Humanities Forum

Humanities Forum

Course Overview:

This termly forum is designed to ensure that subject leaders and teachers across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 are kept informed of the latest initiatives and understand best practice. Each session will include a training focus as well as an open forum for discussion.

Course Content:

• An update of key publications, research and guidance from the DfE and OFSTED.
• Discussions around the role of the subject leader in the management of Humanities.
• Exploration into statutory assessment at the end of EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Innovative ideas to take back to school to support staff CPD.
• A chance to and share best practice in the teaching and leading of Humanities.

Delegate Feedback:
“Excellent ideas for activities that can be used in any Key Stage.”
“Great to see and experience hands-on approaches to history and see how humanities can link fluidly to other subjects.”
“Good to discuss ideas with others.”

About Sinead O’Mahoney:

Sinead has been teaching at Biggin Hill Primary School for 6 years, teaching classes across Key Stage 2. As an outstanding teacher, she has led several whole-school initiatives, including using her specialism; teaching through Lego technology. Sinead is passionate about humanities and has led the school’s work in achieving the Primary History Quality Mark.

Facilitator:
Sinead O’Mahoney

Course Cost:
£50 per session

Date/Time: 05 Nov 19 | 03 Mar 20 |  09 Jun 20 | 16:15 – 17:45

Venue:
Biggin Hill Primary School, Old Tye Avenue, Biggin Hill, Bromley, TN16 3LY

If you are interested in attending, and require more information, then please email us at wtsa@warrenroad.bromley.sch.uk

RE Forum

Course Overview:

This termly forum is designed to ensure that RE subject leaders and teachers across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 are kept informed of the latest initiatives and understand best practice. Each session will include a training focus as well as an open forum for discussion.

Course Content:

• An update of key publications, research and guidance from the DfE and OFSTED.
• Discussions around the role of the subject leader in the management of RE.
• Exploration into statutory assessment at the end of EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Innovative ideas to take back to school to support staff CPD.
• A chance to and share best practice in the teaching and leading of RE.

About Stacey Burman:
Stacey us an experienced teacher and leader and has worked across three Boroughs in both primary and secondary schools. Working with schools, faith communities, charities, museums and organisations, she has developed various projects, resources, initatives and curricula. She is currently working with Bromley Council to revise the statutory RE Syllabus, providing a unique opportunity for members of this forum to help shape Religious Education across the Borough.

Facilitator:
Stacey Burman

Course Cost:
£50 per session

Date/Time: 26 Nov 19 | 10 Mar 20 |  30 Jun 20 | 16:15 – 17:45

Venue:
Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF

If you are interested in attending, and require more information, then please email us at wtsa@warrenroad.bromley.sch.uk

ICT across the curriculum

Course Overview:

This one day course will provide class teachers and subject leaders with the opportunity to evaluate how well ICT is currently used across the curriculum within their school. Attendees will be provided with examples of how the use of ICT can be combined with other subjects to promote effective teaching in relation to pupils’ skill, concept and attitude development, as well as enhancing primary teachers’ confidence in the use of ICT in their classroom teaching.

Course Content:

• Requirements of KS1 and KS2 computing curriculum.
• Explore software and hardware to support teaching and learning.
• Handy apps and websites to enhance classroom teaching.
• E-safety within your school and combining it across the curriculum.
• Subject-specific examples that can be taken into your school.

About Tony Rolfe:
Tony Rolfe is a primary teacher and ICT co-ordinator at Warren Road Primary School. He has over 18 years’ experience in ICT and has previously worked with a variety of different organisations within the industry. Tony is passionate about ICT and is keen to help teachers move away from the traditional idea that ICT is limited to a computer suite and ICT lessons.

Facilitator:
Tony Rolfe

Course Cost:
£100

Date/Time:
20 Nov 19 | 09:15 – 15:00

Venue:
Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road. Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF

If you are interested in attending, and require more information, then please email us at wtsa@warrenroad.bromley.sch.uk

Language Forum

Course Overview:

This termly forum is designed to ensure that teachers across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 are kept informed of the latest initiatives and understand best practice.  Each session will include a training focus as well as an open forum for discussion.

Course Content:

• An update of key publications, research and guidance from the DfE and OFSTED.
• Exploration into statutory assessment at the end of EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Innovative ideas to take back to school to support staff CPD.
• A chance to share best practice in teaching and leading.

About Helen Lawlor:

Helen Lawlor is a primary languages practitioner (French/Spainish/Mandarin) with fourteen years of experience in various Beckenham primary schools.  Her curriculum/progression document was recently praised in an outstanding OFSTED inspection.  She has run upskilling courses  for Greenwich and has spoken at several Language conferences, particularly on the subject of KS2/KS3 transistion, about which she is very passionate.

Facilitator: Helen Lawlor

Course Cost:
£50 per session

Date/Time:

08 Nov 2019 |16:15 – 17:45
14 Dec 2020 | 16:15 – 17:45
19 May 2020 | 16:15 – 17:45

Venue:
Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road. Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF

If you are interested in attending, and require more information, then please email us at wtsa@warrenroad.bromley.sch.uk