This page shows the events that our organisation is currently planning. For details of previous events, click here to see our events archive.
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| English Teach Less Learn More |
Roger Cole is internationally renowned for his expertise in Primary Education. He is an inspirational speaker and delegates will leave the day inspired to raise attainment and enjoyment throughout their settings. All dedicated professionals will feel refreshed by his common sense strategies and visionary zeal. |
11/02/2010 |
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| Dyslexia Awareness, Screening & Support - 1 Day Course |
This is a one day course. Practical Solutions Plus Reading. Please download programme for more information. |
12/02/2010 |
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| Music, the EYFS and you ... |
Sue Nicholls is known to many of us through her excellent publications of musical activities for young children. This one day course will explore the implications of not only the EYFS requirements for musical activity, but examine the cross over into Pre Prep (KS1) also. This course will be practically based and I am sure will be very popular. Please book early to avoid disappointment. There will be an opportunity to peruse and purchase teaching materials at the conference. |
23/02/2010 |
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| Moving Forward on Dyspraxia |
This course will increase your understanding of different types of dyspraxia, and your confidence to identify children in your classroom with aspects of this condition. The training will supply practical approaches to help you provide appropriate support in the classroom, with particular emphasis on the fine motor skills such as handwriting. |
25/02/2010 |
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| Dyslexia Awareness, Screening & Support - 1 Day Course |
This is a one day course. Practical Solutions Plus Spelling. Please download the programme for further details. |
26/02/2010 |
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| Inspection Regulations - Repeat |
This is a repeat of the course held in York on 16 November 2009.
This course is designed to help schools understand the new inspection arrangements and how they can best prepare themselves for short notice inspections. It builds on the briefings for schools held by ISI in June, but considers the new inspection framework from the school's point of view rather than the inspectors'. The course will look at what the regulations mean for schools and the role of self evaluation as an important tool for being "inspection ready."
Important Note:
Delegates are requested to bring a copy of the ISI Handbook for Inspections - The Regulatory Requirements and the Pre-Inspection Package for Schools. The speaker will make frequent reference to these documents during the day - it will, therefore, be necessary for each delegate to have their own copy. Please access the ISI website using the secure link sent to all schools by ISI. |
26/02/2010 |
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| Dyslexia Awareness, Screening & Support - 1 Day Course |
This is a one day course. Practical Solutions Plus Writing. For further information please download the programme. |
02/03/2010 |
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| Pre Prep Conference 2010 |
This conference will look at the challenges of leadership in terms of how we make things happen in schools. It will address the essential factors that promote a positive and enthusiastic repsonse to change and new ideas and provide opportunities to share experiences and identify common goals. |
04/03/2010 - 06/03/2010 |
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| Classics for All |
For too long Latin (and to an even greater extent Greek) has been seen as the preserve of the elite; a subject pursued by top set pupils only. This conference will bring colleagues up to speed with practical approaches and strategies to make Latin accessible and attractive to young children of all abilities, with particular emphasis on the lower achievers. Information about the speakers for the day can be found at http://sites.google.com/site/opsclassics/Home/classics-teachers/classics-for-all-conference. |
16/03/2010 |
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| Safeguarding Children in Your School |
This course will look at current safeguarding requirements in a prep school context. It will consider the implications of the Singleton Report and how they impact on the requirements for both day and boarding prep schools. Attention will be drawn to the demands of 'safer recruitment'. The role of bothe the school's designated child protection officer and the early years child protection officer will be clarified. In addition, practical advice will be given on dealing with a child protection situation within school. |
18/03/2010 |
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| Role of the Subject Leader |
Effective subject leadership is vital to the success of any school. This course will examine what the role should involve, including monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning, and how this can support whole school development. There will be practical approaches to undertaking the role and opportunities for people to share their own good practice. |
20/04/2010 |
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| Inspection Regulations - Repeat 2 |
This is a repeat of the course held in York on 16 November 2009 and 26 February 2010 in Kenilworth.
This course is designed to help schools understand the new inspection arrangements and how they can best prepare themselves for short notice inspections. It builds on the briefings for schools held by ISI in June, but considers the new inspection framework from the school's point of view rather than the inspectors'. The course will look at what the regulations mean for schools and the role of self evaluation as an important tool for being "inspection ready."
Important Note:
Delegates are requested to bring a copy of the ISI Handbook for Inspections - The Regulatory Requirements and the Pre-Inspection Package for Schools. The speaker will make frequent reference to these documents during the day - it will, therefore, be necessary for each delegate to have their own copy. Please access the ISI website using the secure link sent to all schools by ISI. |
21/04/2010 |
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| New Heads Training |
PLEASE NOTE: By invitation only. On-line booking not available. As a condition of membership, all new members who are also in their first year of headship are expected to attend their important course. The course will address such areas as the law and good practice, managing the business, yourselves and others, and leading to realise your vision. There will be an opportunity to network with other new heads and IAPS officers and officials. |
21/04/2010 - 22/04/2010 |
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| Drama Physical Theatre and Storytelling |
This course will offer a wealth of ideas for those wanting to explore more physical approaches to drama texts, working with a professional theatre director and a school drama specialist, delegates will take part in practical workshops that will provide ideas that really work with children. |
12/05/2010 |
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| Adding Value for Money for Parents |
Children who need additional support in their learning are often tutored individually outside the classroom, a service for which many schools charge additional fees. In these straitened times, integrating this provision into classroom practice can be beneficial for both parents and schools, as well as advantageous for children's learning. This course will look criticially at how schools are using the resources of their SENCO and learning support department. It will offer practical ideas, resources and examples from prep schools to support and enhance good teaching and learning in the classroom, and help provide effective differentiation for all children, including G&T. The focus will be on individulised learning for all children with an emphasis on making progress and their personal development and well being, in keeping with the ECM agenda. |
18/05/2010 |
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| From EYFS into KS1 The Implications of EYFS for IAPS Schools |
The transition from Reception to Year 1 has raised many issues for independent schools, particularly since the introduction of the EYFS. This course aims to show how children benefit from the EYFS curriculum without compromising ealry skill development in the key areas of literacy and numeracy. It also seeks to show how these benefits can be built on and taken forward in KS1. |
20/05/2010 |
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| ISC NQT Induction - Inexperienced Tutors |
This conference is designed for induction tutors and subject mentors responsible for NQTs registered with the ISC Teacher Induction Panel, who have no prior experience of the process. It is open to teachers from all the independent school associations. The key areas covered will include the updated DCSF regulations, the role of the Teacher Induction Panel, the role of the mentor in practice, quality assurance, and support and assessing NQTs against the standards. There will be an opportunity to discuss case studies with fellow delegates and speakers. |
10/06/2010 |
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| ISC NQT Induction - Inexperienced Tutors |
This conference is designed for induction tutors and subject mentors responsible for NQTs registered with the ISC Teacher Induction Panel, who have no prior experience of the process. It is open to teachers from all the independent school associations. The key areas covered will include the updated DCSF regulations, the role of the Teacher Induction Panel, the role of the mentor in practice, quality assurance, and support and assessing NQTs against the standards. There will be an opportunity to discuss case studies with fellow delegates and speakers. |
15/06/2010 |
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| ISC NQT Induction - Experienced Tutors |
This conference is designed for induction tutors and subject mentors who have prior experience of the process, and who are responsible for NQTs registered with the ISC Teacher Induction Panel. It is open to teachers from all the independent school associations. The key areas covered will include the updated DCSF regulations, mentoring experienced teachers, and supporting NQTs in difficulties. The course is geared towards sharing good practice and experience, whilst honing the skills needed for mentoring and guiding NQTs. There will be ample opportunity for discussion during the day. |
18/06/2010 |
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