Training objectives
- To upskill TAs to a level where their impact can be measured
across the classroom and curriculum. - To enable TAs to effectively support learning in both English and
Mathematics - To understand how to use questioning and formative assessment
strategies to identify gaps and to check that gaps are closing.
OutcomesÂ
- The pupils that Teaching Assistants support will become more
proficient in English and Mathematics. - Intervention sessions provided by Teaching Assistants will be
sharply focused on addressing gaps in learning and will enable
pupils to catch up with their peers. - Monitoring by senior leaders will demonstrate both qualitative and
quantitative improvements from baseline assessments.
Methodology
- The series consists of 10 sessions, including an introduction session and an evaluation session which the class teacher and member of SLT are invited to attend.
- The sessions will be delivered monthly via Zoom across the year.
- Access to a bank of useful supporting resources will be available for each unit to allow personal learning to turn instantly into professional practice.
- Practical and experiential gap tasks will be set and reviewed with the programme tutor and peers, creating a learning network.
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Engage
Prior knowledge of delegates will be captured in advance of each session to ensure that each session meets the needs of all participating schools.
Explore
In every session, opportunities will be provided for guided practice under the support of a skilled practitioner. Gap tasks will be set at the end of each session, which require participants to practice the modelled techniques in their own settings.
Explain & Elaborate
In every session, opportunities will be provided for participants to draw upon their observations and reflections following the gap task.
Evaluate
Opportunities will be built into every session for participants to evaluate the success of the
modelled strategies on learners.
How do I take part?
- The member price is £600+VAT or 6 credits per school, for two TAs to attend the series.
- For additional delegates the price is £50+VAT per delegate
- For non-members the price is £750+VAT (for two delegates) and £100+VAT for additional delegates
- It is essential that a senior leader attends the introductory session
- Access to the project includes access to an area on VNETCIC.com with all resources and gap tasks
- Click here to sign up
Dates
- Thursday 9 September 2021, 1.30-2.30pm
- Monday 13 September 2022,1.30-2.30pm
- Monday 15 November 2021,1.30-2.30pm
- Monday 6 December 2021,1.30-2.30pm
- Monday 24 January 2022, 1.30-2.30pm
- Monday 28 February 2022,1.30-2.30pm
- Monday 21 March 2022,1.30-2.30pm
- Monday 25 April 2022,1.30-2.30pm
- Monday 13 June 2022,1.30-2.30pm
- Monday 11 July 2022, 1.30-2.30pm
Emma Adcock
Emma is a former headteacher, system leader and advanced skills teacher. She regularly provides additional leadership capacity for schools. This additional leadership has previously included: acting head positions, part-time assistant head roles and she has worked across schools as a teaching and learning coach to support Quality First Teaching.
Emma is also an experienced trainer who regularly provides training for VNET schools on the following: curriculum design, subject leadership, Reading, Writing, Spelling and the explicit teaching of vocabulary.
