Our CPD and INSET for Primary Schools
Inspirational
Sarah Lemmon , Headteacher, Redcliffe School
Primary Years are the most important
Research in cognitive science from Cambridge University by Dr. Kirstie Whittaker showing that the brain is most malleable when children are younger- proving that its hard to teach an old dog new tricks!
Child and adolescent development and the experiences during these formative years can have an profound affect on adult behaviours such as mental health, so its important to get Primary Education right. We understand Primary schools and carefully design our INSET days to meet their needs.
Teacher Recruitment Crisis in Primary Schools
There are explicit links between investing in quality CPD and Primary schools abilities to attract, motivate and retain the best teachers.
David Weston, CEO of the TDT considers it ‘shockingly short-sighted for schools to be slashing these budgets at a time when there is more pressure than ever on recruiting and keeping staff’.
Improve Teacher Retention
Primary Schools who are investing fully in high quality CPD are seeing a tangible return on both pupil outcomes and the recruitment and retention of teaching staff.
Clearly, schools sending a strong message to their teachers that they are valued and supported are not only getting the best teaching out of them, and the best learning outcomes from their pupils, but also avoiding the costly and time consuming process of replacing disenchanted teachers who leave for other schools or sectors.
Primary Schools need specialist training
If you are a Senior Leader of Head of a Primary School you want to know that your CPD provider understands this phase, and we do. All our office staff have teaching experience and many of our Associates have held Senior positions in Primary Schools.
Wonderful! I have had lovely feedback, as has the Headmaster, from members of staff so thank you once again for your patience, good humour and knowledge.
Jane Balgobin, Head of Teaching and Learning, Chesham School
We know your staff don’t want a course off the shelf, rather something more tailored to your staff’s needs. That’s our specialism.
Please browse the course details below and get in touch to find out what makes us different and we can begin to create a truly bespoke solution for your school.
INSET: Supporting Learners with Dyslexia
‘I found the course extremely useful and its importance in moving children forward in their learning cannot be underestimated.’Melanie Boyer, SENDCo, Our Lady’s Preparatory School The SEND Code of Practice…
INSET: Creating a Thinking School
“I really appreciated how organic the delivery was” Shelley Chapman, Teaching & Learning Coordinator, The Marist School Support your pupils to think deeper about lesson content ● Do you think…
TA INSET: High Impact Teaching Assistant : supporting learning
That was fantastic. I feel so inspired to make a difference at my school Leigh Conchman, Teaching Assistant, Longacre School Schools in England employ 380,000+ Teaching Assistants and the average…
EYFS INSET : Achieving Outstanding Early Years Provision
Very informative, lots of thought provoking ideas Tanya Cross, Assistant Head, Inglehurst Junior School Do you know what outstanding looks like in EYFS? Are you able to evidence it in…
INSET: Supporting Learners with Autism
” I wanted to write to say a huge thank you for the most inspiring and informative INSET. The approach was so refreshing, engaging and staff especially liked the personal…
INSET : Remote Teaching & Blended Learning Strategies
“This has helped our staff immensely with their remote teaching journey and has made us think of how we can use this experience to change our ways of teaching in…
Ofsted INSET : Preparing for a Humanities Deep Dive
“Outstanding – extremely helpful & has built my confidence” Miranda Rawlinson, Head of History, Pate’s Grammar School The Ofsted Ready Humanities Department: Preparing for a Deep Dive The current Ofsted…
INSET: Primary Science Investigation & Scientific Enquiry
For primary school children to operate as successful scientists, they should be taught a wide range of essential science investigation & enquiry skills. These skills should build upon earlier opportunities…
INSET: Cognition, Memory & Retrieval Practice for Exam Success at GCSE & A level
“Incredibly engaging and Inspiring” Katherine Letts, Assistant Head, St Laurence School Cognition is defined as ‘the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the…
INSET: Achieving Excellence in Pupil Personal Development
Thank you very much for a very informative and useful session Katherine Beith, Director of Studies, Alleyn’s Junior School How would you rate your pupil’s personal development? How do you…
INSET : ISI Excellent Marking & Feedback
With the recent changes to the ISI framework it is essential that teachers and leaders get to grips with the new criteria. This course also presents practical ways to mark smarter and how the research shows that improving marking and feedback is the number one way of adding value to pupil progression and attainment.
INSET: Supporting SEND Remote learning for Students
Thank you so much, really inspiring Carrie Russell, Teaching Assistant, QEH Junior School While teachers everywhere are finding innovative ways of supporting pupils’ learning at home, remote teaching also poses…
INSET: Critical thinking & Higher order thinking skills
“I really appreciated how organic the delivery was” Shelley Chapman, Teaching & Learning Coordinator, The Marist School Support your pupils to think deeper about lesson content ● Do you think…
INSET: High Impact Pupil Premium Strategy for disadvantaged pupils
“Making sure we are meeting the statutory requirements for pupil premium is essential, but this course has given real insight into the depth and rigour required to truly meet the…
INSET: Practical SEND Teaching Strategies
‘Pertinent & informative, directly linking to the classroom’ Lucy Wilkes , SENDCO, Denmark Road High School • Do your teachers have to deal with low achieving and pupils identified as…
INSET : Building Character, Determination & Resilience
“This could not have been more relevant. It has made me rethink and it has already changed our plan for next academic year. I will be looking out for other…
EYFS INSET : Early Years Outdoor Education
The staff really enjoyed the day and are putting all the great outdoor education ideas into practice already! B.Lee Director, Ladybirds Nursery, St Albans The Benefits of Outdoor Education the…
MAT, Academy & School Inspection Training
“A really helpful session covering all areas of the Ofsted framework. The suggested questions are really useful” Laura Creswick , Assistant Head , Teaching & Learning, Nailsea School School Staff…
SLT INSET: Enabling Collective Teacher Efficacy (CTE)
When everyone in a school believes that together they can make a difference, the impact on student attainment can be almost quadrupled Rachel Eells, 2011 An Effect size greater than…
INSET : Raising Achievement in Primary Literacy & Reading
“Thank you again for the INSET on the Primary Curriculum, the staff were buzzing afterwards! “ Karen Coles, Director of Studies, Fulham Prep School Supporting a rich and ambitious Primary…
TA INSET: Unlocking the Potential of Teaching Assistants
“Thank you so much, really inspiring” Kim Colley & Carrie Russell, Teaching Assistants, Queen Elizabeth Hospital School INSET Outcomes Understand the research and best practice guidance around making best use…
INSET : Challenge Culture for all Pupils
“Great take-always , so many useful challenge resources for students” Thahseen Ali, Biology Teacher, King’s Rochester Maximising progress in lessons for all learners Building effective inclusion and clear progression: raise…
INSET : Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) & Academic Study Skills
Thank you again for the INSET, the staff were buzzing afterwards! Karen Coles, Director of Studies, Fulham Prep What can teachers learn from psychology and cognitive science to apply to…
INSET : Excellent Teaching & Learning for ISI
Dispelling misconceptions, clarifying the criteria and sharing the theory and research behind the ISI approach. This course sets out what ISI defined excellent teaching looks like and how it can be identified and strengthened throughout the school.
Pupil Premium Audit: Schools & Academies
Pupil Premium Audit for Primary, Secondary & MATs All schools should ensure that their Pupil Premium Strategy Statements for 2022/23 academic year are published on the school website by 31…
EYFS INSET : Inspire Children in Early Years Education
So many great ideas that we cannot wait to put into practice!K.Smith Nursery Manager, West Sussex There’s something exciting about watching a young child learn something new or do something…
INSET : Strategies for Anger Management in the Classroom
“0ur staff found your anger management course hugely beneficial. The resources that you’ve sent will also be a huge help as we try to embed the strategies that you outlined.”Emma…
INSET : Positive Behaviour Management Strategies
“Great presenter, very clear and knowledgeable” Katie Coe, Exeter School Outstanding Behaviour Strategies for high levels of pupil progress Why do pupils misbehave? How can positive behaviour strategies improve pupil…
Science INSET : Challenging able pupils in Science
“Impactful , positive & inspiring – highly recommended “ Jenny Carruthers HOD , Cleeve School Mixing chemicals, testing circuits and experimenting with all manner of creepy-crawlies are just some of…
INSET: Improving Literacy through Metacognitive Strategies
“Fab ! Best thing I’ve ever been on”. N. Betts, Assistant Head, Sandbach High School Support your pupils to embrace metacognitive strategies to improve literacy outcomes. How can we get…
Ofsted INSET : Preparing for a Science Deep Dive
“Absolutely brilliant, I feel so much more informed and energised” Katherine Letts, Director of Science ( Core Leadership Group) , St Laurence School Ofsted Ready Science Teaching : Preparing for…
INSET: Evidence Based Teaching to Improve Outcomes
“Fab ! Best thing I’ve ever been on”. N. Betts , Assistant Head , Sandbach High School Ditch the Educational Fads and use Evidence Based Research to Improve Pupil Outcomes…
Ofsted Training : The Ofsted Ready School
“Inspiring and knowledgeable” Claire Vickery, Head of DT, Buckler’s Mead Academy Ofsted has moved away from headline data to look instead at how schools are achieving these results, and whether…
INSET : Embedding a Growth Mindset into your Classroom and School
‘Mindsets’, the simple but compelling idea put forward by Carol Dweck of Stanford University, has taken the US educational system by storm and challenged the way our Stateside colleagues view learning, talent and ability. Teachers and school leaders have found the approaches and practical tips suggested by mindsets theory have had a clear impact on the performance of learners in their classrooms.
INSET : Independent Learning and Increasing Pupil Initiative
Very stimulating and thought provoking Carole Baber, Bedford Sixth Form College • Are you looking to developing the levels of Independence and resilience in your pupils? • Do you…
Action Research Project: Teaching Innovation Program
“Engagement levels and marks in the longer written responses have both improved.” Heather Garland, Head of Faculty, St John Plessington Innovation Programme Outline 1) Based on a firm foundation of…
INSET: Developing a Positive School Culture
“This is a great workshop focused on improving wellbeing through a positive school culture. It really made me reflect on the way we all treat each other in school and…
Primary INSET : Challenging More Able Pupils in Maths
I feel particularly inspired. Unlike many courses, this felt achievable. Alison Tanner, Year 5/6 Teacher Cameley Primary School What are the barriers for the more-able mathematician and for the teachers?…
Ofsted INSET : Preparing for an English Deep Dive
“Really useful for what a deep dive means and what to say to Ofsted” Justin Jones, Head of English, KLB School The Ofsted Ready English Department: Preparing for a Deep…
EYFS INSET : Characteristics of Effective Learning in EYFS
Professional, knowledgeable, highly engaging and friendly approachSu Berkley, Assistant Head, Chew Magna Primary School How Children learn The how children learn is as important as the what they learn. It…
Ofsted INSET : Deep Dive Marking & Feedback
“Has really helped me confirm how I need to address the marking policy” Katherine Hyland, Assistant Head, St Anne’s Catholic School for Girls Ofsted 2020 : Greater focus on teacher…
INSET : Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
“Engagement levels and marks in the longer written responses have both improved”. Heather Garland, Head of Department, St. John Plessington Catholic College Develop skilled thinkers who enjoy solving difficult problems…
INSET : Differentiation and Personalised Learning
Hugely useful and informative day James Moss-Gibbons, Director of Studies, Lambrook School Maximising progress in lessons for all learners Building effective inclusion and clear progression: raise standards, narrow the gap,…
INSET: Avoid & Deal with Teacher Burnout & Overwhelm
“This was a very timely and important workshop helping staff to recognise and address teacher burnout. It made everyone take their wellbeing more seriously.” David Welsh, Deputy Head, St. James…
INSET : Curriculum Design: Intent, Implementation & Impact
This INSET cuts through the complexity of the issues and highlights common themes to support successful curriculum design” Tim Jones, Deputy Head, Knowle Park Primary School Curriculum Design With a…
INSET : Rapid & Sustained Progress – High Impact Strategies for Class-teachers
Lots of good ideas that I can use tomorrow, exactly what I want from CPD Alison Yates, Year Leader, Harlington Upper School Strategies to promote high levels of progress and…
INSET : Emotional Academic Resilience Toolkit for Students
“Our Launchpad Students have had Emotional Academic Resilience training for several years. It is a key part of our strategy to help retain students, and then equip them for the…
INSET : Wellbeing for Better Teaching
Thriving, not just surviving: Wellbeing for teachers at work and at home The number of teachers seeking mental health support has risen by 35% in the past 12 months. How…
INSET : Raising Boys’ Achievement & Engagement
“Left the staff buzzing with ideas, an excellent inset on raising boys achievement without doubt!” Sophie Banks , Headmistress, Eton End School • Does your boys’ achievement fall below that…
Ofsted INSET: Outstanding Implementation of T&L
“Lots of new ideas to try out and great discussions ” #alwayslearning Highcliffe School Learning & Teaching Steering Group ( via Twitter) Will your school achieve or maintain Outstanding in…
INSET : Challenging the most able students in all subjects
“Great take-always , so many useful resources” Thahseen Ali, Biology Teacher, King’s Rochester Strategies for challenging the most able students in every classroom [Even When Teaching A Mixed Ability Class]…
INSET: Safe & Fully Compliant Boarding Schools
• Are Boarding schools fully compliant ?• How do you know?• Where is your evidence and is it easily accessible?• Will you satisfy the SCCIF (Maintained Schools) or are confident…
INSET : Supporting and Maintaining Well-being in School
By learning more about how we build resilience and manage stress, communicate with colleagues and set boundaries, create a supportive work environment and develop healthy relationships in the workplace, amongst others, we can start to put in place measures that help us to manage stress more efficiently and become more resilient in both our domestic and personal lives, thus becoming more productive and efficient at work.
INSET : Coaching Teachers & Leaders for Success
Instrumental in the development of teaching, learning and leadership and contributed significantly to the pace of the transformation from ‘Requires improvement’ (Ofsted July 2013) to an ‘Outstanding’ school (July 2017)….
INSET: Boarding School Staff Training for ISI Inspection
• Is your Boarding school fully compliant ?• How do you know?• Where is your evidence and is it easily accessible?• Are you confident of meeting all NMS for Independent…
EYFS INSET : Computing and Coding in EYFS & Pre Prep
“Computational thinking is a fundamental skill for everyone, not just for computer scientists. To reading, writing, and arithmetic, we should add computational thinking to every child’s analytical ability.” Jeannette Marie…
PSHE INSET: Primary Statutory Relationship Education
“Very useful day with plenty of practical (Relationship Education) activities and resources to share/use with staff” Karen Davies, Blockley C of E Primary School Relationship Education, Sex Education, and Health…
TA INSET: Metacognitive Strategies for Teaching Assistants
“An insightful webinar, I found the whole experience worthwhile and motivating” Maria Ruffino, Librarian & Teaching Assistant QEH Junior School, Bristol Do your pupils prefer recalling information to “real” thinking?…
INSET: Developing Reasoning in KS2 Maths
A great hands-on course with valuable messages of how to deepen reasoning in KS2 Maths with all abilities. The children are already reasoning at a deeper level in such a…
INSET : ISI Excellent Pupil Outcomes for All students
Impressed by both the content and the delivery Joe Thackway, Head, Crescent School Improving Pupil Outcomes across the school The quality of education in a school is judged by the…
INSET : Difficult Conversations (including with Parents)
Building positive relationships with difficult colleagues / parents This INSET will provide effective strategies to: • Evidence effective leadership and the support of positive behaviours for staff and…
INSET : Active learning strategies in the Classroom
“It was informative, constructive and invaluable for me” Melanie Westlake, Head of Science, Saint Felix School Are there aspects of teaching and learning which you would like to develop? Are…
INSET: Positive Education in Schools
“I felt so fortunate that I was able to attend professional development training on Positive Education as this is something I’ve been interested in for a long time. Having the…
INSET : Creative Teaching & Learning Strategies
“Very stimulating and thought provoking” Carole Baber, Bedford Sixth Form College In this INSET you will learn about: • the value of creativity and imagination as 21st century skills •…
INSET : Inclusive Classroom Practice
It was what I think, in my humble opinion, good inset should be: a chance to challenge our current thinking, whilst building on our existing knowledge and skills; plenty of…
Primary INSET : Bringing the Primary Computing Curriculum to life
This course is designed to bring computing to life in your school. It presents a full understanding of the computing concepts and knowledge required to confidently deliver the curriculum. It covers the key concepts, ways to bring the subject to life and where to find essential resources to engage and inspire pupils across the primary age range.
EYFS INSET: Questioning Strategies to Develop Sustained Shared Thinking
For me Sustained Shared Thinking underpins the learning, the role of play, the role of teaching – it draws it all together.” Kathy Brodie, Early Years Author • Are you…
INSET : Gender Differences in the Classroom
“Absolutely excellent. Quite simply the best course I’ve ever been on. Incredibly useful, practical, inspirational.” Deputy Head, Cambridge But why does the subject of gender differences continue to be so…
Ofsted INSET: Preparing Subject Leaders for a Deep Dive
“Really useful for what a deep dive means and what to say to Ofsted” Justin Jones, HOD English, KLB School The Ofsted Ready Department: Preparing for a Deep Dive The…
INSET : The Assertive Teacher & School
I found this course very uplifting. I’ve learnt many different strategies to enable me to be more confident and assertive teacher, and to develop assertiveness in my pupils. Dale James,…
INSET : Behaviour Management for Low Level Disruption
“Really engaging tutor who clearly knew his stuff” Sadia Mirza, HOD, Dr Challoners High School Low Level Disruption. Can you kick it? Yes, you can Why manage behaviour? Why do…
Ofsted INSET : Preparing for a Maths Deep Dive
“Thank you, you made everything seem less scary” Richard Stubbs, Head of Maths, Abbey Park School The Ofsted Ready Maths Department: Preparing for a Deep Dive The current Ofsted framework…
INSET : Strategies to Challenge HPA Students
“Great take-always , so many useful resources to challenge HPA students” Thahseen Ali, Biology Teacher, King’s Rochester Strategies to challenge HPA students in every classroom How do you set high…
INSET: Strategic & Personalised Wellbeing Action Planning
Everyone came away from the workshop with wellbeing action planning focused on their personal needs. Lisa Nevers, ISF Academy, Hong Kong In the Teacher Wellbeing Index 2019 72% of educational professionals…
INSET : Understanding Mindsets for Pupils and Parents
“Fantastic level of information portrayed by an expert in child mindsets whose books are a must read for children ages 8-11….and their parents!” David Fann, Associate Headteacher, Former Secretary…
INSET : Higher Cognitive Questioning Strategies
Fantastic strategies backed by research and resources to take away Donia Peters, Head of Music, Clifton High School Are you looking to increase challenge and deepen learning through the outstanding…
INSET: Effective SEND Marking and feedback
In recent years school leaders have actively supported a reduction in the marking load on teachers, identified as the main pressure on teachers in the 2016 Workload Review, and now…
Primary INSET : Teaching Primary Art like a Specialist
Too often the misconception that people are either born with artistic ability or not is able to permeate into our schools. Teachers also feel less confident in delivering the art curriculum because they feel they are not ‘artists’.
This course aims to put these unhelpful views to bed and give teachers the confidence they need to deliver art with passion and enthusiasm and help bring out the artist in all their pupils.
INSET : Marking & Feedback – Evidencing for Inspection
With the recent changes to the ISI framework it is essential that teachers and leaders get to grips with the new criteria. This course also presents practical ways to mark smarter and how the research shows that improving marking and feedback is the number one way of adding value to pupil progression and attainment.
INSET : Understanding the Adolescent Brain
Photo courtesy of Andrew Neel Andrew Neel “Fantastic level of information portrayed by a highly knowledgeable trainer.” Assistant Headteacher, Surrey For many years we have blamed challenging teenage behaviour on…
Science INSET: Outstanding Science lessons
‘Schools need to raise pupils’ aspirations and enjoyment of science and ensure that they nurture the talents of our potential young scientists of the future.’ Ofsted Report ‘Success in Science’…
INSET: Metacognition in STEM / Science / Maths Teaching
“Left inspired!” Kim Carmichael, Head of Science, Longcroft School Train your pupils to think for themselves • Do your pupils prefer recalling information to “real” thinking? • Are you fed-up…
INSET : Metacognitive Feedback to Improve Pupil Progress
Thanks for a fantastic INSET on Metacognition – Really looking forward to using the strategies in our lessons in the next few weeks The Marist School Sports Department ( via…
EYFS INSET : Holistic Development in Early Years
Relatable and refreshing training, that engaged and inspiredK.Payne, Early Years Advisor What is Holistic Development? Holistic Development is an approach to learning that emphasises the importance of the physical, emotional…
INSET : Advanced Marking & Feedback Strategies
Transformational David Luard, Northcote Lodge School Beyond Triple Impact Marking – making marking meaningful, manageable and motivating again! Just 45 per cent of primary and 44 per cent of secondary…
INSET : Emotional Intelligence to Improve Learning
Presented with style and humour – Great Stuff! So many courses (I’ve been on) suffer from lack of personality and heart – Not this one!’ Rob Flint, Lead Practitioner Art,…
INSET : Preparing for a Literacy & Reading Deep Dive
“Really useful for what a deep dive means and what to say to Ofsted” Justin Jones, Head of English, KLB School Preparing for a Literacy or Reading Deep Dive The…
INSET : Supporting Learners with Anxiety
‘You may not realise just how many lives you actually change by your training courses so I felt the need to tell you. Since we attended our life has become…
INSET : Collaborative learning strategies
“It was informative, constructive and invaluable for me” Melanie Westlake, Head of Science, Saint Felix School The most recent ISI and Ofsted frameworks require a certain style of teaching to…
Safeguarding INSET: Targeting Sexual Abuse & Sexual Harrassment
One of the reasons that the Department for Education made aspects of PSHE education statutory in all schools, was a report on sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools to…
Early Years Settings & Nursery Mock Inspections
From the very start JMC were professional and exceptionally friendly. The staff all commented how at ease they made them feel, while also being thorough. I will always be a…
INSET: Reasoning in EYFS and KS1 Maths
Coming away from the KS1 Maths reasoning course I felt inspired to share the guidance and motivate staff at my school to integrate and teach reasoning. I love how we…
Primary INSET : Primary Metacognition & Self-regulation
“Excellent ideas for how to embed metacognition across the whole school” Catherine Brooks, Lead teacher on Metacognition, The Crypt School Do your pupils prefer recalling information to “real” thinking? How…
INSET: Conducting a Meaningful Work Scrutiny
Do you feel confident in the skills of conducting a work scrutiny? Do you know how to use book scrutiny to help other teachers improvement their practice? Do you understand…
INSET: Developing a Knowledge Rich Curriculum in Science
“Really engaging tutor who clearly knew his stuff” Sadia Mirza, HOD, Dr Challoners High School • Do you know what the changes that Ofsted are proposing?• How articulate are you…
INSET : The teachers’ toolkit for the highly effective NQT
“To say that the NQT year of teaching is challenging would be an understatement. There are so many moving parts to manage and so many new things to learn that…
INSET: Improving Memory & Learning with Cognitive Science
“Incredibly engaging and Inspiring” Katherine Letts, Assistant Head, St Laurence School Teachers of all subjects can benefit from Cognitive Science. It includes two disciplines: cognitive neuroscience, which looks at how…
INSET : Raising Boys Attainment & Engagement
“Left the staff buzzing with ideas, an excellent inset on raising boys attainment without doubt!” Sophie Banks , Headmistress, Eton End School • Does your boys’ attainment fall below that…
INSET: Risk Assessments for Schools
“Most useful with a number of areas that will improve practice across our Multi Academy Trust. The course provided a good grounding to raising awareness of responsibilities at all levels,…
INSET : Improving Boys Literacy & Reading
Highly engaging and motivated the staff Rochelle Thompson, Deputy Head, Kings School Boys Literacy : History of Underachievement Boys’ underachievement in literacy is a significant concern for schools across the…
INSET : More Independent Thinkers with a Growth Mindset
“Excellent subject knowledge combined with a wealth of experience to improve your teaching” Charlotte Knowles, Cheltenham College Designing a curriculum to develop Independent thinkers Over 30 years ago, Carol Dweck…
INSET : Self-care and Resilience Building for School Staff
What is the relationship between stress and resilience? How can we become more resilient? How can we better understand and manage stress, and become more productive at work? How can…