Courses by category

Here you can find DPSI courses organised by category. From governance to subject leader courses, you can find the course that's right for you. Please contact Diane for bespoke events, PD days and CPD for groups of schools.
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Leadership

Culture of safeguarding

Culture of safeguarding

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Useful information for school leaders, administrators and DSLs. This two-hour session will help you test out the rigour of safeguarding in your school.

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Ofsted inspection framework for governors and trustees of academies.

Ofsted inspection framework for governors and trustees of academies.

90 minutes

£95.00 excl. VAT

Up-to-date information about Ofsted inspection for governors and trustees of academy schools.

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Writing for external audiences

Writing for external audiences

90 minutes

£100.00 excl. VAT

Helpful, humorous tips for writing with clarity and confidence. This course is for anyone who writes or proofreads written information that is sent out from school.

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45-minute Ofsted update 6 September 9:30am

45-minute Ofsted update 6 September 9:30am

45 minutes

£50.00 excl. VAT

The session provides important updates about Ofsted and school inspection. A must for all school leaders.

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Outstanding Personal Development

Outstanding Personal Development

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Online training for primary and secondary schools. This half-day online course explains the expectations and essentials for high-quality personal development (including PSHE and RSHE) in your school. It provides a detailed insight into how a school’s curriculum and extra-curricular offer can support excellent personal development.

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Early Years - paving the way ahead

Early Years - paving the way ahead

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

An online half-day course for early years teachers and curriculum leaders. This course focuses on curriculum design in the early years.

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Curriculum conversations about SEND – CORE SUBJECTS

Curriculum conversations about SEND – CORE SUBJECTS

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Aimed at SENDCOs, but useful for any teacher of pupils with SEND, this evidence-based half-day session is informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking in English, mathematics and science.

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Curriculum conversations about SEND – FOUNDATION SUBJECTS

Curriculum conversations about SEND – FOUNDATION SUBJECTS

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Aimed at SENDCOs, but useful for any teacher of pupils with SEND, this evidence-based half-day session is informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking in the foundation subjects.

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Effective curriculum design – briefing for heads and senior leaders

Effective curriculum design – briefing for heads and senior leaders

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

What headteachers need to know about effective curriculum design, guiding subject leadership and articulating vision and ambition. This session, aimed at school leaders, sets out an overview of the key features. It explains what to focus on, how to reduce workload, and how to articulate your rationale and vision.

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45-minute Ofsted update 6 September 1:15pm

45-minute Ofsted update 6 September 1:15pm

45-minutes

£50.00 excl. VAT

The session provides important updates about Ofsted and school inspection. A must for all school leaders.This is a repeat of the 9:30am session on Friday 6 September 2024.

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Curriculum courses

Primary history – 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer CE Academy

Primary history – 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer CE Academy

9:15 to 15:30 whole day

£130.00 excl. VAT

Holmer CE Academy would like to invite you to join us for a day of inspiring history face-to-face CPD with Diane Pye. Informed by HMI subject reviews, subject reports, and current curriculum thinking, this course covers progress and assessment in history from early years to Year 6.

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Enriching the Curriculum in Early Years. Face-to-Face CPD at Holmer CE Academy

Enriching the Curriculum in Early Years. Face-to-Face CPD at Holmer CE Academy

9:30am to 3:30pm

£130.00 excl. VAT

A day of inspiring early years CPD with Diane Pye at Holmer CE Academy, Hereford

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Assessment in Languages

Assessment in Languages

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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The reading and spoken language curriculum beyond phonics

The reading and spoken language curriculum beyond phonics

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Planning for progression in reading and spoken language, this course looks at the curriculum beyond phonics.

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Primary Religious Education - 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer Academy

Primary Religious Education - 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer Academy

9:15 to 15:30 whole day

£130.00 excl. VAT

Holmer CE Academy would like to invite you to join us for a day of inspiring RE face-to-face CPD with Diane Pye. Informed by HMI subject reviews, subject reports, and current curriculum thinking, this course covers progress and assessment in RE from early years to Year 6.

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Primary Geography - 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer Academy

Primary Geography - 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer Academy

9:15 to 15:30 whole day

£130.00 excl. VAT

Holmer CE Academy would like to invite you to join us for a day of inspiring geography face-to-face CPD with Diane Pye. Informed by the HMI Geography subject review, the geography subject report, and current curriculum thinking, this course covers progress and assessment in geography from early years to Year 6.

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Reading fluency and comprehension

Reading fluency and comprehension

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Developing fluency and comprehension across the primary phase.

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Effective curriculum design – briefing for heads and senior leaders

Effective curriculum design – briefing for heads and senior leaders

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

What headteachers need to know about effective curriculum design, guiding subject leadership and articulating vision and ambition. This session, aimed at school leaders, sets out an overview of the key features. It explains what to focus on, how to reduce workload, and how to articulate your rationale and vision.

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Curriculum conversations about SEND – FOUNDATION SUBJECTS

Curriculum conversations about SEND – FOUNDATION SUBJECTS

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Aimed at SENDCOs, but useful for any teacher of pupils with SEND, this evidence-based half-day session is informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking in the foundation subjects.

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Assessment in Religious Education

Assessment in Religious Education

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research review, subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Curriculum conversations about SEND – CORE SUBJECTS

Curriculum conversations about SEND – CORE SUBJECTS

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Aimed at SENDCOs, but useful for any teacher of pupils with SEND, this evidence-based half-day session is informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking in English, mathematics and science.

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Assessment in History

Assessment in History

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews, the history subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Geography

Assessment in Geography

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research review, subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Science

Assessment in Science

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews, the science subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment series.

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Assessment in  Music

Assessment in Music

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Art & Design

Assessment in Art & Design

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Physical Education

Assessment in Physical Education

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Computing

Assessment in Computing

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Art and Design subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Art and Design subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary art and design. Informed by the HMI research review and current curriculum thinking, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at art and design.

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History subject leadership  (with presentation PowerPoint)

History subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course covers curriculum design and progression in primary history. Informed by the HMI research review and the recent history subject report attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at history.

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Geography subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Geography subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary geography. Informed by Ofsted's recent subject review, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at geography.

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Science subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Science subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary science. Informed by the HMI research review and the science subject report, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at science.

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Mathematics subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Mathematics subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary mathematics. Informed by the HMI research review and the mathematics subject report, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at mathematics.

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Music subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Music subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary music. Informed by Ofsted's HMI subject review, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at music.

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Languages subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Languages subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary languages. Informed by Ofsted's subject review, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at languages.

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Religious Education subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Religious Education subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary RE. Informed by Ofsted's research review, subject report and current curriculum thinking, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at RE.

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English subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

English subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary English. Informed by the HMI subject research review, the English subject report and current curriculum thinking, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at English.

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Physical Education subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Physical Education subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary PE. Informed by Ofsted's HMI research review and current curriculum thinking, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at PE.

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Progress in English - full day for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in English - full day for subject leaders and teachers

Full-day 9:00am - 3:00pm

£150.00 excl. VAT

Building a knowledge-rich curriculum in reading, writing and spoken language. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in History for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in History for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in history. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review, the history subject report and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Geography for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Geography for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in geography. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI research review, subject reeport and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Religious Education for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Religious Education for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in religious education. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI research review, subject report and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Art and Design for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Art and Design for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in art and design. It includes ideas, resources and routines to use in the classroom. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders

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Progress in Science for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Science for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in science. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review, the science subject report and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Music for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Music for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in music. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Mathematics for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Mathematics for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in mathematics. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review, the mathematics subject report and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Computing for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Computing for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in computing. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Physical Education for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Physical Education for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in physical education. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Languages for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Languages for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in languages. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Safeguarding

Culture of safeguarding

Culture of safeguarding

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Useful information for school leaders, administrators and DSLs. This two-hour session will help you test out the rigour of safeguarding in your school.

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Governance

Ofsted inspection framework for governors and trustees of academies.

Ofsted inspection framework for governors and trustees of academies.

90 minutes

£95.00 excl. VAT

Up-to-date information about Ofsted inspection for governors and trustees of academy schools.

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Writing for external audiences

Writing for external audiences

90 minutes

£100.00 excl. VAT

Helpful, humorous tips for writing with clarity and confidence. This course is for anyone who writes or proofreads written information that is sent out from school.

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Strategic governance

Strategic governance

90 minutes

£100.00 excl. VAT

What is strategic governance? Common scenarios, dos and don’ts, and how to work strategically as a team. The training explores the role of governance and allows for a Q&A session at the end.

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Subject leadership

Physical Education subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Physical Education subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary PE. Informed by Ofsted's HMI research review and current curriculum thinking, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at PE.

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English subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

English subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary English. Informed by the HMI subject research review, the English subject report and current curriculum thinking, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at English.

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Religious Education subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Religious Education subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary RE. Informed by Ofsted's research review, subject report and current curriculum thinking, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at RE.

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Languages subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Languages subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary languages. Informed by Ofsted's subject review, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at languages.

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Music subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Music subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary music. Informed by Ofsted's HMI subject review, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at music.

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Computing subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Computing subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary computing. Informed by Ofsted's HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at computing.

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Mathematics subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Mathematics subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary mathematics. Informed by the HMI research review and the mathematics subject report, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at mathematics.

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Science subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Science subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary science. Informed by the HMI research review and the science subject report, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at science.

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Geography subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Geography subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary geography. Informed by Ofsted's recent subject review, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at geography.

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History subject leadership  (with presentation PowerPoint)

History subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course covers curriculum design and progression in primary history. Informed by the HMI research review and the recent history subject report attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at history.

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Art and Design subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

Art and Design subject leadership (with presentation PowerPoint)

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This covers curriculum design and progression in primary art and design. Informed by the HMI research review and current curriculum thinking, attendees will come away with a helpful format for showing how pupils get better at art and design.

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Early Years - paving the way ahead

Early Years - paving the way ahead

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

An online half-day course for early years teachers and curriculum leaders. This course focuses on curriculum design in the early years.

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Progress in Languages for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Languages for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in languages. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Physical Education for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Physical Education for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in physical education. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Computing for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Computing for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in computing. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Mathematics for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Mathematics for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in mathematics. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review, the mathematics subject report and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Music for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Music for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in music. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Science for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Science for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in science. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review, the science subject report and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Art and Design for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Art and Design for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in art and design. It includes ideas, resources and routines to use in the classroom. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders

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Progress in Religious Education for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Religious Education for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in religious education. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI research review, subject report and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Geography for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Geography for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in geography. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI research review, subject reeport and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in History for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in History for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in history. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review, the history subject report and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in English - full day for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in English - full day for subject leaders and teachers

Full-day 9:00am - 3:00pm

£150.00 excl. VAT

Building a knowledge-rich curriculum in reading, writing and spoken language. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Assessment in Computing

Assessment in Computing

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Physical Education

Assessment in Physical Education

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Art & Design

Assessment in Art & Design

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in  Music

Assessment in Music

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Science

Assessment in Science

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews, the science subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment series.

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History concept cards - SET 2 - a resource to purchase

History concept cards - SET 2 - a resource to purchase

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£40.00 excl. VAT

Pack 2 - a set of eight concept cards to support progress in history. Click 'more informartion' tab for details and instructions how to purchase. The cards show how substantive concepts build from the simple to the complex. Ideal for whole-school history planning. Each A4 card sets out how one concept can be built over time, moving from the simple to the complex.

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Assessment in Geography

Assessment in Geography

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research review, subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in History

Assessment in History

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews, the history subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Curriculum conversations about SEND – CORE SUBJECTS

Curriculum conversations about SEND – CORE SUBJECTS

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Aimed at SENDCOs, but useful for any teacher of pupils with SEND, this evidence-based half-day session is informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking in English, mathematics and science.

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Assessment in Religious Education

Assessment in Religious Education

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research review, subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Curriculum conversations about SEND – FOUNDATION SUBJECTS

Curriculum conversations about SEND – FOUNDATION SUBJECTS

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Aimed at SENDCOs, but useful for any teacher of pupils with SEND, this evidence-based half-day session is informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking in the foundation subjects.

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Effective curriculum design – briefing for heads and senior leaders

Effective curriculum design – briefing for heads and senior leaders

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

What headteachers need to know about effective curriculum design, guiding subject leadership and articulating vision and ambition. This session, aimed at school leaders, sets out an overview of the key features. It explains what to focus on, how to reduce workload, and how to articulate your rationale and vision.

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Reading fluency and comprehension

Reading fluency and comprehension

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Developing fluency and comprehension across the primary phase.

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Primary Geography - 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer Academy

Primary Geography - 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer Academy

9:15 to 15:30 whole day

£130.00 excl. VAT

Holmer CE Academy would like to invite you to join us for a day of inspiring geography face-to-face CPD with Diane Pye. Informed by the HMI Geography subject review, the geography subject report, and current curriculum thinking, this course covers progress and assessment in geography from early years to Year 6.

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Primary Religious Education - 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer Academy

Primary Religious Education - 'getting the focus right' face-to-face CPD at Holmer Academy

9:15 to 15:30 whole day

£130.00 excl. VAT

Holmer CE Academy would like to invite you to join us for a day of inspiring RE face-to-face CPD with Diane Pye. Informed by HMI subject reviews, subject reports, and current curriculum thinking, this course covers progress and assessment in RE from early years to Year 6.

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The reading and spoken language curriculum beyond phonics

The reading and spoken language curriculum beyond phonics

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Planning for progression in reading and spoken language, this course looks at the curriculum beyond phonics.

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Assessment in Languages

Assessment in Languages

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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School inspection

45-minute Ofsted update 6 September 1:15pm

45-minute Ofsted update 6 September 1:15pm

45-minutes

£50.00 excl. VAT

The session provides important updates about Ofsted and school inspection. A must for all school leaders.This is a repeat of the 9:30am session on Friday 6 September 2024.

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Effective curriculum design – briefing for heads and senior leaders

Effective curriculum design – briefing for heads and senior leaders

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

What headteachers need to know about effective curriculum design, guiding subject leadership and articulating vision and ambition. This session, aimed at school leaders, sets out an overview of the key features. It explains what to focus on, how to reduce workload, and how to articulate your rationale and vision.

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Outstanding Personal Development

Outstanding Personal Development

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Online training for primary and secondary schools. This half-day online course explains the expectations and essentials for high-quality personal development (including PSHE and RSHE) in your school. It provides a detailed insight into how a school’s curriculum and extra-curricular offer can support excellent personal development.

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45-minute Ofsted update 6 September 9:30am

45-minute Ofsted update 6 September 9:30am

45 minutes

£50.00 excl. VAT

The session provides important updates about Ofsted and school inspection. A must for all school leaders.

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Ofsted inspection framework for governors and trustees of academies.

Ofsted inspection framework for governors and trustees of academies.

90 minutes

£95.00 excl. VAT

Up-to-date information about Ofsted inspection for governors and trustees of academy schools.

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Recorded sessions

Knowledge in History

Knowledge in History

6 months unlimited access

£30.00 excl. VAT

An easy-to-follow session that describes and explains the types of knowledge in history. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.

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Knowledge in Science

Knowledge in Science

6 months unlimited access

£30.00 excl. VAT

An easy-to-follow description and explanation of the types of knowledge in science. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.

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Knowledge in Geography

Knowledge in Geography

6 months unlimited access

£30.00 excl. VAT

An easy-to-follow description and explanation of the types of knowledge in geography. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.

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Knowledge in Computing

Knowledge in Computing

6 months unlimited access

£30.00 excl. VAT

An easy-to-follow description and explanation of the types of knowledge in computing. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.

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Knowledge in Art and Design

Knowledge in Art and Design

6 months unlimited access

£30.00 excl. VAT

An easy-to-follow description and explanation of the types of knowledge in Art and Design. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.

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Knowledge in English and Languages - two subjects on one recording

Knowledge in English and Languages - two subjects on one recording

6 months unlimited access

£30.00 excl. VAT

Two easy-to-follow descriptions and explanations of the types of knowledge in English and Languages. Informed by the HMI subject reviews, these two succinct overviews set out the implications for curriculum design.

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Knowledge in Music

Knowledge in Music

6 months unlimited access

£30.00 excl. VAT

An easy-to-follow description and explanation of the types of knowledge in music. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.

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Knowledge in Religious Education

Knowledge in Religious Education

6 months unlimited access

£30.00 excl. VAT

An easy-to-follow description and explanation of the types of knowledge in Religious Education. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.

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Knowledge in Physical Education

Knowledge in Physical Education

6 months unlimited access

£30.00 excl. VAT

An easy-to-follow description and explanation of the types of knowledge in physical education. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.

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Knowledge in Mathematics

Knowledge in Mathematics

6 months unlimited access

£30.00 excl. VAT

An easy-to-follow description and explanation of the types of knowledge in mathematics. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.

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'Knowledge in...'  - set of 11 subject recordings

'Knowledge in...' - set of 11 subject recordings

6 months unlimited access

£250.00 excl. VAT

Full set of 11 subject recordings providing an easy-to-follow description and explanation of the different types of knowledge in each subject. Informed by HMI subject reviews (where available), these succinct overviews set out the implications for curriculum design. Each subject recording lasts between 15 and 30 minutes each. Total running time 3 hours, 23 minutes.

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Early Years

Reading fluency and comprehension

Reading fluency and comprehension

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Developing fluency and comprehension across the primary phase.

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Enriching the Curriculum in Early Years. Face-to-Face CPD at Holmer CE Academy

Enriching the Curriculum in Early Years. Face-to-Face CPD at Holmer CE Academy

9:30am to 3:30pm

£130.00 excl. VAT

A day of inspiring early years CPD with Diane Pye at Holmer CE Academy, Hereford

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Effective curriculum design – briefing for heads and senior leaders

Effective curriculum design – briefing for heads and senior leaders

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

What headteachers need to know about effective curriculum design, guiding subject leadership and articulating vision and ambition. This session, aimed at school leaders, sets out an overview of the key features. It explains what to focus on, how to reduce workload, and how to articulate your rationale and vision.

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Curriculum conversations about SEND – FOUNDATION SUBJECTS

Curriculum conversations about SEND – FOUNDATION SUBJECTS

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Aimed at SENDCOs, but useful for any teacher of pupils with SEND, this evidence-based half-day session is informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking in the foundation subjects.

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Curriculum conversations about SEND – CORE SUBJECTS

Curriculum conversations about SEND – CORE SUBJECTS

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Aimed at SENDCOs, but useful for any teacher of pupils with SEND, this evidence-based half-day session is informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking in English, mathematics and science.

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Progress in English - full day for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in English - full day for subject leaders and teachers

Full-day 9:00am - 3:00pm

£150.00 excl. VAT

Building a knowledge-rich curriculum in reading, writing and spoken language. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Early Years - paving the way ahead

Early Years - paving the way ahead

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

An online half-day course for early years teachers and curriculum leaders. This course focuses on curriculum design in the early years.

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Progress in curriculum subjects for all subject leaders and teachers

Progress in English - full day for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in English - full day for subject leaders and teachers

Full-day 9:00am - 3:00pm

£150.00 excl. VAT

Building a knowledge-rich curriculum in reading, writing and spoken language. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in History for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in History for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in history. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review, the history subject report and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Geography for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Geography for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in geography. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI research review, subject reeport and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Religious Education for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Religious Education for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in religious education. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI research review, subject report and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Art and Design for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Art and Design for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in art and design. It includes ideas, resources and routines to use in the classroom. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders

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Progress in Science for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Science for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in science. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review, the science subject report and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Music for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Music for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in music. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Mathematics for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Mathematics for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in mathematics. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review, the mathematics subject report and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Languages for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Languages for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in languages. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Computing for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Computing for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in computing. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Progress in Physical Education for subject leaders and teachers

Progress in Physical Education for subject leaders and teachers

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

This course explains how pupils make meaningful progress in physical education. It includes ideas, examples, resources and routines to use in school. Informed by the HMI subject review and current curriculum thinking, this course is for primary school teachers and subject leaders.

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Publications and resources

History Concept Cards - SET 1 - a resource to purchase

History Concept Cards - SET 1 - a resource to purchase

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£40.00 excl. VAT

A pack of eight concept cards to support progress in history. Click on the 'more information' tab for details and instructions to purchase. The cards show how substantive concepts build from the simple to the complex. Ideal for whole-school history planning. Each A4 card sets out how one concept can be built over time, moving from the simple to the complex.

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History concept cards - SET 2 - a resource to purchase

History concept cards - SET 2 - a resource to purchase

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Pack 2 - a set of eight concept cards to support progress in history. Click 'more informartion' tab for details and instructions how to purchase. The cards show how substantive concepts build from the simple to the complex. Ideal for whole-school history planning. Each A4 card sets out how one concept can be built over time, moving from the simple to the complex.

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Assessment

Assessment in Science

Assessment in Science

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews, the science subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment series.

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Assessment in  Music

Assessment in Music

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Art & Design

Assessment in Art & Design

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Physical Education

Assessment in Physical Education

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Computing

Assessment in Computing

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in History

Assessment in History

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews, the history subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Geography

Assessment in Geography

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research review, subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Religious Education

Assessment in Religious Education

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research review, subject report and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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Assessment in Languages

Assessment in Languages

3 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Informed by the HMI research reviews and current curriculum thinking, this evidence-based half-day session covers what to check and how to do it in manageable and effective ways. This session is part of the DPSI Knowledge Education assessment in foundation subjects series.

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SEND

The reading and spoken language curriculum beyond phonics

The reading and spoken language curriculum beyond phonics

2 hours

£100.00 excl. VAT

Planning for progression in reading and spoken language, this course looks at the curriculum beyond phonics.

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Enriching the Curriculum in Early Years. Face-to-Face CPD at Holmer CE Academy

Enriching the Curriculum in Early Years. Face-to-Face CPD at Holmer CE Academy

9:30am to 3:30pm

£130.00 excl. VAT

A day of inspiring early years CPD with Diane Pye at Holmer CE Academy, Hereford

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