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Connect Teaching SchoolSENDCreating an inclusiveclassroomWe are delighted to be workingwith colleagues in LEARN TeachingSchool who is the only SEN specialistTeaching School in South Lincolnshireand as such are able to support allphases and all types of schools.SENDtraining session:Friday 23rdOctober 2020Most children’s needs can bemet in their local mainstreamclassroom. Some childrenneed extra help to enablethem to remain in their chosenschool, and there are lots ofways in which we can help tomake this work.We are offering the opportunityfor mainstream teachersand leaders to discuss andshare proven strategies andpractice that will further ensuresuccessful progress in theclassroom for all children.AIMS OF THE TRAINING• To clarify understanding of what special educational need is, and what it is not.• To begin to understand some of the cognitive processes involved in learning,and what they might look like in practice.• To understand a range of practical teaching and learning strategies that enableall learners to achieve in mainstream lessons.• To appreciate some of the reasonable adjustments that might be made toenable access to the curriculum.• To critically evaluate some of the components of an inclusive lesson,and the strategies that might be employed.TARGET AUDIENCE• Primary class teachers, new and experienced• Training primary teachersEnglish HubsWitham St Hughs Academy in LincolnshireWe work closely with the Lincolnshire EnglishHubs to develop three priority areas:Early language developmentAge-appropriate phonics provisionPromoting a love of readingContact us to find out more details abouthow the hubs support in school.Email enquiries@connect-tsa.netor telephone: 01205 31215322
EARLY YEARS FOUNDATIONSTAGE REFORMS – BE READYFOR SEPTEMBER 2021With the reforms to the ‘Statutory framework for the early years foundationstage’ becoming mandatory from September 2021, Connect invites localschools to get ahead. One of our alliance schools engaged in the pilot forthe reforms over the last two years. Taking lessons learned, and buildingon practice undertaken by other local primaries, we want to offer anopportunity for collaboration and partnership in the preparation for thecoming changes. With schools choosing to be Early Adopters, ConnectEYFS SLE Rebecca Hales will facilitate the development of a deeperunderstanding of the reformed Early Learning Goals and accompanyingdocumentation for all interested parties.Please look out for information via our website, Facebook and Twitter feedor register your interest now via enquiries@connect-tsa.netSign up to register your interest: enquiries@connect-tsa.netTEACHING ASSISTANTDEVELOPMENTWe recognise the huge contribution that Teaching Assistants(TAs) make to the progression of our children’s learning.EEF evidence shows that TAs can provide noticeable improvements topupil attainment when working well alongside teachers, providing excellentcomplementary learning support. TAs are also crucial in helping ease teacherworkload and stress, reduce classroom disruption to increase pupil attainmentand also help to improve students’ confidence and self-esteem.The emphasis on the effectiveness of our TAs has been driven by the pushfor greater inclusion of pupils with SEND and EAL seen in our schools. Thispresents an excellent opportunity for improvements in practice, with such alarge and already committed resource in place. This training will also supportcolleagues in meeting the Teaching Assistant Standards.The recommendations in the EEF guidance recognise the fact that schoolsare operating within already tight budgets; however, noticeable improvementsin pupil outcomes can be made through the thoughtful use of our teachingassistants, without significant additional expenditure. To this end, we havedevised a series of short training sessions aimed at delivering key messagesto TAs that will support more effective, targeted delivery in the classroom.CTSA TEACHING ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENTIncludes Subject Knowledge Enhancement:• Phonics • SPaG KS1 • SPaG KS2• Maths KS1 • Maths KS2• Supporting effective assessment and planning,including questioningDates and times for these training sessions can befound on our website www.connect-tsa.netFor more information contact:enquiries@connect-tsa.net or telephone: 01205 312153Now available to book viawww.bookitbee.comEYFSNETWORKSWorking together to makea difference, our networksencompass all EYFS Leadersand practitioners in our localschools and Nursery settings.Meetings are intended to share ourpriorities and vital updates to the EarlyYear’s sector both nationally and locally.They also aim to develop partnershipnetworking across the Early Years Sector.OUR NETWORK AIMS:• Address queries or concerns raisedby EYFS leaders and practitioners• Share good practice and new ideas• Offer support and guidance around theassessment and transition process• Explore implications of the baselineassessment, expectations, support withvigorous moderation, ensure all schoolsare assessing to the same expectation.EYFS HelpdeskRebecca Hales, EYFS Specialist, will hostregular events where colleagues are invitedto drop in remotely to ask questions, sharegood practice and seek advice.EYFSNetworks andHelpdesk will beheld each whole term.Look out for dates andtimes on our websitewww.connect-tsa.netThe networks are held atSt Thomas’ CofE Primary School,Boston, PE21 7RZand are led by: Cally Stockwell;EYFS and Key Stage 1 lead,Specialist Leader of Education23
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