This course offers a unique in-house blended modular programme for AP-type teams, plus wrap around support for  commissioning manager/s. While there is a strong, practical focus for APs, the manager mentoring support explores AP-type team development and deployment in organisational life, resulting in a developmental plan. The focus is on developing the knowledge, behaviour and skills of APs so they can provide effective peer-to-peer support & lead quality improvements.

In this module, APs will be exposed to:  

• Current thinking & research in the field of developmental approaches to observation  
• Evidence-based approaches to using observation to improve and develop teaching & learning
• Applied skills in developing AP practice related to reflection and coaching
• A collaborative forum in which to share & exchange ideas for best practice in this area with colleagues from across the FE sector
  

This course offers a unique in-house blended modular programme for AP-type teams, plus wrap around support for  commissioning manager/s. While there is a strong, practical focus for APs, the manager mentoring support explores AP-type team development and deployment in organisational life, resulting in a developmental plan. The focus is on developing the knowledge, behaviour and skills of APs so they can provide effective peer-to-peer support & lead quality improvements.

This taster session will provide some practical strategies for supporting, motivating and enabling post-16 learners with SEND to achieve academic and personal success.

This interactive course presents an overview of the Essential Digital Skills (EDS) framework and standards, and the resources and tools available to support teachers and managers. It offers an opportunity to develop knowledge and confidence to deliver EDS qualifications and share good practice.

We will share how we find sustainable paid employment for our learners with SEND and how we help them overcome their barriers to employment through a variety of methods tailored around their specific needs.

This course aims to support ESOL practitioners working with New to ESOL (sometimes called 'pre-entry') learners. The content covers a broad range of aspects of this work including oracy and literacy teaching, phonics, participatory approaches to learning, literacy and language practices, and making the most of the New to ESOL Resources. Content is negotiated for each individual event. 

The session will have a key focus on the impacts of mental health and wellbeing for learners and staff in the Covid FE landscape. There will be an opportunity to reflect upon the first term of the 20/21 academic year and identify common themes that have arisen. A toolbox of resources will be shared that embraces both face to face and digital opportunities.

ADHD is a term used to describe students who often have the following problems: overactive behaviour (hyperactivity); impulsive behaviour; difficulty in paying attention and distractibility. This live session will provide opportunities to discuss and explore practical approaches to understanding and supporting these students.

RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement) is the process to measure the progress and achievement of. learners on non-accredited learning programmes. 

In this webinar we will explore the use of RARPA for a variety of learners to ensure we are using the study programme flexibly to meet needs. 

This course aims to support ESOL practitioners working with New to ESOL (sometimes called 'pre-entry') learners. The content covers a broad range of aspects of this work including oracy and literacy teaching, phonics, participatory approaches to learning, literacy and language practices, and making the most of the New to ESOL Resources. Content is negotiated for each individual event. 

The Essential Digital Skills (EDS) professional development programme supports the delivery of EDS based on the national standards.

There are ten sessions each one focusing on developing skills, knowledge and confidence to teach competencies within the standards. The sessions will explore approaches for delivery that could be implemented with learner groups, including how they could be delivered through online/blended delivery. Time will be allocated to sharing ideas, challenges, and practice.

As part of the wider agenda to develop  governance in the Further Education (FE) and Training sector, the student governors inductions aim to support student governors in their role.