Non-accredited Education PLD
Educational leadership courses
Many of our Accredited courses in Educational Leadership can also be taken as stand-alone Professional Learning & Development courses. Professionals can take these courses as Attendance Only, without Masters credits, at a discounted rate.
Please see the courses listed under Educational Leadership on our Accredited PLD page and contact us for further details.
Online SEND Calendar of Events 2021/2
Spelling - Why do some pupils struggle and how can we best support them?
Monday 23rd May 2022
Spelling in English can be an area of significant struggle for many learners at both primary and secondary level. This session will examine some of the underlying reasons that pupils experience difficulties with spelling, as well as explore different strategies for supporting such pupils in the classroom.
Exploring working memory difficulties in learners with SpLD
Tuesday 21st June 2022
Working Memory (WM) is a complex area of cognition and pupils experiencing WM difficulties can find that it impacts their learning across the curriculum. This session will examine some of the theory and research underpinning WM difficulties and how WM difficulties may present in both primary and secondary learners. Different strategies for supporting such pupils in the classroom will also be considered.
Audience (all courses):
Any school staff, teaching and non- teaching.
Delivery details (all courses):
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cost (all courses):
Full Cost: £50
Partner School Rate*: £30
NQTs: £30
*A Partner School is any school that has an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) partnership arrangement with Liverpool Hope University and who work with our students on providing school placements.
To book onto any of the above courses, please email pld@hope.ac.uk with your details and confirm that you accept our PLD Terms and Conditions 2021/22.
Church School Governance Online Training Programme
Aimed at Governors and Trustees (Directors) in both church schools and schools with a distinctively Christian ethos to provide support for Governors and Trustees (Directors) committed to working on school improvement.
Specifically designed to raise awareness of the changing expectations of Governing Boards and meeting today’s challenges in the education sector, whilst still holding on to the mission and vision of a church school.
Developed by experts and professionals with a background in church school leadership, governance and inspection.
Collaborative online programme with interactive discussions between participants and tutors. Minimum expected engagement of 12 hours (1 hour per week).
Key themes include the changing context, mission, vision and values, collaborative learning, decision-making and accountability.
Dates:
January 2022 - June 2022
Audience:
Governors and trustees (directors) working in church schools and Governors working in other designated schools
Delivery:
Online
Watch Anne Messer, Chair of Governors and previous course participant talk about her experience of the course
To book onto any of the above courses, please email pld@hope.ac.uk with your details and confirm that you accept our PLD Terms and Conditions 2021/22.
Developing the role of the induction tutor for early career teachers
Induction tutors have a key role and significant responsibilities in the statutory arrangements for ensuring Early Career Teachers (ECT) satisfactorily complete an induction period. The role of the induction tutor in the induction process is a crucial one which, if done effectively, provides the foundations of a successful and rewarding career in teaching for ECTs.
The new Education Inspection Framework (Ofsted 2019) states:
- Inspectors will meet ECTs where possible and may wish to observe lessons given by ECTs.
- Inspectors should give consideration to the fact that ECTs have less experience than other teachers, but must assess the effectiveness of the support and professional development put in place for ECTs and other teachers who are in the early stages of their careers, particularly in dealing with pupil behaviour.
- This must include the quality of mentoring and what the school has done to support their development in areas for improvement identified by initial teacher training providers.
The recent Teacher Retention and Recruitment Strategy (2019) announced the government’s commitment to increase funded support to ECTs in their first two years. This will have significant implications for the Induction tutor and has a national roll out for those starting their induction in September 2021.
This programme will make sure you are up to date and ready for the expected changes as well as the current requirements to ensure you give the best support to new teachers entering the profession.
Audience:
ECT Induction Tutors
To book onto any of the above courses, please email pld@hope.ac.uk with your details and confirm that you accept our PLD Terms and Conditions 2021/22.
Mindfulness in the Classroom - Wednesday 8th June 2022
‘Delivered Online by Katie Scott, Qualified Primary School Teacher, Yoga and Mindfulness teacher, Creator of ‘Little Sunshine Mindfulness and Yoga’.
‘Little Sunshine Mindfulness and Yoga aim to provide lifelong skills that transform the mind to a calmer state, working together to make a positive change.’
With 1/10 children diagnosed with a mental health issue we believe it’s essential that teaching staff and students are provided with the techniques to support children’s mental health in the school environment. We believe that all teaching staff should be taught these skills to support children’s emotional development in the classroom. Mindfulness is when we focus on the present moment using our senses. Often our mind is on autopilot over thinking and worrying about the past or future however when we are consciously aware of our senses our monkey mind is distracted allowing our mind to become calmer. We provide fun and engaging mindful techniques using breathing strategies, meditation, massage, listening games, self-esteem activities and much more. The benefits of this include improved concentration, resilience, focus, self-esteem, determination, cognitive development and reduced stress and anxiety developing a more positive mind set. We also include mindfulness for adults to support staff well-being in the workplace developing a whole school mindfulness approach.
Audience:
All staff, teaching and non-teaching
To book onto any of the above courses, please email pld@hope.ac.uk with your details and confirm that you accept our PLD Terms and Conditions 2021/22.