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LearningTraded

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2012/13

LearningTraded

Service

Contents:Introduction 4 • TransformationandQualityImprovement 5• LeadingTransformation 6• BuildingCapacity 8• DevelopingPractice 10• Examplesofsupport 12 -EarlyYearsFoundationStage(EYFS) 13 -Developingmathematicsandnumeracy 14 -ImprovingreadingfromEYFStoKeyStage4 15 -Inclusion 16 -ICTandE-learning 18 -PerformanceandAssessment 19 -ReligiousEducation(RE)andSpiritualMoral,Socialand Cultural(SMSC)Development 20• Collaborativelearning 21• Networks 22• Ourprices 24• GovernorDevelopmentOption 26• Booksplus 28• CliffeHouse 30• ExtendedLearning 32• InterfaithSchools 34• KirkleesCollegiates 36• KirkleesSupplyService(KSS) 37• ManagementInformationSystem(MIS) 38• NexusIn-School 40• EducationalPsychology 42• Swimming 43

Introduction to the Traded Learning ServiceWehaveapassionforimprovingthelearningopportunitiesforallchildrenandyoungpeople.

Ourapproachembodieseffectivepartnershipworking,encouragesinnovationandallowsustobuildarelationshipwithyouthatempowersandleadstosustainablegoodpractice.Wewillprovideyouwithtailoredsupportthatisflexible,adaptableandmeetsyourongoingneeds.

Ourteamofprofessionalshaveanationalreputationforprovidinghighclasssupportandeducationalresources.WehavegainedthisreputationbysupportingeducationalsettingsinKirkleesandbeyondoveranextendedandcontinuingperiod.

WeofferawiderangeofcomplementaryservicestoallKirkleesschools.WewanttoworkwithalltheschoolsintheKirkleesfamilytoleadthetransformationoftheeducationalsystem;tocontinuetodeveloppartnershipsandcollaborationsandtocreateasustainableandinnovativeserviceforthefuture.

By choosing to use any of our services, you can be sure that we will:

• offer you a service that is best value for money

• work together to ensure all children and young people achieve their true potential

• give you information, advice and products that suit your circumstances and that

will benefit your organisation

• listen to you and respond appropriately

• treat you with courtesy, honesty, integrity and discretion• treat you fairly, embrace difference, respect individuality and

practise equality

• be self reflective and committed to continuous improvement

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Transformation and Quality Improvement

Weworkinpartnershipwithschoolstodevelopeffectivestrategiesforimprovement,includingdevelopingcollaborationandthesharingofbestpractice.

As part of our service, we can:

•develop,implement,monitorandevaluatestrategies forraisingtheattainmentofalllearners•supportthedevelopmentofleadershipcapacity withinschools•monitor,evaluateandreportonoutcomes,standards andschoolperformance•identifywhereoutstandingpracticeexistsandbroker school-to-schoolsupport•helpschoolstobuildcapacityanddeveloppractice througharangeofprofessionallearning opportunities

Transformationandqualityimprovementhasatitsheartthedesiretomakeeveryschoolexcelandtosupporttheminachievingtheirgoals.

Ourapproach

Ourapproachtoworkingwithyouhasthreeinterconnectedstrands.• Leading Transformation • Building Capacity • Developing Practice

5Web: tradedlearning.kirklees.gov.uk

Thisapproachisalongtermprogrammedesignedtosupportyourschoolimprovement.

Planningforchange Projectmanagement Supportingleadership

Leading Transformation

Wewillworkcloselywithyoutofacilitateandsupporttransformationinyourorganisation.Youwillhavethesupportofanexperiencedofficerorconsultantwhowillaccompanyyouthroughthetransformationalplanningcycleateverystage.

Wecanalsohelpyoutocollaboratewithschoolsandothersettingsonjointkeypriorities.

2. Needs analysis of the school, using relevant

information and stakeholder consultation

3. Select priorities (universal and targeted)

4. Develop an action plan to deliver on priority outcomes

7. Review against meaningful outcomes

5. Implement universal and targeted plan

6. Monitor against early success indicators

1. Leadership Group established with Traded

Learning Service & school SLT/governors

Transformational planning cycle


A case study on developing writingAKirkleesjuniorschoolchosetoworkwiththeTradedLearningServicethisacademicyear.Theschoolidentifiedwritingasatargetforimprovementandtogetherwiththeconsultant,devisedacomprehensiveactionplanaimedatraisingthequalityofwritingthroughoutschool.

Theinitialfocuswasaseriesoffivestafftrainingsessionson‘TalkForWriting’.Thesefocussedonthefiveelementsof‘TalkforWriting’:•BookTalk•WriterTalk•StorytellingandStoryMaking•WordandLanguageGames•Drama

Thestaffmeetingswereenthusiasticallyreceivedandprovidedfocussedgaptasksfortheteacherstoimplementintheirteaching.Theseniormanagementensuredthattheteachingstaffhadtimetoplanandembedthelearningfromthetrainingsessions.

Theconsultantthenworkedwithindividualyeargroupsembeddingthelearningintoteachingsequences.Theteacherandconsultantmettoplanabespokeunitofwork.Theunitusedtheprinciplesof‘TalkForWriting’throughout.Theconsultanttaughtmodellessonsfromtheunitofwork.Othermembersofstaffobservedthelessonsinordertoinformtheirteachingandlearning.

I am writing to inform you of the huge impact the consultant has had in our school. He has recently finished working with a Year 5 class and both the children and class teacher are delighted with his input.

Headteacher, Kirklees junior school

A case study of a Toolkit reviewAconsultantandanofficerwerecommissionedtoundertakeadepartmentaltoolkitreviewinaKirkleessecondaryschool.Thereviewlastedtwodays.Duringthistimeathoroughanalysisofevidenceidentifiedstrengthsandareasforimprovement.

Theofficerandconsultantworkedcloselywithmiddleleaderstofurtherdeveloptheircapacitytoleadaneffectivedepartmentalreview.

Evidencewasgatheredthrougharangeofactivities:•dataanalysis,includinginternaltrackingdataandexternalassessments•areviewofkeydocumentation•lessonobservation•workscrutiny•pupilvoice•learningwalks•interviewswithmiddleleadersandotherkeystaffwhereappropriate•areviewoflongandmediumtermplanning

Evidencewastriangulatedandverifiedbeforeanyconclusionswerereached.

WhilstjudgementswerereferencedtothenewOfstedFrameworkforInspection,thefocusofthetoolkitwasonplanningforimprovement.

Verbalfeedbackwasgiventomiddleandseniorleaders.Thiswasfollowedbyawrittenreport.

I just wanted to thank you and your colleagues for your work on this toolkit review. I was very impressed with the professional way the whole thing was conducted.

In particular, your feedback session was very thorough. Your style and the quality of your comments, backed up by the summary sheets, were really good and accurately reflected the evidence collated.

Headteacher, Kirklees secondary school


Building Capacity

Thisisamediumtermprogrammedesignedtosupportyouinbringingaboutimprovementsatdepartmental,subjectoraspectlevelandinteachingandlearning.Wewillworkwithyouonyouridentifiedimprovementprioritiesbyplanningabespokeprogrammeofsupport.

Leadingcollaboration

Researchanddevelopment

Consultancy

Qualitymarks

Reviewandselfevaluation

Coaching,mentoringandworkshadowing


A case study on developing the leadership and management of scienceAKirkleessecondaryschoolidentifiedtheneedtodeveloptheleadershipandmanagementofsciencewithintheirschool.

Thescienceconsultantandtheschooldevisedacomprehensiveactionplanaimedatraisingthequalityofprovision.

Aonetoonecoachingprogrammewasestablishedtodevelopthemiddleleader.

TheconsultantsupportedtwomembersofthedepartmentthroughtheAimingfor‘A’sprojectandbothimprovedtheirteachingfromsatisfactorytooutstandingwithin12months.

TheconsultantensuredthatstaffbecameinvolvedwiththecollaborativeTripleScienceNetwork,leadingtoaresearchprojectinthe5Eslearningmodel.Thiswaspublishedasexemplarpracticeinthebook‘5EsAcceleratingProgressMaximisingLearning’(aKirkleespublication).

Theconsultantledstafftrainingsessionsonassessmentforlearning.Thispracticewasembeddedinteachingandlearning.Asaresult,inarecentOfstedinspectionoverallteachinghadimprovedfromsatisfactorytogood.

The 5Es programme sets them up with skills they can use elsewhere….it will benefit the kids across the school, not just in science.

Very useful. You helped me think about the way I teach and how it can be improved to make the pupils’ learning experience better.

Teachers, Kirklees secondary schools

A case study on developing the ICT curriculumAlargeprimaryschoolidentifiedtheICTcurriculumasbeing‘uninspiring’andoutofdate.Adayofconsultantsupportwasusedtoauditcurrentprovision,andtodevelopanuptodateandexcitingICTcurriculummatchedtoexistingtopics.Theconsultantinvolvedtheschool’stechnician,ensuringthatavailableresourcesmatchedthenewcurriculum.Feedbackwasgiventoseniorleaders.Theconsultantlaunchedtheupdatedcurriculumatastaffmeeting.

The consultant is a huge support and has been instrumental in driving the development of ICT across the school. The guidance given and training delivered has been practical, relevant and achievable. We are now inspired and excited by ICT and the increasing opportunities for using it to enhance the education of our children.

Deputy headteacher, Kirklees junior school


Developing Practice

Thisisshorttermsupportdesignedtoimproveyourpracticeinrelationtoanidentifieddevelopmentneed.Wehaveabroad,comprehensiveoffertohelpyou,yourstaffandgovernorsdeveloptheirskillsandknowledge.Ourcourses,conferencesandnetworksarepopular,well-attendedandevaluatedpositively.WealsoprovideeffectiveprofessionallearningthroughINSETdaysandstafforgovernormeetings.Ourconsultantswillensurethatyouarekeptuptodatewithadviceandsupportondevelopmentsatalocalandnationallevel.

Communication

Brokerageandcommissioning

SchoolbasedINSET

Themeddaysandweeks

E-learning

Networks

Resources

Staffandgovernormeetings

Coursesandconferences


A case study on making the most of the Olympic year‘LiveandLearnlikeaChampion’traininghasalreadybeenaccessedbyover65Kirkleesschools.

ThecourseinvolvedmakingthemostoftheOlympicyearbyenthusingteacherstoinspireyoungpeople‘tobethebestthattheycanbe’ineverythingtheydo.

TeachersleftthecourseabletodeliveranexcitingprogrammeofstudybaseduponthesevenOlympicandParalympicvaluesof:Friendship,Respect,Excellence,Equality,Courage,DeterminationandInspiration.

Thetrainingandresourceshavebeenextremelywellreceived,withteacherseagertoplantheircurriculumandschooleventsinthisveryspecialyear.

This will be useful in raising boys’ achievement.

Very informative. I’m very excited about starting the Olympic journey.

Fantastic course. Very inspiring. It was good to have the time to plan how I will use this in school.

Teachers, Kirklees primary schools

A case study on improving the quality of teaching and learning in mathematicsAnewheadofdepartmentformathematicsidentifiedtheneedtoimprovethequalityofteachingandlearning.

Theconsultantworkedwiththeheadofdepartmenttodevelopadetailedactionplan.

TheconsultantledaseriesoftargetedCPDsessions.Thisinvolved:

•usingthenewOfstedFrameworkforInspectiontoexploregoodandoutstandingteaching

•planningforprogression

•monitoringprogress•developingliteracyinthemathematicsclassroom

•moderatingwork

Theconsultantintroducedandmodelledthe‘LessonStudy’cyclewhichisacollaborativeformofCPDinvolvingjointplanning,peerobservationandcriticalreflection.

Progresswasmeasuredbyjointlessonobservationswiththeheadofdepartment.

The consultant has helped us to focus on key development areas in order to move the department forwards. She has ensured that the training is current, relevant and interactive and helped us to apply the strategies in our lessons.

Head of department, Kirklees secondary school


Examples of support

Weofferawiderangeofsupportforschoolsandotherproviders.

Thefollowingsectioncontainssomeexamplesofthetypeofsupportwecanoffer.• Early Years• Developing Numeracy• Improving Reading• Inclusion• ICT and E-learning• Performance and Assessment• Religious Education (RE) and Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) development

Moreexamplescanbefoundonourwebsite:tradedlearning.kirklees.gov.uk

Thisisupdatedregularlywithforthcomingcourses,conferencesandnewguidancematerials.


Weoffercourses,consultanciesandprogrammesthatcouldinclude:

Observation, assessment and planning in EYFS •developingasharedteamapproachtoeffective planningandassessmentDeveloping effective early learning • identifyingeffectivelearning•examiningandunderstandingthekeyelements of‘involvementandwellbeing’anditsimpact onchildren’sdispositionsandattitudesto learning•consideringtheimportanceoftheadultrolein effectiveearlylearning• theorganisationofboththeindoorandoutdoor learningenvironmentsDeveloping the outdoor learning environment •anauditofcurrentprovision• feedbackwithpracticalideasandsuggestions onthedevelopmentoflearningareas•awrittenreportthatincludessupporting photographsand3Dvisualisationsofpossible developmentifrequired

Early Years quality improvement review •anin-depthauditcoveringallaspectsof practiceandprovision.Itmirrorsthesectionsof anOfstedinspection•supportforthecompletionofself-evaluation documents• identificationofprioritiesfortargetsetting withinaschooldevelopmentplanImplementation of ‘The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales’ (ECERS) •measuringandimprovingthequalityof EarlyYearsprovisionthroughtheuseof‘The EarlyChildhoodEnvironmentRatingScales’

EarlyYearsFoundationStage(EYFS)

A case study on developing the outdoor learning environment

AschoolwantedsupportwithdevelopingthegroundsforlearningacrossboththeEarlyYearsandKeyStage1. Throughdiscussionwiththeheadteacherandanauditoftheoutdoorlearningenvironment,theconsultantproducedareportdocumentingareasfordevelopmentwithsuggestionsofcurricularlinksandimprovementstoprovision.Accompanyingphotographswereincludedtoexemplifygoodpractice.

Oneareaofparticularinterestwasthedevelopmentofmudkitchensandtheopportunitytoteacharangeofcurricularareasthroughthisprovision.Thiswasfollowedupwithatrainingworkshopforallstaff,whichincludedpracticalactivities,supportingmaterialsandsuggestionsforfurtherreadingandresources.

We particularly value your ideas and suggestions for our school which we would like to implement as soon as possible. The outdoor development document you have drawn up is extremely relevant and comprehensive and is useful to us on so many levels.

Headteacher, Kirklees infant and nursery school


DevelopingmathematicsandnumeracyWeoffercourses,consultanciesandprogrammesthatcouldinclude:

Numeracy audit and policy•developinganumerateschool•developingawholeschoolcalculationpolicy•anauditofearlynumeracyinEYFS•empoweringstafftoaudit,developand implementpolicies•developingawholeschoolnumeracypolicy includingcross-curricularnumeracy•consideringreal,relevantandpurposeful contexts(numeracyfunctionalityinKey Stages3and4)Narrowing the gap for specific groups •reviewingthebarriersforlearnerswithEnglish asanadditionallanguage•opportunitiesforengaginginSTEM(Science, Technology,EngineeringandMathematics) andnetworkingthroughSTEMNET•revisionsessions,workshopsandexamination preparationforstudents•examinationanalysis(forexamplethe comparisonofexaminationboardsand frequencyoftopicsset)• ‘TalkingMaths’:developingmathematics throughtheuseoflanguage• leading‘learningconversations’:intervention strategyEngaging parents in supporting mathematics•teachingparentsandcarersthenewcalculationmethodsusing‘MathsMyWay‘

Ofsted•addressingthenewOfstedFrameworkfor Inspectionthroughafocusuponliteracyinthe mathematicscurriculum•addressingthenewOfstedFrameworkfor Inspectionthroughafocusuponmathematical communicationacrossthecurriculumDeveloping the role of the teacher•interventionsfromEveryChildCounts(ECC)Key Stages1and2: -NumbersCount-Raisingattainmentfromlevels1to2andlevels2to3throughtheuseof ‘1stClass@Number’•planningforprogression•effectivedifferentiation•providingeffectivefeedback:oralandwritten•evidencingprogress:usingassessmentfor learning(AfL)•embeddingfunctionality•encouragingmathematicaltalkDeveloping the role of the subject leader•movingfromgoodtooutstanding•supportingthedevelopmentofschemesofwork•embedding‘rich’tasksintotheKeyStage3 curriculum•developingeffectiveassessmentprocedures•developingthecapacityofsubjectleadersto effectivelymonitorandobservelessons

A case study on developing numeracy

AnumberofKirkleesschoolsattended‘EveryChildCounts’training.

Teachersattended‘NumbersCount’.Teachingassistantsattended‘1stClass@Number’.Teachersreturnedtoschoolandsupportedcolleagueswithwholeclassnumeracyteachinginadditiontoonetoonetargetedsupport.Theywereabletoimplementavarietyofnewapproachesandrecommendusefulresources.

AsaresultoftheECCtraining,impacthasbeendemonstratedacrossallnationalcurriculumlevels.AtKeyStage1,thepercentageofchildrenattaininglevel2andlevel3increasedatahigherratethanlocalauthorityandnationalaverages.

‘Numbers Count’ has enabled the children with specific numeracy difficulties to feel supported. We have not only seen attainment levels and number ages rise, but also confidence, self-esteem and enthusiasm for maths grow.

This renewed enthusiasm has been echoed across the school through the use of displays, the raised profile of problem solving, maths clubs, the introduction of lighter touch interventions and tracking the progress of ‘Numbers Count’ graduates.

A great intervention which ticks all boxes!

Teacher, Kirklees primary school


A case study on developing reading

Asaresultofschooldataidentifyingreadingasanareafordevelopment,theschoolcommissionedaconsultant.

Guidedreadingrecordswerescrutinisedandpupilinterviewswereconducted.

Theconsultantledbespoketraininginguidedreadingatstaffmeetings.Thisfocussedparticularlyinmakingreadingmoreengagingandactive.

Shortobservationswereconductedbytheconsultanttoevaluatetheimpactandfeedbackwasthengiventoschoolleaderstohelpthemtoidentifytheirnextstepsforimprovement.

The ideas and suggestions for reading were really useful and the feedback helped us in identifying next steps.

Headteacher, Kirklees primary school


Reading audits•developingthereadingenvironment•anauditofearlyliteracyinEYFS•readingresources•readingopportunitiesincludingbookclubs, authors,writingdays,newspapersand screen-basedreading• linkstolibraries•consideringreal,relevantandpurposeful contexts(readingfunctionalityinKeyStages3and4)Phonics•understandingphonicsatKeyStage2•supportingphases1,2and3of‘Lettersand Sounds’using‘SoundSurprises’•supportingphases4,5and6of‘Lettersand Sounds’•supportingnewandexperiencedteachersto implementthenewphonicsscreeningcheck•understandingspeechandlanguage developmentfrombirthtofivethrough‘The PowerofTalk’,includingspecificsupportfor bilinguallearners

Developing the specialist role •creatinga‘readingschool’•peertopeersupportforreading•planningandassessment•parentalengagementwithreading•developingreadingcomprehension• teachingreadingstrategiesincludingskimming andscanning(KeyStages3and4)• ‘BetterReadingPartners’trainingforteaching assistantsNarrowing the gap for specific groups•reviewingthebarriersforpupilswithEnglish asanadditionallanguage•engagingboysinreading•workingwithpupilswhoarestrugglingwith reading,speakingandlisteningEngaging parents in supporting reading•strategiestodevelopparentsasreading partnersOfsted•addressingthenewOfstedFrameworkfor Inspectionthroughafocusuponreadingand phonics

ImprovingreadingfromEYFStoKeyStage4


InclusionWeoffercourses,consultanciesandprogrammesthatcouldinclude:

Kirklees Inclusion Quality Standard (KIQS) • initialtraininginallaspectsoftheKIQSprocess• supportthroughouttheprocess(forexample: theuseoftheValueforMoneyToolkit, completionofanauditandassistancein completingtheframework)• 2half-dayvisitstoassesstheschool’sinclusive provisionEthnic Minority Achievement (EMA)• ‘NarrowingtheGap’forethnicminoritypupils• supportingtheneedsofnewarrivals• planninganinclusivecurriculum• engagingparentsBehaviour, anti bullying and equality• supportingpolicyandpractice• improvingattendanceandpunctuality• supportinimplementingthenewstatutory equalitiesduties• supportinaddressingthenewOfsted FrameworkforInspectionbyconsideringhow toachievegoodoroutstandinginbehaviourand safetySpecial Educational Needs (SEN)• movingtowardsanadditionalneedsmodel• developmentoftheroleofSENCO• preparingforOfstedbyevidencingtheprogress madebySENpupils• ensuringstatutorycompliancearounddisabilitySocial and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL)• developingawholeschoolapproachtosocial andemotionallearning• workingwithparentsthroughusing‘Family SEAL’activities• interventionstosupportsocialandemotional learning(forexample‘SilverSEAL’and‘Baby SEAL’)• incorporatingSEALintothePersonal,Social, HealthandEconomiceducation(PSHEed) curriculum• usingSEALtoensuresuccessfultransitions

Restorative practice•providingtheoreticalandpractical understandingofrestorativepractices•understandinghowschoolscanadopta restorativeethosprovidingappropriate supporttomanagethischange• identifyingimprovedmethodsfordealingwith conflict•building,maintainingandrepairingstrong relationshipsinschoolGifted and Talented•awholeschoolapproachtodeveloping provision•planninganappropriatelychallenging curriculum• interventionandextensionforindividualpupils•definingandidentifyinggiftedand talentedpupils


A case study on achieving the Kirklees Improvement Quality Standard (KIQS)

AconsultantledaninitialtrainingsessionthatclarifiedtheKIQSprocess.Thisinvolvedtheconsultanthelpingtheschoolidentifytheirindividualcontextandneeds.Theteachersleftthesessionwithaclearvisionandresourcestohelpthemmoveforward.

Theconsultantvisitedtheschooltopersonalisethetrainingfurther,byconductingtheValueForMoneytoolkit.Thisinvolvedevaluatingthecostandeffectivenessofspecificinterventionsandprovision.Theconsultantworkedwiththeteachertoevidencethestandardsneededtogaintheaward.

Theconsultantarrangedfortheschooltocollaboratewithanotherschoolwhohadalreadyachievedthestandard.Goodinclusivepracticewasshared.

Thetwodayevaluationwasconductedbytheconsultantandateacherwhoseschoolalreadyheldthestandard.Thiswasusefulprofessionallearningforthevisitingteacherinvolved,astheylearntmoreabouthowtoevaluateinclusivepractice.Theschoolbeingevaluatedorganisedavarietyofexperiencesthatdemonstratedtheirinclusivepractice.

Theconsultantwroteareportfortheschoolindicatingthemainfindingsandhelpedtheschooltocelebrateachievingthestandardbypresentingtheirawardinassembly.

Gaining the Kirklees Inclusion Quality Standard showed us we were on the right lines and travelling in the right direction. The Value for Money toolkit really helped us to see which interventions were most (cost) effective. The consultant gave advice and supported us through the process. We now know that our school is making a real difference in improving the outcomes for all our children.



ICTandE-learningWeoffercourses,consultanciesandprogrammesthatcouldinclude:

Strategic leadership of ICT• developingavisionforICT• facilitatingareviewofICT• supportwithnationalICTaccreditationawards• planningforsustainableICTresourcelevels• supportwithprocurementandselectinginnovativetechnologiestomatchteachingobjectives• adviceandguidanceondevelopingandupdatingyourschoolwebsiteandinusingsocialmediatoolssuchasFacebookandTwittertoengagewiththeschoolcommunityDeveloping the leadership of ICT • extendingICTsubjectknowledge• auditing,actionplanningandresource management• monitoringqualityofprovisionandstandards• incorporatingICTinacreativecurriculum• developingachallengingandstimulatingICT curriculum• maximisingthepotentialofyourexistingresources(forexample:videoconferencing,visualisers,votingsystems)

Developing teacher subject knowledge and skills• controltechnology,programming,game- making,spreadsheetsanddatahandling• traininginsoftware,onlinelearningtoolsandhardware• knowledge,understandingandselectionofexaminationcourses• usingICTasatoolforlearning• developingteachingandlearningAssessing ICT capability• assessingpupilprogressandmoderatingICT work• assessingICTacrossthecurriculum• moderatingexaminationcourseworkLeading and supporting projects• planningandfacilitatinganexcitingcross-curricularunitofworkinvolvingsomeorallofthefollowing:mobilelearning(withiPads,iPods,GPSdevices),games-basedlearning(usinggamesconsolessuchasXboxKinector NintendoWii)• planningandfacilitatinginnovativeprojectssuchasblogging,e-twinning,videoconferencingande-learning• leadingorfacilitatingcollaborativeworkingprojects

A case study on developing teaching and learning in ICT

TheICTdepartmentwantedtorevitaliseteachingandlearning.Theywantedtofocusontechniquestodevelopdeeperthinkingskillsandtopromotegreaterlevelsofindependentlearning.Theconsultantworkedwithstafftoorganiseregularprofessionallearningsessions,teamteachingandstaffmentoring.

The consultant had a major impact on our ICT department by revitalising our teaching and learning. The following strategies were used:• exploring and developing group work • using questioning techniques and discussion to improve pupils’ understanding• developing deeper thinking skills through ICT

The consultant has not only supported and prepared us for Ofsted, but, through many thought-provoking and interesting discussions, we have discovered more about our knowledge and our understanding of ICT and how to implement this into our pedagogy. The consultant has been a great asset and offered fantastic support as and when needed. I look forward to working with her again in the future.

Subject leader, Kirklees secondary school



Reporting and Analysis for Improvement through school Self-Evaluation (RAISEonline)• anintroductiontoRAISEonlinefornewusers• fullanalysisofthesummaryreport• trainingformiddleandseniorleadersandgovernors• howtousetheinteractivefeatures• usingRAISEonlinetodriveschoolimprovement• anunderstandingofvalue-addedandtheanalysisofKeyStage4data• ‘KnowtheGap’sessionsformiddleleaderstoidentifytheunderperformanceofvulnerablegroups• customisingRAISEonlinewithdatamanagementandquestionlevelanalysisFischer Family Trust (FFT) Live• anintroductiontoFFTfornewusers• useofFFTdataandestimatestoenhance targetsettingandtracking• usingFFTreportsforschoolself-evaluation• importingandexportingdatatosupport transition

Kirklees data packs • howtousethedataintheLApackstosupport schoolself-evaluation• headteachersupport(forexamplepreparation forexternalvisitsandtheanalysisofdata)Tracking pupil progress and narrowing the gap• preparationforOfsted• supportforleadersofassessment• howtousethedatatoshowevidenceof progressforallgroupsoflearnersandthe school’ssuccessinclosinggapsinattainment forvulnerablegroups• analysisofEYFSdataNew and recently appointed headteachers• aguidetothedatainyournewschool;howto formhypothesesandthenwheretolookforthe evidence

Thank you for making it all so clear. Now I can go and analyse our own data with confidence.

It’s been an absolute pleasure. I now have the ability to drill down and find out what the real issues are.


PerformanceandAssessment

It’s really good to network with other colleagues and realise that I am not alone. I feel like I’m in charge of the data and will approach the inspection differently now.

Headteacher, Kirklees primary school"

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Mapping and developing an appropriate curriculum for RE, delivered discretely or linked to other subjects•planningforREtoengagepupils,developdeep thinkingandfulfillegalrequirementsProviding schemes of work and resources •theKirkleesAgreedSyllabusinRE(60 schemesofwork,withlinkedteaching resourcesandassessments)•supportforGCSE•supportforentrylevelcoursesEnhancing teaching and learning in RE•expandingtherangeofteachingstrategies toengagepupilsandimpactonteachingand learningSupporting the teaching and management of controversial issues (in and beyond the classroom) •developingclassroomresourcesandstrategies toteachaboutcontroversialissues

•buildingtheconfidenceandcompetenceof teachersinplanningtoteachabouttopics suchasviolentextremism,religiousprejudice orhomophobia•developingpoliciesandpracticestoenhance communitycohesionReviewing and supporting spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development•areviewandauditofSMSCprovision•supportingthedevelopmentofSMSC (includingassemblies)Supporting the development of effective middle management and curriculum leadership •developingleadershipforheadsofREin secondaryschoolsandforsubjectcoordinators inprimaryschools•mentoringandsupporttailoredtoyourneeds withaccesstoawiderangeoflocaland nationalresourcesandnetworks

KirkleesconsultantsdevelopedandledthepilotforthenationalREsilienceprogramme,aimedatbuildingtheconfidenceandcompetenceofREteachersindealingwithcontroversialissues.

Inspiring and gave me food for thought! Great ideas.

Teacher, Wakefield secondary school

The presenter was really supportive, sensitive and open-minded.

Subject teacher, Birmingham secondary school

The consultant and the RE support team are highly skilled, greatly experienced, and forward thinking. They are also very accommodating and approachable.Associate senior leader and head of Religious Studies, Kirklees secondary school"

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ReligiousEducation(RE)andSpiritual,Moral,SocialandCultural(SMSC)development


Collaborative learningWeknowhowmuchyouvalueworkingwithotherschoolsandhowbeneficialsharingtraining,good-practiceandcostscanbe.

Collaborativeworkingoftenstartswellbutovertimecanloseitsmomentum,asdaytodayworkimpactsuponprogress.

Wehaveexpertiseindrivingforwardcollaborativeworkingandenablingittosucceed.

Wecan:

•helpformulate a collaborative approachandensurethereisacleardirectionforgroupsofschools

•organise and facilitateregularmeetingsasthecollaborationdevelops

•organiseandleadINSETandprofessionallearning

•monitorthedirectionofthecollaborative work

•evaluatetheimpactofthework

Let us take the lead and help your collaboration be truly successful."

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Collaborative learning in practice•apyramidorclusterof5schoolsdecide tofocusonimprovingwritingthroughan understandingofachild’slearningjourneyfrom EYFStoKeyStage5• thepyramiddecidestocommissionsupportto facilitatethecollaboration• theydecidetoeachallocate£600,tothetotal valueof£3000.Usingthe‘purchaseinadvance’ option,theyreceive£3300worthofservices(see page25)• theconsultantconvenesaninitialmeeting withrepresentativesfromtheschools,in ordertoidentifyprioritiesandhelpwritea developmentplan• theconsultantorganisesprofessionallearning intheformofanINSETday• theconsultantconvenesameetingwiththe representativestoevaluatetheINSETandto discusshowthecollaborationwillmoveforward

• theconsultantdeliversonebespokestaff trainingsessionforrepresentativesfromeach school• theconsultantworkswiththecollaborative leadineachschoolforhalfaday.Thisis tailoredtoeachschool’sindividualneeds• theconsultantconvenesafinalmeeting withtherepresentativesinordertoevaluate theimpactoftheworkandfacilitatehowthe collaborationmightmoveforwardintoanew cycleFor £600 each school receives:•aninitialmeeting•anINSETdayforallstaff•anevaluationmeeting•abespokestafftrainingsession•½daybespokeconsultantsupport•afinalmeeting


Networksprovide:•arangeofcreativeinputs

•informationandadvice•newresources

•professionaldiscussionsoncurrentthinking

•inputsfromrelevantlocalandnationalorganisations

•peertopeersupport

•thesharingofgoodpractice

•Thecompletenetworkpackagewillnowcostonly£500•Forthisyourschoolcanattendallthenetworkslisted• Individualnetworkscanbepurchased.Onenetworkforthreetermscosts£120

Professional learning. Excellent value for money.

Networksmakeaninvaluablecontributiontoprofessionallearning.Theyfosterschooltoschoolsupportandmeaningfullearningpartnerships.OurnetworksareledinpartnershipwithourAdvancedSkillsTeachersandothereducationalprofessionals.Ournetworksareconsistentlywellattended.

Networks

Businessmanagers81attended

Literacy94attended

SENCO142attended


AssessmentPrimary(meetsspringandsummerterm)

AssessmentSecondary(meetsspringandsummerterm)

ArtsPrimary(Music,ArtandDrama)

ArtsSecondary(Music,ArtandDrama)

Business managers

Cover supervisors

Design and TechnologyPrimary

Design and TechnologySecondary

Designated teachers for Looked After Children(LAC)FREE

Deputy headteachersPrimaryFREE

EnglishSecondary

Early Years briefing for school managersFREE

Early Years network for teachersFREE

Extended learning and study support(Thisnetworkwillrunonceduringtheyear)

Governors(FREEwiththeGovernorDevelopmentOption)

Higher Level Teaching Assistants(HLTAs)

History and GeographyPrimary

ICTPrimary

ICTSecondary

Inclusion

Library PrimaryandSpecial

LibrarySecondaryandMiddle

Literacy Primary

MathematicsSecondary

MIS Integris G2 user group(meetsautumnandsummerterm)FREEwithMISservicelevelagreement

Modern Foreign LanguagesPrimary

Modern Foreign LanguagesSecondary

Numeracy Primary

PE and physical activityPrimary

PE and physical activity Secondary

PSHCE ed and SEALPrimary

PSHCE ed Secondary

Pupil Referral Service (PRS) single point of referral FREE

Religious EducationPrimary

Religious EducationSecondary

SciencePrimary

ScienceSecondary

Sciencetechnicians

SENCO

SIMS user group FREEwithMISservicelevelagreement

Special School Early Years Network

Strategic leaders of learningSecondaryandMiddleFREE

Teaching Assistants(TAs)

Please visit our website for details of dates and venues

OurrangeofnetworksforApril2012-March2013


Our prices

Consultancy £550 per day £275 per half day (per consultant)

Courses Courses will be individually priced up to a maximum of: £160 per day £75 per half day £60 per twilight

Staff meetings £175 for up to 2 hours

Networks £500 for the network package (one school can attend all the networks listed) Buy any one network for £120

School based INSET £550 per day (per consultant)

Collaborative learning Please contact us to discuss the requirements of your cluster or pyramid. Our bespoke support is competitively priced.

Subject, aspect or theme A 2 day review with two consultants will cost £2500 toolkit review (other models and prices are available on request) • Preparation • Two day visit with two consultants - lesson observation - learning walks - work scrutiny - analysis of planning - data analysis - learner voice - action planning • Written report

Governor Development Option Please see the Governor Development Option on page 27 for details of our silver and gold packages Silver Option • Schools subscribing to the clerking option: £500 • Non-subscribing school: £750 Gold Option • Schools subscribing to the clerking option: £700 • Non-subscribing school: £950

Headteacher performance Governing bodies can be supported through the Headteachermanagement performance management process for an annual cost of £300.

Support for the recruitment of Support with the whole process including shortlisting and school leaders interviewing £500 for 1 day of interviews and meetings £1000 for 2 days of interviews and meetings Please note: support for the recruitment of Headteachers is FREE


Forareturnof£1000youcanchoose£1050worthofservices(5%)





Purchaseinadvanceoptionscanbereturnedatanytimeduringtheyear.

BenefitsapplyfromthedateofpurchaseuptoMarch31st2013.

If you are considering returning more than £5000 please contact us on 01484 225828.

You will receive half termly reports on your expenditure.

To use our purchase in advance option, simply complete and return a contract. Copies have been sent to school and are available on our website. Please call us if you would like us to send you a further copy.

Purchase in advance option

For more information please contact:

Tel: 01484 225828

Email: [email protected]

Web:tradedlearning.kirklees.gov.uk

Tohelpyouachievevalueformoney,ourpurchaseinadvanceoptionoffersyourealbenefits.


Governor Development Option Schoolgovernanceisanimportantandcomplexrolecarriedoutbyvolunteerswhoareresponsibleasabodyforawiderangeofkeydecisionsinrelationtotheschool,itspupilsandstaff.Inresponsetohighdemand,optionpackagesarenowavailable.Comprehensive,costeffectiveprofessionalsupportisavailabletogovernorsofallschoolswithinKirkleesaspartofablendedlearningoption.

Governorsreceivewithoutcost:

•thewelcomesessionfornewgovernors

•governorbulletins

•Kirkleesleadershipdiscussionforumsforheadteachersand chairsofgovernors

The Governor Development Option includes:

•Termly networks -updatesandinformation,guestspeakersandthesharingofgood practicebygovernorsfromotherschools

•Annual conference -importantinformationrelatingtonationalandlocal developmentsledbyakeynotespeakerwithworkshopsto furtherdeveloplearning

•Generic centre based courses include -anindividualcourseexplainingeachofthegoverningbody’s statutoryresponsibilities -theroleofspecificgovernors(forexamplenewgovernors, chairs,parentgovernor,staffgovernor) -modelsofleadershipandgovernance(forexample collaboration,federation,trust,academy)

•Bespoke school based courses include -facilitatingthegoverningbodyselfreview -rolesandresponsibilities

•E-learning (Modern Governor) -abasicintroductiontoarangeoftopicsrelatedtoschool governancedeliveredthroughanon-linelearningenvironment -E-learningcanbeasteppingstonetofurtherdevelopment throughtaughtcourses -thesubscriptionprovidesunlimitedaccessforallmembersof thegoverningbody

AllourGovernorDevelopmentOptionscanbepurchasedseparately.Alternativelytherearetwopackagesavailablethatoffergoodvalueformoney.

Highqualitydevelopmentandtrainingisvitaltoeffectivegovernance.


Silver package

•unlimitedaccesstoallcoursesbeginningwiththecodeGOV coveringoverfifteendifferentaspectsofgovernance

•oneplaceattermlygovernornetworks

•oneplaceattheannualgovernorconference

Gold package

• thesilverpackageplus: -asubscriptiontoModernGovernor(anE-learningprovider) -anadditionalplaceattheannualgovernorconference -abespoke2hourtrainingsession

Schools that subscribe to one of our governor service clerking packages will receive a substantial reduction on the cost of the silver or gold package.

DetailsoftheclerkingpackagesareavailableintheKirkleesTradedServicesPortfoliowhichissenttoschoolsseparately.

PRICES

Silver Package

•schoolsubscribingtoaclerkingpackage:£500

•non-subscribingschool:£750

Gold Package

•schoolsubscribingtoaclerkingpackage:£700

•non-subscribingschool:£950

Individual prices

•individualcourses:upto£160perday

•oneplaceattheannualconference:£80

•subscriptionto‘ModernGovernor’:£89(Thefullsubscriptionof£299issubstantiallyreducedwhenboughtthroughtheTradedLearningService)


Tel: 01484 414701(Featurenet 860 4701)

Email: amerjit.sahota@ kirklees.gov.uk



Weprovide:

ResourcesAllourhighqualityresourcesaredelivereddirectlytoyourschoolatthebeginningoftermandcollectedattheendofterm.Youcanselectresourcesonatermlybasisoronaflexibleagreement,toenhanceandsupportcurriculumplanning,specificthemes,topics,subjects,productionsanddisplays.Thisregularrotationencouragesandstimulateslearners.

Someexamples:•curriculumsupportboxes•chatterboxes•premiumartcollections•multi-sensoryresources•tailormadeboxes•extensiverangeofstimulatingobjectsandartefacts•aselectionofquality,uptodatetitles(fictionandnon-fiction)throughourbookexchangeprogramme

Services and supportWeofferapersonalservicewithdedicated,experiencedstaffthatwillaccommodateyourspecificrequests.

Someexamples:•courses,consultanciesandnetworkmeetingsforlibrarians, teachersandschoolmanagers•practicaladviceandguidancearoundlibraryprovision•storytellingsessions•bookbuyingguidanceanddiscountedbookorderingfacility•recruitmentandselectionassistanceforstaffinvolvedwithlibraryprovision

booksplus booksplusareyourflexible,one-stopshopforqualityresourcestoenhancethelearningexperienceofyourstudents.


Weofferthreelevelsofsubscriptiontoourservice:Standard, Intermediate and EnhancedOur‘Stand Alone’pricesallowforflexibilitytoaccommodateyourindividualneeds.

Kirklees is my 3rd local authority as a teacher and booksplus is easily the best curriculum resource service I have encountered. From my first visit in the summer I found the staff accommodating to any requests I had and willing to listen to new ideas.

Teacher, Kirklees junior and infant school

booksplus has been a constant source of support and resources to the learning resource centre at our school. The book exchange programme is always popular and provides the ability to refresh our stock of books regularly. The curriculum support boxes are always very useful, particularly the Shakespeare box which has been used well over the last two years.

Teacher, Kirklees middle school

Wow!Thisterm’spremiumartboxesaretotallyfabulous!Thedepartmentsarereallygoingtolovethem.

Librarian, secondary school


Tel: 01484 226376(Featurenet 860 6376)



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CliffeHouseservesbothasaresidentialanddayfieldstudycentreforschoolsandasaconferencecentrefortrainingandbusinessmeetings.

Educational programmesAllourprogrammesareledbyveryexperienced,professionallyqualifiedteachingstaffandaretailoredtotheindividualneedsofeachschool.

We enhance the school curriculum, bringing it to life ‘out in the field’, making learning enjoyable for all. Learning is of a practical nature and encourages both independence and team work. This way of working allows every child to shine. As a consequence, self esteem is increased and new and positive relationships often form with peers and adults. Residential groups also gain from the social experience of living and eating together.

Activities include:

•fieldstudyvisits -seminaturalandcommercialwoodland -ponds,streams,smallrivers -farms -moorland -quarries -woollenmills -NationalCoalMiningMuseumforEngland -settlementsfromtinyhamletstosmallmarkettowns

•orienteering

•bushcraft

•willowsculpture

•environmentalart

•teambuildingandproblemsolving

•woodlandadventureplayground

Cliffe House field study and conference centre


Cliffe House business provisionInadditiontoourextensiveeducationalfacilitiesweofferfourroomsabletoaccommodateasmallmeeting,trainingoraconference.Theseareidealforschoolleadershipmeetings,governors’meetings,interviews,pyramidmeetingsandtraining.

Facilities•catered,residentialaccommodationforupto52childrenand6 adults•accommodationtosupporteducationaldayvisits•threewellequippedclassrooms•extensivegroundstosupportandenhancelearning•fullyaccessibletochildrenandadultswithadisability-including overnightstays•fourroomsaccommodatingupto40delegates.Eachroom isequippedwithAVfacilities(includinglaptopsandlargeLCD displays)andcorporateandwifinetworks•highqualitycateringservices,fromasimplesandwich,buffetor restaurant-servedmeal

Your setting is the most perfect place to take yr 5/6 children, a safe and welcoming environment … the very best provision of outdoor education and the quality of the teaching is excellent!

Headteacher, Kirklees junior and infant school

Welcoming and safe, excellent range of activities, superb staff. I cannot praise you highly enough.

Headteacher, Kirklees first school

The pupils gain so much from Cliffe House and it is a wonderful experience for them. All the staff at the centre are so caring and supportive and it is part of a memory of a lifetime. An excellently run and organised establishment.

Teacher, Kirklees special school

Thank you for our wonderful time at Cliffe House. The children really loved it; some thought they had visited paradise!

Teacher, Kirklees primary school

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Tel: 01484222720(Featurenet8062720)




ExtendedLearningoffersqualityassurancesupport,kitemarksupportforQISS(QualityinStudySupport)andTribalQualityMarkaccreditation

We provide:

Extended support services•ideasandguidanceonstudysupportandextendedservices provision•policiesandprocedurestoinformtheplanninganddeliveryof services

Quality assurance•supportwiththeevaluationofprovisionanditsimpact,through qualityassuranceframeworks•supportwithdemonstratingthequalityofprovisionthrough nationalkitemarks

Children’s University•apackageofsupporttoguideyoungpeopletoaccessexternal provision•accreditationofexistingprovision•schoolscanbecomevalidatedlearningdestinations•youngpeoplecanuseapassporttostamphoursofextended provisionandcanbeawardedbronze,silverandgoldcertificates•HuddersfieldUniversitypresentcertificates.Childrenandyoung peoplegraduateincapsandgowns

Extended Learning


I felt so proud when she received her certificate in her cap and gown at the university from a real professor. It is the first time any of our family have been in a university.

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Impact data for extended services: •longtermstudiesshowthatyoungpeoplewhoengageinstudy supportandextendedlearningactivitiesperformbetterinGCSEs thantheirpeers •impactdatademonstratesthatpupilswhowereunderachieving whentheyfirstattendedsessions,performedatnationalaverages inEnglishandmathsafterthesessions.Inmanycasesthey exceededthenationalaveragesfollowing20hoursofintensesupport

Narrowing the gap and raising aspirations: •extendedactivitiesandstudysupporthelptonarrowthe attainmentgapandprovidemoreopportunitiesforthosefrom deprivedbackgrounds •children’suniversityandrewardingachievementhelptoraise aspirationsandinspireyoungpeopletobethebesttheycanbe


Tel: 01484 234153

Email: jeanette.sagar@ kirklees.gov.uk



InterfaithSchoolsprovidesquality,interactiveopportunitiestoenablelearnerstolearnaboutandlearnfromdifferentfaithsandbeliefs.Wesupportschoolstodothesame,bothinsideandoutsidetheclassroom.

We provide:Learning outside the classroom: visits to the Interfaith Schools Faith Centres•supportingyourvisittooneofoureightKirkleesFaithCentres– Buddhist,Christian,Hindu,MuslimandSikh•supportingyourvisittoaJewishcentreandsynagogueoutside Kirklees•combiningavisittoa‘FaithCentre’withavisittooneoftheKirklees galleriesandmuseumsforwhichlinkedlearningpackageshave beendeveloped•supportingparentsandcarerstounderstandfaithandwhatthe ‘FaithCentres’offerlearners

Learning outside the classroom: faith in your locality•supportingschoolsandplacesofworshiptodeveloplinkslocally,in partnershipwithfaithleaders•supportingthedevelopmentoflocalfaithtrailsandreflectivespaces

Learning inside the school and classroom•supportingmembersoffaithcommunitiesvisitingschools•embeddingvisitsintothecurriculum,includingsupportingschools’ curriculumandREplanning-preandpostvisit•supportingtheOfstedrequirementrelatingtoSpiritual,Moral,Social andCultural(SMSC)developmentacrosstheschool•supportingcollectiveworshipwithfaith-relatedthemes•supportingschoolstoauditcurrentprovisionaroundinterfaith understanding,learningoutsidetheclassroom•runningCPDandconsultanciesforstaff–supportedbyresource packs

Whethervisitingoneoftheeight‘FaithCentres’acrossKirklees(representingthemajorworldreligions),whetheramemberofafaithcommunityisvisitingschoolorwhethertheschoolisdevelopinglearningoutsidetheclassroom,itsREcurriculumoraddressingthespiritual,moral,socialandculturaldevelopmentofpupils,InterfaithSchoolscansupportyourneeds.

Interfaith Schools


Thank you for a lovely time at the Sikh temple! My favourite part was seeing the 5 Ks and listening to the Emperor’s story.

Year 2 pupil, Kirklees primary school

We were amazed at how the pupils responded by being still and quiet, to the meditation, which demonstrated some spiritual awareness and development.

Teacher, Kirklees special school

The experiential and phenomenological learning students gain from visiting faith centres cannot be replicated in the classroom and certainly cannot be found in text books or via the internet.

Lecturer, Huddersfield University

Actually seeing things for real like the deities, the art work and décor in the prayer hall means this learning will stick in the children’s memories far longer than learning about faith via other sources.

Teacher, Kirklees junior and infant school ""


Tel: new telephone number to be confirmed (see website for details)




I have learnt lots of new skills.

I enjoy working with others, because I have become more confident talking to different people.

The course has helped me to decide what I want to do as a job.

The specialist facilities allow me to explore the subject in greater detail.

Students, Kirklees Collegiate programme

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KirkleesCollegiatesisapartnershipoflocalschools,colleges,work-basedlearningprovidersandthirdsectororganisationswhoprovidetailoredcoursesfor14-16yearoldsinKirklees.

Partnersareofferedarangeofsupporttosecureeffectivecollaborativeprovision.Theyidentify,plananddeliverlearning,bothacademicandvocational,tomeettheneedsof14-16yearoldlearners.

Benefits include access to:•specialistlearningresourcesandfacilities•coursesfacilitatedbyspecialists•accreditedandnon-accreditededucationandtraining•awiderangeofcoursesthattakeaccountofthelatestGovernment initiativesandincludeGCSEandthenewpost-WolfBTECAwards Coursesmayinclude: -beautytherapy -businessstudies -childcare -construction -engineering -hairdressing -healthcare -informationandcreativetechnologies -languages -motorcyclemaintenance -motorvehicle -music -photography

Learnersarepositiveabouttheexperience,growinconfidenceandbuildresilience•99%reportedenjoyingtheexperience•90%felttheirconfidenceandmotivationhadimproved•98%reportedtheyhadgainednewskills (Dec2011)

Kirklees Collegiates


Tel: 01484 225816(Featurenet 860 5816)

Email: [email protected]@kirklees.gov.uk



KirkleesSupplyService(KSS)offerrecruitmentsolutionsforschoolsbyprovidingaquality,reliableandvalueformoneyservice.

Wehaveadedicatedteamofgoodqualitylocalsupplystaffwhocanactquicklytocoverallyourabsenceneeds.

We provide:•supplyteachers•onetoonetutors•administrativeassistants•examinvigilators•nurseryofficers

The benefits of using KSS:•KSSholdtheQualityMarkforsupplyagenciesandlocalauthorities•asuccessrateof99.5%forplacementsmadeduringtheacademic year2010/2011•abespokeservicetailoredtomeetyourneeds•goodqualitylocalsupplystaffenablingaquickresponse•extendedopeninghoursduringterm-time:7.00am–6.00pm, (thereisananswerphoneserviceavailableoutsidethesetimes) and9.00am–5.00pmduringschoolholidayperiods•arigorousrecruitmentprocessforallapplicantsincludingKSS inductiontraining•pre-employmentcheckscarriedoutpriortoanyplacementand confirmedinwriting.Thiscanbethenbeusedtocompleteyour singlecentralrecordforDCSFGuide“SafeguardingChildrenand SaferRecruitmentinEducation”•traininganddevelopmentopportunitiesareofferedtoallour supplystaff•wellmotivatedstaffwhoreceivepayappropriatetotheteachers’ payandconditionsdocumentorsinglestatusstaffgradings andareabletocontributetotherelevantpensionscheme•evaluationfeedbackfromheadteacherscontributestothequality assuranceprocess

One of the biggest positives about working for KSS is that they pay to scale and you can continue paying and receiving contributions into your pension. This is the best agency I have worked for.

KSS supply teacher

Kirklees Supply Service (KSS)

KSS is the only agency we work with and whom we trust. Their approach in all areas is highly professional. All contact is polite, efficient, friendly and assuring. KSS always keep us informed of every step along the way, whether this is for a short or long term placement. I would not go anywhere else.

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"For more information please contact:

Tel: 01484 225083(Featurenet 860 5083)




WeprovideafullyaccreditedexperiencedsupportteamforallmodulesoftheRMIntegrisG2suiteandMoneyManagersoftware.

We provide:•helpdesksupport•helpandsupportforthefinancialreturnstotheLAandusing MoneyManagersoftware•supportwithstatutoryDfEreturnsforexamplecensus,school workforcereturnandkeystagedata•usergroupswithupdatesonstatutory,DfEandLArequirements•supportusingIntegrisG2tomanagethedataandassessment requirementsofEarlyYearsFoundationStageandprimaryschools•electronicmarkingofattendanceandmonitoringpunctualityto supportOfstedrequirements•managingSEN,behaviourandattendanceinformation•informationtoparentsonline•guidanceondatasecurityforschools

Someexamplesofoursupport:

Money Manager•anintroductiontoMoneyManagerfornewusers•supportforthefinancialreturnstotheLA•balancingtoMPGL•supportforfinalisingyearendaccountsandsettingupthenew financialyear•budgetprofiling•preparingreportsforgovernorsG2 assessment•analysingpupildata,trackingandmonitoringprogress•settingupbespokemarkbooksforpupildata•reviewingandimprovingschoolpracticeintheuseofdata•importingandexportingdatatosupporttransition•collectionandanalysisofEarlyYearsFoundationStagedata•keystagereportsofstatutorydata•reportingassessmentdatatogovernors

Management Information System (MIS)


G2 Attendance•markingregistersonline•absenceandpunctualitytracking•producingattendancereportsforgovernors,Ofstedandtheschool prospectus•supportingtheworkoftheAttendanceandPupilSupportOfficers(APSO)Census returns•submittingtheDfEcensusfornewusers•submittingtheschoolworkforcereturnfornewusers•telephonesupportforqueriesanderrorsParents•providingreportsforparentswithpupilassessmentinformationBehaviour•recordingpositiveandnegativebehaviour•recordingandreportingexclusions•linkingwithBehaviourSupportWorkersOfsted•providinginformationonattendanceandpunctuality•performanceandassessmentdata,trackingandmonitoringpupil performance•trackingvulnerablegroups,SENpupilsandpupilscausing concern•preparingforno-noticeinspections

AnannualServiceLevelAgreement(SLA)withschoolscoversusergroupandhelpdesksupport,includingtelephone,e-mailandremoteaccessandwherenecessary,onsitevisits.

DetailsofourcoursesandconsultanciesincludingpricescanbefoundontheTradedLearningServicewebsite.

Exceptional service at all levels. Couldn’t fault the assistance we have received, particularly when preparing our Reporting to Parents. Many thanks.


Always very friendly and helpful and can always give an answer to my questions.

Business Manager, Kirklees primary School

Capita SIMSMaintainedschoolsinKirkleesusingtheCapitaSIMSMISsystemcanchoosetobuytheirlicencesandsupportviaanSLAthroughthelocalauthority.Capitaprovidehelpdesksupport.TheyalsoprovidecourseswhicharerunbyCapitatrainers.CapitawillcontinuetoleadusergroupsinKirkleeswhicharefreeofchargeforschoolswithintheSLA.

Thank you for all the help, advice and support that has been shown. This has been particularly helpful in light of us being from a different authority. The tutor has clearly taken a lot of time to consider our needs and adapt the course to accommodate this - thank you.

Business manager, Wakefield primary school

I feel more comfortable and more confident in doing an MPGL return on my own.

Bursar, Kirklees primary school

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Tel: 01484 225884(Featurenet 860 5884)




Awork-relatedlearningpartnershipprojectwithschools.

TheprojectisavailabletoallYear11studentsassessedbytheirschoolasmeetinganyoracombinationofthefollowingcriteria:•mostlikelytobenefitfromapractical,vocationallyorientated education•mostlikelytobenefitfromtakingareducednumberofGCSEs•attendanceatschoolisbecominganissue•atriskofexclusion

Thesestudentsmayneedmoresupportthanschoolcanofferbutarenotatthe‘SinglePointofReferral’stage.Weofferpersonalised,vocationallybasedlearningcomprisingofthreedaysperweekworkexperiencetogetherwiththeopportunitytotakepartinanaccreditedcourse.TheremainingtwodaysperweekarespentinschooltakingareducedtimetableofGCSEs.

Wearrangestudentinductions,placementvisitsandhealthandsafetyassessmentsofallworkplacements,aswellasprovidingahighlevelofsupportforstudentsandfamilies.

Projectofficersworkcloselywithallstudentsandfamiliesandprovide:•supporttoimproveandmaintainattendance•supportwithparticularissuesordifficultiesatschool,homeor workplacement•assistancewithpost-16transitionintofurthereducation, trainingoremployment

Nexus In-School


Aspartoftheproject,studentsworktowardsaBTECqualificationinWorkSkills.Thedeliverystructurefacilitatesaflexibleapproachwhichallowscandidatestoworktowardsindividualunitsassteppingstonestowardsthefullqualification.Thefollowingoptionswillbeavailablein2012-2013:-Unit22SafeLearningintheWorkplace-Unit17SolvingWorkRelatedProblems-Unit10Self-Assessment-Unit14RightsandResponsibilitiesatWorkImpactKeyperformanceindicatorsfor20studentsontheNexusIn-SchoolProject2010/20112010/11 Attendance outcomes•85%ofstudentsmaintainedorimprovedtheirYear10attendance•40%ofstudentsimprovedtheirYear10attendancefrombelow80% (persistentnon-attendance)toaYear11averageattendanceof above80%2010/11 GCSE passes•90%ofstudentsgained3ormoreGCSEpasses(Level1)•7studentsachieved5GCSEpassesincludingEnglish,mathsand science2010/11 Accreditation outcomes•85%ofstudentswhoattendedaccreditationsessionsgaineda BTECEntryLevelWorkSkillsqualification2010/11 Transition outcomes•12studentswentintofulltimefurthereducationortraining•5studentsgainedapprenticeships•3studentswerereferredtoConnexions

Fantastic service, Nexus have been very committed and excellent at communicating with school and employers. Without Nexus our students may well have not lasted year 11.

I cannot speak too highly of Nexus, thank you for all you did with our students.

Teachers, Kirklees secondary schools

As usual we are impressed by the high level of professional support received this year.

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Tel: 01484 414808(Featurenet 860 4808)

Email: [email protected]@ kirklees.gov.uk



Ourteamofeducationalpsychologistshaveexperienceofworkingwithchildren,youngpeople,schoolsandfamiliesinawiderangeofcontexts.

Wehaveaspecialistunderstandingoflearning,socialandemotionaldevelopmentandalsoofhumanrelationships.Wehaveanawarenessoftheinfluencethattheinteractionbetweenthechildandhisorherenvironmenthasonsubsequentdevelopment.Forthisreason,muchofourprofessionalpracticeisfocusedontheadultswhoareresponsibleforchildrenandyoungpeopleandalsoonthesocialinstitutionsthatshapechildren’sdevelopment.

Inordertosupportschoolsaroundthesekeyareasofwellbeinganddevelopment,weoffercoursesandconsultancieson:•emotionalhealthandwellbeing•learningandcognition•languageandcommunication•socialskillsandsocialdevelopment•workinginpartnershipwithparents

I found this programme very informative and very interesting, it has helped me look at the bigger picture and look at different options…as a result of this programme, I will adapt my teaching….and be able to provide better support to children on ASD spectrum.

Teacher, Kirklees school

Educational Psychology


Tel: 01924 324850(Featurenet 830 4850)




Swimming2010/11sawourbesteverresults.ThisputsKirkleesinthetop10%ofLAsinthecountry.

Weoffer:•oneyearofswimmingforpupilsinKeyStage2•sufficientpoolspaceforupto40pupilsperlesson(60pupilsat DewsburyandSpenboroughpools).Poolspaceisblock-booked wherepossible•transport(ifneeded)toandfromthepool.Coacheshave sufficientseatsandseatbeltsforallpupilsandaccompanying staff•qualifiedswimminginstructorsinaratioof1:20pupils•instructorsthatundergoaminimumof3daysperyearof continuingprofessionaldevelopmentincludingregulartrainingto ensurelife-savingskillsareuptodate•anannualinductioncourseforrelevantschoolstafftoensurethey arefullyawareofsafetypolicyandprocedures•achievementcertificatesforallpupils•instructorswhowillworkinschoolstodeliverwatersafetylessons•endofyearfestivalofswimminggalas•instructorswhowill(wherepossible)runafterschoolclubsfor pupilsunabletoswim•aqualityassuredserviceinvolvingregulartrainingandmonitoring•adviceandsupportforallschools

90.3%ofpupilsgainedtheir25metreswimmingcertificatein2011.Thisiswayabovethenationalaverageandisareflectionofthededicationofourschools,pupilsandswimmingteachersworkingtogetherinpartnership.


Tel: 01484 225807(Featurenet 860 5807)





Tel: 01484 225828

Web: tradedlearning.kirklees.gov.uk

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