Growth Mindset Strategies » Homework ideas » SEND » Literacy across the curriculum » Using IT / Media / Technology in your

__lessons

During the TeachMeet you will have the opportunity to drop into 2 or 3 sessions to share your ideas and hear about techniques that work well in other peoples’ classrooms.

We would welcome colleagues from our alliance schools to join us.

Wed 28th Sept 2016

3:45 - 4:45 pm



APPRAISAL TRAINING

FOR TEACHERS

Mrs Helen Wood (Deputy Head) Monday 19th September 2016

Please come along if you would like to learn more about the appraisal process at Prince Henry’s High School. This session will look at how to identify and agree suitable targets; how the process works throughout the year; the role of lesson observations in appraisal; and how to review progress.

This training is ideal for new colleagues who have joined the school in 2016/17, those new to appraisal, as well as those with more experience but would like an update.




PACEMAKER PROGRAMME2016-2017

The Pacemakers lie at the heart of developing and sharing outstanding T&L at Prince Henry’s. Those that attend are required to both contribute to the sessions and share ideas within their departments every half term. It is both a big responsibility and privilege to represent your department on the Pacemakers. This year we will be encouraging all our pacemakers to participate in some joint planning, observing, and delivering of lessons. Any interested colleagues should, in the first instance, make contact with their Head of Department to discuss their suitability.

Roles and responsibilities of a ‘Pacemaker’

» To implement and evaluate the strategies discussed at our meetings. » To share the strategies picked up from Pacemakers meetings at Department meetings (HODS will be reminded

---that this is a compulsory agenda item at their meetings). » To lead sessions to other pacemakers (and other staff as appropriate).

You may also:

» Be asked if colleagues can observe your lessons (arranged in advance). » Request cover to engage in practitioner research before or after leading a session. » Arrange to go into other schools to observe or share good practice. » Be asked to work in triads with other pacemakers: planning, delivering and observing lessons together

Session One: Mrs A Lungley / Mrs H Wood Wednesday 14th September 2016

Feedback from HMI Review of our provision for disadvantaged pupils (Pat Walters, HMI)

Session Two: Miss H Clilverd / Mr R Kitson Tuesday 22nd November 2016

Teaching the GCSE linear curriculum including, engagement / motivation, revision / retention (deep learning) and continuous assessment.

Session Three: Miss S Thomas / Mrs H Wood Monday 9th January 2017

Growth Mindsets in the Classroom - Embedding Strategies from Barry Hymer

Session Four: Miss S Thomas Friday 17th February 2017

Collaborative T & L (an introduction)

Session Five: Mr N Collings / Mrs B Worley Wednesday 22nd March 2017

Independent Learning at KS5

Session Six: Thursday 11th May 2017

Collaborative T & L (evaluation)

Session Seven: Pacemaker Day Wednesday 7th June 2017


Mr Andy DuffyAssistant HeadteacherSLE: ITT

Mrs Nuala BarkerAssistant HeadteacherSLE: English

Mrs Claire FisherHead of ScienceSLE: Science

Mr Paul BarberAssistant HeadteacherSLE: Primary Maths

Mr Martin BrantDeputy Head of ICTSLE: ICT

Mrs Belle SummersDeputy Head of Maths SLE: Maths

Mr Phill BullasDirector of Music SLE: Music

Mrs Ruth BastonSENCO SLE: SENCO

Mrs Kate ShortHead of RE SLE: RE


MEET THE SPECIALIST LEADERS OF EDUCATION

This event is open to local teachers who are interested in working with our SLEs in their specific subject areas. It is an informal ‘open’ evening where visiting teachers will have the opportunity to meet the SLEs who are part of Prince Henry’s Teaching School Alliance and look at possible areas of collaboration or support.

Session 4:30 - 6:30pm Thursday 29th September 2016

Maximising Potential from Reception age to Year 13




INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING PROFESSIONAL/SUBJECT MENTOR TRAINING

Mr Andy Duffy (Assistant Head / SCITT Director)

Session One: Monday 26th September 2016

» Skills and qualities of a mentor » Mentoring or coaching? » Weekly reviews » Written feedback » Setting developmental targets

Session Two: Monday 13th February 2017

» Consistency of feedback in department » Moving trainees to outstanding - how to stretch and challenge : taking

--risks » The Second Placement » Developing the trainees wider professional awareness

Session Three: Monday 19th June 2017

» Review of the Year » Preparing for the presentations » Welcome to new mentors/preparing for 2016/17




NQT INDUCTION PROGRAMME

Mr Andy Duffy (Assistant Headteacher)

This programme is designed to support colleagues through their NQT year. Divided into 3 units, all NQTs will meet every week in term one and then regularly until the end of the year and receive support and guidance as they establish themselves as a successful teacher.

First Meeting: Wednesday 7th September 2016

Unit One: Autumn Term: Subject Knowledge and Classroom Management

Unit Two: Spring Term: ‘Challenging all Learners’ – there is no need to reinvent the wheel

Unit Three: Summer Term: Moving to completion of Induction ‘I am Outstanding.’

Other topics, which will be covered at the regular meeting slots, include:

» The NQT Year and your statutory rights » Career Entry Development Profile » School and Department Policies » Being a Form Tutor » How to Cope with Ofsted » The Importance of Self Reflection and Evaluation » Using the RQT as a buddy » Collating evidence throughout your first year of teaching.




Mrs Helen Wood (Deputy Head) Miss Sarah Thomas (T&L Lead at Prince Henry’s High School)

These sessions have been designed to help participants develop and embed ‘outstanding’ practice in their lessons, supporting them to plan and deliver learning which will have immediate and long term benefits to their students.

Workshop One: Monday 17th October 2016

» Ofsted’s criteria for Outstanding » Outstanding Lesson Planning » Planning, delivering and observing an outstanding lesson

Workshop Two: Friday 6th January 2017

» Differentiation Made Simple » Getting the challenge right for all groups of pupils

Workshop Three: Thursday 27th April 2017

» Creating Independent Learners » Teaching the GCSE & A Level linear qualifications

OUTSTANDING TEACHING AND LEARNING PROGRAMME




EMBEDDING A ‘GROWTH MINDSET’

Mr David Findlay (Head of English)

Growth Mindset is a simple idea championed by world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck through decades of research on achievement and success—a simple idea that makes all the difference.

In a Fixed Mindset, people believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits. They spend their time documenting their intelligence or talent instead of developing them. They also believe that talent alone creates success—without effort. They’re wrong.

In a Growth Mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.

Fostering a growth mindset in our students can greatly enhance their motivation and productivity.

Session One: Wednesday 21th September 2016

The Growth Mindset theory – the research and the evidence

How the Growth Mindset approach translates into the classroom

How to apply a Growth Mindset approach to your teaching

Session Two: Monday 6th February 2017

Using Growth Mindset methods - building on Barry Hymer’s training in November 2016 and Pacemakers in January 2017




Mrs Nuala Barker (Assistant Head/English SLE) Mrs Claire Fisher (Head of Science, SLE)

This Aspiring Middle Leaders programme will help you to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to improve team performance and classroom practice. You’ll find it useful if are hoping to have responsibility for leading a team in a school.

Who might like to attend?

You could already be a second in department or you may be a main scale teacher who is looking to take on some additional curriculum responsibility in the near future.

Session One: Thursday 6th October 2016

» Why become a middle leader – what is expected of you and what do you gain? » How to know you are ready? The relationship between personal effectiveness and

leadership » The characteristics of outstanding middle leaders » Setting up the Mini-Departmental evaluation

Session Two: Wednesday 7th December 2016

» How to establish outstanding Teaching and Learning » Conducting Lesson observations and monitoring » Running successful department meetings

Session Three: Monday 13th March 2017

» Leading teachers and support staff » Dealing with Parents » How to use data to raise standards » Accountability, policies and paper work (including preparing for Ofsted, department

---handbooks SEFs, and exam analysis) » Writing a good letter of application and possible interview questions » What to do in preparation – where next?

Participants will be expected to complete a small task in the form of a mini-Departmental Evaluation. This would involve working alongside an existing HOD in the completion of their SEF or participating in a Departmental Evaluation. Further guidance will be given in Session One.

ASPIRING MIDDLE LEADERS PROGRAMME




Mr Ben Freeman (Deputy Head - Pastoral) Mrs Linda Biggs (Head of Year 9)

The Aspiring Pastoral Leader programme is aimed at those colleagues hoping to take on some additional pastoral leadership responsibility, either as an Assistant, Deputy or Head of Year. Participants will gain an insight into the full remit of the responsibilities of a Pastoral Leader and some advice about how best to prepare for this time consuming yet rewarding role.

Session One: Monday 6th March 2017

» Leadership Qualities – how to be a highly effective Pastoral Leader » Working with tutors to develop a culture of achievement » Using data to track, monitor and intervene

Session Two: Wednesday 24th May 2017

» Working with outside agencies and colleagues within the school » Managing parental conversations » Developing highly effective Behaviour Management systems (the use of rewards and

---sanctions across a Year Group) » Time management and organisation techniques – learning how to prioritise

Participants will be expected to engage in a short period of ‘job shadowing’ at the end of the summer term. This could involve working alongside and supporting an existing Pastoral Leader during a typical school day.

ASPIRING PASTORAL LEADER PROGRAMME




NEW TEACHER INDUCTION

Mrs Helen Wood (Deputy Head)

These are information / discussion sessions for teaching colleagues joining the school in 2016 / 2017 and they are intended to be really practical and give a real insight into our wonderful school.

Session 1 Friday 2nd September 2016

Safeguarding and the Prevent Strategy

Getting prepared for the first few weeks - getting the nuts + bolts right!

Session 2 Tuesday 4th October 2016

Understanding Appraisal

Outstanding Teaching and Learning at Prince Henry’s

Session 3 Tuesday 1st November 2016

Communicating with parents (Parents’ Evenings and report writing)

Session 4 Thursday 1st December 2016

Your role as a form tutor and the pastoral system (including rewards and sanctions)

Session 5 Wednesday 18th January 2017

School visits and the school calendar

Session 6 Monday 3rd April 2017

Teaching exam groups

PARVA MAGNA CRESCUNT PARVA MAGNA CRESCUNT

PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOLAn “Outstanding” Academy for Students aged 13-18

Headteacher: Dr A A L Evans BSc(Hons), PhD

Victoria Avenue, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 4QH

t: 01386 765588 f: 01386 40760 e: [email protected]

www.princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk

Working in collaboration with Bredon Hill and St Egwin’s Middle Schools

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