It was, once again, time for our next Primary Humanities Subject Leaders’ Network meeting (we are aiming to meet once a term/six times per academic year and managing to do so pretty well to date)! The theme for today’s meeting was ‘Planning a cross-curricular themed day or week (taking into account the revised Ofsted Inspection Framework)’, very topical bearing in …
Primary Humanities Subject Leaders’ Network: Come and join us!
‘Lots to think about and investigate!’ ‘Helpful; resourceful; inspiring; motivating; challenging.’ ‘Useful list of resources. Better knowledge of curriculum skills.’ ‘Great to be able to share ideas with others.’ ‘It provided me with the time to look at resources and talk to others. We rarely get this in school.’ ‘Smart use of time.’ ‘Useful, informative and friendly. Good network opportunity.’ …
Back by popular demand … ‘Maps, maps and more maps!’ (Primary Humanities Subject Leaders’ Network meeting)
‘Informative; hands-on; varied; engaging; inspiring.’ (One participant’s ‘concluding comment’ at our previous meeting) https://create2inspire.co.uk/2018/11/14/primary-humanities-subject-leaders-network-meeting-sir-thomas-richs-school-strs-gloucester/ Due to demand, I shall be offering a repeat of the second session of this academic year, taking the theme of ‘Maps, maps and more maps!’. We will look at how maps can be used, both inside and outside the classroom, in the teaching and learning …
Primary Humanities Subject Leaders Network meeting, Tom Roberts Adventure Centre (TRAC), Newent, Gloucestershire
This time, it was a slightly upmarket meeting spot for us due to sponsorship from TUI UK (http://www.tui.co.uk). Usually, a local school offers to host a meeting, but this time we were able to venture to a more spacious venue, with ample parking and no interruptions from children, colleagues or parents/carers (TRAC – Tom Roberts Adventure Centre, near Newent in …
Come and join us! Next Gloucestershire Primary Humanities Subject Leaders Network meeting
One not to be missed! Do join us if you can … you will be made to feel most welcome, I assure you. The more, the merrier!
Teach Meet Gloucestershire (TM Glos), Cleeve School
It was a very hot, but inspiring afternoon and evening at Cleeve School yesterday where the final Teach Meet Gloucestershire (TM Glos) for this academic year was held. The turnout was good, with representatives from both the primary and secondary sectors, and some travelling as far afield as Bristol to attend. It was lovely to be able to put names …
Primary Humanities/Geography Subject Leaders’ Network meeting
High School for Girls (HSfG) in Gloucester kindly offered to host our second Primary Humanities/Geography Subject Leaders’ Network meeting, and what a warm welcome we received, accompanied by a vast array of delicious refreshments! The turnout was very encouraging, especially for this time of year given that there are so many activities and events taking place both inside and outside …
Primary Humanities/Geography Subject Leaders’ Network meeting
Well, I have finally succeeded in establishing a Primary Humanities/Geography Subject Leaders’ Network for Gloucestershire! Following interest and demand from several schools/individuals, I decided to invest some time and energy into setting up a group once my recent stint back in the classroom had drawn to a close and full-time freelancing activities resumed. Whilst I will coordinate and steer each …
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 …