RAISING STANDARDS THROUGH EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH PARENTS
A COURSE FOR TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING STAFF

This one day course is suitable for teaching and non-teaching staff in the primary school who are responsible for developing partnerships with parents. The course will include:

• developing a shared understanding of what parental involvement can look like
• an audit to support a detailed review of current practice in your setting
• consideration of research and its impact on the ways in which we involve parents in the school community
• developing inclusive practice for working with parents who speak English as an additional language, including refugees
• overcoming barriers
• practical workshops to use with parents

"This is a really practical course. I'm going back to school with loads of ideas to try out-which I'm sure will make a difference to our links with parents. I feel more informed about national issues and have a clearer view of the bigger picture of working with parents in our community."

HOME SCHOOL LIAISON WORKER

FROM BEGINNING TO END
A COURSE FOR EARLY YEARS AND PRIMARY PRACTITIONERS

This well-paced one day course follows the potential life cycle of a piece of writing from its conception to its publication. It is designed to support teachers who want to develop a purposeful approach to writing from start to finish. It will include:

• an overview of relevant research and theory, underpinning good practice
• key aspects of the writing process
• establishing key writing routines such as; shared writing, writers' workshops, etc.
• getting started-practical ideas to initiate the writing process
• oral rehearsals for writing through e.g. story-boxes and imaginative role play
• developing a sense of audience
• understanding and supporting the developmental stages of writing
• handwriting and presentation
• bookmaking
• IT
• publication

"A fantastic, full day which was really interesting, very informative and clear, well resourced, a great teacher-very professional."

TEACHER