Curriculum Hubs
Within the designated area of the Teaching School Hub there are a range of Department for Education Curriculum Hubs, who provide high quality training, advice and consultancy to schools.
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Key Contacts
Cornerstone english Hub
Aims:
- To improve Reception and Year 1 phonics outcomes.
- To support the teaching of vocabulary.
- To support schools in fostering a love of reading.
Address: |
c/o Broadclyst Community Primary School, School Lane, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3JG |
Phone: |
01392 304040 |
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Administrator: |
Phoebe Davies phoebe.davies@tcat.education |
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code maths hub
Aims:
- To inspire a love of Maths in our children, young people and teachers alike.
- To develop support teachers and leaders by providing access to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), resources and research.
- To look closely at developing mastery pedagogy in primary, secondary and Post-16 settings.
Address: |
Truro and Penwith College, College Road, Truro TR1 3XX |
Phone: |
01872 267071 |
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Administrator: |
Caitlin Horsley caitlinh@truro-penwith.ac.uk |
Lead: |
Debbie Weible dweible@rivieraet.co.uk |
Regional Director: |
Annabelle Grose annabelle.grose@ncetm.org.uk |
Devon science learning partnership
Aims:
- To be part of the national network of STEM Learning partnerships across the UK.
- To support the teaching of Science at all phases of education through CPD and wider opportunities.
- To cater for teachers, leaders and support staff, by offering bespoke and regional training to provide support.
Address: |
Science Learning Partnership, Broadclyst Primary School, School Lane, Broadclyst, Devon, EX5 3JG |
Phone: |
01392 796405 |
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Administrator: |
Phoebe Davies phoebe.davies@tcat.education |
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Exeter maths school
Aim:
- To enable STEM teachers across the South West to support and inspire their students.
Address: |
Exeter Maths School, Castle Street, Exeter EX4 3PU |
Phone: |
01392 429020 |
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Administrator: |
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Headteacher: |
Kerry Burnham events@exeterms.ac.uk |
IlshaM ENGLISH HUB
Aims:
- To promote a love of reading.
- To support schools across the country to provide excellent phonics and early language teaching.
- To provide tailored support to schools including: running events to showcase excellent practice in teaching reading working with local schools to develop their practice.
Address: |
Suite 4, Zealley House, Kingsteignton, TQ12 3SB |
Phone: |
07415023946/ 07803378601 |
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Administrator: |
Jenny Rayner jrayner@lapsw.org |
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jurassic maths hub
Aim:
To develop and spread excellent Maths practice by providing professional development for teachers and leaders of Maths education through a collaborative network for the benefit of all pupils and students.
To develop and spread excellent Maths practice by providing professional development for teachers and leaders of Maths education through a collaborative network for the benefit of all pupils and students.
Address: |
The Woodroffe School Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis Dorset, DT7 3LX |
Phone: |
01297 442232 |
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Administrator: |
Caroline Lambert jurassicmaths@woodroffe.dorset.sch.uk |
Director: |
Neil Vincent nvincent@woodroffe.dorset.sch.uk |
west country computing hub
Aim:
- To increase the number of pupils in schools and colleges who study Computer Science at GCSE, AS and A Level, particularly girls and those from disadvantaged areas.
Address: |
Exeter Maths School, Castle Street, Exeter EX4 3PU |
Phone: |
01392 429020 |
Website: |
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Administrator: |
Sophie Brown TeachComputing@exeterms.ac.uk |
Director: |
Liam Cantle TeachComputing@exeterms.ac.uk |
Curriculum Hub Directory
The Directory provides an overview of the Curriculum Hub Offer and links to find out more about how you can access key services.
Forthcoming Curriculum Hub Events
Ilsham English Hub
Workshops
FREE to access by Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Trust Leaders, Teachers, Teaching Assistants and other support staff.
You are welcome to have a working lunch whilst attending the sessions.
The workshops are led by Hub Lead, Danni Cooke (unless otherwise stated).
Phonics Leadership
Workshop 1 | Friday 8 January 2021 | 1130 to 1300 | Google Meet
This workshop is a repeat of the workshop in October and November and will explore the roles and responsibilities of being a Phonics Leader and also look into different aspects to support you in your role and links to the Ofsted Framework.
Suitable for new and experienced Phonics Leaders and also English Leaders who work alongside Phonics Leaders.
Reading for Pleasure: Building Readers for Life
Workshop 2 | Thursday 28 January 2021 | 1600 to 1730 | Google Meet | Run by Professor Teresa Cremin
This event only has a few spaces left, and we can also add people to our waiting list.
It is widely recognised that children who read for pleasure improve their life chances, not only academically, but also in relation to their well-being and relationships.
Research has shown however, that children in England read less often and do not enjoy reading as much as their counterparts in other countries.
Drawing on the Open University's research into reading for pleasure this evidence-informed webinar will offer practical ways forward to support the development of readers who not only can, but do choose to read and find enjoyment in the process.
It will explore:
Such a pedagogy includes the creation of relaxed ‘social reading environments’ in schools, where children and their teachers read together, both aloud and independently, and will discuss what they are reading and share recommendations informally.
Through sharing 'books in common' and something of their own journeys as readers, communities of engaged readers are built.
Please bring a brilliant children's book that you know and love.
Workshops
FREE to access by Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Trust Leaders, Teachers, Teaching Assistants and other support staff.
You are welcome to have a working lunch whilst attending the sessions.
The workshops are led by Hub Lead, Danni Cooke (unless otherwise stated).
Phonics Leadership
Workshop 1 | Friday 8 January 2021 | 1130 to 1300 | Google Meet
This workshop is a repeat of the workshop in October and November and will explore the roles and responsibilities of being a Phonics Leader and also look into different aspects to support you in your role and links to the Ofsted Framework.
Suitable for new and experienced Phonics Leaders and also English Leaders who work alongside Phonics Leaders.
Reading for Pleasure: Building Readers for Life
Workshop 2 | Thursday 28 January 2021 | 1600 to 1730 | Google Meet | Run by Professor Teresa Cremin
This event only has a few spaces left, and we can also add people to our waiting list.
It is widely recognised that children who read for pleasure improve their life chances, not only academically, but also in relation to their well-being and relationships.
Research has shown however, that children in England read less often and do not enjoy reading as much as their counterparts in other countries.
Drawing on the Open University's research into reading for pleasure this evidence-informed webinar will offer practical ways forward to support the development of readers who not only can, but do choose to read and find enjoyment in the process.
It will explore:
- The benefits and challenges of reading for pleasure
- Ways to develop richer repertoires of children’s literature and other texts
- Strategies for getting to know your children as readers EYFS-Year 6
- An effective reading for pleasure pedagogy
Such a pedagogy includes the creation of relaxed ‘social reading environments’ in schools, where children and their teachers read together, both aloud and independently, and will discuss what they are reading and share recommendations informally.
Through sharing 'books in common' and something of their own journeys as readers, communities of engaged readers are built.
Please bring a brilliant children's book that you know and love.
Closing the Vocabulary Gap and Young Children's Language Development - PART TWO*
Workshop 3 | Friday 29 January 2021 | 1130 to 1300 | Google Meet
This workshop is a follow on to the first workshop and will look at speech, language and communication and strategies to support language development and close the vocabulary gap, and develop the love of reading.
Suitable for all school staff.
* You are able to attend this workshop even if you did not attend the first session.
Love of Reading, Storytelling and the Importance of Sharing Stories
Workshop 4 | Friday 5 February 2021 | 1130 to 1300 | Google Meet
This workshop will explore the importance of building a reading community and will look at the journey of a reader and how we can ensure we guide children into wanting to be storytellers, rather than robotic readers.
We will share tips and strategies for you to take away.
Suitable for all school staff.
Phonics Subject Knowledge
Workshop 5 | Friday 12 February 2021 | 1130 to 1300
This workshop will look at the core fundamentals of Phonics that underpins all Systematic Synthetic Phonics programmes and the importance of each skill and how we can use these skills to accelerate children's progress.
We will explore the Department for Education's 'Challenge Checklist,' which links to the Ofsted Framework and will look at our potential next steps. We will explore how we can ensure that we get all children reading and discuss strategies to take away to help close gaps in learning.
Suitable for all school staff.
Virtual Showcase
Thursday 4 March 2021 | 0900 to 1200 | Google Meet
FREE to access.
Some schools will be able to apply for funding of a maximum of £160 per school if they meet certain criteria, accessed through the self-referral data. Please note, this cannot be claimed if the school has previously claimed showcase money in previous years.
The showcase will look at all fundamentals of the Hub, the links to the Ofsted Framework and the next steps.
The morning also provides opportunity for CPD on all Hub aims and to watch some best practice films.
It is recommended that this is accessed by the Headteacher, SLT and Phonics Leader.
All participants will have the opportunity to share best practice in the teaching of Systematic Synthetic Phonics and will explore the core fundamentals of Phonics.
We will also look at the love of reading, how to develop this and the importance of early language and how to address the vocabulary gap.
The showcase will also provide some basic training on all the fundamentals of the Hub and how these match to the new Ofsted Framework, with opportunity to watch some best practice films. Research-based evidence will be referenced, along with practical ideas to take away and opportunity to complete a short reflection form on your own next steps.
How to Book:
If you would like a space on any of the above Workshops or Showcases, then please email Danni Cooke with the name, role and email address of the person wishing to take part.
If you are unsure who wants to take part but wish to reserve a space then please email.
Spaces might have to be capped at two per school if they get too busy.
If you have trainee teachers in your school they are more than welcome to attend as well.
Please email your 2020 Autumn Year 2 Phonic Screening Check Data % pass rate (when you have it) so that I can update our records to see how we might be able to support you further with tailored support and access to funding.
Workshop 3 | Friday 29 January 2021 | 1130 to 1300 | Google Meet
This workshop is a follow on to the first workshop and will look at speech, language and communication and strategies to support language development and close the vocabulary gap, and develop the love of reading.
Suitable for all school staff.
* You are able to attend this workshop even if you did not attend the first session.
Love of Reading, Storytelling and the Importance of Sharing Stories
Workshop 4 | Friday 5 February 2021 | 1130 to 1300 | Google Meet
This workshop will explore the importance of building a reading community and will look at the journey of a reader and how we can ensure we guide children into wanting to be storytellers, rather than robotic readers.
We will share tips and strategies for you to take away.
Suitable for all school staff.
Phonics Subject Knowledge
Workshop 5 | Friday 12 February 2021 | 1130 to 1300
This workshop will look at the core fundamentals of Phonics that underpins all Systematic Synthetic Phonics programmes and the importance of each skill and how we can use these skills to accelerate children's progress.
We will explore the Department for Education's 'Challenge Checklist,' which links to the Ofsted Framework and will look at our potential next steps. We will explore how we can ensure that we get all children reading and discuss strategies to take away to help close gaps in learning.
Suitable for all school staff.
Virtual Showcase
Thursday 4 March 2021 | 0900 to 1200 | Google Meet
FREE to access.
Some schools will be able to apply for funding of a maximum of £160 per school if they meet certain criteria, accessed through the self-referral data. Please note, this cannot be claimed if the school has previously claimed showcase money in previous years.
The showcase will look at all fundamentals of the Hub, the links to the Ofsted Framework and the next steps.
The morning also provides opportunity for CPD on all Hub aims and to watch some best practice films.
It is recommended that this is accessed by the Headteacher, SLT and Phonics Leader.
All participants will have the opportunity to share best practice in the teaching of Systematic Synthetic Phonics and will explore the core fundamentals of Phonics.
We will also look at the love of reading, how to develop this and the importance of early language and how to address the vocabulary gap.
The showcase will also provide some basic training on all the fundamentals of the Hub and how these match to the new Ofsted Framework, with opportunity to watch some best practice films. Research-based evidence will be referenced, along with practical ideas to take away and opportunity to complete a short reflection form on your own next steps.
How to Book:
If you would like a space on any of the above Workshops or Showcases, then please email Danni Cooke with the name, role and email address of the person wishing to take part.
If you are unsure who wants to take part but wish to reserve a space then please email.
Spaces might have to be capped at two per school if they get too busy.
If you have trainee teachers in your school they are more than welcome to attend as well.
Please email your 2020 Autumn Year 2 Phonic Screening Check Data % pass rate (when you have it) so that I can update our records to see how we might be able to support you further with tailored support and access to funding.
Challenging Topics
Initial Online Meeting | Wednesday 9 December 2020 | 1615 to 1700 | A further online meeting in January.
Free to attend.
The Challenging Topics Work Group aims to raise students’ attainment by exploring mathematical topics that students find difficult, then collaboratively planning and trialling sequences of lessons to overcome their challenges.
“I think that it is so helpful and important to take time to talk to other professionals about Maths, learning from each other and gleaning new ideas. I really would like to do this again next year.” (Challenging Topics Work Group participant, Plymouth).
In the first meeting, participants in the workgroup will identify a topic that students in their schools find challenging.
Supported by the Work Group Lead, they will work through the year to combine their own experiences with research around student difficulties and will then collaboratively design and trial lesson sequences.
This Work Group offers an opportunity for teachers to develop professionally by meeting together, having space and time to plan collaboratively and share expertise across schools; as well as giving a structure to bring gathered ideas and experiences back to their own Departments.
The Code Maths Hub’s Challenging Topics Work Group will offer a mix of online and face-to-face meetings, as appropriate to the national and local situation.
The intention is to hold two further face-to-face meetings in March and April (dates TBC) at three venues across the region:
Newton Abbot, Plymouth and Central Cornwall and participants should choose one group to attend.
Key benefits:
Work Group Leads
Richard Perring | Richard supports and trains Maths teachers nationally and was one of the authors of the NCETM’s Secondary Mastery PD Materials.
Jane Lawrence | Jane was Head of Maths at a school in Torquay and previously led the Exeter University Secondary Maths PGCE programme.
The Developing Teaching for Mastery Work Group
Initial Online Meeting | Wednesday 9 December 2020 | 1615 to 1700 | A further online meeting in January.
Free to attend.
The Developing Teaching for Mastery Work Group offers a funded opportunity for a Department to work closely with an expert Teaching for Mastery Specialist to design and implement a bespoke development plan using the principles of Teaching for Mastery.
The CODE Maths Hub works with a team of Teaching for Mastery Specialists (TfM) around the region.
These are practising teachers who have undergone at least two years' training to build their skills in working with Maths Departments.
When joining the Developing Teaching for Mastery Work Group, your Department will nominate two Teaching for Mastery Advocates.
These are teachers with the capacity to lead change in your Department and who will work closely with the TfM Specialist.
The Developing TfM Work Group is the first step in an ongoing process of working with the CODE Maths Hub and is the first of two years of funded development, which then continues through the ‘embedding’ and ‘sustaining’ phases as follows:
Year 1 (2020/2021) - The 'Developing Year'
Funding £2000 paid to your Department
Your Department nominates two teachers to become ‘Mastery Advocates.’
These Advocates work with a Teaching for Mastery Specialist.
The Advocates and Specialist work together to design and lead the PD Programme.
£2000 funding is offered to allow the Advocates a total of 10 days' cover to work individually and with the Specialist.
Year 2 (2021/2022) - The ‘Embedding Year'
Funding £1000 paid to your Department
Your Mastery Advocates continue to develop and implement the action plan with the TfM Specialist.
The intention is that the Specialist takes a step back in this year but is still able to visit and support where necessary.
£1000 is offered to allow the Advocates time to embed the action plan and work with the Specialist.
This year your Advocates also become a part of the ’Sustaining’ Work Group, which is described below.
Year 3 (2022 onwards) - The ’Sustaining Years’
All Advocates who have worked with a Specialist for two years are able to join the Sustaining Work Group.
This is a network of teachers, supported by the specialist who are able to work together, to share good practice and support and challenge each other in leading change with their own Department.
Key benefits:
The Work Group Lead will be a Teaching for Mastery Specialist.
Simon Jack (Mounts Bay) | Claire Ollerenshaw (Liskeard) | Mat Smith (Penrice)| Beth Stivey (Newquay Tretherras) | Dr Nicola Trubridge (Launceston) | Darren White (Humphry Davey)
If you are interested in either of these opportunities, please contact Richard Perring:
Initial Online Meeting | Wednesday 9 December 2020 | 1615 to 1700 | A further online meeting in January.
Free to attend.
The Challenging Topics Work Group aims to raise students’ attainment by exploring mathematical topics that students find difficult, then collaboratively planning and trialling sequences of lessons to overcome their challenges.
“I think that it is so helpful and important to take time to talk to other professionals about Maths, learning from each other and gleaning new ideas. I really would like to do this again next year.” (Challenging Topics Work Group participant, Plymouth).
In the first meeting, participants in the workgroup will identify a topic that students in their schools find challenging.
Supported by the Work Group Lead, they will work through the year to combine their own experiences with research around student difficulties and will then collaboratively design and trial lesson sequences.
This Work Group offers an opportunity for teachers to develop professionally by meeting together, having space and time to plan collaboratively and share expertise across schools; as well as giving a structure to bring gathered ideas and experiences back to their own Departments.
The Code Maths Hub’s Challenging Topics Work Group will offer a mix of online and face-to-face meetings, as appropriate to the national and local situation.
The intention is to hold two further face-to-face meetings in March and April (dates TBC) at three venues across the region:
Newton Abbot, Plymouth and Central Cornwall and participants should choose one group to attend.
Key benefits:
- Targeted at your Department’s needs
- Research based Professional Development
- Collaborative planning with expert support and challenge
Work Group Leads
Richard Perring | Richard supports and trains Maths teachers nationally and was one of the authors of the NCETM’s Secondary Mastery PD Materials.
Jane Lawrence | Jane was Head of Maths at a school in Torquay and previously led the Exeter University Secondary Maths PGCE programme.
The Developing Teaching for Mastery Work Group
Initial Online Meeting | Wednesday 9 December 2020 | 1615 to 1700 | A further online meeting in January.
Free to attend.
The Developing Teaching for Mastery Work Group offers a funded opportunity for a Department to work closely with an expert Teaching for Mastery Specialist to design and implement a bespoke development plan using the principles of Teaching for Mastery.
The CODE Maths Hub works with a team of Teaching for Mastery Specialists (TfM) around the region.
These are practising teachers who have undergone at least two years' training to build their skills in working with Maths Departments.
When joining the Developing Teaching for Mastery Work Group, your Department will nominate two Teaching for Mastery Advocates.
These are teachers with the capacity to lead change in your Department and who will work closely with the TfM Specialist.
The Developing TfM Work Group is the first step in an ongoing process of working with the CODE Maths Hub and is the first of two years of funded development, which then continues through the ‘embedding’ and ‘sustaining’ phases as follows:
Year 1 (2020/2021) - The 'Developing Year'
Funding £2000 paid to your Department
Your Department nominates two teachers to become ‘Mastery Advocates.’
These Advocates work with a Teaching for Mastery Specialist.
The Advocates and Specialist work together to design and lead the PD Programme.
£2000 funding is offered to allow the Advocates a total of 10 days' cover to work individually and with the Specialist.
Year 2 (2021/2022) - The ‘Embedding Year'
Funding £1000 paid to your Department
Your Mastery Advocates continue to develop and implement the action plan with the TfM Specialist.
The intention is that the Specialist takes a step back in this year but is still able to visit and support where necessary.
£1000 is offered to allow the Advocates time to embed the action plan and work with the Specialist.
This year your Advocates also become a part of the ’Sustaining’ Work Group, which is described below.
Year 3 (2022 onwards) - The ’Sustaining Years’
All Advocates who have worked with a Specialist for two years are able to join the Sustaining Work Group.
This is a network of teachers, supported by the specialist who are able to work together, to share good practice and support and challenge each other in leading change with their own Department.
Key benefits:
- Principled and research based Professional Development
- Bespoke development programme designed with your Department
- Long-term funded programme to allow time for implementation and impact
The Work Group Lead will be a Teaching for Mastery Specialist.
Simon Jack (Mounts Bay) | Claire Ollerenshaw (Liskeard) | Mat Smith (Penrice)| Beth Stivey (Newquay Tretherras) | Dr Nicola Trubridge (Launceston) | Darren White (Humphry Davey)
If you are interested in either of these opportunities, please contact Richard Perring:
Ilsham English Hub
The Stages of Learning to Read
Workshop 3 | Friday 11 December 2020 | 11.30 – 1300
Looking at the processes of learning to read and how to get all children reading and loving reading.
How to ensure we carefully match books to where children are in their development and ways in which we can also get parents on board to understand this key skill and all the components.
Jurassic Maths Hub
Secondary Work Group: Challenging Topics at GCSE
Initial Online Meeting - Wednesday 9 December 2020
To raise students’ attainment by exploring mathematical topics that students find difficult, then collaboratively planning and trialling sequences of lessons to overcome their challenges.
There are two working group locations:
West Country Computing Hub (based at Exeter Maths School)
Computer Science Accelerator (CSA) Programme - Introduction
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | 1630 (for 20-30 minutes)
Led by Computer Science Subject Expert/Champion of the National Centre for Computing Education, Becci Peters, this introductory free session is aimed at secondary teacher trainees in the South West of all subjects to find out more about the Computer Science Accelerator programme and the benefits of completing the training.
Computer Science Accelerator (CSA) Programme
The CSA Programme is a certified professional development programme designed to give teachers from all backgrounds the subject knowledge and confidence to successfully teach GCSE Computer Science. Teachers can choose how they learn, access a range of on and offline support to help them progress and get certified.
Courses are made up of facilitator-led sessions and participant tasks. Each course is broken down into a series of short sessions, usually delivered over the course of a week, to help fit study around other commitments.
There is a bursary of up to £1,800 available for teachers in state-funded education, paid to their school or college on completion of the CSA programme. Completion of the programme could be as little as 10 hours of CPD, for a subject specialist!
Python Programming Constructs: Sequencing, Selection & Iteration
Learn how to write code to input, process and output data, and how to manipulate data stored in variables.
Using the building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration you’ll begin to understand how programs are constructed to perform a multitude of simple and more complex tasks.
Session 1 – Wednesday 9 December 2020 | 1430-1600
Session 2 – Friday 11 December 2020 | 1430-1600
Session 3 – Wednesday 16 December 2020 | 1430-1600
Bursary: £220.
The CSA Programme is a certified professional development programme designed to give teachers from all backgrounds the subject knowledge and confidence to successfully teach GCSE Computer Science. Teachers can choose how they learn, access a range of on and offline support to help them progress and get certified.
Courses are made up of facilitator-led sessions and participant tasks. Each course is broken down into a series of short sessions, usually delivered over the course of a week, to help fit study around other commitments.
There is a bursary of up to £1,800 available for teachers in state-funded education, paid to their school or college on completion of the CSA programme. Completion of the programme could be as little as 10 hours of CPD, for a subject specialist!
Python Programming Constructs: Sequencing, Selection & Iteration
Learn how to write code to input, process and output data, and how to manipulate data stored in variables.
Using the building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration you’ll begin to understand how programs are constructed to perform a multitude of simple and more complex tasks.
Session 1 – Wednesday 9 December 2020 | 1430-1600
Session 2 – Friday 11 December 2020 | 1430-1600
Session 3 – Wednesday 16 December 2020 | 1430-1600
Bursary: £220.
Representing Algorithms Using Flowcharts & Pseudocode
This course aims to deepen understanding of Computer Science, information technology and digital literacy.
Session 1 – Tuesday 8 December 2020 | 1430-1530
Session 2 – Thursday 10 December 2020 | 1530-1615
Session 3 – Wednesday 16 December 2020 | 1430-1600
This course aims to deepen understanding of Computer Science, information technology and digital literacy.
Session 1 – Tuesday 8 December 2020 | 1430-1530
Session 2 – Thursday 10 December 2020 | 1530-1615
Session 3 – Wednesday 16 December 2020 | 1430-1600
How We Work with Curriculum Hubs...
We are committed to supporting the delivery of the Curriculum Hub Offer to schools through the following:
- Producing a Directory of Curriculum Hub activities for the TSH Area.
- Creating clear links on the TSSW website to signpost interested parties to the Curriculum Hubs.
- Making available TSSW CPD marketing and booking systems for Curriculum Hubs to post their own courses and events.
