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Bookings for events close five working days before the event date.
If the event is closed or full please search for future dates or email The Beach at info@thebeach.extendlearning.org to be added to the waiting list.
Please check your emails for course updates as the venue or delivery is subject to change.
Please do not attend events unless you have received a confirmation email confirming your booking. This will be sent once the event has closed. Attendees who attend without a booking may be turned away
Safeguarding – Basic Awareness
All new ELAN staff
9 September 2021
1pm-4pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
This session is compulsory for all new ELAN staff. The training will enable participants to be familiar with, and confident in implementing, the procedures for safeguarding and protecting children.
Delivered by Paul Cox.
OFSTED Leadership Briefing
School Leaders
14 September 2021
4pm-5:30pm
Online
These OFSTED leadership briefings will ensure that leaders remain up to date with current developments following the winter conference. The briefing will also provide an opportunity for leaders to network with colleagues from other schools.
There will be a second briefing to follow in 2022.
The date of this is to be confirmed. Delivered by Adam Matthews.
PE Network
ELAN staff only
14 September 2021
4pm-4.45pm
To be confirmed
A series of six PE network sessions led by Lee Molland. An opportunity for school PE leads to meet and discuss best practice and ideas.
Dates:
14 September 2021
16 November 2021
18 January 2022
1 March 2022
17 May 2022
28 June 2022
Monitoring & Evaluation for Trustees/Governors
Governors & trustees
September 2021
Course Time: Pre recorded
Enter location: Online
A pre-recorded session which will provide governors and trustees with an overview of the different ways a governing body can monitor the performance of their school at a strategic level.
A link will be given to access this pre-recorded session once a place has been booked.
Curriculum update for Governors
ELAN Governors
September 2021
Course Time: Pre-recorded
Enter location: Online
A pre-recorded session that will provide governors with an overview of the development of the ELAN curriculum, it's intent, implementation and impact.
A link will be given to access this pre-recorded session once a place has been booked.
ELAN's Approach to Using Summative Data
New ELAN staff
14 September 2021
Course Time: 9.30am-3.30pm
Enter location: The Beach
ELAN has developed a sophisticated and principled approach to the use of summative data. This course provides an introduction for all teachers and leaders who are new to ELAN explaining the how and why of our assessment processes.
EYFS Curriculum Working Party
ELAN staff only
14 September 2021
Course Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Enter location: To be confirmed
A series of four EYFS curriculum working party sessions led by Sarah McGahern. An opportunity for school EYFS leads to meet and discuss best practice and ideas.
Dates:
14 September 2021
20 September 2021
11 October 2021
2 November 2021
Safeguarding Refresher Training for Governors
Existing ELAN Governors
16 September 2021
Course Time: 5.30pm-7pm
Enter location: Online
This session is the annual refresher training for existing trustees/governors. It will give confidence when implementing the procedures for safeguarding and protecting children. It will refresh the knowledge and awareness of the trustee/governor role and responsibilities for safeguarding and the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
EYFS Phonics Network
ELAN staff only
20 September 2021
Course Time: 4pm-5.30pm
Enter location: The Beach
This network will give ELAN colleagues the time and space to focus on discussion or activity around Early Years phonics. You will examine situations, identify solutions and collaboratively move forward. Led by Nikki Cherry.
Dates:
20 September 2021
21 October 2021
10 February 2022
Safeguarding Network
ELAN staff only
21 September 2021
Course Time: 4pm-5pm
Enter location: Online
This network will give ELAN colleagues the time and space to focus on discussion or activity around Safeguarding. You will examine situations, identify solutions and collaboratively move forward. Led by Paul Cox.
Dates:
21 September 2021
14 December 2021
1 February 2022
29 March 2022
3 May 2022
21 June 2022
Talk Boost Training
ELAN KS1 staff only
23 September 2021
Course Time: 9.30am-3.30pm
Enter location: Online
Talk Boost KS1 is a targeted intervention for 4-7 year old children with language that is delayed, including children in reception classes.
Talk Boost KS1 training is suitable for reception, year one and year two teachers and teaching assistants. You will develop the skills and knowledge to understand the rationale behind Talk Boost KS1, identify children who may benefit from the intervention, measure their progress and deliver the intervention successfully.
OFSTED updates for Governors
ELAN Governors
23 September 2021
Course Time: 5.30pm-7pm
Enter location: Online
This twilight session will provide trustees and governors with an update on inspections under the 2019 OFSTED framework. Delivered by Adam Matthews
Year 1 Phonics Network
ELAN staff only
27 September 2021
Course Time: 4pm-5.30pm
Enter location: tbc
This network will give ELAN colleagues the time and space to focus on discussion or activity around Year 1 phonics. You will examine situations, identify solutions and collaboratively move forward. Led by Katie Miles
Dates:
27 September 2021
9 December 2021
24 March 2022
Safeguarding Refresher Training
ELAN Central Team
28 September 2021
Course Time: 9.30am-11am
Enter location: Online
This session is an annual refresher training to develop your awareness and understanding of child protection to help keep the children and young people you work with safe. Delivered by Paul Cox
Pupil Premium Network
ELAN staff only
28 September 2021
Course Time:4pm-5.30pm
Enter location: tbc
This network will give ELAN colleagues the time and space to focus on discussion or activity around pupil premium. You will examine situations, identify solutions and collaboratively move forward. Led by Adam Matthews and Kerri McArdle
Dates:
28 September 2021
15 March 2022
12 July 2022
Assessment Leads Network
ELAN staff only
28 September 2021
Course Time: Various
Enter location: Online
This network will give ELAN colleagues the time and space to focus on discussion or activity around assessment. You will examine situations, identify solutions and collaboratively move forward. Led by Penny Boardman.
Dates:
28 September 2021- 3.45pm-5pm
14 January 2022 - 1pm-3.30pm
20 May 2022 - 1pm-3.30pm
English Leadership Network
ELAN staff only
29 September 2021
Course Time: 9am-12pm
Enter location: The Beach
This network will give ELAN colleagues the time and space to focus on discussion or activity around English leadership. You will examine situations, identify solutions and collaboratively move forward. Led by Penny Boardman.
Dates:
29 September 2021
1 December 2021
26 January 2022
23 March 2022
18 May 2022
22 June 2022