Support Staff
Download the full CPD Programme 20/21 here.
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Please Note: As many courses are oversubscribed schools are expected to cancel 48 hours in advance. If delegates fail to attend and no cancellation is made this will incur a £30 charge.
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A cancellation scale will apply to some courses. Please see individual courses for details.
Autumn Term 2020
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Please click on 'BOOK NOW' for further information on our courses.
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As a responsible provider we have made the decision that, in order to ensure the safety of our staff and yours, our Autumn programme will continue to be delivered remotely. We will look at modifying our approach in the Spring term accordingly whilst observing the most up to date Government guidance.
19 October 2020, 13.00-15.00 - Zoom Video
Emergency First Aid Awareness
FlexeeBee
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4 November 2020, 12.30-16.30 - Zoom Video
Mental Health Aware – Adult Half Day
Simon Nichols - Director of Wellbeing
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starts on 3 November 2020, 10.00-12.00 - Zoom Video
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Status (6 Sessions)
HLTA- 'Step by step' Process / HLTA- 3 Day Content / HLTA- Information Flyer for New Candidates / HLTA- Application Form
Victoria Lacy-Wills - Partnership Manager
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14 October 2020, 9.30-12.00 - Zoom Video
Setting high expectations and managing behaviour
(Support Staff Improvement Session)
Craig Duncan - Independent School Improvement Adviser
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15 October 2020, 10.00-12.00 - Zoom Video
Support Staff Professional Development Group (Autumn)
​Supporting writing lessons to extend learning
Rachel Clarke - Director at Primary English Education Consultancy Ltd
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18 November 2020, 9.30-12.00 - Zoom Video
Understanding the key factors that affect pupils’ learning and how to plan for these (Support Staff Improvement Session)
Craig Duncan - Independent School Improvement Adviser
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20 October 2020, 13.00-15.00 - Zoom Video
Streamlining continuous provision for maximum impact and differentiating within the EYFS
Suzanne Dunne - EYFS teacher and consultant
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Spring Term 2021
11 January 2021 & 19 April 2021, 9.30-11.30 - cancelled!
Supporting and creating successful playtimes (2 sessions)
Jo Clanfield - Specialist Outdoor Teacher
12 January 2021, 13.30-14.30 - cancelled!
Learning Mentor Professional Development Group (1 of 3)
Oldbrook First School
19 January 2021, 9.30-12.30 - postponed, new date 20 April 2021
Lego Therapy Training (Aylesbury)
Melissa McIlhiney - Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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19 January 2021, 13.00-15.00 - Zoom
Early reading - Ideas and approaches to support your EYFS learners in developing a love of literature
Suzanne Dunne - EYFS teacher and consultant
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2 March 2021, 9.00-16.00 - postponed until 28 April 2021
Paediatric First Aid Training
Tutor Care Ltd
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8 March 2021, 13.30-14.30 - cancelled!
Learning Mentor Professional Development Group (2 of 3)
Oldbrook First School - 8 delegates only!
9 February 2021, 12.30-16.30 - Zoom
Mental Health Aware – Adult Half Day
Simon Nichols - Director of Wellbeing
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10 February 2021, 9.30-12.00 - Zoom
Knowing how to support learners with SEND to access the curriculum (Support Staff Improvement Session)
Craig Duncan - Independent School Improvement Adviser
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4 February 2021, 10.00-12.00 - Zoom Video
Support Staff Professional Development Group (Spring)
Supporting mathematical learning
Katherine Milner - Independent Maths Consultant
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1 February 2021, 13.00-15.00 - Zoom
Emergency First Aid
Flexebee
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16 March & 23 March 2021, 9.00-17.00
Mental Health First Aider – Adult 2 Day (2 sessions)
Simon Nichols - Director of Wellbeing
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24 March 2021, 9.30-12.00 - Zoom
Developing the skills of planning carefully - structured activities that motivate learners and advance their learning
(Support Staff Improvement Session)
Craig Duncan - Independent School Improvement Adviser
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9 & 10 March 2021 / 16 & 17 March 2021 / 27 & 28 April 2021, all from 10.00-12.00
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Status (remote)
HLTA- 'Step by step' Process / HLTA- 3 Day Content / HLTA- Information Flyer for New Candidates / HLTA- Application Form
Victoria Lacy-Wills - Partnership Manager
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Summer Term 2021
13 April / 27 April / 4 May / 25 May 2021 - 4 sessions
ELKLAN Speech and Language Support for 5-11 year olds
Melissa McIlhiney - Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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15 April 2021, 10.00-12.00
Are you effectively managing stress?
Simon Nichols - Director of Wellbeing
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4 May 2021, 9.00-16.00
Paediatric First Aid Training (Aylesbury)
Tutor Care Ltd
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5 May 2021, 12.30-16.30
Mental Health Aware – Adult Half Day
Simon Nichols - Director of Wellbeing
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6 May 2021, 10.00-12.00
Support Staff Professional Development Group (Summer)
​Using your outdoor space to support children
Jo Clanfield - Specialist Outdoor Teacher
19 April 2021, 10.00-12.00
Moderation session preparation and support for delegates for moderating judgements for submission of EYFSP
Suzanne Dunne - EYFS teacher and consultant
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22 April 2021, 10.00-12.00
Supporting pupils with EAL - getting the best out of them!
Sejal Payne - Independent Education Consultant
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20 April 2021, 9.30-12.30
Lego Therapy Training (Aylesbury)
Melissa McIlhiney - Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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14 April 2021, 12.00-15.00
Positive Handling Training (Blended session)
Staff Safety Training Consultant
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28 April 2021, 9.00-16.00
Paediatric First Aid Training
Tutor Care Ltd
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6 May 2021, 13.30-14.30
Learning Mentor Professional Development Group (3 of 3)
Oldbrook First School - 8 delegates only!
19 May 2021 / 20 May 2021 / 23 June 2021, all from 10.00-16.00
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Status (Summer)
HLTA- 'Step by step' Process / HLTA- 3 Day Content / HLTA- Information Flyer for New Candidates / HLTA- Application Form
Victoria Lacy-Wills - Partnership Manager
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13 May 2021, 10.00-12.00
Building effective relationships with parents
Lisa LLoyd - Independent Psychologist & Psychotherapist
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26 May 2021, 9.30-12.00
Increasing knowledge and understanding of how to provide focused feedback and assess understanding
(Support Staff Improvement Session)
Craig Duncan - Independent School Improvement Adviser
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15 June 2021, 10.00-12.00
From bullying to bereavement
- providing emotional support for distressed pupils
Lisa LLoyd - Independent Psychologist & Psychotherapist
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14 June 2021, 10.00-12.00 - Zoom Video
Introducing the new EYFS statutory framework for
September 2021
Suzanne Dunne - EYFS teacher and consultant
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24 May 2021, 9.30-12.30
Positive Handling Training (Blended session) - Aylesbury
Staff Safety Training Consultant
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22 June 2021, 13.00-15.00
Loose parts play in the Early Years
Jo Clanfield - Specialist Outdoor Teacher
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30 June 2021, 9.30-12.00
Directing the work of additional adults
(Support Staff Improvement Session)
Craig Duncan - Independent School Improvement Adviser
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17 May 2021, 13.00-15.00
Emergency First Aid
MK Play Association
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17 May 2021, 9.30-12.30
Lego Therapy Training (Aylesbury)
Melissa McIlhiney - Specialist Speech and Language Therapist