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INSET: English
Middle and special An opportunity to consider current issues in English teaching and receiving related training. Agenda items / content will be agreed in advance. All meetings 1.15 to 4.00pm CR150e: Monday 28 June 1999 CR060a: Wednesday 24 November 1999 CR060b: Monday 13 March 2000 for the following partnerships: King Edward VI, Alnwick, Berwick, Coquet, Bedlingtonshire, St Benet Biscop, Blyth CR150f: Tuesday 29 June 1999 CR060c: Thursday 25 November 1999 CR060d: Tuesday 14 March 2000 for the following partnerships: Hexham, Cramlington, Haydon Bridge, Seaton Valley, Prudhoe, Ponteland, Ashington and Hirst All meetings at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park High An opportunity to consider current issues in English teaching and receiving related training. Agenda items / content will be agreed in advance. All meetings 1.15 - 4.00pm CR149c: Tuesday 11 May 1999 CR061a: Tuesday 2 November 1999 CR061b: Tuesday 22 June 2000 at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park First, middle and special These termly sessions aim to provide up-to-date information and the opportunity to share good practise in partnerships, including the chance to investigate:
Because of the large demand anticipated and the limit of places by venue, early application is advised. All meetings 4.00 - 5.30pm CR063a: Tuesday 22 June 1999 CR063b: Tuesday 9 November 1999 CR063c: Tuesday 23 March 2000 at Humshaugh Resource Centre CR063d: Wednesday 23 June 1999 CR063e: Wednesday 10 November 1999 CR063f: Wednesday 29 March 2000 at Lindisfarne Middle School, Alnwick CR063g: Monday 28 June 1999 CR063h: Thursday 11 November 1999 CR063i: Thursday 20 March 2000 at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park English Co-ordinators’ Meetings First and Special An opportunity to consider current issues in English teaching and receive related training. Agenda items / content will be agreed in advance. All meetings 1.15 to 4.00pm CR151c: Friday 14 May 1999 at the Education Development Centre CR064a: Thursday 18 November 1999 at County Hall, Morpeth CR064b: Wednesday 5 April 2000 at the Education Development Centre for the following partnerships: King Edward VI, Alnwick, Berwick, Coquet, Bedlingtonshire, St Benet Biscop, Blyth CR151f: Monday 17 May 1999 at the Education Development Centre CR064c: Friday 18 November 1999 at County Hall, Morpeth CR064d: Friday 7 April 2000 at the Education Development Centre for the following partnerships: Hexham, Cramlington, Haydon Bridge, Seaton Valley, Prudhoe, Ponteland, Ashington and Hirst Literacy in First and Special Schools First and special The Literacy Strategy - one year on. This course will take stock of what has been learned, what has worked best, using practical examples from schools. The focus will then be on ways to develop good practice further, both in terms of classroom teaching, whole school literacy and management issues. 9.15am - 3.30pm on: CR066a: Monday 27 September 1999 CR066b: Wednesday 29 September 1999 at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park Middle The Literacy Strategy - one year on. This course will take stock of what has been learned, what has worked best, using practical examples from schools. The focus will then be on ways to develop good practice further, both in terms of classroom teaching, whole school literacy and management issues. 9.15am - 3.30pm on: CR065a: Thursday 23 September 1999 at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park Regional Secondary English Conference Middle, high and special This annual event will again offer a range of keynote speakers, supported by a choice of practical workshops. Details of specific content will be forwarded when planning is complete and venues secured. The conference dates are planned as follows: CR067a: Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 June 1999 in Newcastle CR067b: Thursday 1 and Friday 2 July 1999 in Cumbria Further details will be sent to schools when available. Middle and high This one day course is intended for both drama specialists and English leaders wishing to develop drama within their schools. It is also intended to act as the launch for a Drama network in county and there will be a session at the end of the day to consider how best to achieve this. The day will be both stimulating and thought provoking as it will be led by Paul Bunyan, Drama Adviser for Northampton also Chair NATE Drama Committee, and a key figure nationally in Drama. CR068 Date to be arranged most likely Summer Term at the Education Development Centre Flying the Basic Skills Agency Kite All phases Schools can work towards accreditation by the Basic Skills Agency for their work in literacy and numeracy. This one hour long input explains the kite mark and the work involved and other schools’ experiences. This is available to partnerships as part of their meetings or as separate twilight meetings. all meetings 4.00 to 5.00pm VC014d Thursday 29 April and 13 May 1999 at Ponteland Middle School VC014e Tuesday 25 May and Thursday 17 June 1999 at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park High and Special This course was originally included in the 1998/99 Networks course book. We are still awaiting information from QCA which is needed to inform a course such as this. The management of key skills development is on the agenda of the relevant network groups. All phases The aim of this session is to highlight and disseminate effective practice in literacy development during the first year of Northumberland’s Literacy Strategy. There will be a variety of contributors including that of teachers and children, to make this a very practical and stimulating session. AR127 9.15am to 3.30pm on Tuesday 6 July 1999 at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park First "Catch Up" is now a recognised programme for reading recovery. It is targeted at Y3 children who fail to attain expected levels for reading in Y2 SATs. It can, in parts, be slotted into the Guided Reading Session of the Literacy Hour and makes effective use of the guided readers to promote reading and writing skills. All meetings 4.00 - 5.30pm CR107a: Wednesday 30 June 1999 at the Sele First School, Hexham CR107b: Monday 5 July 1999 at the Education Development Centre CR107c: Wednesday 7 July 1999 at Belford First School First, Middle and Special This six day course will be delivered by the Nuffield Primary History team from Leeds Metropolitan and Exeter Universities. The course will lead to a module certificate in professional studies in Education which can be used towards a Professional or Advanced Professional Diploma or an M.Ed. The six day course will be organised into 3 sets of 2 days, Friday and Saturday (non residential). This arrangement is in order to reduce supply cover costs for schools. The key areas covered will be:
Course members will have access, via the internet, to the Virtual Study Centre at Exeter University. NB This course is dependent upon TTA approval which has not been received at the point of publication. Further details available from Mel Rockett. MR014 9.15am - 3.30pm Friday 12 and Saturday 13 November 1999 Friday 19 and Saturday 20 November 1999 Saturday 27 November 1999 Tuesday 4 April 2000 (twilight session 4.00 - 6.00pm) Tuesday 13 June 2000 (Open day, drop-in) at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park All phases "I Can Write" is an ICT package which supports pupils in the writing process and develops good practise in concentrating on developing content first. One element of the program, "Writing", provides a framework for continuous writing and is organised into different genres with a broad selection of topics within each genre. Prompts and wordlist stimulate and support the writing process and assist pupils to compose text in a logical order. The course will show teachers how to make full use of this program and also how to produce their own screens which will not only support work within the Literacy Hour, but across the whole curriculum. RT103a: 1.15 - 3.30pm on Friday 23 April 1999 RT103b: 4.00- 6.00pm on Monday 26 April 1999 RT103c: 1.15 - 3.30pm on Thursday 13 May 1999 RT103d: 1.15 - 3.30pm on Tuesday 8 June 1999 RT103e: 4.00 - 6.00pm on Wednesday 16 June 1999 RT103f: 1.15 -3.30pm on Monday 5 July 1999 RT103g: 4.00 - 6.00pm on Thursday 23 September 1999 RT103h: 1.15 - 3.30pm on Tuesday 28 September 1999 RT103i: 1.15 - 3.30pm on Monday 13 December 1999 RT103j: 4.00 - 6.00pm on Wednesday 15 December 1999 RT103k: 1.15 - 3.30pm on Monday 31 January 2000 RT103l: 4.00 - 6.00pm on Wednesday 2 February 2000 RT103m: 4.00- 6.00pm on Thursday 30 March 2000 RT103n: 1.15 - 3.30pm on Wednesday 5 April 2000 at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park First, Middle and Special This day course, for classroom assistants, will focus on how extra support can help pupils access specific parts of the Literacy Hour. There will be particular reference to ways of linking work done in the Literacy Hour with objectives in Individual Education Plans. There will be a mixture of input and practical activities. SAP001 9.15am to 3.30pm on Thursday 30 September 1999 at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park First, middle and special These network meetings are for anyone who works as a classroom assistant, whether paid or as a volunteer. They will supplement opportunities in school to get briefed on the numeracy and literacy strategies and to discuss effective ways of supporting in the classroom. Each session will have a theme: Summer term, 1999, first half: introduction to the Numeracy Strategy Summer term, 1999, second half: support during numeracy lessons Autumn term, 1999, first half: support during the literacy hour Autumn term, 1999, second half: games for numeracy Spring term, 2000, first half: literacy and special needs Spring term, 2000, second half: numeracy and special needs All session 4.00 - 5.30pm: AR115a: Tuesday 27 April 1999 AR115b: Tuesday29 June 1999 AR115c: Tuesday 21 September 1999 AR115d: Tuesday 7 December 1999 AR115e: Tuesday 18 January 2000 AR115f: Tuesday 14 March 2000 at Lindisfarne Middle School, Alnwick AR115g: Wednesday 5 May 1999 AR115h: Thursday 1 July 1999 AR115i: Wednesday 22 September 1999 AR115j: Wednesday 8 December 1999 AR115k: Wednesday 26 January 2000 AR115l: Wednesday 15 March 2000 at Hexham Middle School AR115m: Wednesday 28 April 1999 AR115n: Wednesday 30 June 1999 AR115o: Thursday 23 September 1999 AR115p: Thursday 9 December 1999 AR115q: Thursday 20 January 2000 AR115r: Tuesday 21 March 2000 at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park Challenging the More Able Pupil in the Literacy Hour First and Middle This half day course for KS1 & 2 teachers, aims to give strategies, suggest resources and describes management techniques that will ensure challenge for the more able child during the literacy hour. The course will provide progression from the 3 day course identifying and providing for our most able pupils held during the year, but will also stand alone quite effectively. SP022 1.15 to 3.30pm on Tuesday 29 June 1999 at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park Building on the Literacy Strategy Middle, High and Special As part of the National Literacy Strategy all LEAs are being asked to provide a two day conference for two teachers from every secondary school during the Summer Term 1999. Supply cover will be paid from the LEA’s Standard Fund allocation. The conference will be free for all schools. At the time of writing we know no more than the above information and further details will be sent to schools as and when they become available. We anticipate running the conference twice in order to accommodate demand. 9.15am - 3.30pm on: AR131a: Thursday 8 and Friday 9 July 1999 AR131b: Thursday 15 and Friday 16 July 1999 at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park Planning and Teaching the Literacy Strategy : Introductory course for supply and returning teachers First, middle and special The Standards Fund budget allows us to provide training for supply teachers to enable them to provide continuity of learning for pupils. This course is for supply teachers who have either had no training within the Literacy Strategy or still feel they would welcome an introduction to what is involved. The content of the course makes it appropriate for colleagues returning to teaching who feel in the same position. This introductory course is offered twice. There is a follow up course for those who want to develop their knowledge and understanding further. 9.15am - 3.30pm on: AR132a: Friday 17 September 1999 AR132b: Monday 18 October 1999 at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park Planning and Teaching the Literacy Strategy : Follow up course for supply and returning teachers First, middle and special This course fools on from the Introductory course on the Literacy Strategy. It is for supply teachers and those returning to teaching. Building on the orientation and basic knowledge developed through the earlier course it looks more closely at planning and teaching the various elements of the literacy curriculum and explores some of the issues faced by schools. AR133 9.15am - 3.30pm on Monday 6 December 1999 at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park Learning English as an Additional Language Learning English and Using English to Learn All phases This one day course aims to provide information and guidance to staff helping pupils for whom English is an additional language:
There will be a mixture of input, practical activities and case studies. RR031 9.15am - 3.30pm on Friday 28 January 2000 at the Education Development Centre, Hepscott Park
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