Virtual CPLD & Networking Events
Across the academic year we will be hosting 10 virtual CPLD and networking events (as part of the EfL LearningShared CPLD Programme) that offer a deep dive into key areas of SEND and inclusion. The focus of these events is to connect like minded colleagues who share a passion for a particular area of SEND and inclusion. Leading experts from across the sector will lead the sessions sharing national insights and provocations for us to explore and reflect on as a community. In addition Exceptional leaders and practitioners from across the community will share innovative practice and case studies in the form of lightning talks and contributions to panel discussions.
Upcoming Events
AI – Opportunities and Risks: November 27th (3:45pm – 5pm)
Preparing for life: December 4th (3:45pm – 5pm)
Curriculum and Enrichment – January 15th (3:45pm – 5pm)
Early reading and communication – January 22nd (3:45pm – 5pm)
The White paper: Reflections from the sector – Date/Time TBC
More information and booking…
AI – Opportunities and Risks: November 27th (3:45pm – 5pm)
Whether we like it or not AI has slowly creeped into our daily lives in recent years and will undoubtedly have a huge impact on our learners moving forward. Beyond the more common use of bots and search engines like ChatGPT there are significant opportunities and risks for leaders to consider. The potential to reduce workload and train our workforce could be transformational for the profession whilst accessibility features for the most vulnerable of learners is unquestionably exciting. On the flip side do we risk deskilling practitioners and losing the craft of teaching and having young people retreat even further into a digital online world? In this session through panel discussions, lightning talk input and open debate we explore innovative and successful approaches to AI and what future government policy might mean for us.
If you’d like to attend, please register using the link below. One of our team will be in touch within 24 hours to process your registration.
Preparing for life: December 4th (3:45pm – 5pm)
With a recent (very welcome) shift in policy, Preparing for Life (preparing for adulthood) has become more widely recognised and valued across the system. The DfE’s curriculum and assessment review and forthcoming enrichment framework give more than a nod to longer term outcomes that sit outside of the traditional curriculum whilst the language of the new Ofsted framework and score cards are a big step forward in this space. Through a range of lightning talks, panel discussions and breakout conversations this session explores innovative approaches from both mainstream and specialist leaders in how they support learners to flourish beyond the school gates. We are also delighted to welcome young adults with real lived experience to share the good and bad bits from their journey.
Contributors: James Waller (Headteacher Sunningdale, EQUALS Chair), Cheryl Gaughan (Director of Inclusion JMAT) , IMAS Trainers
If you’d like to attend, please register using the link below. One of our team will be in touch within 24 hours to process your registration.
Curriculum and Enrichment: January 15th (3:45pm – 5pm)
This session explores ambitious and innovative approaches to curriculum that are agile and responsive to the needs of learners presenting with increasingly complex needs. We will also hear from colleagues engaged in the DfE’s curriculum and assessment review and upcoming enrichment framework to unpick the opportunities and potential challenges for our sector. Keynote inputs and panel discussions will provoke thought and discussion in breakout conversations allowing colleagues to connect, collaborate and share practice.
If you’d like to attend, please register using the link below. One of our team will be in touch within 24 hours to process your registration.
Early reading and communication: January 22nd (3:45pm – 5pm)
Reading has long been a key metric for measuring success in the school system and rightly regarded as a key pillar for learning and development. For a significant majority of learners traditional phonics programmes and reading schemes will see them quickly progress and become fluent, competent readers. Increasing numbers of young people with more complex learning needs often require a different approach that supports communication and a more functional approach to reading. This session explores theory and the evidence base alongside contributions from practitioners and school leaders taking innovative approaches to the explicit teaching of reading and communication for learners with the most complex of needs.
If you’d like to attend, please register using the link below. One of our team will be in touch within 24 hours to process your registration.
The White paper: Reflections from the sector – Date/Time TBC
Within two weeks of the white papers release we will bring leading voices from the sector to share thoughts and reflections on the white paper and what it means for school and Trust leaders.
Link for registration coming soon…
- Further dates for Engaging learners with complex needs and Working with families will be released in the coming weeks.
- If you would like to lead a lightning talk or for us to shine a light on some great practice in your school please don’t hesitate to get in touch services@theteachercloud.net.
Responsive Webinars
We will host a number of responsive webinars across the year to collectively reflect and respond to key issues and national reform. With a white paper on the horizon and changes to accountability already with us these webinars offer an opportunity to explore together what the changes mean for us whilst also providing an opportunity to respond collectively – together we are stronger!