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September 2023
  • Safeguarding Children Level 2
    Date 25 September 2023
    Time 09:30 - 13:00
    Summary This Multi-agency training is designed for all professional who work with children and/or their families. This includes practitioners from a wide variety of voluntary and statutory agencies in day to day contact with children and families. It is designed to enable workers to develop advanced...
  • RE Subject Leaders Training - PRIMARY
    Date 26 September 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:30
    Summary Training for RE subject leaders in primary schools who are new to the role, returning to the role or wanting a refresher. Led by Angela Hill, RE advisor to the Wokingham SACRE and national advisor with RE Today.
  • Emotionally Based School Avoidance
    Date 27 September 2023
    Time 09:30 - 15:30
    Summary The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are offering a day of training relating to Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) aimed at education professionals to equip with practical strategies/resources to support children, young people, and their families struggling with EBSA. The training will...
  • Preparing to welcome new arrivals with EAL to your school
    Date 27 September 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:30
    Summary This course focuses on whole school provision and will cover: • The varied backgrounds and needs of children who are newly arrived from abroad, including refugees • Aspects of welcoming and induction for new arrivals from abroad, including initial assessment and information gathering;...
  • ***FULLY BOOKED***Health and Safety Management for Head Teachers and Senior Leaders - FULL COURSE
    Date 28 September 2023
    Time 09:30 - 17:00
    Summary Wokingham Borough Council has a legal duty to ensure schools under their control are provided with relevant information and guidance in order to comply with relevant Health and Safety legislation. Therefore, there is a requirement that all Head Teachers and senior leaders of maintained schools...
  • Racial Equity: Planning racial equity work in your school: 2023-24
    Date 28 September 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:00
    Summary The aims of this session are: • To provide information about the programme of LA support for this year (Racial equity year 3), and guidance on how best to engage with this • To support schools in planning their racial equity work for this year • To share inspiring examples of...
October 2023
  • Health and Safety Refresher for Head Teachers/Senior Leaders
    Date 03 October 2023
    Time 09:30 - 13:00
    Summary This is a half-day refresher for Head Teachers and Senior Leaders who have previously attended the WBC full day course on Health and Safety Management. A 3-yearly refresher course is advisable. This interactive course will allow delegates to raise issues and ask questions to help gain a fuller...
  • How to support beginner learners of EAL in the primary classroom
    Date 04 October 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:30
    Summary This course focuses on classroom practice and covers: • The varied backgrounds and needs of children who are newly arrived from abroad • Key messages about classroom provision for beginner learners of EAL, including ways in which the first language can support children’s learning...
  • Purple Mash Assessment Master Class
    Date 05 October 2023
    Time 15:45 - 17:00
    Summary This course will be aimed at subject leaders who want to understand how they can use Purple Mash more effectively to assess pupils' progress. There will be plenty of hints and tips to get the most from 2Dos and data dashboard to record and assess pupils' work.
  • Year 6-7 Transition Network Meeting
    Date 05 October 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:00
    Summary A review of this summer’s Year 6-7 transition: What went well? Even Better if…? Sharing good practice and identifying areas for development, in order to inform next year’s provision Sharing the latest national research and thinking about primary-secondary transition
  • Racial Equity: Planning racial equity work in your school: 2023-24 (REPEAT)
    Date 06 October 2023
    Time 09:30 - 10:30
    Summary Please notes, this session is a repeat of the meeting held on 28th September 2023. The aims of this session are: • To provide information about the programme of LA support for this year (Racial equity year 3), and guidance on how best to engage with this • To support schools in...
  • Therapeutic Thinking - Refresher Day
    Date 09 October 2023
    Time 09:30 - 16:30
    Summary This training is aimed at staff who have previously attended the 3 day tutor training. It is offered annually so that staff can be updated with new resources and research to support them in continuing to offer a therapeutic approach to supporting behaviour in schools.
  • How to support beginner learners of EAL in the secondary classroom
    Date 09 October 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:30
    Summary This course focuses on classroom practice and covers: • The varied backgrounds and needs of students who are newly arrived from abroad • Key messages about classroom provision for beginner learners of EAL, including ways in which the first language can support students’ learning...
  • Health and Safety for Site Controllers/Caretakers/Handypersons
    Date 10 October 2023
    Time 09:30 - 16:45
    Summary A one-day course to assist site controllers/caretakers/handypersons etc. to understand their health and safety responsibilities and manage the risks associated with their activities.
  • HEAD TEACHER -Leadership Drop-in [Monthly]
    Date 10 October 2023
    Time 11:00 - 12:00
    Summary Agenda published monthly in Education News Teams links sent to all Head Teachers in advance. If you have not received yours, please complete booking form.
  • Primary and Secondary ICT Technicians network Mangers meeting
    Date 10 October 2023
    Time 13:30 - 15:00
    Summary An opportunity for Primary and Secondary Network Managers to find out the latest information and updates.
  • Therapeutic Thinking Network - Autumn Term
    Date 10 October 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:00
    Summary Therapeutic Thinking participants are invited to attend a network meeting each term. There is a choice of two dates in the autumn - Tuesday 10th October, 4pm-5pm or Wednesday 8th November at 9.30am-10.30am. Please be advised that we would ask you to join only one per term.
  • Designated Person for Child Protection in Education Training
    Date 11 October 2023
    Time 09:30 - 14:45
    Summary Recognise how to identify signs of abuse and when it is appropriate to make a referral. Have a working knowledge Wokingham Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB) Levels of Need and Intervention Thresholds Document.
  • New and Recently appointed Data Protection Officers (Online training) Date TBC - REGISTER INTEREST
    Date 12 October 2023
    Time 13:30 - 15:00
    Summary Online training using Microsoft Teams for new and recently appointed Data Protection Officers (DPO) to help them understand their role. Although aimed at those who are new to the role, it may also be suitable for DPOs that have been in the role for a while, but feel in need of a refresher relating...
  • EYFS - event provided by SLA
    Date 12 October 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:00
    Summary The purpose of this network is to support staff who have a focus on EYFS. This will be achieved by focussing on the curriculum offer, reviewing Ofsted feedback, sharing good practise and increasing parental engagement. For details please contact 2 Email 0 0 0 link-email ...
  • Computing Subject Leaders Network Meeting
    Date 12 October 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:15
    Summary An opportunity for ICT/Computing Subject Leaders to share the latest computing and technology updates.Strategic focus to support learning and teaching the computing curriculum.
  • Therapeutic Thinking - Behaviour Curriculum
    Date 17 October 2023
    Time 09:30 - 16:30
    Summary The behaviour curriculum module aims to support schools identify how to explicitly teach behaviours that we would like to see from our pupils. It focuses on strengths rather than deficits to plan how we build empathy and resilience. If behaviour is everything someone says or does, it is important...
  • Assessment Coordinators’ Meeting - Primary
    Date 17 October 2023
    Time 13:30 - 15:30
    Summary Local and national updates and key messages relating to statutory assessment, including local and national outcomes data for summer 2023, and key messages arising from LA moderation summer 2023 Sharing of good practice and discussion of assessment issues with colleagues Latest research and...
  • New to Computing Subject Leadership - Part 1 of 2
    Date 17 October 2023
    Time 15:45 - 17:15
    Summary Part 1 of the 2 part course Aimed at subject leaders in a leadership role in ICT and Computing.. The course will focus on Understanding the role of the Primary Computing Subject Leader Understanding your core responsibilities – Curriculum, Monitoring and Assessment How to support...
  • Therapeutic Thinking - Toolkit Workshop
    Date 19 October 2023
    Time 09:30 - 16:30
    Summary The toolkit workshop is aimed at supporting staff make best use of the detailed toolkit which is part of the therapeutic thinking resources. It helps staff to understand how to apply each section and look at how they are linked and can be used to plan effective support and monitor progress.
  • Affluent Neglect Presentation by Professor Claudia Bernard
    Date 30 October 2023
    Time 12:30 - 14:00
    Summary Affluent Neglect Presentation by Professor Claudia Bernard, Goldsmiths, University of London Course: Affluent Neglect Presentation by Professor Claudia Bernard, Goldsmiths, University of London (learningpool.com) Professor Claudia Bernard from the Department of Social, Therapeutic and...
November 2023
  • Safeguarding Children Level 2
    Date 02 November 2023
    Time 09:30 - 13:00
    Summary This Multi-agency training is designed for all professional who work with children and/or their families. This includes practitioners from a wide variety of voluntary and statutory agencies in day to day contact with children and families. It is designed to enable workers to develop advanced...
  • RE Network meeting - PRIMARY (special EYFS event)
    Date 02 November 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:30
    Summary A special EYFS/KS1-focused meeting, led by Lat Blaylock of RE Today: collecting evidence of progress in RE through imaginative and creative strategies for younger learners. The session will include lots of good examples of floor book use in RE. Please bring your own examples if you can!
  • Nurture Assistant Training 2023 - 2024 (6 Week Course)
    Date 07 November 2023 - 06 February 2024
    Time 09:30 - 15:30
    Summary This is a six-day training course run by the Educational Psychology Service. Each session will include some psycho education on a topic followed by some ideas on how to support children with a particular presentation. This will include practice and practical suggestions as to how to set up groups...
  • Education Health and Care Plans - A Guide for Professionals
    Date 07 November 2023
    Time 10:00 - 11:00
    Summary This workshop is aimed at any professional who may work with families with children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities. Many of you will work with children with Special Educational Needs and may be supporting a family who has an EHCP or is applying for one. This SENDIASS training course...
  • Ofsted Workshop - Session 1 - Personal Development
    Date 07 November 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:15
    Summary The workshops will enable reflection and thinking on effective self-evaluation for you to consider system review and your evidence-base against the Ofsted framework. The workshops are for two members of the leadership team. Please bring along your school’s self-evaluation. The dates...
  • Therapeutic Thinking Network - Autumn Term
    Date 08 November 2023
    Time 09:30 - 10:30
    Summary Therapeutic Thinking participants are invited to attend a network meeting each term. There is a choice of two dates in the autumn - Tuesday 10th October, 4pm-5pm or Wednesday 8th November at 9.30am-10.30am. Please be advised that we would ask you to join only one per term.
  • Deputy Heads Network
    Date 08 November 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:00
    Summary Welcome to your termly opportunity to get an update on what's happening in the world of school leadership at a local and national level and think about what that means for your work. Space to share and discuss as required. TEAMS links will automatically be sent. If you have not received your...
  • Pupil Premium Network Meeting (IN PERSON)
    Date 09 November 2023
    Time 13:30 - 16:00
    Summary Please note, this will be an IN PERSON meeting. Network meeting for staff who lead on provision for pupil premium students. Meeting agendas include: • sharing and discussing the latest research and thinking on provision for pupil premium students • sharing national and local examples...
  • Wokingham Mental Health and Wellbeing Network Meeting
    Date 09 November 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:00
    Summary Wokingham Mental Health and Wellbeing Network Meeting in partnership with The Charlie Waller Institute, University of Reading Aims •Support educational staff in schools who lead on mental health and wellbeing •Provide a supportive space where professionals can come together ...
  • New to Computing Subject Leadership - Part 2 of 2
    Date 11 November 2023
    Time 15:45 - 17:00
    Summary Part 2 of the New to Computing subject Leadership - You will have already completed a computing audit in your school so in this session we will discuss how to prioritise and create an action plan for your subject. We will also discuss how to best support colleagues with Computing.
  • HEAD TEACHER -Leadership Drop-in [Monthly]
    Date 14 November 2023
    Time 11:00 - 12:00
    Summary Agenda published monthly in Education News Teams links sent to all Head Teachers in advance. If you have not received yours, please complete the booking form
  • SENCO Training Forum - SECONDARY
    Date 14 November 2023
    Time 15:30 - 17:00
    Summary SEN Support – Jamie Conran
  • EAL Network Meeting
    Date 14 November 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:00
    Summary Latest research and thinking about provision for new arrivals, refugees and advanced EAL learners An opportunity to discuss good practice and challenges in relation to provision for EAL learners, including new arrivals and refugees Useful resources to support provision for new arrivals, refugees...
  • Racial equity: Racial Literacy for school staff
    Date 15 November 2023
    Time 09:30 - 12:00
    Summary This introductory two and half hour session equips participants with the foundational knowledge required to engage in the sensitive and complex issues of ‘race’ and racism by: • exploring ‘race’ and racism in the historical and contemporary context including an outline...
  • SENCO Training Forum - PRIMARY
    Date 15 November 2023
    Time 15:30 - 17:00
    Summary SEN Support – Jamie Conran
  • ECT Induction Leads catch-up chat
    Date 15 November 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:00
    Summary Welcome to an informal space to catch up on all things related to ECT induction and hear about new developments TEAMS links will automatically be sent to Induction Leads. If you do not receive yours, please complete the booking form
  • Headteacher / SLT ICT Briefing
    Date 16 November 2023
    Time 13:30 - 15:00
    Summary ICT Computing Strategy and policy KCSIE – Online Safety, Cyber and Monitoring and filtering Policy and practice Evaluation Planning and Strategy
  • Introduction the Coding Units in the Purple Mash Schemes of work - KS1
    Date 16 November 2023
    Time 15:45 - 17:15
    Summary This online workshop will support the teaching of the coding units in the Purple Mash schemes of work. It will take you through the activities and key principles in coding. These sessions will be suitable for teachers new to Purple Mash coding and those that would like a bit more support.
  • Thriving Teachers Programme - provided by The KEYS Academy Trust
    Date 20 November 2023
    Time 09:00 - 12:00
    Summary Booking from October 2023A 1-year professional development programme, The Thriving Teachers Programme, is designed to empower educators in their third and fourth year of teaching. During this critical stage of professional growth, teachers will refine their pedagogy, deepen their expertise, and...
  • EYFS - event provided by SLA
    Date 21 November 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:00
    Summary The purpose of this network is to support staff who have a focus on EYFS. This will be achieved by focussing on the curriculum offer, reviewing Ofsted feedback, sharing good practise and increasing parental engagement.For details please contact 2 Email 0 0 0 link-email ...
  • Ofsted Workshop - Session 2 - Behaviour
    Date 21 November 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:15
    Summary The workshops will enable reflection and thinking on effective self-evaluation for you to consider system review and your evidence-base against the Ofsted framework. The workshops are for two members of the leadership team. Please bring along your school’s self-evaluation. The dates...
  • Racial equity - Racial literacy curriculum framework for primary schools
    Date 22 November 2023
    Time 09:30 - 15:30
    Summary This session outlines key themes and learning objectives in the curriculum to support racial literacy development for pupils. Participants will be given some understanding of child development and cognition, and childhood experiences, in relation to age-appropriate racial literacy education. They...
  • Racial equity - Support meeting for people of colour - school staff
    Date 22 November 2023
    Time 16:00 - 18:00
    Summary The aim of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for staff who are people of colour to share their experiences and form supportive networks, and to develop their understanding of the experiences of people of colour working in schools. Options for further support will be discussed with the group...
  • Racial equity: Reframing incidents of racial harm in secondary schools PART ONE (3 SESSION COURSE)
    Date 23 November 2023 - 11 January 2024
    Time 09:30 - 17:30
    Summary The way in which we understand incidents and issues of racial harm informs how these issues are responded to in schools. This three part training offers new ways of framing these issues, which leads to new approaches in ‘first aid’ responses and management of issues/ incidents. ...
  • Data Protection Officer (DPO) Network Meeting DATE TBC Register Interest
    Date 23 November 2023
    Time 13:30 - 13:30
    Summary This online network meeting using Microsoft Teams is aimed at Data Protection Officers and others involved in this area, for schools to report back on progress with Data Protection/GDPR, raise queries with the group, etc.
  • Introduction the Coding Units in the Purple Mash Schemes of work - Lower KS2
    Date 23 November 2023
    Time 15:45 - 17:15
    Summary This online workshop will support the teaching of the coding units in the Purple Mash schemes of work. It will take you through the activities and key principles in coding. These sessions will be suitable for teachers new to Purple Mash coding and those that would like a bit more support.
  • Therapeutic Thinking - 3 day Tutor Training
    Date 28 November 2023
    Time 09:30 - 16:30
    Summary This training is aimed at senior leaders within schools and settings. It provides the training and resources which aim to enable settings to: •Develop a therapeutic approach to behaviour. •Promote the inseparable link between teaching, learning and behaviour. •Improve staff...
  • Therapeutic Thinking - 3 day Tutor Training
    Date 29 November 2023
    Time 09:30 - 16:30
    Summary This training is aimed at senior leaders within schools and settings. It provides the training and resources which aim to enable settings to: •Develop a therapeutic approach to behaviour. •Promote the inseparable link between teaching, learning and behaviour. •Improve staff...
  • Therapeutic Thinking - 3 day Tutor Training
    Date 30 November 2023
    Time 09:30 - 16:30
    Summary This training is aimed at senior leaders within schools and settings. It provides the training and resources which aim to enable settings to: •Develop a therapeutic approach to behaviour. •Promote the inseparable link between teaching, learning and behaviour. •Improve staff...
  • Primary and Secondary ICT Technicians network meeting
    Date 30 November 2023
    Time 13:30 - 15:00
    Summary An opportunity for Primary and Secondary ICT Technicians to find out the latest information and updates
  • Understanding the Parent’s Perspective and Effective Communication
    Date 30 November 2023
    Time 15:30 - 16:30
    Summary This workshop is aimed at any professional who may work with families with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. If you are working directly with families, your role has communication at its heart: both in terms of the parents you are supporting and in meetings with each other....
  • Introduction the Coding Units in the Purple Mash Schemes of work - Upper KS2
    Date 30 November 2023
    Time 15:45 - 17:15
    Summary This online workshop will support the teaching of the coding units in the Purple Mash schemes of work. It will take you through the activities and key principles in coding. These sessions will be suitable for teachers new to Purple Mash coding and those that would like a bit more support.
  • Statutory KS2 teacher assessment standardisation and moderation meeting
    Date 30 November 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:30
    Summary KS2 standardisation and moderation meetings provide opportunities to engage in training activities exploring STA materials, to develop understanding of the Teacher Assessment Framework and standards for writing, as well as moderation activities in which the TAF is applied to the work of Wokingham...
December 2023
  • SENCO Training Forum - SECONDARY
    Date 04 December 2023
    Time 15:30 - 17:00
    Summary Annual Reviews – Lauren Williams
  • EYFS Roundtable
    Date 04 December 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:00
    Summary The workshops will focus on latest research, resources and updates. Ruth Swailes will support colleagues understanding for EY provision for disadvantaged and bottom 20%. Invites have already been sent to those in our contact list. If you have not received an invite, please request using the...
  • SENCO Training Forum - PRIMARY
    Date 05 December 2023
    Time 15:30 - 17:00
    Summary Annual Reviews – Lauren Williams
  • Ofsted Workshop - Session 3 - Quality of Education
    Date 05 December 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:15
    Summary The workshops will enable reflection and thinking on effective self-evaluation for you to consider system review and your evidence-base against the Ofsted framework. The workshops are for two members of the leadership team. Please bring along your school’s self-evaluation. The dates and...
  • Computing Subject Leaders Network Meeting
    Date 05 December 2023
    Time 16:00 - 17:15
    Summary Computing and subject Leads network meeting aimed at Computing Subject Leaders, though other school staff are very welcome to attend. An opportunity for Primary and Secondary ICT/Computing Subject Leaders to discuss information and updates. Each session has a subject leader focus
  • HEAD TEACHER -Leadership Drop-in [Monthly]
    Date 12 December 2023
    Time 11:00 - 12:00
    Summary Agenda published monthly in Education News Teams links sent to all Head Teachers in advance. If you have not received yours, please email us.