4. Networking, Partnership Meetings & Moderation Group Opportunities
Networks, partnership meetings and moderation groups provide a strong and supportive professional learning community, ideal for leaders and teachers who wish to work together to explore best practice education from a national and local perspective. They provide the opportunity for professionals to collaborate and share strategies to improve outcomes and experiences for pupils in all schools.
Primary Networks
Art Network
The Art network is ideal for schools who want to explore best practice in the teaching and learning of art. It will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to share good practice, discuss ideas and give advice on providing the best outcomes for pupils.
SESSION DETAILS
Tuesday 29th November 2022, 4.00-5.00pm
Tuesday 24th January 2023, 4.00-5.30pm
Tuesday 7th March 2023, 1.30-3.00pm
Tuesday 25th April 2023, 1.30-3.00pm
Tuesday 20th June 2023, 1.30-3.00pm
All sessions will be held at King Edward Primary School and Nursery, Saint Andrew Street, Mansfield NG18 2RG.
NETWORK LEAD
Alice Germaney has been teaching in key stage 2 for over 8 years at King Edward Primary School in Mansfield. Alice has led Art for the last 7 years and has contributed to the development of the art curriculum in her school.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Book Online Here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Computing Network
Further details will be published in due course.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Register interest here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Curriculum Network
Your school’s curriculum is the foundation of what you offer to your pupils. With the focus firmly on curriculum in the current OFSTED framework, it is important for schools to have clear vision and practice embedded so that every child can achieve, progress and flourish. Over the course of the year, we will work together to look at how the National Curriculum can be tailored so that you are delivering a broad and balanced learning experience catered to the needs of your children and school community, as well as having clear, robust systems for monitoring the implementation and impact of your curriculum.
SESSION DETAILS
Tuesday 6th December 2022 1.00-3.30pm - Focus: Curriculum vision and intent
Tuesday 24th January 2023 4.00-5.30pm - Focus: Review of intent and developing a curriculum policy
Tuesday 28th March 2023 1.00-3.30pm - Focus: Planning and subject leadership
Tuesday 23rd May 2023 1.00-3.30pm - Focus: Monitoring and assessment
Monday 3rd July 2023 4.00-5.30pm - Focus: Review and next steps
Sessions can be tailored to the requirement of participants.
VENUE
Farnsfield St Michael's C of E Primary School, Branston Avenue, Farnsfield NG22 8JZ.
NETWORK LEAD
Deb Taylor has over 16 years of Primary teaching experience, 8 of those as a senior leader, and is the Deputy Headteacher at Farnsfield St Michael’s Primary School. She is passionate about developing children’s excitement for lifelong learning and finding a balance between a knowledge-based curriculum alongside equipping pupils with the skills they need to be independent learners. She leads the school’s curriculum, developing a unique and successful syllabus carefully tailored to the needs and interests of the pupils as well as supporting staff in their teaching and subject leader roles. Deb also regularly works with and supports other schools across the Mitre Trust with their curriculum development and the roles of the subject leaders. She has also recently joined the Mitre review team.
Deb currently facilitates for the Early Career Framework and has considerable experience supporting ECTs, NQTs and ITT students. She has worked as a KS1 moderator for the local authority for several years, supporting schools in their judgements in reading, writing and maths. In addition, Deb has completed the National SENCO Award and has been SENCO in two different schools, so has a range of experience in supporting the needs of children and developing an inclusive curriculum for all learners.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Book Online Here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Design & Technology Network
The Design and Technology network provides a strong and supportive professional learning community for those responsible for leading D&T in schools. It will provide the opportunity for professionals to collaborate; sharing good practice and will provide a supportive environment to discuss strategies to improve outcomes and D&T provision within schools.
Briefly, this year's focus will be:
Planning for purpose and quality evaluation
Use of quality materials and how D&T fits into the new curriculum
Monitoring opportunities and gathering of evidence
Session Dates
Monday 5th December 4-5:30pm
Monday 23rd January 2:30-4pm
Monday 13th March 4-5:30pm
Monday 24th April 2:30-4pm
Monday 26th June 4-5:30pm
Venue
Each of the sessions will be held at Farnsfield St Michael's C of E Primary School, Branston Avenue, Farnsfield, NG22 8JZ.
Network Lead
Rob Fry - Farnsfield St Michael's C of E Primary School
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Book Online Here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Early Years/Foundation Stage Network
Networks provide a strong and supportive professional learning community, ideal for leaders and teachers who wish to work together to explore best practice education from a national and local perspective. They provide the opportunity for professionals to collaborate and share strategies to improve outcomes and experiences for pupils in all schools.
The EYFS Network will include:
Communication and Language
EAL learners
Working with parents
PSED development
Developing self-care skills
Daily maths opportunities
Developing early writing
Latest Ofsted guidance on EYFS inspections
Opportunities for moderation
Session dates:
Thursday 17th November 2022, 4-5.30pm at Abbey Primary
Thursday 12th January 2023, 4-5.30pm at Abbey Primary
Thursday 2nd March 2023, 2-4.30pm at Abbey Primary
Thursday 27th April 2023, 2-4.30pm at Abbey Primary
Thursday 8th June 2023, 4-5.30pm at Abbey Primary
Venue:
Abbey Primary School, Stuart Avenue, Forest Town, NG19 0AB.
NETWORK LEAD
Aimee Chick has over 20 years of primary teaching experience, 8 of those as Assistant Head Teacher at Abbey Primary School. Aimee has been responsible for planning and developing a fully integrated EYFS unit and has extensive experience in managing both the EYFS curriculum and staff. Aimee has been an EYFS moderator for the Local Authority and is responsible for training both teaching and teaching assistant students within her school.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Book Online here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
English Network
The English network is ideal for leaders who want to delve into and explore best practice in English considering national and local perspectives. It will provide the opportunity for professionals to collaborate; sharing good practice and will provide a supportive environment to discuss strategies to improve outcomes and English provision within schools.
Reading provision, alongside developing vocabulary, spelling and engagement in Writing will form the focus of the network. Long term planning for Reading and Writing and how we can support children to reach their potential will form the focus of the network. There will be opportunities for collaborative planning, sharing activities/tasks, and moderation activities. The aims of each session can be changed, based on the needs of our schools.
Session details:
Session 1 - Thursday 8th December 2022: How can we improve English teaching in our schools?
Session 2 - Monday 30th January 2023: Writing - developing long and medium-term planning (considering progression).
Session 3 - Thursday 23rd March 2023: Reading - developing long and medium-term planning (considering progression).
Session 4 - Monday 15th May 2023: Spelling, Handwriting or Grammar (details to be confirmed).
Session 5 - Thursday 29th June 2023: English going forward - SIP and SEF focus.
Venues:
Location for session 1 is Minster School, Nottingham Road, Southwell, NG25 0LG.
NETWORK LEAD
Rebecca Daysh is Assistant Head Teacher at Farmilo Primary School with over 16 years of teaching experience. She became a senior leader within two years of starting her career and continually undertakes a number of leadership roles. Rebecca has held the role of Assistant Headteacher for 6 years. She teaches full time and is English Lead and SENCO, alongside the role of AHT. Rebecca has developed a very successful grammar scheme and this has been reflected in the improving results of her school. Rebecca also leads the provision for children with SEND, including the supervision of the role of TAs and their impact and the individualised curriculum for some children with SEND. Rebecca is passionate about empowering people in order to sustain change, as this is extremely important to her. She keeps the children’s both personal and academic achievement at the forefront of her thinking.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Book Online Here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Geography/History Network
This network is an opportunity for History and Geography leads to collaborate; sharing good practice and providing a strong and supportive environment to discuss strategies to improve outcomes and experiences for pupils in all schools.
Further details will be published in due course.
NETWORK LEADS:
Rebecca Vowles has been teaching for 20 years across all key stages as well as in different management roles. Rebecca is currently a Year 2 class teacher and Geography lead at Holgate Primary and Nursery School.
Izzy Roe has been teaching at Holgate Primary and Nursery School since 2017, working across all Key Stage 2. Izzy has been the History lead since 2018 and became the whole school Curriculum Leader in September 2021.
Natalie Gude has been a teacher at Sutton Road Primary School and Nursery for 7 years, teaching both Year 1 and Year 2. Natalie is currently a Year 2 teacher and 
Geography Lead and has previous experience as the History lead.
Molly Smith is in her second year as the History lead at Sutton Road Primary School and Nursery where she has worked for the last 3 years. Molly has found talking to other History leads to be most helpful in understanding the role and identifying any next steps for the subject.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Register interest here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Maths Network
Mathematics should be an adventure, whether working through a problem to find solutions in creative ways, or taking time to explore connections between mathematical ideas. By teaching mathematics in a rich way, we develop confident critical thinkers who can apply their knowledge beyond the original context, and have a life-long positive attitude to mathematics. Therefore, Mathematics is crucial for everyday life and can support the fundamentals for careers and journeys in technology, science, and engineering, among many others...
SESSION DETAILS
Session 1: Tuesday 22nd November 2022, 1-3.30pm held at King Edwin Primary School
Mastery - NCETM Viewpoint
Session 2: Wednesday 25th January 2023, 3.45-5.45pm (venue to be confirmed)
Maths Subject Leadership - Maths Policy
Session 3: Thursday 2nd March 2023, 1-3.30pm (venue to be confirmed)
Deep Dive Q&A for teachers and children, including Maths Pupil Voice
Session 4: Monday 15th May 2023, 3.45-5.45pm (venue to be confirmed)
Teachers' knowledge base
Session 5: Tuesday 20th June 2023, 1-3.30pm held at King Edwin Primary School
Nrich - collaboration
NETWORK LEADS
Andrew Ogle is Assistant Head and Year 6 teacher at King Edwin Primary School. He has been working in Primary Education for over 15 years and for the majority of this time has been leading Maths and Assessment. Andrew is an outstanding senior leader with significant experience and excellent knowledge in particular within the area of mathematics. He has an extremely strong track record supported by substantial evidence of impact of working effectively within his own school and across schools within the Nottinghamshire LA. He has previously been a Maths SATs marker, and he regularly delivers training at the Maths Network Meetings. Andrew has a wealth of experience with Pupil Premium, Assessment (linking directly to teaching and interventions), English throughout the school and management of middle leaders.
Anthony Bandy is Assistant Head Teacher at King Edwin Primary School with responsibility for the development of Teaching, Learning and Research. He also teaches a Year 4 class, mentors students and supports leadership development in partner schools. Anthony has been involved in the growth and development of his current school during the past few years and has an excellent understanding of school improvement planning and accurate evaluation - supporting other schools within and beyond the local authority. Anthony is also the school's computing lead; a role that has enabled him to work strategically in developing ICT in school. Anthony has delivered specialist sessions to other schools as part of the local authority Maths Network Meetings, as well as being an Nrich ambassador.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Book Online Here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Music Network
The Primary Music CPD Network provides a strong and supportive learning community for subject leaders and those involved in delivering music in Nottinghamshire schools. It does this by exploring best practice in music education from a national and local perspective.
Signed up for all three networks and receive a FREE* one-year Charanga Musical School Licence.
Further information is available here.
(*Nottinghamshire Schools only).
Network members will also automatically be eligible for Music Mark Schools membership for 2022-23 which is FREE to Nottinghamshire county based schools - nominations open in August.
Further information is available here.
What do we have planned for 2022-23?
Session 1: Wednesday 2nd November 2022, 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Music development plan based on National Plan for Music Education
- Whole-class - singing at the heart of the school (EYFS-KS2)
- Fun ways to introduce notation (KS1-2)
- The Greats - exploration and activities based on a musical Great (EYFS-KS2)
- Scheme of work - understanding melody (KS2)
Session 2: Monday 13th March 2023, 9.30am to 3.30pm
- Personal musical development
- Whole-class - ensemble music (with classroom instruments)
- How to support non-specialists in delivering music
- Further resources and support for teachers - Kapow, Jolly, Charanga (EYFS)
- Scheme of work - Eurovision (EYFS-KS2)
Session 3: Friday 14th July 2023, 9.30am to 3.30pm
- What's on? Plans for 2023-24 and developing an action plan
- Whole-class - drumming and percussion (KS1-2)
- Composition and creative music making
- Music technology in the classroom - using backing tracks effectively (KS1-2)
- Scheme of work - stone age and prehistoric history (KS1)
VENUE
Minster School, Nottingham Road, Southwell, Notts NG25 0LG
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members | Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £120 per person | £95 per person | Free | Book Online Here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
FREE one-hour music consultation available for all Nottinghamshire schools - this can be a school visit, phone call or online via Zoom. Email us now for further information.
PE Network
This network is an opportunity for PE leads to collaborate; sharing good practice and providing a strong and supportive environment to discuss strategies to improve outcomes and experiences for pupils in all schools.
Session 1 (Spring Term 1)
- Introductions - learning about other schools (what they do well and their areas for development).
- The focus of the PE Network and what we want to get out of it.
- Deep Dive in PE for Ofsted Inspections - What will I need to do (Sharing of good practice)?
Session 2 (Spring Term 2)
Theme - competitive sport within schools and the personal best Challenges / lifelong love of physical activity.
- Internal sport and PE provision already offered.
- External provision and support in Nottinghamshire. Who do we use and how do they help us.
- Possible Development of a calendar of events for the schools involved with the Mitre Trust for the summer term.
- School Games update.
Session 3 (Summer Term 1)
- How can we support / learn from each other.
- Sharing best practice, arranging visits to other primary schools to focus on progression frameworks, planning, delivery, assessment. What is used?
- Update on calendar of events.
Session 4 (Summer Term 2)
- Evaluation of how the network has helped so far.
- Identify what we want the network to focus on in 2023/24.
Subject Lead
Brett Frost, Teacher and Subject Leader for Physical Education at Kingsway Primary School, Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
Venue
To be confirmed
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £200 per person | £160 per person | Free | Book Online Here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Phonics Network
Networks provide a strong and supportive professional learning community, ideal for leaders and teachers who wish to work together to explore best practice education from a national and local perspective. They provide the opportunity for professionals to collaborate and share strategies to improve outcomes and experiences for pupils in all schools.
Session Details
Session 1: Reading framework and phonics schemes
Session 2: Lesson visits of phonics teaching at Farmilo and interventions
Session 3: Supporting SEND learners and interventions
Session 4: Preparing for the phonics screening check and parental engagement
Session 5: Assessment
Network Lead
Beth Lowe, Key Stage 1 Leader and Curriculum Lead at Farmilo Primary School and Nursery
Venue
Farmilo Primary School and Nursery, 46 Woburn Road, Pleasley, Mansfield, NG19 7RS
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Book Online Here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Science Network
The aim of this network is for science leaders to work collaboratively to share good practice, develop approaches to teaching, learning and assessment and improve outcomes for children. Sessions will include opportunities for discussion, curriculum progression, creating action plans, working on the curriculum offer, what science looks like in the early years, moderation, learning walks, observing staff and opportunities for gap tasks. Priorities and feedback from colleagues will inform each session and there will be opportunities for everyone to share their expert knowledge.
Further details will be published in due course.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Register interest here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Year 6 Network
The Year 6 network is an opportunity to collaborate and celebrate; a chance to explore best practice and support one another with guidance, advice and encouragement.
Further details will be published in due course.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Register interest here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Cross-Phase Networks/Partnership Meetings
Business/Office Manager
This network is designed to support and develop practice for business and finance colleagues, providing an opportunity to share best practice and offer support to one another.
The network will focus on the following areas:
Thursday 15th December 2022, 1.30-3.30pm
This session will focus on anti-fraud. Exploring the types of fraud which occur most often in schools and what we can we do to prevent this from happening to us.
Tuesday 7th February 2023, 9.30am-12pm
A delve into the strategies for dealing with difficult people. The reasons why people might behave in certain ways and what we can do in response to these behaviours.
Wednesday 24th May 2023, 1.30-3.30pm
Budget Setting and Income Streams: A look at the national picture regarding funding. Consider the budget assumptions for the year. A review of the income streams that come into our schools and where these come from.
Thursday 13th July 2023, 1.30-3.30pm
Managing Absence at Work: A review of what we could do to support colleagues who are long-term absent from work and strategies to successfully re-integrate them back into the workplace. What to do when we need to apply the attendance policy. Consideration of how to work effectively with the member of staff and their union representative.
VENUE
National Church of England Academy, Annesley Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7DB.
NETWORK LEAD:
Jacqueline Straw has a background in finance and internal audit, with specific experience in schools. She has a first-class degree (BA Hons) in School Business Management, is AAT qualified (Association of Accounting Technicians), and holds an up to date IOSH (Institution of Occupation Safety and Health) qualification. Jacqueline also has significant experience in HR, having managed large teams for more than 15 years and is a trained mediator. Jacqueline is an SLE (Specialist Leader of Education) with a specific skill set in the financial and business leadership and management of schools and has been deployed on a number of occasions to support in this area to secure improvement. Jacqueline is currently the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of MITRE and heads up the central business functions of the Trust.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Book Online Here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Christian Distinctiveness
The vision for this network is for schools to work collaboratively ensuring Christian distinctiveness is at the forefront of our schools. It is an exciting opportunity to learn from the expertise evident in different phases so that students can be supported in continuing to explore their spiritual and faith journeys.
Further details will be published shortly.
NETWORK LEAD
Kelly Wall is currently Assistant Headteacher at National Church of England Academy with responsibility for Christian distinctiveness and sixth form. Kelly has led Christian distinctiveness since 2014 when she joined the leadership team. Kelly is passionate about the Church of England's vision for education of 'life in all its fullness' and the difference church schools can make to our students and the wider community. Kelly has been a trained SIAMS inspector since 2019 and is currently undertaking refresher training for the resumption of inspections later this term.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Register interest here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Further details will be published shortly.
NETWORK LEAD:
Shaun Veasey has been an Assistant Headteacher at The National Academy since 2017, having formally worked as Head of the English faculty. His role at the moment is diverse, including leading on CPD, progress lead for KS3 and a substantial T&L role, focused specifically around reading. Shaun's also the lead for wellbeing and mental health, primarily focused on staff, but also encompassing elements of the same for students, Shaun has led on this through possibly one of the most testing times for education and his approach is to always look outwards and follow the latest news and research, while looking for practical and impactful steps to improve wellbeing and mental health for all.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Register interest here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
SEND
The SEND network is a space to explore practical issues impacting SENDCos, share new ideas and to see things from another angle. Sometimes seeing things with fresh eyes can give us all a lift!
This year's network will include:
SENCo Calendar – what to do when!
Local Offer
SEN Information Report
Bid Writing support
Transition
The Graduated Response
Session details
Thursday 24th November 2022, 4-5.30pm
Thursday 2nd February 2023, 1-3pm
Thursday 30th March 2023, 4-5.30pm
Wednesday 17 May 2023, 1-3pm
Thursday 22nd June 2023, 4-5.30pm
Venue
King Edwin Primary School, Fourth Avenue, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, NG21 9NS
Who is leading the network?
Kate Munnoch is a teacher, SENCo and Safeguarding Lead at King Edwin Primary School in Edwinstowe. Kate has over 20 years of teaching experience and has worked across the primary age range. In 2016, Kate took on the role of school SENCo and for the last 2 years has also been a Family SENCo for 7 primary schools and 1 secondary. Kate firmly believes that strong relationships should be at the heart of any working practice, and she seeks to develop and secure these links with the aim of improving outcomes for children with additional needs.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Book Online Here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Secondary Networks/Partnership Meetings
Curriculum
This Curriculum network group will support curriculum design within each school to ensure;
- High ambition for all pupils including those who are disadvantaged or have SEND.
- The curriculum is as broad as possible for as long as possible including the study of EBacc subjects.
- Each subject identifies the essential knowledge and skills pupils need to develop at each stage in order to support ‘cultural capital’.
- Knowledge and skills are logically organised and sequenced so that new knowledge and skills are built upon to deepen pupils understanding.
- Pupils read at an age appropriate level.
- The curriculum addresses social disadvantage, local context, gaps in pupils’ knowledge and skills (including pandemic consequences).
- A strong ‘extracurricular’ offer is in place for all pupils.
Further details will be published in due course.
NETWORK LEAD
Kristy Boothroyd is Deputy Head for Curriculum at the National C of E Academy in Hucknall. Kristy has led the curriculum and timetable for the last 8 years and in that time she has overseen the introduction of new qualifications and national curriculums. Kristy has previously led groups for curriculum leads and worked closely with exam boards supporting curriculum development. Kristy led on Curriculum Led Financial Planning for a group of schools and helped to establish the curriculum for the local collaborative Sixth Form in Hucknall. Kristy has a wide range of experience in middle and senior leadership and also currently leads on Teaching and Learning, Educational Visits and Faculty development.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Register interest here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Pastoral
Further details will be published in due course.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Register interest here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Post-16
The post-16 secondary network is designed to support Sixth Form leaders in developing their practice by the sharing of expertise
Further details will be published in due course.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Register interest here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Progress & Achievement
The Progress and Achievement network will support the outcomes of students within each academy to drive:
- Aspirations of all students with a specific focus on key groups.
- Opportunities for all students especially the least able to succeed.
- Intervention for students to lead them to a pathway with the most impact on outcomes for the individual.
- The opportunity for social mobility opportunities for all students.
- Quality assurance of all practice to maximise the offer for all students and the opportunity for high progress.
- Analytics of student, staff and academy performance leading to informed evaluation and focus areas for improvement.
- Intervention including student catch up leading to narrowed gaps and better outcomes for all students especially those with SEND and who are disadvantaged.
Further details will be published in due course.
NETWORK LEAD
Alex Hawkins is Deputy Head for student progress at National C of E Academy. Alex has led on student progress for the last 6 years and also has responsibility for quality assurance and disadvantaged students. Alex has previously led the group for student progress across a group of schools during this role he was seconded to led on student progress and data within another academy. Alex has a wide range of experience with tracking and evaluating both school and pupil progress using a number of analytical platforms. Alex is also the PIXL raising standards leader for the academy which has led to the implementation of a number of whole school strategies for driving student outcomes.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Register interest here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Teaching & Learning
Further details will be published in due course.
COST
| Non-Members | Standard Members (3 for 2 offer available) |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250 per person | £200 per person | Free | Register interest here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Moderation Groups
Moderation Group - EYFS
The Minster Learning Alliance is running three moderation groups for primary colleagues over the course of the year. These groups provide the opportunity to share examples of work, marking standard and inform curriculum development. Moderation groups are focused on: EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
EYFS moderation meetings provide colleagues across different schools with an opportunity to share work samples, and engage in professional dialogue about the developments and achievements of our youngest learners. The main aims are to reassure practitioners that their judgements are accurate, valid and consistent, in addition to sharing good practice and ideas on curriculum development.
This year's focus will be around how maths is taught in EYFS with an opportunity to share resources.
Session details
Wednesday 30th November 2022, 2.30-5pm
Thursday 9th March 2023, 2.30-5pm
Thursday 15th June 2023, 2.30-5pm
Venue
Holy Trinity Church of England Infant School, Westgate, Southwell, NG25 0LD
MODERATION GROUP LEADS:
Jemma Hughes is the Senior Teacher at Holy Trinity Infant School. She is currently in her 20th Year of teaching and has extensive experience teaching in the Early Years Foundation Stage and KS1. Jemma has been involved in many EYFS moderation activities over the years and has therefore seen the many changes that have taken place, from the old Stepping Stones in Reception to the new Early Learning Goals that we are currently embedding in our schools. Jemma loves seeing the children’s self -initiated work and outcomes in the Early Years. This provides a true sense of their understanding and learning. She is constantly amazed by 4 and 5-year-olds – their innocence, their knowledge and the hilarious and brilliant conversations that are to be had!
COST
| Non-Members |
Standard Members |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £150 per person | £100 per person | Free | Book Online here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Moderation Group - KS1
The Key Stage 1 Moderation group is an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues whilst building your skills and confidence in reaching judgements about children’s work.
Through discussion and sharing examples of work we will develop our understanding of what standards can look like in the classroom, what can be used to evidence standards and how to ensure it remains manageable. While the sessions are not about validating individual judgements, they will facilitate professional dialogue around moderation issues and allow us the share expertise, best practice and learn from each other.
Further details will be published in due course.
COST
| Non-Members |
Standard Members |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £150 per person | £100 per person | Free | Register interest here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk
Moderation Group - KS2
Throughout the year, we will explore a range of practical hints and tips, which can be applied in our classrooms to support a range of learners and improve outcomes. This is an opportunity for us to work together to develop our own practice and confidence in teaching, learning and assessing.
The Minster Learning Alliance is running three moderation groups for primary colleagues over the course of the year. These groups provide the opportunity to share examples of work, marking standard and inform curriculum development. Moderation groups are focused on: EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Throughout the year, we will explore a range of practical hints and tips, which can be applied in our classrooms to support a range of learners and improve outcomes. This is an opportunity for us to work together to develop our own practice and confidence in teaching, learning and assessing in year 6.
Session 1: During this session we will look at children working at or on the cusp of the expected standard.
Session 2: This session will involve looking at children working at or on the borderline of expected standard and within greater depth.
Session 3: Details to be confirmed
VENUE
To be confirmed.
MODERATION GROUP LEADS:
Eliza Blakeley has over ten years teaching experience across Key Stage 2. Over the last 6 years she has taught in Year 6 and is an Assistant Head and the SENCO at Sutton Road Primary school. Eliza has experience of leading moderation sessions across a range of different schools. In addition to this, she has experienced being moderated by the Local Authority and the STA. In the last couple of years, she has qualified as a Local Authority Year 6 writing moderator. Eliza is passionate about inclusion, supporting all learners to achieve their full potential and is keen to celebrate all children’s successes.
Amy Woodhead has over ten years teaching experience within Year 6 and is an Assistant Head at Holgate Primary School. Amy has led a range of different moderation sessions including with partner schools, families of schools and within the collaboration. She has also worked to support new to year 6 staff to build their own confidence in understanding the Year 6 writing curriculum and how to assess this accurately. In the past she also worked with the LA as a Year 6 writing moderator. Amy is a big believer in inspiring children to reach their full potential through providing a range of opportunities, successfully supporting children and celebrating their successes at the end of their Key Stage 2 journey.
COST
| Non-Members |
Standard Members |
Full Members | Bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| £150 per person | £100 per person | Free | Book Online Here |
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Trish O'Malley
Professional Learning Coordinator
Minster Learning Alliance
p.omalley@mitretrust.org.uk