A rather apt theme for our fourth Primary Humanities Network meeting of this academic year, and still virtual in format due to the continued uncertainty surrounding Covid-19, the need for a degree of flexibility and our growing numbers from all regions of the UK (and beyond on occasions): ‘What does cultural capital mean?’ and ‘How can geography and history contribute …
So, what makes the Amazon so amazing?
Yet another virtual multi-schools event!
Hover over each image to view its caption. Click on individual images to enlarge them. Due to interest and demand, it was time to steer yet another multi-schools event; I am beginning to lose count now as to how many we have delivered to date! On board for this week’s ‘amazing Amazon adventure’ were around 250 Key Stage 2 pupils and …
CPD: Tewkesbury District Partnership (TDP)
It was time for a little more CPD this afternoon: ‘What makes an effective Subject Leader?’ (Part 2). Once again, the intention was to make the session as interactive as possible to encourage collaboration and sharing of best practice among partnership schools. After welcoming everyone (we had a couple of additional schools on board today) and highlighting two forthcoming events (https://stepintotheamazon.co.uk/2022/01/25/having-a-focus-on-south-america-biomes-global-issues-such-as-climate-change-or-sustainability-during-term-4/ …
One not to miss in March!
Just a handful of the ‘concluding comments’ from those who attended our previous Primary Humanities Network meeting in ‘real time’ or accessed the recording and accompanying resources to review at later date: Full of ideas, reminders and things to explore further! Lots of simple, but adaptable strategies. Very helpful for a new Subject Leader! Informative; inspiring; useful ideas. Enjoyable! Activities …
What an exhilating and unforgettable experience!
Hover over each image to view its caption. Click on individual images to enlarge them. Now that Adriana Meirelles was safely back in this country following her recent travels to Brazil to be reunited with her family and friends, it was possible to organise another multi-schools event. On board for this ‘amazing Amazon adventure’ were nearly 350 Key Stage 2 pupils …
CPD: Tewkesbury District Partnership (TDP)
'What makes an effective Subject Leader (geography and history)?' - Part 1
Towards the end of Term 2, I was approached by Jane Farren, Head Teacher at Norton C of E Primary School and Co-Chair of the Tewkesbury District Partnership (TDP), to see if I was available to deliver two, virtual CPD sessions for Geography/History/Humanities Subject Leaders in local primary schools. It was agreed to focus on ‘What makes an effective Subject …
Ensuring successful subject leadership in primary schools
Well, the onus was not on me today! Once in a while, it is rather nice to be able to sit back, listen and absorb. David Weatherly’s third CPD event of this academic year was entitled ‘Ensuring successful subject leadership in primary schools‘ (http://www.davidweatherlyeducation.co.uk/geography-training.html), and very timely it was too, given that I am delivering training to schools within the …
A little ‘stretch and challenge’ for the New Year!
Virtual Primary Humanities Network meeting (Term 3)
Starting the New Year as we mean to go on! Despite still being virtual in nature, I thought I would still try and provide a little ‘stretch and challenge’ during the third Primary Humanities Network meeting of this academic year. After reviewing the suggestions given towards the end of our last meeting and bearing in mind the themes hitting the …
Bespoke CPD: Ward End Primary School, Birmingham
I was approached by the Assistant Head Teacher of Years 5 and 6, who is also a regular attendee of our virtual Primary Humanities Network meetings, to see if I could deliver some bespoke CPD for their Humanities Subject Leaders before the end of Term 2. Their initial request was overly ambitious for one afternoon, so it was advised that …
SWGfL: ‘Exploring media literacy – Powered by TikTok’
SWGfL joined forces with TikTok, Ofcom and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) for a free online event this afternoon. This was exclusively for professionals working with children, with the intention of supporting and helping them to better understand media literacy. Media literacy refers to ‘the ability to use, understand and create media and communications in a variety of contexts’ …