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DTSA Primary Update – Monday 11 April 2016
Message from Paul
I hope colleagues had a good Easter break and return refreshed to face another busy term.
DTSA is now in its fourth year. Many thanks to all those that have already returned their
DTSA Packages Booking Form. It is really pleasing to see so many schools continuing to
buy into our programmes and especially our main DTSA Partner Package. This runs over
the financial year and gives you access to places at our termly DTSA morning meetings as
well as significant discounts on all other courses, conferences, networks and CPD
programmes. The DTSA Partner Package remains excellent value for money and it has
been great to regularly see 60+ colleagues at our termly DTSA morning meetings at
Breadsall Priory. Once again we have some very high quality speakers for the coming
sessions with Dave Whittaker the next one on the morning of Wednesday 15 June – this
really is one not to miss! Please have a look at our newly reconfigured DTSA homepage at
dtsa.org.uk for a calendar and details of all our events.
If you have not yet had chance to return your DTSA Packages Booking Form please return it
to Nicola as soon as possible. We will get back to schools buying into the Peer Review
Package in a few weeks’ time to discuss forming the triads.
With so much happening politically and financially at both national and local levels, I will be
sending a short separate monthly briefing to all headteachers of schools buying into the
DTSA Partner Package starting next month. This will be called the ‘DTSA Partner Heads
Briefing’ and amongst other things will pull together key announcements and developments
from DfE; Ofsted; NCTL and main education unions. Please look out for this in your in-box.
Further moves towards a school led system make it even more important that headteachers,
as the leading educational professionals, take some control over new developments by
collaborating and making meaning together. There are interesting times ahead.
‘The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking.
It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.’
Albert Einstein
DTSA really is ‘by schools – for schools’.
Thanks for your continued support.
Best wishes
Paul
Dr Paul Briggs
DTSA
I look forward to seeing you at some of our events.
Mobile 07980412056
paul.briggs@dtsa.org.uk
New DTSA Primary Packages of Support April 2016 to March 2017
Please ensure that all remaining booking forms are returned to us this week.
Many thanks to all schools that have returned their booking forms already. A copy of
the new programme can be downloaded via the following link, the booking form is on
page 39 at the back:
http://dtsa.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DTSA-Packages-of-Support2016-2017.pdf
We
have again based our packages on feedback from colleagues and discussion at the
DTSA CPD/Leadership Strategic Advisory Group. Many thanks to all the Headteacher
colleagues that have helped to shape this year’s programme.
We have again frozen the price of the DTSA Partner Package and schools buying into this
will receive an increased number of benefits (see Page 6) including a major discount on our
new Headteacher Triad Peer to Peer School Review model.
Literally hundreds of teachers have attended DTSA events over the past year. Just
some of the many positive pieces of feedback we have had from our CPD events over
recent months include:
‘After 18 years, I can still count the best teaching courses I’ve attended on one hand.
This is one of them.’
‘Lots of useful resources to take back to school and improve your leadership skills.’
‘This programme will help you to feel more secure in your middle management role.’
‘Up to date information about how to behave in the role of a middle manager enables
you to go out and feel confident when doing the job.’
‘Highly enjoyable & useful. Very current training.’
‘A brilliant way to improve your practice with simple ideas which change your mind
set which promotes children’s progress.’
You will recall the 2015 National Headteacher Standards state that:
‘Headteachers should create outward-facing schools which work with other schools
and organisations - in a climate of mutual challenge - to champion best practice and
secure excellent achievements for all pupils.’
‘Headteachers should shape the current and future quality of the teaching profession
through high quality training and sustained professional development for all staff.’
Ofsted continue to look at how schools are collaborating together to improve practice. It is
likely that there will be another Government White Paper later this year which will
increasingly make standalone schools a thing of the past.
I’m sure there are things in our new programme that can support teachers and schools
whatever their stage of development. I hope that you can find a few minutes to look through
the programme and choose to return the form on Page 35 to join with the increasing number
of schools across Derby, Derbyshire and the East Midlands that are collaborating within
DTSA.
‘Unlocking Potential through Unconditional Positive
Regard’ – with Dave Whitaker
DTSA Partner Morning Meeting
Wednesday 15 June 2016, 8am for an 8:30am start - 11:45am at
Breadsall Priory, Moor Road, Morley, Derby, DE7 6DL.
Dave is a serving Headteacher and Executive Principal of Springwell Learning Community in
Barnsley. For Dave, the key that unlocks the potential in his children and his staff is a simple
one - ‘unconditional positive regard’. Get that right and then you have a chance to create
what he calls ‘authentic care’, a far cry from the world of systems and sanctions that are
sometimes deployed when working with our most troubled children. A newly appointed
National Leader of Learning, Dave is a down-to-earth and entertaining speaker who has the
power to move an audience as well as make them laugh, an approach best summed up in
his unofficial school motto – ‘Intimacy, warmth, banter and trust’.
DTSA Partners can access up to three places at no extra cost as part of the DTSA
Partner Package.
Non DTSA Partners are welcome to attend the morning meetings at a cost of £85 per
person.
Places must be booked in advance. Please reply by email or telephone 01332 543836
to secure your place.
Local Leader of Education (LLE) recruitment and designation round now open
If you are a headteacher and want to work with other schools to improve pupil outcomes,
you might want to apply to be a local leader of education. DTSA is pleased to be working in
partnership with Transform TSA and George Spencer TSA to recruit and deploy Local
Leaders of Education.
The guide for potential applicants and eligibility criteria can be accessed here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-leaders-of-education-a-guide-for-potential-applicants
Please reply by email or telephone 01332 543836 to register your interest in the first
instance.
Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) recruitment and designation round now
open
Specialist Leaders of Education are outstanding middle and senior leaders who have the
skills to support individuals or teams in similar positions in other schools through peer-topeer
learning. The role recognises that senior and middle leaders play an important role in
improving schools and outcomes for children.
Whilst SLEs will be outstanding at what they do, they can come from any school regardless
of the school's Ofsted grade.
If you have colleagues who are interested in applying they will need to meet the criteria
detailed in the attached flyer.
The guide for potential applicants and eligibility criteria can be accessed here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-leaders-of-education-a-guide-for-potential-applicants
Please reply by email or telephone 01332 543836 to register your interest in the first
instance.
Tuesday 19 or Thursday 21 April
Schools Link: Core Network Package
Maths Network Meeting – Spring Term 2016
Facilitated by Jo Swinburn
1:30-4pm - Village Primary School, DE23 8DF
The rearranged Spring network meetings will take place on Tuesday 19 and Thursday
21 April. Schools that bought in to the 2015/2016 Schools Link: Core Package are
welcome to send a delegate to either of these meetings.
The full agenda will be circulated later this week.
Please note that this session is the postponed Spring network meeting.
Free to all schools in the 2015/2016 Schools Link: Core Package
£45 per person to schools not in the package
Places must be booked in advance! Please reply by email or telephone 01332 543836
to secure your place.
Wednesday 20 April
Moving from Science 1 to Working Scientifically (New Curriculum) in Key
Stage 1 and 2
With Jane Banham
8:45-3:30pm – Village Primary School, DE23 8DF
Course Details
This course aims to inform teachers and subject leaders about the latest developments in
moving from Science 1 in the old National Curriculum into those changes in the New
Curriculum with Working Scientifically. Practical advice will be given and opportunities for
exploring these changes with examples that can be used in the classroom.
Participants will have:
Developed an understanding of the importance of progression in working
scientifically and the implications for Science learning and teaching;
Raised awareness of how the new working scientifically can be assessed
Identified a range of practical strategies to teach and extend science skills, leading
towards increased independence in children and the development of ‘real’ scientists
Please note that lunch & refreshments will be provided.
DTSA Partner Fee: £95
Non Partner Fee: £130
Places must be booked in advance. Please reply by email or telephone 01332 543836
to secure your place.
The Transition from Year 6 to Year 7
Cross-Phase TeachMeet in partnership with Merrill Academy
and TeacherActive
4pm – 6pm on Tuesday 26 April at Merrill Academy, DE24 0AN
This free event will be hosted by professional trainer and founder of
the ‘Art of Brilliance’ – Andy Cope.
How can we help our pupils manage the journey from primary to secondary school?
What are the demands in changes of learning and teaching styles?
What are the similarities and differences?
TeachMeets give participants the chance to meet with local colleagues to find out what they
are doing and what is having a positive impact in the classroom. It is a great opportunity for
teachers to network and share ideas in a quick and efficient way; whilst in a fun and relaxed
setting.
Register your interest to attend and/or speak by emailing the following information to
events@teacheractive.com:
Your name
Your School
Observer/Presenter
Title of Presentation
Speakers will be offered 2 or 5 minute slots to share their ideas with the group.
Come and find out more about KS2 and KS3 teaching, and share about good practise in
both Key Stages so we can learn about strategies that are successful for both Primary and
Secondary colleagues.
Complimentary food and drinks will be provided
Places must be booked in advance. Please contact events@teacheractive.com to
register your interest.
Wednesday 27 April
Schools Link: Individual Music Network Package
Music Network Meeting
Facilitated by Judith Willers
9:15am-12:15pm - Village Primary School, DE23 8DF
Agenda
The full agenda will be confirmed later this week.
Judith Willers
Judith has significant experience as a primary deputy head her passion for teaching and
leading music across a primary school that has resulted in many outstanding lessons.
In addition to the Schools Link: Core Network Package, schools can select to buy into
a range of Schools Link: Individual Network Packages during the summer term.
Please see page 9 of the new programme for further information.
DTSA Partner Fee: £55 per person, per session or block of three (summer, autumn,
spring) £125.
Non Partner Fee: £85 per person, per session or block of three (summer, autumn,
spring) £195.
Places must be booked in advance. Please reply by email or telephone 01332 543836
to secure your place.
Thursday 28 April
Schools Link: Individual Art Network Package
Art Network Meeting
Facilitated by Charlie Lumsden
1-4pm - Village Primary School, DE23 8DF
Agenda
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Getting staff to engage with art in your school
Understand the elements of art and how to plan for art lessons
Art policies and non-negotiables
Examples of work from Aston Fence Infant and Junior school- rated outstanding
for art by Ofsted.
Art awareness displays
In addition to the Schools Link: Core Network Package, schools can select to buy into
a range of Schools Link: Individual Network Packages during the summer term.
Please see page 9 of the new programme for further information.
DTSA Partner Fee: £55 per person, per session or block of three (summer, autumn,
spring) £125.
Non Partner Fee: £85 per person, per session or block of three (summer, autumn,
spring) £195.
Places must be booked in advance. Please reply by email or telephone 01332 543836
to secure your place.
Preparing for Headship or Acting Headship
Facilitated by Stephen Hopkins
9am – 4pm on Thursday 8 June at Morley Hayes, DE7 6DG
A one-day development opportunity for senior leaders who are
intending to apply to become a Headteacher or Acting Headteacher.
The day will take the form of an Assessment Centre to provide participants with the
opportunity to practice their skills and receive developmental feedback from their peers.
The day will have the following components:
1. Letters of application. Participants will be required to bring with them copies of a
letter of application for one of a provided set of advertised posts. They will work with
a colleague to consider the effectiveness of their application and how it might be
further developed in the next draft.
2. Presentations. Participants will give a 10 minute presentation to five colleagues.
Constructive developmental feedback will be provided aimed at developing the
quality of presentations within recruitment processes.
3. Interviews. Participants will be interviewed by three of their peers and will receive
constructive developmental feedback to support highly effective performance within
interviews.
4. Psychometric assessment. Prior to the Assessment Centre participants will be
required to complete an on line psychometric questionnaire – AQR MT38 - which
looks at Mental Toughness. The output from the questionnaire will be available at the
Assessment Centre and participants will work in pairs to discuss the outputs and any
arising implications
5. Developmental action planning. During the Assessment Centre participants will build
up an action plan to strengthen their future applications and performance in
recruitment processes.
Target Audience: Senior leaders who are intending to apply to become a Headteacher or
Acting Headteacher.
Stephen Hopkins
Stephen has worked as a headteacher, school Ofsted inspector, Principal Lecturer and a
regional adviser for NCTL. He has a Ph.D and has undertaken consultancy work and
leadership development for a range of organisations. Stephen is chair of governors at an
outstanding primary academy, director of a large academy chain and a NLG. Stephen is
committed to the pursuit of social justice through high quality education and has extensive
experience of working with vulnerable children and families.
DTSA Partner Fee: £155 per delegate
Non Partner Fee: £195 per delegate
Places must be booked in advance. Please reply by email or telephone 01332 543836
to secure your place.
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
For further information on the DTSA, support programmes and events please visit www.dtsa.org.uk
Please follow us on Twitter for regular updates - @Derby Teaching
Kind regards
Nicola
Nicola Tusa
DTSA Business & Marketing Manager
Derby Teaching Schools Alliance
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