And, what an extravaganza it was! 100+ youngsters and their teachers from 8 local schools, plus 2 home educators, representatives from the charity, Wicked Weather Watch, and freelance consultants, all descended on the Exhibition and Conference Centre at UWE for a day of Arctic-themed activities. The overall aim was to use different mediums to relay the key messages about climate …
Regional Primary History Conference (Bowden Hall Hotel, Gloucester)
'Planning a history curriculum to ensure continuity and progression from EYFS to Year 6.'
It was great to see David Weatherly again. David is a School Improvement Advisor with many years experience as an accomplished teacher and has an international reputation for being an inspiring trainer. Whether working with teachers in schools or at CPD events, he always provides practical and achievable approaches to increasing the engagement and outcomes of pupils. He writes learning …
Twilight training session: Minerva Primary Academy, Bristol
'Exploring global learning within the context of the new National Curriculum for geography.'
Well, it was a new school for me today (Minerva Primary Academy in Bristol: http://minervapa.org.uk/), and what a warm welcome I received! On occasions, I do venture beyond the county of Gloucestershire, especially where schools are part of a multi-academy trust and my influence can have an impact on many teachers and learners. The theme of this afternoon’s CPD event was …