Services ForEducation Assessment Autumn, Spring & Summer Terms 2017/18 School Support Service Training Prospectus
Assessment 2017/2018 Contents Preparing for Statutory Assessment at the end of Key Stage 1 Preparing for Statutory Assessment at the end of Key Stage 2 Making & Moderating Teacher Assessments at the end of Key Stage 1 Making & Moderating Teacher Assessments at the end of Key Stage 2 KS1 Writing Moderation Centre Based Meeting KS2 Writing Moderation Centre Based Meeting Assessment Briefings for Senior Leaders Preparing for Statutory Assessment at the end of KS1 for Science Preparing for Statutory Assessment at the end of KS2 for Science Training for KS1 Statutory Teacher Assessment of English- Writing for greater depth Training for KS2 Statutory Teacher Assessment of English - Writing for greater depth Phonics: Year 1 Screening Check administering the check EYFS Moderation Training 2017-2018 Prices & Course Information Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16-18 2 To secure a place on any of our courses visit our website: www.servicesforeducation.co.uk and select book a course
Preparing for Statutory Assessment at the end of Key Stage 1 - Statutory Expectations Updates To equip participants with the key information and knowledge required to ensure an informed and robust approach to statutory assessment at end of Key Stage 1. An up-to-date understanding of the 2018 Standards and Testing Agency (STA) statutory guidance and expectations related to the end of Key Stage 1 testing and teacher assessment arrangements for English reading, writing and mathematics An informed knowledge of the roles and responsibilities related to statutory assessment. Year 2 Teachers and Assessment leads. People who book this course may also be interested in booking: Making and moderating statutory teacher assessments at the end of Key Stage 1 Phonics: Year 1 screening check - Administering the check. Wednesday 22nd November 2017 (New to year group-am; experienced-pm) Friday 24th November 2017 (New to year group-am; experienced-pm) 9.00am - 12.00pm or 1.30pm-4.30pm Registration: 8:45am or 1:15pm 3
Preparing for Statutory Assessment at the end of Key Stage 2 - Statutory Expectations Updates To equip participants with the key information and knowledge required to ensure an informed and robust approach to statutory assessment at end of Key Stage 2. An up-to-date understanding of the 2018 Standards and Testing Agency (STA) statutory guidance and expectations related to the end of Key Stage 2 testing and teacher assessment arrangements for English reading, writing and mathematics An informed knowledge of the roles and responsibilities related to statutory assessment. Year 6 Teachers and Assessment leads. People who book this course may also be interested in booking: Making and moderating statutory teacher assessments at the end of Key Stage 2 Wednesday 6th December 2017 (new to year group-am; experienced-pm) Friday 8th December 2017 (new to year group-am; experienced-pm) 9:00am -12:00pm or 1:30pm 4:30pm Registration: 8:45am or 1:15pm 4
Making & Moderating Teacher Assessments at the end of Key Stage 1 To equip participants with the knowledge and understanding required to fulfil their statutory duty through an informed and robust approach to making accurate and consistent teacher assessments in line with national standards at end of Key Stage 1 and evidenced through normal classroom practice. A working knowledge of the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) statutory guidance and expectations related to final teacher assessment judgements for English reading, writing and mathematics including external moderation A professional development opportunity to discuss judgements on pupil performance based on ongoing teaching and learning opportunities across the curriculum against the requirements of the statutory frameworks and the related national curriculum programmes of study An understanding of the statutory requirements for valid and accurate teacher assessment (TA) judgements including what constitutes appropriate evidence of pupil performance to inform robust assessment processes. Year 2 teachers, Maths, English and Assessment leads. **Please Note** delegates are asked to bring with them a set of on-going evidence for peer moderation and review which represents the work of a child/children who are working at the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics. Tuesday 30th January 2018 Wednesday 31st January 2018 9:00am 4:00pm Registration: 8.45am 5
Making & Moderating Teacher Assessments at the end of Key Stage 2 6 To equip participants with the knowledge and understanding required to fulfil their statutory duty through an informed and robust approach to making accurate and consistent teacher assessments in line with national standards at end of Key Stage 2 and evidenced through normal classroom practice. A working knowledge of the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) statutory guidance and expectations related to final teacher assessment judgements for English reading, writing and mathematics including moderation A professional development opportunity to discuss judgements on pupil performance based on ongoing teaching and learning opportunities across the curriculum against the requirements of the statutory frameworks and the related national curriculum programmes of study An understanding of the statutory requirements for valid and accurate teacher assessment (TA) judgements including what constitutes appropriate evidence of pupil performance to inform robust assessment processes. Year 6 teachers, Maths, English and Assessment leads **Please Note** delegates are asked to bring with them a set of on-going evidence for peer moderation and review which represents the work of a child/children who are working at the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics. Thursday 8th February 2018 Venue: Birmingham City Football Club, St. Andrews Stadium, Cattell Road, Birmingham B9 4RL Friday 9th February 2018 9:00am 4:00pm Registration: 8.45am
KS1 Writing Moderation Centre Based Meeting To provide an opportunity for in-centre, cross city moderation of evidence based teacher assessment judgements. Reviewed and peer moderated writing across all standards awarded within the national teacher assessment framework Considered what makes effective evidence to ensure consistent and reliable teacher assessment judgements Reflected on necessary next steps to ensure a robust end of key stage teacher assessment process. Year 2 teachers responsible for making end of Key Stage 1 teacher assessment judgements in writing. People who book this course may also be interested in booking: Making and moderating teacher assessments at the end of Key Stage 1 **Please Note** delegates are asked to bring evidence of pupil performance derived from normal classroom practice across the curriculum, for a sample of three pupils who represent high, middle and low achievers. Wednesday 2nd May 2018 Thursday 3rd May 2018 9.00am 4.00pm Registration: 8.45am 7
KS2 Writing Moderation Centre Based Meeting To provide an opportunity for in-centre, cross city moderation of evidence based teacher assessment judgements. Reviewed and peer moderated writing across all standards awarded within the national teacher assessment framework Considered what makes effective evidence to ensure consistent and reliable teacher assessment judgements Reflected on necessary next steps for a robust end of key stage teacher assessment process Consistently demonstrated attainment in line with the wording of all the pupil can statements within the expectations of the standard they have been awarded. Year 6 teachers responsible for making end of Key Stage 2 teacher assessment judgements in writing People who book this course may also be interested in booking: Making and moderating teacher assessments at the end of Key Stage 2 **Please Note** delegates are asked to bring evidence of pupil performance derived from normal classroom practice across the curriculum, for a sample of three pupils who represent high, middle and low achievers. Monday 21st May 2018 Tuesday 22nd May 2018 9.00am 4.00pm Registration: 8.45am 8
Assessment Briefings for Senior Leaders To provide senior leaders with essential information, guidance and updates regarding Statutory Assessment and key assessment issues at both local and national levels. Gained an understanding of the requirements for statutory assessment across the primary age range Had opportunity to consider the management of Statutory Assessment duty including accountabilities, security and integrity of the processes Details of the cycle of moderation and monitoring in Birmingham Schools. Head Teachers and Senior Leaders for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Autumn Term: Wednesday 15th November 2017 Venue: Birmingham City Football Club, St. Andrews Stadium, Cattell Road, Birmingham B9 4RL Spring Term: Wednesday 14th February 2018 8:00am 10:00 am (2 hour briefing) 11.00am 1.00pm (2-hour briefing) 3:00pm 5:00pm (2-hour briefing) Venue: Birmingham City Football Club, Birmingham B9 4RL Registration: 7.45am, 10.45am and 2:45pm Price of course: 90 9
Preparing for Statutory Assessment at the end of KS1 for Science To equip participants with the knowledge and understanding required to fulfil their statutory duty for the teacher assessment of science. Explored the teacher assessment of science in relation to the standards set out in the statutory national framework Referenced the Standards and Testing Agency science exemplification materials Considered what makes effective evidence to ensure consistent and reliable teacher assessment judgements Reflected on necessary next steps to ensure a robust end of Key Stage 1 teacher assessment process. Year 2 teachers, Science and Assessment Leads **Please Note** delegates are asked to bring evidence of pupil performance derived from normal classroom practice in science for a pupil judged to be working at the expected standard. Wednesday 17th January 2018 9:00am 12:00pm Registration: 8.45am 10
Preparing For Statutory Assessment at the end of KS2 for Science To equip participants with the knowledge and understanding required to fulfil their statutory duty for the teacher assessment of science. Explored the teacher assessment of science in relation to the standards set out in the statutory national framework Referenced the Standards and Testing Agency science exemplification materials Considered what makes effective evidence to ensure consistent and reliable teacher assessment judgements Reflected on necessary next steps to ensure a robust end of Key Stage 2 teacher assessment process. Year 6 teachers, Science and Assessment Leads. People who book this course may also be interested in booking: Science Subject Leaders Network Preparing for statutory assessment at the end of KS1 for science **Please Note** delegates are asked to bring evidence of pupil performance derived from normal classroom practice in science for a pupil judged to be working at the expected standard. Wednesday 17th January 2018 1:30pm 4:30pm Registration: 1.15pm 11
Training for KS1 Statutory Teacher Assessment of English: Writing at greater depth within the expected standard To inform and guide Year 2 teachers to secure an understanding of the expectations for Year 2 pupils assessed as writing at greater depth within the expected standard. Considered what makes an effective writer Focused on teacher assessment related to ongoing teaching and learning opportunities Explored appropriate pedagogy and experiences; activities and resources to support writing at greater depth Secured an understanding of greater depth at KS1 and ways to secure and evidence this standard. Year 2 Teachers, English and Assessment Leads **Please Note** Delegates are asked to bring with them a set of evidence for peer moderation and review, which represents the work of a child working at greater depth within the expected standard for writing. Monday 26th February 2018 9.00am-12.00pm or 1.30pm-4.30pm Registration: 8:45am or 1:15pm 12
Training for KS2 Statutory Teacher Assessment of English: Writing at greater depth within the expected standard To inform and guide Year 6 teachers to secure an understanding of the expectations for Year 6 pupils assessed as writing at greater depth within the expected standard. Considered what makes an effective writer Focused on teacher assessment related to ongoing teaching and learning opportunities Explored appropriate pedagogy and experiences; activities and resources to support writing at greater depth Secured an understanding of greater depth at KS2 and ways to secure and evidence this standard. Year 6 Teachers, English and Assessment Leads **Please Note** Delegates are asked to bring with them a set of evidence for peer moderation and review, which represents the work of a child working at greater depth within the expected standard for writing. Friday 2nd March 2018 9.00am-12.00pm or 1.30pm-4.30pm Registration: 8:45am and 1:15pm 13
Phonics: Year 1 Screening Check administering the check To support schools in preparing to administer the phonics screening check appropriately. Explored an overview of the phonics check content and expectations Been supported to know how to administer the phonics check in line with statutory guidance Increased subject knowledge and understanding of quality systematic phonics and application across the curriculum. Teachers responsible for administering the Year 1 phonics check People who book this course may also be interested in booking: Developing Readers Effective practice in the teaching of phonics and spelling in KS1 Wednesday 18th April 2018 9.00am- 12.00pm or 1.30pm - 4.30pm Venue: Birmingham City Football Club, Birmingham B9 4RL Registration: 8.45am and 1.15pm 14
EYFS Moderation Training 2017-2018 This half day session will enable participants to develop their understanding of assessment in EYFS and includes standardisation and moderation activities using the national Exemplification materials produced by the STA. The Early Learning Goal focus for the 2017/18 Academic Year is likely to be Physical Development, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design. Key information relating to the EYFS Profile and the Moderation Process Developed their understanding of the content of EYFS Exemplification materials Opportunities to carry out standardisation and moderation tasks for selected Prime and Specific Areas of Learning in relation to the ELGs Opportunity to explore practice and provision to support observational assessment. EYFS Practitioners (Teachers and TAs in Nursery and Reception), EYFS Leaders, Reception and Year 1 Teachers, Assessment Leaders. People who book this course may also be interested in booking: EYFS Networks throughout the year. Observations in the EYFS What Makes an Effective Learning Journey? To be confirmed 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm Venue: To be confirmed Registration: 8.45am and 12.45pm To request bespoke support contact course lead Serena Caine: serena.caine@servicesforeducation.co.uk 15
Prices & Course Information Course Costs - Centre-Based Courses Unless otherwise indicated, delegate fees for centre based courses are as follows: Half Day Course - 130 One Full Day Course - 250 One and a half day course 380 Two day course 500 All bookings for courses can be made by visiting our website www.servicesforeducation.co.uk In-school / Setting-based training Tailored sessions can be delivered in-house for whole staff or specific staff groups. Sessions can be full or half day, or twilight in duration. To discuss an in-school session please contact the listed adviser. Centre-based Training Venues & Facilities Dates, venues, and timings for the centre-based delivery of the professional development opportunities listed in this prospectus are as we expect them to be at the time of printing. Any changes to these will be updated on the website and delegates will be informed accordingly. Where course details and venues are still to be confirmed, information will be provided as soon as they are available and participants will be notified as part of the booking confirmations. 16
Regular venues for training include: Unit 3, Holt Street, Birmingham Science Park Birmingham City Football Club, St. Andrews Stadium, Cattell Road, Birmingham B9 4RL Refreshments are provided for all courses Lunch is provided for full-day courses, so please remember to advise of any dietary requirements. Training Course Guarantee All centre-based courses require a minimum of 5 participants to run as scheduled. If this number is not reached by 10 working days before the course date, then the session will be rescheduled, or may have to be cancelled. If the new date is not suitable then you will be offered, where possible, one-to-one consultancy at the regular course price. For a one-day course you will be offered half-day consultancy. For a half-day course you will be offered a twilight consultancy. For some courses, due to specific requirements, only a place on another course can be offered. This includes Safer Recruitment, Safeguarding for DSL including refresher, Safeguarding for Headteachers, Food Safety including refresher, Statutory Assessment Training, including briefings, courses and Intervention programmes. 17
18 Terms & Conditions of Business 2017-2018 1.SUBMISSIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS 1.1 All bookings must be received 10 working days prior to the start of the course. We cannot guarantee a confirmation after this date 1.2 Bookings are processed on a first come first served basis and Services for Education cannot guarantee places for late bookings 1.3 To check late availability of places required at short notice (less than 5 working days before the event) please contact the service directly by phone or e-mail 1.4 Applicants will receive confirmation of bookings and event details by e-mail. 2.CANCELLATION BY THE APPLICANT 2.1 Any cancellations must be confirmed in writing by emailing: schoolsupport@servicesforeducation.co.uk 2.2 Written cancellations made less than 4 weeks, but no less than 2 weeks, before the agreed date of the training will remain liable for 50% of the invoice amount. Written cancellations made less than 2 weeks before the date of the training will not be entitled to any refund 2.3 Non-attendance on the day will incur a charge of 100% of the course fee per delegate. 3.CANCELLATION BY SERVICES FOR EDUCATION 3.1 Services for Education reserves the right to amend or cancel should it, for whatever reason, be unable to deliver the advertised event. In these circumstances Services for Education will endeavour to provide adequate notice. A full refund will be given to delegates in the event of cancellation 3.2 In the event of a school based session needing to be cancelled Services for Education will endeavour to provide adequate notice and to reschedule the session as soon as feasible.
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