Professional Learning brochure and programme for the academic year 2014-2015. It covers the Twilight programme, eLearning, Mindfulness, coaching and #TLAB15.

1. CPD at
Berkhamsted
2014-2015

2. CPD at Berkhamsted
High quality CPD is something that all staff
are entitled to and as a school, we aim to
provide the best Continuing Professional
Development possible.
Based on feedback, requests and appraisal
targets, we have shaped the internal CPD
programme to meet immediate training
needs, provide guidance on career
advancement and enhance personal
effectiveness. The varied programme is
designed to help meet the needs of staff at
different points in their development.

3. The Big Picture - Professional Learning
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‘5 minute inset’
External
CPD
Twilight Sessions Coaching Research Bursary
Teaching,
Learning &
Assessment
Conference,
Berkhamsted
TeachMeet
Berkhamsted
ICT Training
The start of each
Staff Meeting
sees a member
of staff share a
teaching idea.
External
courses
following a
particular
development
strand.
Practical and
focused sessions
led by members of
staff and external
providers.
Executive coaching
for colleagues
provided by Cathy
Hall. Additional
coaching
opportunities
provided over the
year.
Funds and support
are provided for
staff to reflect
professionally on
an aspect of their
teaching.
Bringing the best
in Teaching and
Learning across
the education
sectors to your
doorstep.
A celebration of
the great
teaching and
learning at the
school.
Sessions over
the year to suit
your particular
needs.
CPD with Academics. Subject focused inset with leading researchers.

4. The Twilight CPD
programme
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5. Designed to support your work, develop your
professional skills and enable you to enhance your
wellbeing.
The ‘routes’ (Head of House, Head of Department
etc) are not compulsory - if you are in one of the
named roles and would prefer to attend another
session, this may be possible.
The expectation for staff is to pick four sessions
across the year (or three if you have attended an
external course).
Lesson Study (1, 2 & 3)
These sessions will allow you to focus on teaching and learning
by jointly planning, researching and observing a lesson.
Lesson Observation and Feedback (1 &
2)
Led by Michael Bond, these sessions will cover the format of
lessons observations in the school, areas to consider and how
you can make the feedback work for all parties.
Using iSams effectively (1 & 2)
Lucy Spray will take you through the features of iSams that are
related to your role (such as how you can track student achieve-ment
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in your department/House with a few clicks).
Research for Learning (1, 2 & 3)
Based on extensive research, these sessions will provide col-leagues
with examples of classroom interventions with the best
effect on achievement. Provided by Dragonfly Training.
Conducting Appraisals (1 & 2)
A clear explanation of the appraisal process by the Principal
based on feedback from the current cycle. Vital if you are a new
HoD.
Section 1
Twilight courses

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Developments in Cognitive
Psychology/Science and Learning (1 &
2)
Cognitive Scientists/Psychologists will take you through the lat-est
research on the human brain/human behaviour and explore
how it can be used in the classroom to help students.
Leading your House (1 & 2)
Richard Thompson and Duncan Hardy will lead these sessions
which aim to support and develop pastoral leaders’ capacity to
lead their House, manage tutors and build great relationships
with parents.
Dealing with Homophobia (1 & 2)
Led by Rob Moseley (accredited by Stonewall), these sessions
will provide you with the necessary knowledge to deal with inci-dents
and support students.
Coaching (1 & 2)
Led by renowned coach Andy Vass, these sessions will help de-velop
your soft skills to motivate your team and students.
Social Media (1 & 2)
Drawn from the topics suggested by students in the School
Council, these sessions will provide an outline of the issues and
some examples of how pastoral leaders can support students.
Writing Reports
Will Gunary will provide an overview for new members of staff
on the ‘House Style’ at Berkhamsted.
Drugs awareness talk (1 & 2)
This is a practical session for pastoral leaders and focuses on
providing knowledge and awareness of the challenges young
people face.
Preparing for Parents’ Evenings
Liz Richardson will provide some important pointers for new
staff.
Using Data for Beginners (1 & 2)
Richard Coupe will provide an introduction to the types of data
held in school and how you can use it to support your teaching
and students’ learning.

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Improving Literacy (1 & 2)
Dragonfly Training will provide advice and tips on using a range
of strategies to help improve reading, classroom discussions
and writing across the curriculum.
Managing Challenging Behaviour (1 &
2)
Dragonfly Training will provide practical training on how to man-age
inappropriate behaviour in the classroom effectively.
Ski trips and Outdoor Education
Training
Led by Duncan Hardy and the Outdoor Education Team, this
session will provide basis safety/awareness training for all staff
on Outdoor Education trips.
Recognising and Overcoming Gen-dered
Views in the Classroom (1 & 2)
These sessions will highlight the use of gendered talk/
perceptions in schools and what can be done to create a more
cohesive environment for students.
Differentiation (1 & 2)
The Learning Support team will provide practical advice on how
to enable learners on differing levels to succeed in your class-room.
Helping students with the UCAS per-sonal
statement
Practical help on what to do/look for when supporting tutees/
students.
CPD Book Club
Led by Rosie McColl, each session will focus on a particular
text. if you sign up for a session, we will provide a copy of the
book under discussion.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Led by the Jeanette Hennigan, this session will introduce staff
to the idea of CBT and how it can be used to enhance personal
wellbeing.
Managing Stress
Linked to the CBT session, Jeanette Hennigan will outline
strategies for managing stress.

8. Tues 9th Sept 9th Oct 26th November 20th January 11th February 16th March 21st May
HoD
DHoD
HoH
DHoH
NQT/GTP
New teacher
General
Lesson Study Lesson Study
Research For
Learning Part 1
Dragonfly Training
Lesson Observations
and feedback Michael
Bond
Lesson Study
Research For
Learning Part 2
Dragonfly Training
Lesson Observations
and feedback Michael
Bond
Conducting
Appraisals Part 1
Mark Steed
Research For
Learning
Part 3 Dragonfly
Training
Conducting Appraisals
Part 2 Mark Steed
Developments in
Cognitive Psychology /
Science and Learning
Developments in
Cognitive Psychology/
Science and Learning
Choice
Lesson Study Lesson Study Lesson Study As HoD or choice As HoD or choice As HoD or choice Choice
Lesson Study Lesson Study
Leading your House
Richard Thompson/
Duncan Hardy
Using iSams
effectively Part 1
Lucy Spray
Lesson Study
Leading your House
Richard Thompson/
Duncan Hardy
Using iSams
effectively Part 2
Lucy Spray
Dealing with
Homophobia Part 1
Rob Moseley
Drugs Talk 1
Dealing with
Homophobia Part 2
Rob Moseley
Coaching Andy Vass
Drugs Talk 2
Social Media Part 1
Coaching Andy Vass
Managing stress
Counselling Team
Social Media Part 2
As Head of House As Head of House As Head of House As Head of House As Head of House As Head of House As Head of House
Personal and
Professional Conduct
(TS 8 & Part 2) Mary-
Clare Startin
Enquiry Based
Learning & Stretch &
Challenge (TS 2, 4 &
5)
AfL (TS 2, 5 & 6) Learning Beyond The
Classroom (TS 8)
Independent Learning
(TS 1, 2 & 5)
Research For Learning
(TS 3 & 5)
Review & Final Assessment Preparation
Report Writing
Lesson Study
Preparing for Parents’
Evenings Liz
Richardson
Lesson Study General General General General
Lesson Study
Lesson Study
Using Data for
beginners Part 1
Richard Coupe
Improving literacy
Part 1
Managing
Challenging
Behaviour Part 1
Lesson Study
Using Data for
beginners Part 2
Richard Coupe
Improving literacy
Part 2
Managing
Challenging
Behaviour Part 2
Ski trips and Outdoor
Ed training Duncan
Hardy
Gendered Differences
Part 1
CPD Book Club Rosie
McColl
Differentiation Part 1
Learning Support
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy
(open to HoH too)
Counselling Team
Gendered Differences
Part 2
CPD Book Club Rosie
McColl
Differentiation Part 2
Learning Support
Managing stress
Counselling Team
CPD Book Club Rosie
McColl
CPD Book Club Rosie McColl
UCAS reference writing
Dealing with loss, change and transitions
Counselling Team

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Dealing with loss, change and
transitions
Life is a series of frequent changes for us all, some welcome
and some not so welcome. Understanding some of the proc-esses
involved in loss, change and transition and what might be
useful (and not so useful) can be helpful both professionally
and personally. Led by Jane Markby and Jeanette Hennigan.

10. 2 Providing timely and
relevant sessions to suit
your particular ICT needs.
ICT Sessions

11. This year’s ICT staff training programme is based
around the themes of collaboration, communication,
creativity and productivity. There is a combination of
after school and lunchtime sessions available, as
well as individual support. As many sessions as
possible are repeated.
It’s all optional, and you can attend as many
sessions as you like. Refreshments will be provided.
After attending a course, you will receive an
electronic certificate of attendance for your own
records. However, these sessions do not contribute
towards your required whole-school CPD
requirements.
Microsoft Academy Training
Weekly drop-in support sessions to help you achieve your Out-look
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qualification and any other Microsoft Office exams you
would like to take.
Every Tuesday in NH214 4.40-6.00pm with Justine Bohitige
Every Thursday in NH214 4.40-6.00pm with Simon Robinson
Teaching and Learning with iPad
This is a practical two part course which will introduce you to
some top iPad apps for teaching and learning, including how to
show presentations, web pages, film and photos to your
classes. Between sessions you will try out and use your favour-ite
apps from the session (or others you will discover along the
way), and the second session will allow for brainstorming on les-son
ideas, feedback, review and reflection.
Course A
Session 1 Tuesday 9th September* 4.35-5.35pm
Session 2 Tuesday 20th January* 4.35-5.35pm
Course B
Session 1 Thursday 23rd April 4.35-5.35pm
Section 1
ICT Sessions

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Session 2 Thursday 4th June 4.35-5.35pm
Teaching and Learning with Windows -
HP Envy and PCs
This is a practical two part course which will introduce you to
some top Windows apps for teaching and learning, including
how to show presentations, web pages, film and photos to your
classes. Between sessions you will try out your favourite apps
from the session (or others you will discover along the way),
and the second session will allow for brainstorming on lesson
ideas, feedback, review and reflection.
Course A
Session 1 Thursday 9th October* 4.35-5.35pm
Session 2 Wednesday 11th February* 4.35-5.35pm
Course B
Session 1 Thursday 30th April 4.35-5.35pm
Session 2 Thursday 25th June 4.35-5.35pm
Building interactivity using your Epson
Projector or interactive whiteboard
In this two-part course we will share tools and ideas for exciting
interactive lessons. We will explore the functionality of Smart
Notebook and ideas for engaging students with the board. Be-tween
sessions you can put the ideas into practice in your own
classes, and return for feedback, discussion and joint activity
brainstorming in the second session.
Session 1 Thursday 20th November 4.35-5.35pm
Session 2 Thursday 19th March 4.35-5.35pm
Getting started with Google Apps for
Education and Google Classroom
For beginners, this course will get you up and running with Goo-gle
Apps. It will include:
An introduction to Google Apps for Education and Google Class-room,
Gmail, creating and sharing Google Docs, how Google
Drive works, and how to navigate and share Google Slides,
Sheets and Sites.
Thursday 18th September 4.35-5.35pm

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Building an online Professional
Learning Network
This two part course is designed to help you develop your own
learning network of global education professionals using social
media.
Session 1
Setting up and developing Twitter profiles, who to follow and
how to find your own network. Sharing content, avoiding pitfalls
and managing your professional web presence.
Session 2
Reviewing your learning and the growth of your network, how to
set up a blog as a CPD tool.
Course A
Session 1 Wednesday 26th November* 4.35-5.35pm
Session 2 Monday 16th March* 4.35-5.35pm
Course B
Session 1 Thursday 5th March 4.35-5.35pm
Session 2 Thursday 7th May 4.35-5.35pm
Creating and curating online courses
These sessions are designed to help you develop your own on-line
courses.
Session 1
Screencasting: how to make instructional videos for your stu-dents
(led by Steve Redman)
Thursday 5th February 4.35-5.35pm
Session 2
Creating a course on iTunesU (led by Nick Dennis)
Thursday 12th March 4.35-5.35pm

14. ICT courses/
Dates
18th
September
9th
October*
20th
November
26th
November*
20th
January*
5th
February
11th
February
5th
March
12th
March
16th
March
19th
March
23rd April 30th April 7th May 4th June 25th June
Teaching and
Learning with
the iPad
Course A
Teaching and
Learning with
the iPad
Course B
Teaching &
Learning with
Windows -
HP Envys
and PCs
Course A
Teaching &
Learning with
Windows -
HP Envys
and PCs
Course B
Building an
online
Professional
Learning
Network
Course A
Building an
online
Professional
Learning
Network
Course B
Building
interactivity
using your
Epson
Projector/
Whiteboard
Getting
started with
Google Apps
for Education
& Google
Classroom
Creating and
Curating
online
courses
Session 1 Session 2
Session 1 Session 2
Session 1 Session 2
Session 1 Session 2
Session 1 Session 2
Session 1 Session 2
Session 1 Session 2
Session 1
Session 1 Session 2

15. Drop in to Lunchtime Bytes for a relaxed
opportunity to think about technology in teaching
and learning. There are two types of session:
1. Ideas exchange: Bring your thoughts, questions
and experiences for discussion
2. Testing lab: Try things out at your own pace with
help on hand.
The same themes will be scheduled for both the
Monday and Friday session, so come to whichever
is more convenient to you. Monday sessions will be
held at 12.00-12.40pm at Kings in NH214 & Friday
sessions will be held at 13.00-13.40pm at Castle in
DH103 (tbc).
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Monday 8th September and Friday 12th September
Ideas exchange: Exploring ideas, techniques and tools for flip-ping
the classroom.
Monday 15th September and Friday 19th September
Testing lab: Building beautiful and impactful presentations
Monday 22nd September and Friday 26th September
Ideas exchange: Using Google Drive with students
Monday 29th September and Friday 3rd October
Testing lab: Editing film and audio using iPad
Monday 6th October and Friday 10th October
Ideas exchange: Productivity: digital to-do lists and time man-agement
tools
Monday 3rd November and Friday 7th November
Testing lab: Creative learning products using iPads - digital sto-rytelling,
animation tools, visuals and mindmaps
Monday 10th November and Friday 14th November
Ideas exchange: Digital lesson planning, marking and
assessment tools
Section 2
Lunchtime Bytes

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Monday 17th November and Friday 21st November
Testing lab: Creating a class website using Google Sites
Monday 24th November and Friday 28th November
Ideas exchange: Organising your digital ‘stuff’ and keeping it
organised!
Monday 1st December and Friday 5th December
Testing lab: iPad productivity: managing file sharing, storage,
images and video

17. If you can’t make a Thursday after school session
because of other commitments, please contact
Laura Knight and she will arrange an alternative
time with you.
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Digital Classroom Coaching (1-1 or
small group)
Would you like to build new digital tools into your lessons? Or
perhaps you are stuck in a rut with teaching a topic and fancy
doing it differently this year. Bring your lesson objectives and re-sources
and we will work together on building interactivity, crea-tivity
and collaboration. These sessions can run as a ‘before
and after’ so we will have time to prepare together for your les-son,
and then reflect on what worked and what to improve after-wards.
Laura can come and observe informally if you like. Send
an email to get the ball rolling.
HODs/ HOSHs/ HO6Hs coaching
Would you like to discuss digital strategy for your team, or plans
for your IT budget requests? Perhaps some support on imple-menting
your plans, or advice on the best approach would be
helpful. Email Laura to book a time that is convenient.
Departmental CPD
Laura is available to run mini CPD sessions in department meet-ings
or separate departmental twilight training on subject-specific
ICT matters as required. Email Laura to book a time to
talk it through.
Section 3
Other eLearning
CPD

18. Research Bursary
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Reflecting on the process of teaching.
Research
Launched this year in conjunction with the Expansive Education
Network, the research bursary is offered to members of the
Common Room to conduct a piece of action research. Supervi-sions
will take place at the Institute of Education in London and
with the Vice-Principal.
Research outcomes will be shared at the TeachMeet at the end
of the year and published internally.
The bursary is for one academic year and is £750. The supervi-sions
at the Institute of Education and at school are provided for
no extra cost.
Section 1
Berkhamsted
Action Research

20. Coaching
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21. Executive coaching for a very personal approach to
professional development.
Coaching
We are very pleased to be able to offer executive coaching to a
small number of colleagues this academic year.
Cathy Hall will provide the coaching sessions. Cathy used to be
a former Head of Human Resources at CNN and now works as
a coach at the London Business School.
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Section 1
Executive coaching

22. 5 An 8 week voluntary
course provided for staff at
Berkhamsted to enhance
wellbeing.
Mindfulness
Course

23. A specialist course for Berkhamsted staff.
Led by Jane Markby and Jeanette Hennigan, this course is pro-posed
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to run on Mondays for 8 weeks consecutively (except
half term) from Monday 12th January and will be about 1.5
hours in duration. If there is a major clash with any other event,
Jane and Jeanette will work with the group to consider an alter-native
date. Space is limited to 10 people.
Section 1
Mindfulness
Course

24. #TLAB15
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“ Fantastic! So many good
This was
approaches to use back at
school. another amazing day -
huge thanks to all involved
in organising it.
A great location, lovely
welcome, well structured, supported, awesome provision, won-derful
students to ensure all got where they needed to be. A big thank
you to everyone!
Comments from delegates on
#TLAB14
This was a superb day from start to finish and made all the
more special by there being a blend of practice and research
but all with a focus on making our classrooms better for our
students - and if you aren't doing that then what's the point?!

25. A conference that brings refreshing practicality and
inspirational speakers/teachers to your doorstep.
The Teaching, Learning & Assessment
Conference, Berkhamsted
The previous two conferences sold out and the feedback has
been incredibly positive on the quality of the workshop leaders
and keynote speakers. The event this academic year will be
held on Saturday 21st March and entry for Berkhamsted staff
will be covered by the CPD budget (spaces are limited).
#TLAB15 has the theme of ‘All In The Mind’ and the opening
keynote will be provided by Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore,
Cognitive Neuroscientist at UCL.
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Section 1
Teaching, Learning
& Assessment,
Berkhamsted

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There will also range of workshops covering the following sub-jects:
• Dance
• Music
• History
• RE
• Maths
• Science
• English
• MFL
Schools providing workshops include Berkhamsted School,
Eton College, Ashlyns School, Sandringham School, Highbury
Grove School & Cramlington Learning Village.
If you would like to attend, please email Nick Dennis
(ndennis@berkhamstedschool.org).
You can also find out more information by visiting the confer-ence
website: http://www.berkhamstedschool.org/TLAB15