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- 2. CPD at Berkhamsted Highquality 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 and requests, we have shaped the CPD programme to meet immediate training needs, provide guidance on career advancement and enhance personal well-being and effectiveness. The varied programme should help meet the needs of staff at different points in their development.
- 3. The Big Picture ii ExternalCPD Twilight Sessions Coaching Research Bursary Teaching, Learning & Assessment Conference, Berkhamsted TeachMeet Berkhamsted External courses. These sessions are very practical and are led by members of staff and Dragonfly Training. Executive coaching for colleagues provided by Cathy Hall. 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. An internal event, a celebration of the great teaching and learning at the school.
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- 5. Designed to supportyour work, develop your professional skills and enable you to enhance your well-being. 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 is four sessions across the year (or three if you have attended an external course). 4 Using data for departmental improve- ment This session will look at data sets within the school and how they can be used to improve classroom learning and the per- formance of students. Improving your department/House - de- veloping staff the ‘Multipliers’ way. This session explores the ideas behind Liz Wiseman’s books and how they can be used to enhance your leadership skills and the capacity of those around you. It may be helpful to read Liz’s books before you attend: • ‘Multipliers’ by Liz Foster with Greg McKeown • ‘The Multiplier Effect’ by Liz Wiseman, Lois Allen & Elise Fos- ter iSams for HoDs/HoHs Alan Wallwin will take you through the features of iSams that are related to your role such as how you can track student achievement in your department/House with a few clicks. Section 1 Twilight courses
- 6. 5 Effective report writing WillGunary will lead two sessions (one for new staff at the start of term) on how the reporting system works and the best way to communicate the progress of a student. Assessment, marking and feedback Led by Dragonfly Training, the session will share the latest re- search, thinking and practice around assessment and feed- back. Managing your time more effectively In line with the ‘working smarter’ agenda this year, Dragonfly Training will provide tips and strategies to enable you to be more productive and achieve more of a work/life balance. Conducting investigations Richard Thompson will go through what makes a robust investi- gation and raise awareness of the issues to consider. Leading and managing the House team The session will support and develop pastoral leaders’ capacity to lead their House. Ashley Clancy will deliver this session. Effective strategies for engaging stu- dents with SEND. The Learning Support team will outline the issues and strate- gies to help our students with SEND. It is recommended that at least one member of each department attend. Supervising the EPQ/HPQ Richard Coupe will take you through the process of the re- search project qualification and the best way to monitor and sup- port students. Getting the best out of our overseas students Dragonfly will provide a session on issues of cultural awareness and how you can use certain strategies to support our overseas students. Observations and appraisals A variety of colleagues will share their experience about what to look for in lessons and how the appraisal system works. Drugs awareness talk This is a practical session for pastoral leaders and focuses on providing knowledge and awareness of the challenges young
- 7. 6 people face. TheDrugs Squad from Berkhamsted/Hemel Hemp- stead Police will provide a hands-on session so you can identify the different types of substances. Building productive relationships with parents Chris Nicholls, former Head of Boys, will lead this session on the best strategies to use when confronted with an unhappy par- ent on the phone/email/in person. Effective Tutoring Peter Northcroft will share his experience and effective strate- gies on how you can enthuse and encourage students to reach their potential. Preparing to become a HoD Dragonfly training will provide advice and tips on making the move into middle leadership. Preparing to become a HoH This session will allow you to explore the key qualities/ experiences needed to secure a pastoral leadership role. Effective revision strategies Led by Annmarie Mcnaney, Deputy Head at Chesham Gram- mar School, this session will look at what strategies work well withstudents (especially the most able). The coaching process (parts 1&2) Building on the work started last year, these sessions will focus on the practical elements on how you can use coaching strate- gies to develop your department and enhance student learning. Counselling techniques for HoHs This will be a practical session aimed at pastoral leaders so they can support students at difficult times. Differentiation Dragonfly Training will provide practical advice on how to en- able learners on differing levels to succeed in your classroom. Managing Stress Filled with practical techniques, this session will provide you with guidance to manage yourself when the pressure is on.
- 8. 7 Helping students dealwith stress As exams approach, a major problem is dealing with student stress. Practical techniques will be shared that can be used the next day with our pupils. Dealing with self-harm, body image & eating disorders An ever growing problem exacerbated by magazines and vari- ous media, this session will help you identify when there are problems and what you can do to support students. Helping students with the UCAS per- sonal statement Practical help on what to do/look for when supporting tutees/ students. Improving your professional skills by using social media This session will introduce you to the world of blogging and Twit- ter as a way of developing your professional knowledge and the wider opportunities it can create for you.
- 9. Tue 24 SeptTue 1 Oct Tue 15 Oct Thu 23 Jan Thu 13 Feb Tue 11 Mar Tue 20th May Thur 19 Jun HoD DHoD HoH DHoH NQT/GTP New teacher General Using data for departmental improvement Helen Brooke Improving your department - developing staff the ‘Multipliers’ way. Mark Steed Using data for departmental improvement Helen Brooke Using iSams for HoDs Alan Wallwin Observations and appraisals Helen Brooke & Academic Strategy Group Improving your department - developing staff the ‘Multipliers’ way. Mark Steed Using iSams for HoDs Alan Wallwin The Coaching Process Dragonfly Training The Coaching Process 2 Dragonfly Training Choice TeachMeet Berkhamsted As HoD route or choice As HoD route or choice As HoD route or choice Preparing to become a HoD Dragonfly Training As HoD route or choice As HoD route or choice As HoD route or choice TeachMeet Berkhamsted iSams for HoH Alan Wallwin Conducting investigations Richard Thompson Leading and managing the House Team Ashley Clancy Drugs Awareness Talk Berkhamsted/Hemel Hempstead Police Force The ‘Multipliers’ way of leadership. Mark Steed Counselling techniques for HoH Counselling Service Choice Dealing with self-harm, body image and eating disorders Counselling Service TeachMeet Berkhamsted As HoH route or choice As HoH route or choice As HoH route or choice Preparing to become a HoH (TBC) As HoH route or choice As HoH route or choice As HoH route or choice TeachMeet Berkhamsted Personal and Professional Conduct (TS 8 and Part 2) Liz Richardson Effective behaviour management (TS 6 &7) Dragonfly Training SEN/Scholars Alison Dunmall & Julie Potter EAL at Berkhamsted & beyond Dragonfly Training Differentiated Learning Dragonfly Training Using ICT to enhance learning Nick Dennis Review & Final Assessment Preparation Liz Richardson TeachMeet Berkhamsted Report writing Will Gunary Choice Choice Choice Choice Choice Choice TeachMeet Berkhamsted Assessment, marking and feedback Dragonfly training Effective time management Dragonfly training Effective strategies for engaging students with SEN Alison Dunmall and team Supervising the EPQ/ HPQ Richard Coupe Getting the best from our overseas students (EAL) Dragonfly Training Dealing with difficult parents Chris Nicholls, former Head of Boys Effective report writing Will Gunary Effective Tutoring Peter Northcroft Differentiation Dragonfly Training Supervising the EPQ/ HPQ Richard Coupe (repeat session) Effective revision strategies Annmarie Mcnaney, Deputy Head, Chesham Grammar School Managing stress Counselling service Helping students deal with stress Counselling service Restorative Justice Rev Markby Helping students with the UCAS personal statement Michael Bond Improving your professional skills by using social media Nick Dennis TeachMeet Berkhamsted
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- 11. 10 Reflecting on theprocess 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
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- 13. Executive coaching fora very personal approach to professional development. 12 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 has a wealth of experience that will benefit colleagues. Section 1 Executive coaching
- 14. 4 #TLAB14 It was the bestconference I have been to! “ It was a wonderful, inspirational day. Berkhamsted students and catering team - so lovely, helpful and professional. Comments from delegates on #TLAB13 Totally and utterly inspirational. I loved it. I am so grateful you put the event on. I will be bussing my staff in next year!
- 15. A conference thatbrings refreshing practicality and inspirational speakers/teachers to your doorstep. 14 The Teaching, Learning & Assessment Conference, Berkhamsted We hosted the first conference this year and it was a success. All tickets were sold and workshops were provided by educa- tors across the country (and also from Berkhamsted)! The event next year will be held on Saturday 22nd March and entry to the event will be covered by the CPD budget (spaces are lim- ited). Section 1 Teaching, Learning & Assessment, Berkhamsted Dr Bill Rankin at #TLAB13 Dr Bill Rankin was a literature professor and is now Director of Edu- cation Pedagogies at Apple.
- 16. 15 This year’s eventhas ‘Multipliers’ as its theme and we are fortu- nate to have Elise Foster, one of the authors of ‘The Multiplier Effect’ opening the conference for us. There will be a range of workshops covering whole school is- sues and they are provided once again by teachers across the country and from Berkhamsted. Workshop leaders include: • Dr John d’Abbro, Head of New Rush Hall • Cognitive Scientist Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, UCL • Professor Daniel Muijs, University of Southampton • Dr David James, Wellington College • Miles Berry, ICT lecturer and a former Prep school Head If you would like to attend, please email Nick Dennis (ndennis@berkhamstedschool.org). Alistair Smith at #TLAB13 Alistair Smith, renowned teacher educator, opens the conference.