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Training & Development Brochure 2018-19
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Welcome
About us…
The Gateway Alliance is a school company created and led by a group of primary schools and academies
from across Warwickshire. We are primary school specialists and work together to provide high quality
professional development, training and support which enhances teaching and learning and supports the
delivery of improved outcomes for children. We are currently supporting more than three quarters of the
primary schools across Warwickshire and a growing number from further afield, through our professional
learning activities and School Direct programme.
Why Choose Gateway?
Affordable…
Gateway aims to ensure that all of our training and events are affordable to schools. We are a
not-for-profit organisation and always ensure that we keep the costs of our programmes to an
absolute minimum, whilst continuing to bring you the very best speakers and use experienced
facilitators with a proven track record of successfully supporting school improvement.
High Quality…
We use a comprehensive quality assurance framework to do all we can to ensure that our
training programmes and events are of the highest quality. We only use high quality trainers
and facilitators who have a track record of exceptional school experience and in developing
and delivering high quality CPD opportunities. We always aim to offer the highest quality
professional learning programmes and, based on feedback we received last year, an average of
99% of attendees rated our events as good or excellent.
Responsive & Relevant…
As an alliance of primary schools we are well aware of the challenges that schools currently
face. We work hard to ensure that all of our training and events are relevant and up to date in
their content in order to support schools to develop their staff effectively to meet the needs of
current and future learners.
Impact …
As a group of schools we know that there is nothing more frustrating than investing in
professional development activities for your staff that do not impact on your school. We are
therefore continually looking to refine and improve our offer, in response to your feedback, to
ensure that all of our activities have a practical impact on the practice of those attending, their
school and pupils.
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Contents Page
Page No.
Overview 6
Senior Leadership (Core Offer Programme) 7-8
Autumn Term - Leadership Conference
7
With guest speakers Stephen Anwyll & David Weston
Headteachers’ Conference (Summer 2019) 8
Deputy Heads’ Conference (Summer 2019) 8
Maths (Core Offer Programme) 9-10
Maths Subject Leader Development Meetings (Spring & Summer 2019) 9
Maths Conference 2018
10
Maths Through Stories led by Dr. Natthapoj Vincent Trakulphadetkrai
Further Maths CPD -
Supporting Children with SEND in Primary Mathematics led by Kate Browning 11
Building Mathematical Resilience led by Central Maths Hub
English (Core Offer Programme) 12-13
English Subject Leader Development Meetings (Spring & Summer 2019) 12
English Conference 2018
13
Comprehending Comprehension: Making the Invisible Visible led by Tony Whatmuff
Further English CPD -
14
Teaching Spelling led by Jane Considine
SEN (Core Offer Programme) 15-16
SENCo Development Meetings (Spring & Summer 2019) 15
SENCo Conference 2018
16
ADHD Awareness and Strategies to Use led by ADHD Solutions
Early Years (Core Offer Programme) 17-19
Early Years Leaders Conference - Autumn 2018
17
This Works! Effective Learning & Teaching in the EYFS led by Pam Mundy
Early Years Leaders Conference - Spring 2019
18
The Power of Creating & Thinking Critically led by Andy Burt (Early Excellence)
Early Years Leaders Conference - Summer 2019
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Planning in the Moment led by Anna Ephgrave
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
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New & Recently Qualified Teachers (Core Offer Programme) 20-22
Learning & Teaching Conference 2019
20
Consistently Great Teaching & Learning led by Isabella Wallace
Introduction to Safeguarding & Child Protection 21
Improving Outcomes Throughout the Lesson: Using Ongoing Assessment for Learning 21
Enlivening English: Engaging Approaches to Literacy 21
Essential Maths: Developing Your Skills in the Teaching of Primary Mathematics 22
High Quality Teaching for Children with Special Educational Needs 22
Teaching Assistants (Core Offer Programme) 23-24
From Dependence to Independence 23
Barking at Print or Reading with Understanding? 23
Leading Number Games in the Primary Classroom 24
Supporting Writing in the Primary Classroom 24
Science Leaders Conference 25
Art & Design Conference 26
Teachers’ Conferences 27-28
Teachers Conference - Spring 2019
27
Ah, Aha, Haha - Putting the Creativity (and fun) into Maths led by Rob Eastaway
Teachers Conference - Summer 2019
28
Making Every Primary Lesson Count led by Jo Payne
School Business Manager Network 29
Being Ofsted Ready - For Primary School Leaders led by Philippa Ollerhead 30
National Award for SEN Co-ordination 31-32
Pricing & Costs 33
Terms & Conditions 34
Index 35-37
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
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Overview
The Gateway Alliance CPD offer comprises a range of professional learning opportunities to support a wide
range of key staff in school. Gateway have been offering a CPD programme to primary schools across
Warwickshire since 2012 and we are continually adapting and improving our provision based on feedback
from schools. This year we have continued to develop our comprehensive offer, which includes support for
senior leaders, subject leaders, early years specialists, teaching assistants and new or recently qualified
teachers.
This document provides information about many of the CPD programmes and events that will be taking
place during the 2018-19 academic year. We may from time to time, release new programmes or events
within the year, please visit our website for all the latest information.
The Gateway Alliance has a proven track record of organising high quality learning events for schools and
should our current programmes not completely meet your needs we would be happy to discuss your
requirements further in order to create a personalised programme for your cluster, academy chain or trust.
To book a place on any of our CPD events and programmes please visit:
www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
If you have any queries or would like to subscribe to one of our offers
please contact us on
tel: 02476 347697 or email: info@gatewayalliance.co.uk
To keep up to date with all things Gateway, follow us on twitter:
@gatewaywarks
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Senior Leadership
We are delighted to bring you a programme of valuable professional development events for Heads
and Deputies. These events will involve a range of inspirational keynote speakers and be focused on
developing outstanding leadership practice. Each subscribing school will have 1 place at each event,
including 1 place at the Headteachers’ Conference and 1 place at the Deputy Heads’ Conference.
Autumn Term 2018
Autumn Term - Leadership Conference
for Headteachers and Deputy Heads
Venue Date Time
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Monday 1st October 2018 09:15-15:30
Cost: Part of the Senior Leadership Core Offer subscription OR £180 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Event Overview:
STEPHEN ANWYLL
Refining Assessment Policy and Practice to Support
Teaching and Learning
Two years after their first implementation, this session will explore the implications of the assessment
arrangements and accountability measures under the revised National Curriculum. It will consider how
schools are adapting to a shift in focus from attainment onto pupil progress throughout the primary
phase. It will look at the impact of the new accountability measures for schools serving different kinds of
communities and consider the outcomes of the Government’s national consultation on primary
assessment. There will be an opportunity to reflect on how the new test and teacher assessment
arrangements are affecting school practice, how school data is being presented following the end of
RAISEonline and how Ofsted has responded to the new assessment landscape.
DAVID WESTON
Taming the Treadmill:
How to Conquer Workload and Improve Impact
David Weston, is the founder/CEO of the Teacher Development Trust. He Chaired the Department for
Education’s Teachers’ Professional Development Expert Group and, alongside Bridget Clay, wrote
Unleashing Great Teaching: the secrets to the most effective teacher development.
Attracting, retaining and developing great teachers has never been so important, but uncontrollable
workload is cited as one of the top challenges. In this session, David will explore the evidence-informed
approaches that some schools are using to get working hours under control, make assessment more
manageable, focus on staff development to support school improvement and increase impact.
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
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Summer Term 2019
Headteachers’ Conference 2019
Venue Date Time
Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth Friday 21st June 2019 09:15-15:30
Cost: Part of the Senior Leadership Core Offer subscription OR £250 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Event Overview:
The Gateway Alliance Headteachers’ Conference is one of our flagship events and for 2019 we will again be
inviting a range of inspirational and engaging speakers to lead our event.
More information about the specific programme for the day and confirmed speakers will be announced
later in the academic year.
Summer Term 2019
Deputy Heads’ Conference 2019
Venue Date Time
Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth Friday 12th July 2019 09:15-15:30
Cost: Part of the Senior Leadership Core Offer subscription OR £250 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Event Overview:
This event promises to be an inspiring day for Deputies and Assistant Heads. Our intention is for this day to
provide some headspace for colleagues to reflect on their role, be inspired by new and innovative ideas
and re-energised for the future. More information about the specific programme for the day and confirmed
speakers will be announced later in the academic year.
Senior Leadership Core Offer Subscription:
Subscribe to the full Senior Leadership Core Offer and get 1
place on each of the 3 full day events for a total cost of:
£400
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
8Maths Subject Leader
Development Programme
We are looking forward to continuing to develop our termly programme for Maths subject leaders in
2018-19. Viv Townsend will continue to lead our network and we will continue to work closely with a range
of local and national mathematical associations and organisations to share expertise and the latest practice.
Autumn Term 2018
Maths Conference 2018 - ‘Maths Through Stories’
Venue Date Time
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Tue 16th October 2018 13:00-16:30
Cost: Part of the Maths Subject Leader Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
For the event overview please see following page…
Spring Term 2019
Event Title Venue Date Time
Maths Leaders Development Meeting Henley Golf Club Tue 12th February 2019 13:30-16:30
Maths Leaders Development Meeting Bulkington Village Centre Wed 13th February 2019 13:30-16:30
Cost: Part of the Maths Subject Leader Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Summer Term 2019
Event Title Venue Date Time
Maths Leaders Development Meeting Bulkington Village Centre Wed 22nd May 2019 13:30-16:30
Maths Leaders Development Meeting Henley Golf Club Thur 23rd May 2019 13:30-16:30
Cost: Part of the Maths Subject Leader Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Maths Subject Leader Core Offer Subscription:
Subscribe to the full Maths Subject Leader Core Offer and get 1 place on
the Maths Conference and a place at one of the Maths Leaders
Development Meetings in both the spring and summer for a total cost of:
£255
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
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Maths Through Stories
Maths Conference led by
Dr. Natthapoj Vincent Trakulphadetkrai
Venue Date Time
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Tue 16th October 2018 13:00-16:30
Cost: Part of the Maths Subject Leader Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Event Overview:
In this hands-on session, participants will explore a range of story picture books that can be used to
enrich EYFS, KS1 and KS2 mathematics teaching and learning. The participants will also consider
which selection criteria should be taken into account when selecting suitable mathematical story
picture books. The participants will then learn about a pilot research project in which I set out to
explore gender representation in mathematical story picture books and how they need to be mindful
of diversity when selecting which books they want to use in their teaching. The bulk of the session will
then be spent on having the participants working in small groups to design a mathematics teaching
and learning activity based on a story picture book of their choice. Finally, the participants will be
shown how they can continue to receive support through the MathsThroughStories.org website as well
as how they can be part of the initiative (e.g. contributing to lesson ideas). This workshop will be useful
for both participants who are new to the idea of using story picture books in mathematics teaching
and those who have had some experience of using the resource.
Speaker Profile: Dr. Natthapoj Vincent Trakulphadetkrai is interested in research that centres around
the use of creative stories to help enhance mathematics and statistics teaching and
learning for young children and adult learners respectively. Currently, he leads the
‘Maths Through Stories' project (www.mathsthroughstories.org), an international
research consortium of over 50 colleagues across 40 countries around the world which
sets out to investigate various aspects of the integration of creative stories in
mathematics and statistics education.
In addition to his lectureship in Primary Mathematics Education at the University of
Reading, Dr. Trakulphadetkrai also works with a number of national mathematics
education organisations, including the Association of Teachers of Mathematics (ATM)
and the Mathematical Association (MA).
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
10Further Maths CPD
Following on from the success of the additional CPD sessions we have hosted for primary teachers and
Maths subject leaders we have organised two further sessions for 2018-19. These discrete CPD sessions
take place during the morning on the same day as our Maths Subject Leader Meetings and are open to all
schools. Please note, lunch will be provided for delegates who are staying for the full day.
Supporting Children with SEND in Primary Mathematics
led by Kate Browning
Venue Date Time
Henley Golf Club Tue 12th February 2019 09:30-12:00
Bulkington Village Centre Wed 13th February 2019 09:30-12:00
Cost: £40 for schools that subscribe to the Maths Leader Core Offer OR £80 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Session Overview:
This session aims to develop teachers and Maths subject leaders’ understanding of the common difficulties
research suggests children with SEND experience in relation to number and calculation. During the session
colleagues will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the early stages of
children’s development of ‘number sense’. We will look at an approach to identifying gaps in learning and
try out approaches to support that can be used back in school.
Building Mathematical Resilience
led by the Central Maths Hub
Venue Date Time
Bulkington Village Centre Wed 22nd May 2019 09:30-12:00
Henley Golf Club Thur 23rd May 2019 09:30-12:00
Cost: £40 for schools that subscribe to the Maths Leader Core Offer OR £80 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Session Overview:
The construct ‘mathematical resilience’ allows learners to manage and protect themselves from unhelpful
emotions, such as mathematics anxiety, that may arise when mathematics becomes difficult to learn, and to
recruit appropriate support. Mathematical resilience is not just something that learners do or do not have, it
can be grown. We will explore the Growth Zone Model as a means to help learners understand and
articulate their feelings when they are learning mathematics. We will also explore how teaching for
mathematical resilience enables learners to become convinced that they can do mathematics.
Teaching for resilience involves learners developing:
• A growth mindset
• A willingness to struggle
• A knowledge of how to work at mathematics
• An understanding of the meaning, value and purpose there is in maths
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
11English Subject Leader
Development Programme
In 2018-19 we are delighted to welcome back Ruth Baker-Leask who will be
leading our programme for English subject leaders across the year. These
meetings will continue to focus on supporting subject leaders to develop their
skills & knowledge, learn from new & innovative practice and find out about
the latest national and local updates.
Autumn Term 2018
English Conference 2018 led by Tony Whatmuff
Venue Date Time
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Tue 13th November 2018 09:30-15:30
Cost: Part of the English Subject Leader Core Offer subscription OR £180 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
For the event overview please see following page…
Spring Term 2019
Event Title Venue Date Time
English Leaders Development Meeting Bulkington Village Centre Mon 21st January 2019 13:30-16:30
English Leaders Development Meeting Henley Golf Club Tue 22nd January 2019 13:30-16:30
Cost: Part of the English Subject Leader Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Summer Term 2019
Event Title Venue Date Time
English Leaders Development Meeting Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Tue 4th June 2019 13:30-16:30
English Leaders Development Meeting Bulkington Village Centre Tue 11th June 2019 13:30-16:30
Cost: Part of the English Subject Leader Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
English Subject Leader Core Offer Subscription:
Subscribe to the full English Subject Leader Core Offer and get 1 place
on the English Conference and a place at one of the English Leaders
Development Meetings in both the spring and summer for a total cost of:
£255
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
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Comprehending Comprehension: Making the
Invisible Visible
English Conference 2018 led by Tony Whatmuff
This event is sponsored by Oxford University Press
Venue Date Time
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Tue 13th November 2018 09:30-15:30
Cost: Part of the English Subject Leader Core Offer subscription OR £180 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Event Overview:
During the day delegates will gain an insight and understanding of:
• Characteristics of reading comprehension and barriers to pupils experience
• Gaining quick insights into what comprehension strategies pupils may be using or neglecting:
tools for adults to use
• Classroom strategies to boost attainment in reading comprehension. Helping pupils feel confident
in test reading - some best practice approaches to boost attainment in national assessments
• What now? Back at school-how does school change happen?
The day will include presentations, films of classroom practice, discussion/activity and a range of
materials for participants to try in classrooms and share with colleagues.
Speaker Profile: Tony Whatmuff has worked in primary and secondary schools in Merseyside, London
and the Midlands for 25 years, continually researching and uncovering new things
about effective teaching and learning in literacy. For the last 15 years Tony has been a
literacy specialist across KS1-4, as well as working with University College London
and the Institute of Education. Tony is also the National Trainer for Inference Training -
a class and group approach to improving reading comprehension in primary and
secondary schools, based on the research of Nicola Yuill and Professor Jane Oakhill at
Sussex University. Tony continues to be passionate about improving young people’s
attainment and providing engaging, effective learning experiences in school.
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
13Further English CPD
We are delighted to bring you details of an additional session for
primary teachers and English subject leaders. We’re delighted to
welcome Jane Considine back to Warwickshire following on from the
success of her session with us back in 2017 looking at her programme
‘The Write Stuff’.
This discrete CPD session will take place during the morning on the same
day as one of our English Subject Leader Meetings and is open to all
schools. Please note, lunch will be provided for delegates who are
staying for the full day.
Teaching Spelling
led by Jane Considine
Venue Date Time
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Tue 4th June 2019 09:30-12:00
Cost: £70 for schools that subscribe to the English Leader Core Offer OR
£110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Session Overview:
This session will introduce delegates to an effective system for teaching spelling across the primary phase.
This system does not just focus on learning spellings for a weekly spelling test but is designed to give pupils
the confidence and skills to tackle the spelling of new words independently, drawing on their previous
knowledge and applying this to their own written work. By combining a mixture of direct teaching,
investigations and fun activities, pupils will cover the required content of the national curriculum and
develop a bank of strategies to support them as life long spellers. This comprehensive system is designed
to be flexible, allowing teachers to use assessment for learning and their professional judgement to meet
the spelling needs of their pupils. This session will also include case studies of how teachers have used the
materials and methods in their own classrooms across a range of ages and settings.
Speaker Profile:
Jane Considine is one the most respected professionals in Primary Literacy in the
U.K. Her innovative approach and evidence based learning means her results
through consultancy and public speaking are striking. Feedback confirms that
pupils progress in their learning as a direct result of Jane’s methods. Her high
quality literacy tools, resources and theory based thinking makes Jane a ‘one stop
shop’ for any school requiring inspiration, expertise, and tangible impact on the
teaching of writing. Her delivery has been described as dynamic and energising,
and she consistently receives excellent feedback from people who have attended
her training events.
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
14SENCo Development Programme
The Gateway Alliance are delighted that Kate Browning will be continuing to lead the
SENCo development meetings for 2018-19 academic year. These meetings will
continue to share the latest news and updates, support SENCo’s to develop their own
practice and learn from others.
Autumn Term 2018
SENCo Conference 2018 led by ADHD Solutions
Venue Date Time
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Mon 12th November 2018 13:00-16:30
Cost: Part of the SENCo Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
For the event overview please see following page…
Spring Term 2019
Event Title Venue Date Time
SENCo Development Meeting Henley Golf Club Tue 26th February 2019 13:30-16:30
SENCo Development Meeting Bulkington Village Centre Thur 28th February 2019 13:30-16:30
Cost: Part of the SENCo Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Summer Term 2019
Event Title Venue Date Time
SENCo Development Meeting Bulkington Village Centre Mon 17th June 2019 13:30-16:30
SENCo Development Meeting Henley Golf Club Wed 19th June 2019 13:30-16:30
Cost: Part of the SENCo Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
SENCo Core Offer Subscription:
Subscribe to the full SENCo Core Offer and get 1 place on the SENCo
Conference and a place at one of the SENCo Development Meetings in
both the spring and summer for a total cost of:
£255
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
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ADHD Awareness and Strategies to Use
SENCo Conference led by Julie Allen from ADHD Solutions
Venue Date Time
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Mon 12th November 2018 13:00-16:30
Cost: Part of the SENCo Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
ADHD Solutions CIC is an independent not for profit organisation set up to support children,
young people and adults who have ADHD, their families and the professionals who are working
with them.
Event Overview:
This event will be facilitated by one of ADHD Solutions specialist coaches and during the
session we will be exploring:
• What ADHD looks like in the school context
• Tools to support identification
• How ADHD can impact on well-being
• Strategies for support
• Overview of research and case studies
Speaker Profile:
Julie Allen is an ADHD Specialist Coach for ADHDS. Before joining ADHDS in 2014, Julie was a qualified
Nursery Nurse volunteering with autistic play-schemes and residential camps. She also has experience
working in Day Nurseries and Schools, and of being a parent link advisor across Leicester city with
Education Action Zone. She became a Children’s Centre Leader and Area Manager giving support and
advice to parents, managing services for parents, and coaching parents to develop their skills and to
have a voice in the development of services. Julie then became the Service Manager covering the family
support service across Leicester city providing the right service to vulnerable families to ensure parents
have a voice, engaging children, young people and parents, and managing and coaching staff.
Julie has extensive experience of delivering parenting programs and training professionals. Her
qualifications include NNEB, NPQICL-National Professional Qualification in Integrated Centre
Leadership.
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
16Early Years
Early Years Core Offer Subscription:
Subscribe to the full Early Years Core Offer and get 1 place on each of the termly
Early Years Conferences for a total cost of:
£330
Autumn Term 2018 - Early Years Conference
This Works! Effective Learning & Teaching in the EYFS
Led by Pam Mundy
Venue Date Time
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Wed 28th November 2018 09:30-15:30
Cost: Part of the Early Years Core Offer subscription OR £180 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Event Overview:
Exploring effective EYFS practice and provision ‘Focusing
• Key themes for effective learning and teaching
• Proposed changes to EYFS and EYFSP learning and assessment 2020
in’ on
• Current national and international evidence of 'best practice' 2018/19
• New research into cognitive development in the Early Years
• Why ‘authentic inquiry’ matters
• Ensure continuity in learning through nursery and reception into Year 1
• Be confident in championing effective early learning as the basis of future learning and whole-
school improvement
Making it happen in schools…
• Balancing adult-led and child-led learning: ‘deliberate practice’
• Auditing practice: identifying potential change and development
• Agreeing the ‘non-negotiables’ for Early Years practice
• Transition - a two-way process: working well with Y1 teachers
• Reassurance: be confident in recognising what is effective
Speaker Profile:
Pam Mundy is an internationally renowned consultant, author, trainer and
keynote speaker. She works with Education Ministries and schools internationally
and with the UK Department for Education. She recently represented the
Curriculum Foundation on the EYFS Review. Her natural style is engaging and
realistic with a strong focus on developing and supporting leaders in the
development of high quality Early Years practice.
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
17Early Years
Spring Term 2019 - Early Years Conference
The Power of Creating & Thinking Critically:
A Case Study in Nurturing the Characteristics of Effective Learning
Led by Andy Burt (Early Excellence)
Venue Date Time
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Tuesday 5th March 2019 09:30-15:30
Cost: Part of the Early Years Core Offer subscription OR £180 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Event Overview:
As an experienced Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Leader, consultant, author, writer
and researcher Andy Burt has explored EYFS practice from a wide variety of perspectives.
In this training, Andy will share the key elements of effective practice as explored in his co-
written text ‘Understanding Young Children’s Learning Through Play’.
In this inspiring session, Andy will draw on examples of how, by starting from the children’s
own experiences, we can support young learners in nurturing and growing a strong
exploratory drive for new learning. Andy will explore how we can plan for and develop an
environment based around children’s own fascinations and interests and how this can
provide the basis for skilful interactions, creative expression and learning across every area
of the curriculum.
Speaker Profile:
Andy Burt is an experienced EYFS Teacher and School Leader who has
explored open-ended, creative and innovative approaches to learning
over a number of years.
Research done in collaboration with Prof. Pat Broadhead, focusing on
Andy’s work, led to the exploration of ‘the whatever you want it to be
place’ and the co-written text ‘Understanding Children’s Learning
through Play’ which was published by Routledge in 2011.
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
18Early Years
Summer Term 2019 - Early Years Conference
Planning in the Moment
Led by Anna Ephgrave
Venue Date Time
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Wednesday 1st May 2019 09:30-15:30
Cost: Part of the Early Years Core Offer subscription OR £180 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Event Overview:
Plan flexibly around the children, without sacrificing Outstanding practice:
• Learn to work in the moment with young children
• Clear guidelines on the role of the adult
• Discover a new way of working that will still deliver the required outcomes
• Understand why child-initiated play, planned in the moment, will deliver the best
possible outcomes
• Reflect on Ofsted requirements and how these can be met through child-initiated
play
Worry about the impact, not the Deliver deeper levels of involvement
planning… in the classroom…
• Why playing is the best way for children to learn • Explore how child-initiated play improves
participation
• Alter your role in the classroom – follow the child,
don’t lead • Construct the appropriate environment to
support child-initiated play
• How to remain observant, fascinated and ready to
‘teach’ • Consider the role of the adult within this
environment
• How to plan constantly and responsively for each
child • Discover how you can optimise your teaching
• Unpick the paperwork used to record
teaching
Confidently explain why child-initiated
play is so powerful! • Understand why outcomes are more
important than planning
Speaker Profile:
Anna Ephgrave has 27 years of teaching experience. She has led her Early Years
department to Outstanding in four consecutive Ofsted inspections. She is passionate
about the importance of children feeling confident, independent and happy at school.
Anna is a published author, having written books such as ‘The Reception Year in Action’,
‘Year One in Action’ and most recently ‘Planning in the Moment with Young Children: A
Practical Guide for Early Years Practitioners and Parents’ which was published in 2018 by
Routledge.
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
19Learning & Teaching
Conference
Consistently Great Teaching & Learning
Led by Isabella Wallace
Venue Date Time
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Tuesday 12th March 2019 09:30-15:30
Cost: Part of the NQT/RQT Core Offer subscription OR £180 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Event Overview:
A comprehensive guide to ensuring that every pupil in every lesson is supported and challenged
to their full potential. Jam-packed with low-prep/no-prep practical strategies that are ready to use
immediately and under-pinned by the latest research, this training will help class teachers to feel
confident about their classroom practice every day.
During the day, Isabella will look at how to:
✦ Ensure every learner makes progress
✦ Attend easily to a wide range of attainment levels
✦ Get active participation from all learners
✦ Engage reluctant learners
✦ Adapt to the needs of learners during a lesson
✦ Encourage learners to be self-reliant and proactive
✦ Establish starting points from which progress can be measured
✦ Use feedback to meet individual needs and move learners forward
✦ Eradicate lost learning time
✦ Use questioning effectively
✦ Get learners working harder than the teacher
✦ Make progress highly visible
Speaker Profile:
Isabella Wallace is co-author of the best-selling teaching guides,
“Pimp Your Lesson!”, “Talk-Less Teaching”, and the new “Best of the
Best” Class- room Guides for Teachers. An experienced and award-
winning educator, she is consultant and contributor for the Oxford
Dictionary of Education and presents nationally and internationally on
outstanding teaching and learning.
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
20New & Recently Qualified Teachers
SESSION 1: Introduction to Safeguarding & Child Protection
Led by: Adrian Over
This session will cover:
• What is safeguarding & what are your responsibilities?
• What do you need to know and do?
• Why safeguarding children is critical to effective education
Date: Thursday 20th September 2018 Date: Monday 8th October 2018
Time: 13:00-17:00 OR Time: 13:00-17:00
Venue: Henley Golf Club Venue: Bulkington Village Centre
Cost: Part of the NQT/RQT Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
SESSION 2: Improving Outcomes Throughout the Lesson: Using Ongoing Assessment for
Learning
Led by: Jo Howell
All teachers are aware of the importance of progress within a lesson. Assessing children during the learning process is
not always easy, but it is vital to supporting pupils with their next steps. Identifying key misconceptions before the end
of a lesson can be key to children's development.
This practical, enjoyable course will provide delegates with a varied tool box for ongoing assessment of children in the
core subjects and beyond. From Key Stage 1, to Key Stage 2 there will be numerous interactive tasks, with minimum
preparation time, that enable teachers to check the learning of their class in meaningful ways.
Date: Monday 19th November 2018 Date: Monday 26th November 2018
Time: 13:30-16:30 OR Time: 13:30-16:30
Venue: Bulkington Village Centre Venue: Henley Golf Club
Cost: Part of the NQT/RQT Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
SESSION 3: Enlivening English: Engaging Approaches to Literacy
Led by: Jo Howell
This practical and engaging session will equip delegates with a wide selection of games, activities and approaches that
can be taken straight back to your classroom and used with your children. Using ideas that are in line with common
frameworks and the curriculum, we will explore how we can deepen children’s experience through sensory learning
approaches, enriching language skills and getting the most reluctant writers excited about writing.
Date: Monday 3rd December 2018 Date: Monday 10th December 2018
Time: 13:30-16:30 OR Time: 13:30-16:30
Venue: Henley Golf Club Venue: Bulkington Village Centre
Cost: Part of the NQT/RQT Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
21New & Recently Qualified Teachers
SESSION 4: Essential Maths: Developing Your Skills in the Teaching of Primary Mathematics
Led by: Vivien Townsend
This session covers a range of current issues for the teacher of primary mathematics. The course includes a brief
introduction to bar modelling and an approach to tackling word problems which emphasises understanding and
representation. Sticking with the theme of understanding, and in response to the 2020 national Y4 multiplication check,
the course addresses strategies for ensuring conceptual understanding and fluency with multiplication facts. Finally the
afternoon looks at aspects of mastery, especially the idea of keeping the class together, and attendees will have the
chance to evaluate ways of adapting existing problems so that all pupils can be engaged on the same mathematical
activity. Attendees will leave with plenty of strategies that they can try out in their primary classrooms along with
information on how to access high quality freely available resources to support planning. There will be plenty of
opportunity for asking questions and for NQTs and RQTs to share ideas on the day.
Date: Tuesday 29th January 2019 Date: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Time: 13:30-16:30 OR Time: 13:30-16:30
Venue: Bulkington Village Centre Venue: Henley Golf Club
Cost: Part of the NQT/RQT Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
SESSION 5: High Quality Teaching for Children with Special Educational Needs
Led by: Kate Browning
This practical session will:
• enable NQTs to understand their role in implementing what the SEN/D Code of Practice calls the Graduated
Approach to removing barriers to learning and putting effective provision in place for pupils with SEN in their class.
• provide an overview of key strategies for differentiation that can enable students with SEN to have the best
possible chance of learning.
• signpost teachers to further resources to support their understanding of the common areas of SEN & strategies for
support
Date: Monday 25th March 2019 Date: Tuesday 26th March 2019
Time: 13:30-16:30 OR Time: 13:30-16:30
Venue: Henley Golf Club Venue: Bulkington Village Centre
Cost: Part of the NQT/RQT Core Offer subscription OR £110 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
NQT/RQT Core Offer Subscription:
Subscribe to the full NQT/RQT Core Offer and get 1 place on the full day Learning & Teaching
Conference and 1 place at each of the 5 half day CPD sessions for a total cost of:
£400
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
22Teaching Assistant CPD Programme
SESSION 1: From Dependence to Independence
This session will support teaching assistants to improve the nature and quality of their ‘talk’ to pupils in order to support the
development of independent thinking and learning skills, which are associated with improved learning outcomes. It will also focus
on the effective use of resources to aid independence in learning and working in effective partnership with class teachers.
This session will help teaching assistants to promote pupil’s independence in learning, particularly for lower attaining pupils and
those with SEN through effective use of questioning, utilising resources in the classroom and ensuring they are focusing on the
learning, not task completion.
LED BY: Kate Browning
Kate Browning has 20 years’ experience working as a class teacher, SENCo, senior leader, Advisory Teacher for
SEN and School Improvement Officer with SEN specialism for Leicestershire Local Authority .
She is now working for NASEN (National Association for Special Educational Needs) as an Education
Development Officer and also independently as a school improvement consultant for special educational
needs. Over this time she has built up a successful and extensive track record of working with senior leaders,
SENCos, governors, teaching and support staff to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEN.
Kate also teaches the National Award for SEN Coordination for new SENCos in affiliation with the University of
Northampton and facilitates SENCo Network meetings for both Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Date: Monday 8th October 2018 Date: Wednesday 10th October 2018
Time: 12:30-15:30 OR Time: 12:30-15:30
Venue: Bulkington Village Centre Venue: Henley Golf Club
Cost: Part of the Teaching Assistant CPD programme subscription OR £65 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
SESSION 2: Barking at Print or Reading with Understanding?
This session will consider the knowledge and skills involved with reading comprehension. It will offer suggestions to tease out the
gaps within individual pupil's performance and offer practical advice to develop these areas.
Attendees are requested to bring with them some children's reading books which they usually use within the classroom.
LED BY: Jennifer Cotton
Jennifer Cotton has been specialising in teaching pupils with special educational needs (SEN) for over 20 years.
She has a Masters level qualification in SEN and she also has additional specialist qualifications in assessing and
teaching learners with dyslexia.Jennifer has been working for Leicestershire Learning Support Service for 15
years. In her role, she runs training events for teachers and teaching assistants on a range of topics including
dyslexia, reading and writing. She also carries out assessments of pupils and suggests next steps for learning. She
is always seeking to develop her own practice by teaching pupils herself.
Date: Monday 4th March 2019 Date: Wednesday 6th March 2019
Time: 12:30-15:30 OR Time: 12:30-15:30
Venue: Bulkington Village Centre Venue: Henley Golf Club
Cost: Part of the Teaching Assistant CPD programme subscription OR £65 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
Teaching Assistant CPD Core Offer Subscription:
Subscribe to the full Teaching Assistant CPD Core Offer and get 1 place on each of
the 4 half day sessions for a total cost of:
£230 (2nd and subsequent delegates £200)
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
23Teaching Assistant CPD Programme
SESSION 3: Leading Number Games in the Primary Classroom
Maths games can be challenging both mathematically and socially for pupils. They can also be great fun! On this course, we will
consider the benefits of playing number games for children's learning in mathematics and also in supporting their acquisition of
social skills such as turn-taking. This will be a practical session in which we experience a range of number games suitable for children
across the primary phase and share ideas for managing games with small groups. The ways in which we adapt popular number
games in the workshop will be transferable to others that you are familiar with.
Attendees will be provided with an overview of each game and the resources to play some of them in school the next day. Please
come along ready to have a go!
LED BY: Vivien Townsend
Vivien is a provider of mathematics professional development. She has worked with many schools, subject leaders,
teachers and teaching assistants across the Midlands (and beyond), always instilling an enthusiasm for the subject
and sharing lots of practical and transferable ideas. Vivien is an NCETM Professional Development Accredited
Lead and is a member of the Association of Teachers of maths, the Mathematical Association and the National
Association of Mathematics Advisers. In a previous life, Vivien was a primary school teacher and then worked for
Warwickshire LA’s Educational Development Service, inspiring schools with active, fun, cross-curricular and
creative approaches to teaching maths.
Date: Wednesday 3rd April 2019 Date: Thursday 4th April 2019
Time: 12:30-15:30 OR Time: 12:30-15:30
Venue: Henley Golf Club Venue: Bulkington Village Centre
Cost: Part of the Teaching Assistant CPD programme subscription OR £65 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
SESSION 4: Supporting Writing in the Primary Classroom
Delivered by experienced trainer and education writer, Rachel Clarke, this course aims to improve the confidence of Teaching
Assistants so that they can better support children with their writing. This active course includes practical approaches to helping
children with handwriting, planning, drafting, proof- reading and editing their writing.
Whether you work with individual pupils, small groups or a whole class, you will access materials that will be relevant to your role
and enable pupils to progress.
LED BY: Rachel Clarke
Rachel has worked in and with primary schools as a teacher, SENCo, Deputy Head and for five years as a Local
Authority English consultant. Rachel is a motivational trainer who facilitates the improved understanding,
knowledge and skills of others.
Rachel is an advocate of collaborative approaches to professional learning and specialises in raising standards
in English through CPD; providing school improvement support for leadership teams; creating bespoke
support for teachers; and, developing guidance materials for teachers in Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
Rachel is a keen blogger, writer of educational materials and user of social media – all of which are utilised to
connect teachers within the 'Primary English’ learning community.
Date: Monday 10th June 2019 Date: Monday 24th June 2019
Time: 12:30-15:30
OR Time: 12:30-15:30
Venue: Henley Golf Club Venue: Bulkington Village Centre
Cost: Part of the Teaching Assistant CPD programme subscription OR £65 per delegate for non-subscribing schools
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
24Science Leaders Conference 2018
Brought to you in partnership with…
Date: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Time: 13:00-16:30
Venue: Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth
Cost: £80 per person
Session Overview:
During the session we will look at…
• The role of the science subject leader
• Latest news and updates
• Creative approaches to delivering the Science
curriculum
Speaker Profiles:
Eleanor Atkinson has a wealth of experience within primary science education. She
taught for 16 years across the full primary age-range in mainstream and ASD/EBD
schools. She has worked as a Leading Teacher of Science for Bolton LA, and is
experienced in delivering high quality exemplary lessons and workshops in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Maths.
Debbie Eccles keeps busy producing new primary science resources, providing
consultancy, and delivering science courses, school based CPD and conference key
notes and workshop sessions. She is also a Primary Programme Leader for STEM
Education North West. During her teaching career Debbie has held a number of roles
including science co-ordinator and deputy head. Following this she held Local
Authority Primary Science Advisory roles in two Local Authorities and continues to
work in these and numerous others.
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
25Art & Design Conference
The Gateway Alliance are committed to supporting schools to enrich their wider
curriculum and this year we are delighted to welcome Emily Gopaul to lead an
Art & Design Conference for primary schools.
The event promises to include lots of useful advice and information for Art
subject leaders and teachers to support them to develop a rich art curriculum,
look at progression across the subject and identify some useful forms of
assessment.
Date: Thursday 14th March 2019 Venue: Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth
Time: 13:00 - 16:30 Cost: £80 per person
Session Overview:
During the session we will look at…
How to map out/update a whole school art curriculum
• Ensuring use of a range of art and artists for stimulus i.e. not limited to the 'core' 20th Century
male artists
• Making sure that children feel represented by the art/artists they are exposed to i.e. diversity in
art and artists
• Ensuring a range of techniques and skills, with built in progression throughout year groups
• Safeguarding time for genuine creativity as well as outcome based schemes of work
What progression looks like in art and design
• How to track progress in art skills drawing/painting/collage/printing/sculpting and responding
to art verbally/written
Useful forms of assessment in art and design
• Methods of peer and self assessment that improve outcomes
Treating the pupils like artists
• Allowing time for ideas development
• How to think like an artist
Speaker Profile:
Emily Gopaul has over ten years' experience teaching and leading on art in Inner-London schools and
designing curricula and resources. She has taught in both the state and private sector and at secondary and
primary level. Emily develops art curricula for schools that incorporate elements of visual literacy and art
history as well as supporting the development of practical skills, techniques and creativity. She currently
works part-time as the art specialist teacher at Earlsfield Primary in South London. Emily’s book ‘Teaching Art
and Design’ was published by Bloomsbury last year and is currently on sale through Tate bookshops and
other reputable sellers.
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
26Teachers’ Conference - Spring 2019
Ah, Aha and Haha - Putting the Creativity (and fun) into Maths
An evening with…
Rob Eastaway
Session Overview:
Ask an adult to think back to the maths they learned at school, and very few will recall a subject
that was creative. Yet maths can be one of the most creative subjects in the curriculum.
Drawing on his experience as an author, presenter and parent, Rob concentrates on the side of
maths that can be surprising, engaging and beautiful for children and adults of all abilities.
With examples of games, curiosities and mathematical "magic", this workshop is about
enriching teachers' own view of maths, as well as offering numerous ideas that can be
transferred straight to the classroom.
Date: Monday 28th January 2019
Time: 16:00 - 18:30
Venue: TBC Central Warwick location
Cost: £40 per person (including a buffet on arrival)
Speaker Profile:
Rob Eastaway has been Director of Maths Inspiration since it began in 2004. He
is an author whose books on everyday maths include the bestselling ‘Why Do
Buses Come In Threes?’ and ‘Maths for Mums and Dads’. Rob also co-authored
‘Maths on the Go: 101 fun ways to play with maths’ with Mike Askew.
Rob regularly leads training for teachers and also runs workshops for pupils and
parents. He regularly speaks on national radio on the subject of maths in
everyday life and has delivered keynote lectures to audiences across the world.
For more information please visit: www.robeastaway.com
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
27Teachers’ Conference - Summer 2019
Making Every Primary Lesson Count
An evening with…
Jo Payne
Session Overview:
Jo will be sharing effective practical classroom strategies based on six
research-informed pedagogical principles: challenge, explanation,
modelling, practice, feedback and questioning. The simple strategies can
be embedded almost immediately and will help primary teachers to ensure
that every lesson they teach counts.
Date: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Time: 16:00 - 18:30
Venue: TBC Central Warwick location
Cost: £40 per person (including a buffet on arrival)
Speaker Profile:
Jo Payne is a Deputy Head Teacher. Although she specialised in primary
languages during her teaching degree, she is particularly interested in how
technology can enhance pupils’ learning.
She writes a blog, MrsPTeach, on which she shares ideas about many subjects
within education, including: feedback and marking, whole-class reading and
maintaining a healthy work–life balance as a teacher @MrsPTeach.
For more information please visit: www.mrspteach.com
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
28School Business Manager Network
Following the success of the first Gateway Alliance School Business Manager (SBM) network meetings, we
are delighted to confirm that we will now be offering these sessions on a termly basis. The SBM network will
offer business managers an opportunity to access professional development focused specifically on their role
and facilitated by an independent expert - Philippa Ollerhead - along with the opportunity to network with
colleagues.
Autumn Term 2018
Venue Date Time
All Saints Junior School, Warwick Tuesday 9th October 2018 09:30-11:30
Wembrook Primary School, Nuneaton Tuesday 9th October 2018 13:30-15:30
Cost: £40 per person
Spring Term 2019
Venue Date Time
All Saints Junior School, Warwick Monday 14th January 2019 09:30-11:30
Wembrook Primary School, Nuneaton Monday 14th January 2019 13:30-15:30
Cost: £40 per person
Summer Term 2019
Venue Date Time
All Saints Junior School, Warwick Tuesday 30th April 2019 09:30-11:30
Wembrook Primary School, Nuneaton Tuesday 30th April 2019 13:30-15:30
Cost: £40 per person
Book a place on all 3 events and get a 10% discount!
Facilitator Profile:
Philippa Ollerhead is the Education Services Director for Judicium Education. She has
22 years experience in education, with 16 years at senior leadership level. As a highly
experienced trainer & adviser, she has particular expertise in teaching & learning,
leadership & management and pre- & post-OFSTED support. Philippa is also
experienced at leading & managing whole organisation pastoral care, human
resources & finance. Philippa is a training provider for the National Association of
Headteachers & the National Association of School Business Managers.
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
29Being Ofsted Ready:
For Primary School Leaders
Date: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
Venue: Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth
Cost: £180 per person
Course Overview:
This course is designed to bring Primary School leaders up-to-date with Ofsted’s common inspection
framework, including the Autumn Term update. The changes will be explained in detail and you will
have the opportunity to examine each aspect of inspection in relation to your own school. In doing so,
you will be able to learn how to prepare your staff and governors to be "Ofsted Ready", and you will
examine the suitability of your self-evaluation and action planning to communicate your school
efficiency to inspectors. There will be a focus on pupil outcomes and how to present your evidence in
a succinct and accessible format.
Objectives:
• be taken through each major aspect of the framework
• consider the new elements and changes of emphasis so you understand Ofsted's expectations
• look closely at the evidence required to make each judgement and the criteria for making the
judgements
• consider how best to present your evidence
• reflect on the current levels of effectiveness in your own school
• identify where practice is already working well, or might be improved and developed
• be given the opportunity to plan how your school will prepare the practicalities for its next
inspection
Facilitator Profile:
Philippa Ollerhead is the Education Services Director for Judicium Education. She has
22 years experience in education, with 16 years at senior leadership level. As a highly
experienced trainer & adviser, she has particular expertise in teaching & learning,
leadership & management and pre- & post-OFSTED support. Philippa is also
experienced at leading & managing whole organisation pastoral care, human
resources & finance. Philippa is a training provider for the National Association of
Headteachers (NAHT) and leads this training event for NAHT nationally.
For more information and to book a place at an event visit: www.gatewayalliance.co.uk
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