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Mon 20 February 2012
 Paediatric First AidDate: Monday 20 February 2012
 Urchfont Manor | Map | Starts: 09:00-16:00 Ends:
This course is in line with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and meets the needs of Ofsted. It is suitable for Nursery and School staff dealing with Foundation Stage.

Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the delegate, there is no final examination. Those delegates who complete the course, and are deemed to have reached the required standard, are awarded a certificate that is valid for three years.


This event is relevant for Teachers / Teaching Assistants / Early Years Practitioner / Playworkers / Out of School Practitioners / Children Centre Staff

For more information please contact Debra Chant, Tel: 01225 713881, Email: debra.chant@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Boosting Language Auditory Skills & Talking (BLAST)Date: Monday 20 February 2012
 Windmill Hill Children's Centre | Map | Starts: 13:30 - 16.00 Ends:
Develop your understanding of how BLAST supports children's pre-linguistic skills such as attention, listening and speech sound awareness in order for them to more rapidly develop speech and language skills.
It will provide an opportunity to explore BLAST resources and enable you to confidently implement a BLAST programme as part of everyday practice.

This event is relevant for SENCOs

For more information please contact Nikki Hunt, Email: nikki.hunt@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Are you New to Letters & Sounds for Teachers in Reception ClassesDate: Monday 20 February 2012
 PDC Melksham | Map | Starts: 9:00 - 16:00 Ends:
This is a one day introduction to Letters & Sounds course for Teachers in maintained and independent schools throughout Wiltshire.

This event is tailored for Teachers with pure Reception classes.

Please note:
Separate courses have been tailored for pure Reception and mixed Reception/Year 1 classes. Please ensure you book onto the appropriate course for your class type.

Free to all Wiltshire Schools with Foundation Stage and KS1 classes.


This event is relevant for Teachers

For more information please contact Dawn Gayfer, Email: dawn.gayfer@wiltshire.gov.uk
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Tue 21 February 2012
 Boosting Language Auditory Skills & Talking (BLAST) - Course now fullDate: Tuesday 21 February 2012
 Savernake Hospital (Clinical Skills Lab) | Map | Starts: 09:30 - 12.00 Ends:
Develop your understanding of how BLAST supports children's pre-linguistic skills such as attention, listening and speech sound awareness in order for them to more rapidly develop speech and language skills.
It will provide an opportunity to explore BLAST resources and enable you to confidently implement a BLAST programme as part of everyday practice.

This event is relevant for SENCOs

For more information please contact Nikki Hunt, Email: nikki.hunt@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 CPD for Experienced EYFS LeadersDate: Tuesday 21 February 2012
 Braeside Education Centre Devizes | Map | Starts: 9:00 to 12:30 Ends:
This is a Free half day workshop for experienced EYFS leaders in Wiltshire Schools to aid with their continuing professional development.

This event is relevant for Teachers

For more information please contact Ruth Hereward-Isaac, Email: ruth.hereward-isaac@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 English Primary Subject Leader NetworksDate: Tuesday 21 February 2012
 Urchfont Manor | Map | Starts: 13:00-16:00 Ends:
This course will:

* Explore current developments in English and literacy with Subject Leaders.

* Consider ways to lead literacy in order to raise achievement.

* Provide an excellent opportunity for English Subject Leaders to share good practice and to network.


This event is relevant for Subject Co-ordinators

For more information please contact Fiona Davies, Email: fiona.davies@wiltshire.gov.uk
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Wed 22 February 2012
 Bite Size - Fire and Emergency ConditionsDate: Wednesday 22 February 2012
 City Hall (Salisbury) | Map | Starts: 16.30 - 18.00 Ends:
Explain the importance of preventing and controlling the risk of fire.

Offer an explanation of how to carry out a fire safety inspection which will enable the school to meet its statutory duty.

Identify the precautions to be taken to reduce the likelihood of accidental fire or arson.

To be able to assess whether people with physical impairments will be at risk in the event of a fire and to devise a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan.

This event is relevant for Head teacher / Senior Managers

For more information please contact Debra Chant, Tel: 01225 713881, Email: debra.chant@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Managing Pressure, Reducing StressDate: Wednesday 22 February 2012
 Pembroke Arms Hotel Wilton | Map | Starts: 9.30 - 16.00 Ends:
This course will:

Help you to reduce pressure on staff and to support and manage the wellbeing of individuals who are experiencing stress.

Give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to tackle the signs and symptoms of stress

Give you a usable tool to engage all staff in a meaningful assessment of risk

Offer you the chance to work through realistic case studies with colleagues

This course is being heavily subsidised by the OH&S Service to encourage attendance

Only open to Wiltshire LA Schools and Wiltshire Academies



This event is relevant for Head teacher / Senior Managers

For more information please contact Debra Chant, Tel: 01225 713881, Email: debra.chant@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 s.175/157 Safeguarding Induction Training for Headteachers, Designated Senior Child Protection Staff and Nominated Child Protection GovernorsDate: Wednesday 22 February 2012
 St John's Parish Centre Trowbridge | Map | Starts: 9.30 - 12.30 Ends:
This course will:

Consideration of the legislative framework and guidance governing safeguarding and child protection in schools.

Practical exercises and tools to enable you to develop a child protection action plan for your school, including your school's annual Child Protection Audit.

Open to new to post nominated Governors, Headteaches, Designated CP Staff who have not previously undertaken this induction training.

50.00 per school **maximum 2 places** to Wiltshire LA Schools Only



This event is relevant for Teachers / Governors / Head teacher

For more information please contact Debra Chant, Tel: 01225 713881, Email: debra.chant@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 KS2 Maths: Securing Level 5 and Moving Pupils to Level 6Date: Wednesday 22 February 2012
 PDC Melksham | Map | Starts: 9:15 - 15:15 Ends:
This course will:
• Promote rich activities to secure L5 with opportunities to extend to L6

• Help identify the progression in content from L5 to L6 maths

• Enable teachers to feel more confident in their own subject knowledge of key areas of mathematics at L5 and L6


This event is relevant for Teachers / Subject Co-ordinators

For more information please contact Elaine Harbour, Email: elaine.harbour@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Boosting Language Auditory Skills & Talking (BLAST)Date: Wednesday 22 February 2012
 Mere Footprints Children's Centre | Map | Starts: 09:30 - 12.00 Ends:
Develop your understanding of how BLAST supports children's pre-linguistic skills such as attention, listening and speech sound awareness in order for them to more rapidly develop speech and language skills.
It will provide an opportunity to explore BLAST resources and enable you to confidently implement a BLAST programme as part of everyday practice.

This event is relevant for SENCOs

For more information please contact Nikki Hunt, Email: nikki.hunt@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Boosting Language Auditory Skills & Talking (BLAST) - Course now fullDate: Wednesday 22 February 2012
 Warminster Community Hospital | Map | Starts: 09:30 - 12.00 Ends:
Develop your understanding of how BLAST supports children's pre-linguistic skills such as attention, listening and speech sound awareness in order for them to more rapidly develop speech and language skills.
It will provide an opportunity to explore BLAST resources and enable you to confidently implement a BLAST programme as part of everyday practice.

This event is relevant for SENCOs

For more information please contact Nikki Hunt, Email: nikki.hunt@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Primary PSHE Education Network MeetingDate: Wednesday 22 February 2012
 Lackham Countryside Centre | Map | Starts: 16:00 - 17:30 Ends:
This meeting will:
•Enable colleagues to share good practice in the planning and delivery of PSHE Education
•Provide national and local updates around issues relating to PSHE Education and pupil wellbeing
•Include a range of topic specific input linked to PSHE Education themes

This event is relevant for Subject Co-ordinators

For more information please contact Cheryl Johanson, Email: cheryl.johanson@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Making a Good Start to PhonicsDate: Wednesday 22 February 2012
 PDC Melksham | Map | Starts: 9:00 to 12:00 Ends:
Two half days with a gap task designed to help you become more familiar with Phase 1 Letters and Sounds materials

PLEASE BRING A COPY OF LETTERS AND SOUNDS WITH YOU

This course will:
- Help you become familiar with the Letters and Sounds Phase One materials;
- Teach you more about the central importance of developing good speaking listening skills.

This course is only open to Early Years Practitioners in Wiltshire Early Years Settings and Nursery Staff in Wiltshire LA Maintained Settings and Independent Schools in receipt of the Early Years Grant.

This event is relevant for Early Years Practitioner

For more information please contact Ruth Hereward-Isaac, Email: ruth.hereward-isaac@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Making a Good Start to PhonicsDate: Wednesday 22 February 2012
 PDC Melksham | Map | Starts: 13:00 to 16:00 Ends:
Two half days with a gap task designed to help you become more familiar with Phase 1 Letters and Sounds materials

PLEASE BRING A COPY OF LETTERS AND SOUNDS WITH YOU

This course will:
- Help you become familiar with the Letters and Sounds Phase One materials;
- Teach you more about the central importance of developing good speaking listening skills.

This course is only open to Early Years Practitioners in Wiltshire Early Years Settings and Nursery Staff in Wiltshire LA Maintained Settings and Independent Schools in receipt of the Early Years Grant.


This event is relevant for Early Years Practitioner

For more information please contact Ruth Hereward-Isaac, Email: ruth.hereward-isaac@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 English Primary Subject Leader NetworksDate: Wednesday 22 February 2012
 Pembroke Arms Hotel Wilton | Map | Starts: 13:00-16:00 Ends:
This course will:

* Explore current developments in English and literacy with Subject Leaders.

* Consider ways to lead literacy in order to raise achievement.

* Provide an excellent opportunity for English Subject Leaders to share good practice and to network.


This event is relevant for Subject Co-ordinators

For more information please contact Fiona Davies, Email: fiona.davies@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Ensuring Progression in Languages in Years 5 and 6Date: Wednesday 22 February 2012
 Urchfont Manor | Map | Starts: 09.00 - 16.00 Ends:
This course will:
Give confidence to stretch the older language learners in the school.

Give practical ideas for teaching more sophisticated language skills and structures.

Familiarise with the year 5 and 6 objectives in the KS2 Framework for Languages.

This event is relevant for Teachers

For more information please contact Gill Kemp, Tel: 01225 713763, Email: gillian.kemp@wiltshire.gov.uk
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Thu 23 February 2012
 KS2 Maths: Securing Level 5 and Moving Pupils to Level 6Date: Thursday 23 February 2012
 PDC Melksham | Map | Starts: 9:15 - 15:15 Ends:
This course will:
• Promote rich activities to secure L5 with opportunities to extend to L6

• Help identify the progression in content from L5 to L6 maths

• Enable teachers to feel more confident in their own subject knowledge of key areas of mathematics at L5 and L6


This event is relevant for Teachers / Subject Co-ordinators

For more information please contact Elaine Harbour, Email: elaine.harbour@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Boosting Language Auditory Skills & Talking (BLAST) - Course now fullDate: Thursday 23 February 2012
 Corsham Family Health Centre | Map | Starts: 09:30 - 12.00 Ends:
Develop your understanding of how BLAST supports children's pre-linguistic skills such as attention, listening and speech sound awareness in order for them to more rapidly develop speech and language skills.
It will provide an opportunity to explore BLAST resources and enable you to confidently implement a BLAST programme as part of everyday practice.

This event is relevant for SENCOs

For more information please contact Nikki Hunt, Email: nikki.hunt@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Primary PSHE Education Network MeetingDate: Thursday 23 February 2012
 Urchfont Manor | Map | Starts: 16:00 - 17:30 Ends:
This meeting will:
•Enable colleagues to share good practice in the planning and delivery of PSHE Education
•Provide national and local updates around issues relating to PSHE Education and pupil wellbeing
•Include a range of topic specific input linked to PSHE Education themes

This event is relevant for Subject Co-ordinators

For more information please contact Cheryl Johanson, Email: cheryl.johanson@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 CPD for Experienced EYFS LeadersDate: Thursday 23 February 2012
 Pembroke Arms Hotel Wilton | Map | Starts: 9:00 to 12:30 Ends:
This is a Free half day workshop for experienced EYFS leaders in Wiltshire Schools to aid with their continuing professional development.

This event is relevant for Teachers

For more information please contact Ruth Hereward-Isaac, Email: ruth.hereward-isaac@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Making a Good Start to PhonicsDate: Thursday 23 February 2012
 Pembroke Arms Hotel Wilton | Map | Starts: 9:00 to 12:00 Ends:
Two half days with a gap task designed to help you become more familiar with Phase 1 Letters and Sounds materials

PLEASE BRING A COPY OF LETTERS AND SOUNDS WITH YOU

This course will:
- Help you become familiar with the Letters and Sounds Phase One materials;
- Teach you more about the central importance of developing good speaking listening skills.

This course is only open to Early Years Practitioners in Wiltshire Early Years Settings and Nursery Staff in Wiltshire LA Maintained Settings and Independent Schools in receipt of the Early Years Grant.


This event is relevant for Early Years Practitioner

For more information please contact Ruth Hereward-Isaac, Email: ruth.hereward-isaac@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Making a Good Start to PhonicsDate: Thursday 23 February 2012
 Pembroke Arms Hotel Wilton | Map | Starts: 13:00 to 16:00 Ends:
Two half days with a gap task designed to help you become more familiar with Phase 1 Letters and Sounds materials

PLEASE BRING A COPY OF LETTERS AND SOUNDS WITH YOU

This course will:
- Help you become familiar with the Letters and Sounds Phase One materials;
- Teach you more about the central importance of developing good speaking listening skills.

This course is only open to Early Years Practitioners in Wiltshire Early Years Settings and Nursery Staff in Wiltshire LA Maintained Settings and Independent Schools in receipt of the Early Years Grant.


This event is relevant for Early Years Practitioner

For more information please contact Ruth Hereward-Isaac, Email: ruth.hereward-isaac@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 English Primary Subject Leader NetworksDate: Thursday 23 February 2012
 Pembroke Arms Hotel Wilton | Map | Starts: 13:00-16:00 Ends:
This course will:

* Explore current developments in English and literacy with Subject Leaders.

* Consider ways to lead literacy in order to raise achievement.

* Provide an excellent opportunity for English Subject Leaders to share good practice and to network.


This event is relevant for Subject Co-ordinators

For more information please contact Fiona Davies, Email: fiona.davies@wiltshire.gov.uk
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Fri 24 February 2012
 Maths intervention package for vulnerable childrenDate: Friday 24 February 2012
 Devizes Corn Exchange | Map | Starts: 09:00 - 16:00 Ends:
This course will:

• Day 1 (27 Jan) – provide training for senior leaders about how mathematics intervention can be most effectively led and managed in schools and the features of successful intervention. From this day, each school will be asked to identify a group of vulnerable learners who will be targeted through maths intervention

• Day 2 (24 Feb) – this day will provide training and support for the class teacher and a teaching assistant working with the children targeted for the intervention. The focus will be on effective teaching and learning strategies for children struggling with mathematics

• School support (to be arranged) – between days 2 and 3, schools will begin the intervention and receive one half day in-school support from an accredited Numbers Count Teacher, specialising in early maths and intervention, who has been part of the Every Child Counts Programme. The aim of this visit will be to provide practical support for the TA or teacher delivering the intervention

• Day 3 (27 April) – Wider Impact: a follow up session - Teachers and/or senior leaders will review and evaluate the impact of the intervention and consider the next steps for developing this further across the school

This course cannot be booked online. To secure a place please ring Elaine Harbour on 01225 793349.


This event is relevant for Teachers / Teaching Assistants

For more information please contact Elaine Harbour, Email: elaine.harbour@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector InductionDate: Friday 24 February 2012
 Browfort, Devizes | Map | Starts: 9.00 - 13.00 Ends:
This course is an entry point for those who deliver work based learning.

This event is relevant for Assessment Leaders

For more information please contact Julie Holstead, Email: julieholstead@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Are you New to Letters & Sounds for Teachers in Reception ClassesDate: Friday 24 February 2012
 Pembroke Arms Hotel Wilton | Map | Starts: 9:00 - 16:00 Ends:
This is a one day introduction to Letters & Sounds course for Teachers in maintained and independent schools throughout Wiltshire.

This event is tailored for Teachers with pure Reception classes.

Please note:
Separate courses have been tailored for pure Reception and mixed Reception/Year 1 classes. Please ensure you book onto the appropriate course for your class type.

Free to all Wiltshire Schools with Foundation Stage and KS1 classes.


This event is relevant for Teachers

For more information please contact Dawn Gayfer, Email: dawn.gayfer@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Enhancing English Assessment Practice *CANCELLED*Date: Friday 24 February 2012
 Braeside Education Centre Devizes | Map | Starts: 14:00 - 16:00 Ends:
This course will:
• Encourage robust and accurate school-to-school as well as cross-phase assessment practice
• Share good practice in assessment sytems to support the progress of pupils in schools
• Provide standardised assessment materials to share in schools

This event is relevant for Teachers / Subject Co-ordinators

For more information please contact Fiona Davies, Email: fiona.davies@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Enhancing English Assessment Practice *CANCELLED*Date: Friday 24 February 2012
 PDC Melksham | Map | Starts: 14:00 - 16:00 Ends:
This course will:
• Encourage robust and accurate school-to-school as well as cross-phase assessment practice
• Share good practice in assessment sytems to support the progress of pupils in schools
• Provide standardised assessment materials to share in schools

This event is relevant for Teachers / Subject Co-ordinators

For more information please contact Fiona Davies, Email: fiona.davies@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 Leading Learning Primary Leadership Development ProgrammeDate: Friday 24 February 2012
 The Mead Community Primary School | Map | Starts: 09.30 - 15.45 Ends:
• Clarify your understanding and allow you to begin to recognise realistic opportunities for practical application of ‘leading learning through instructional leadership’
• Provide you with valuable examples and access to the most recent best practice, including quality education research with modelling, coaching and guidance of how to make lasting teaching and learning improvements
• Offer opportunities to critically reflect and analyse your own performance against quality criteria including national standards
• Include guidance on strategies for improving teaching and learning in your school’s context
• Give you a strong practical framework for improving teaching and learning through the effective use of performance management and national standards


This event is relevant for Senior Leaders / Senior Teachers / Head teacher

For more information please contact Gill Kemp, Tel: 01225 713763, Email: gillian.kemp@wiltshire.gov.uk
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