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If you haven’t already done so, please book your place at Solihull heads’ partnership meeting at Ardencote Hotel at 8.30am – 12.30pm on Thursday 27 June 2019 (please note change of venue).
SSSAB is delighted to announce that Helen Youngman will be speaking about the big Ofsted curriculum conversation which is primary focussed.
Please see attached documents for more information. Replies required by Wednesday 12 June 2019.
Please see the attached invitations for further details about these two exciting events:
Tuesday 24 September – you and/or interested colleagues are invited to Solihull school along with a group of students (secondary) for a unique event about the extraordinary life story of Eva Schloss. Eva will take part in a Q&A after a performance of and then they came for me, a critically acclaimed play about her remarkable family history and an exhibition, the promise, about the artistic talents her brother Heinz cultivated whilst hiding from the Nazis for two years. It is the first time the play and the exhibition will be shown together.
Wednesday 25 September – CPD day for colleagues (KS2/secondary) nationwide on tackling prejudice and discrimination in a digital age: what can schools do? As well as incorporating three events of the programme outlined above, the day will also involve a series of prominent speakers and organisations who will cover a broad range of contemporary topics, whilst providing practical advice and measure for teachers interested in developing such initiatives in their own schools.
Further information about the programme can be found in the attached flyer, with more specific details to follow in due course.
This training is for new NQT mentors or those who have not had training for two years or more.
The additional date for this training is Tuesday 10 September 2019, 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Sans Souci and will be led by the senior education improvement adviser with responsibility for NQTs for a cost of £70. The training will help mentors to understand their statutory responsibilities and how to support NQTs to be successful in their induction.
To apply, please email inset@solihull.gov.uk stating your name and school.
A varied and exciting programme, perfect for those in their early years of teaching.
To be held on Tuesday 2 July 2019 at Tudor Grange Academy Solihull, 9:00am – 3:20pm.
For booking details and further information please see the attached flyer and agenda for the day.
This session will equip personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) leads to prepare for statutory RSE through auditing their subject area.
Staff delivering RSE will increase their knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and the changes that are enshrined in law from 2020. There will be updates on a range of sexual health issues, engaging with stakeholders and ensuring that teaching meets the needs of learners. Sessions will be delivered by staff from Umbrella, Loud Mouth, Jigsaw PSHE and the Solihull school improvement team.
Staff are able to opt into relevant sessions (see attached agenda) or attend for the whole day (lunch provided).
Please email inset@solihull.gov.uk to book your free places. The session will take place on June 18, 2019 at Sans Souci training centre, 9am – 4pm.
