Leading Professional Learning In North East Lincolnshire

Further to the highly successful Leading Professional Learning course which was led by Lindi Holbrook and David Thomas (ex-head teachers) - this free training course is going to run again!  

The course is funded through Schools Workforce Development and the next cohort commences on 28th January 2010 and completes on 31st March 2010.  The course runs over three days and are spread over a three month period.  

The objective of the course is to provide a blended learning opportunity including face to face sessions and in school development opportunities, it offers usable tools and processes to underpin professional learning and addresses the challenges which are faced in schools for the achievement of effective professional development.   And much more!  It is targeted at leaders of professional learning (CPD leaders) from Primary, Secondary and Special schools.

David highlighted that “the course included the intrinsic motivation and development of the participants as learners but as one of those who planned and delivered the course, I felt that the dialogue and deep professional debate that proceeded ensured that facilitators as well delegates moved forward together.”

He continued “by supplying colleagues with tools and skills they were more ably resourced to take others forward with them and to impact on the culture of their own schools. Very positive feedback indicated that delegates felt ‘inspired and challenged’ and that they felt better equipped to enhance the learning environment in their own establishments for adults as well as children.”

Lindi added “during the second run of the course it is hoped to reach a wider audience of colleagues who are key figures in encouraging the perception of their school as a learning community. The course is equally appropriate for schools who are already established and perhaps wish to refocus or re-energise their commitment to high quality professional development or to newly amalgamated schools who may still be establishing their ethos.”

Previous delegates used – encouraging, fun, constructive – to describe the course.

The Schools Workforce Development Service are able to provide this training thanks to funding received from the Training and Development Agency (TDA).

For further information, please contact:
Becky Scott
01472 32 3459
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 Leading Professional Learning Course (51.5 kB)

Book via the course section on the Lighthouse for Learning Website, or contact Margaret Campbell on (01472) 323191

IMPORTANT REMINDER!!

LIVING AND TEACHING HERE EVENT - 14^TH OCTOBER 2009 

The "Living and Teaching Here" event will be open to anyone interested in teaching as a career; ITT students, NQTs and those considering a return to teaching career change. The event will showcase a range of stalls featuring Universities, Local Authorities, Trade Unions, Supply Agencies, Local Schools, Cultural Services, educational opportunities in the region, etc. There will also be an opportunity to 'talk to teachers' in our area about what it is like to live and teach in North East Lincolnshire.
The event will be held at Grimsby Town Hall on Wednesday 14th October 2009 - 2.00pm - 6.00pm.

SWiS

As a result of Schools Workforce Development obtaining funding from the TDA (see document below), we are delighted to be able to fully fund candidate places within North East Lincolnshire schools on the SWiS qualifications training.   This work-based qualification is aimed at developing school support staff including administration, catering, technical support, site maintenance etc.   The qualifications are suitable if the member of staff wants to develop their knowledge, broaden their skills, develop their career, have more roles within a school or would like to gain a formal qualification.  Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Julie Salt on the contact details of the poster.  Alternatively, further information on SWiS can be obtained from the TDA Website: www.tda.gov.uk/SWiS.
 Support Work In Schools Qualifications

HLTA

We are looking for potential candidates for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (see document below).
 HLTA

Please note with effect from 1st April 2010, a charge of £50 will be made per person to Directorates/Agencies when delegates do not attend or give less than 7 days’ notice of cancellation.

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For more information on the Common Induction Programme or any of our training please visit our webpage or the North East Lincolnshire Council Intranet

The Schools Workforce Development Team co-ordinates the development and delivery of the Schools Workforce Development strategy in North East Lincolnshire.  This is carried out by advising, organising and supporting the continual professional development of support staff in schools by innovative delivery of professional learning, training and sound programmes are offered for SWiS (Support Work in Schools) qualifications and HLTA  (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) status.

Schools Workforce Development works closely with head teachers, governors, unions, universities and the Training and Development Agency (TDA) and other associated partners to manage the training and development of support staff in schools. 
 
Contact: 01472 323045 / 323459 for further information.

Becky Scott - Schools Workforce Development Assistant
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01472 323459 / 323067
 Fax: 01472 32 6480