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.
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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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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 |
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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
Please see below our latest free events to be run on Zoom.
All workshops are suitable for teachers, leaders, senior leadership, Headteachers and support staff.
If you want to book onto any of the sessions please email me: dcooke@lapsw.org with your name, role and the email address you will be using to login to the workshop.
Michael Rosen |"Reading for Pleasure"
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | 1700 - 1800 | Zoom
This event will be a mixture of text-based and classroom/school and school community-based activities.
* Please ensure that you login to this webinar five minutes early to ensure a prompt start. *
We hope to have opportunity for delegates who attend this workshop to purchase books through Michael's favourite bookshop after this event.
More about Michael Rosen:
Michael Rosen is one of Britain’s best loved writers and performance poets for children and adults and has published over 200 books for children and adults.
His first degree was from Wadham College, Oxford and he went on to study for an MA and a PhD.
He is currently Professor of Children’s Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London where he co-devised and teaches an MA in Children’s Literature. His YouTube Channel ‘Kids’ Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen’ has had over 55 million views.
All workshops are suitable for teachers, leaders, senior leadership, Headteachers and support staff.
If you want to book onto any of the sessions please email me: dcooke@lapsw.org with your name, role and the email address you will be using to login to the workshop.
Michael Rosen |"Reading for Pleasure"
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | 1700 - 1800 | Zoom
This event will be a mixture of text-based and classroom/school and school community-based activities.
- Text-based is on how to read a poem, a book, a chapter in ways that open up the text in pleasurable ways.
- The classroom, school and community based activities are an interactive checklist of ways of engaging whole schools and parents in reading books - with evidence of the benefits.
- Requirements for the workshop:
* Please ensure that you login to this webinar five minutes early to ensure a prompt start. *
We hope to have opportunity for delegates who attend this workshop to purchase books through Michael's favourite bookshop after this event.
More about Michael Rosen:
Michael Rosen is one of Britain’s best loved writers and performance poets for children and adults and has published over 200 books for children and adults.
His first degree was from Wadham College, Oxford and he went on to study for an MA and a PhD.
He is currently Professor of Children’s Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London where he co-devised and teaches an MA in Children’s Literature. His YouTube Channel ‘Kids’ Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen’ has had over 55 million views.
Workshop: The lowest 20%
Friday 30 April 2021 | 1130-1300 | Zoom
This is a repeat of the previous session in March run by Hub Lead, Danni Cooke.
In this workshop we will look at what we can do to support our most vulnerable children, as well as those who might be behind where they need to be in their Phonics and journey in learning to read.
We will discuss strategies to help and there will be ideas to take away to help support children within your school communities.
Friday 30 April 2021 | 1130-1300 | Zoom
This is a repeat of the previous session in March run by Hub Lead, Danni Cooke.
In this workshop we will look at what we can do to support our most vulnerable children, as well as those who might be behind where they need to be in their Phonics and journey in learning to read.
We will discuss strategies to help and there will be ideas to take away to help support children within your school communities.
The Importance of Decodable Books, How to Match Your Books and Then What Next
Friday 7 May 2021 | 1130-1300 | Zoom
Run by Hub Lead Danni Cooke.
Friday 7 May 2021 | 1130-1300 | Zoom
Run by Hub Lead Danni Cooke.
Workshop: Lowest 20% - Friday 30th April 11.30-1pm Run on Zoom
This is a repeat of the previous session. Run by hub lead Danni Cooke
This is a repeat of the previous session. Run by hub lead Danni Cooke
Gill Jones | Deep Dive Into Reading Webinar and Q & A
Thursday 13 May 2021 | 1530 - 1700 | Zoom
This event will consider the impact of Covid-19 on pupils’ reading and the implications for addressing gaps in learning and address the following:
More about Gill Jones:
Gill Jones is Ofsted's Early Education Deputy Director.
She was appointed a Senior HMI in January 2013, having joined Ofsted in 2007 and is a qualified teacher and has extensive leadership and management experience as a Headteacher and Local Authority inspector.
Gill was a Consultant Leader for the National College and led training for Headteachers and School Improvement partners.
Thursday 13 May 2021 | 1530 - 1700 | Zoom
This event will consider the impact of Covid-19 on pupils’ reading and the implications for addressing gaps in learning and address the following:
- The key features of an effective reading curriculum.
- The use of assessment to identify gaps in pupils' learning.
- Implications for phonics.
- Implications for pupils' language development.
- Making changes to the curriculum for all pupils.
More about Gill Jones:
Gill Jones is Ofsted's Early Education Deputy Director.
She was appointed a Senior HMI in January 2013, having joined Ofsted in 2007 and is a qualified teacher and has extensive leadership and management experience as a Headteacher and Local Authority inspector.
Gill was a Consultant Leader for the National College and led training for Headteachers and School Improvement partners.
*We will be running further workshops in the second half of the Summer Term.
But as we organise our CPD according to need and in response to what is happening at the time, these will be sent next half term.*
But as we organise our CPD according to need and in response to what is happening at the time, these will be sent next half term.*
How to book your place
To book a space on any of the workshops, then please email Danni Cooke stating your name, role, school and email address that you will be using to attend the workshop.
Please note that you will need to book for every person so that they are all set their own link and we have the total numbers.
Please note that you will need to book for every person so that they are all set their own link and we have the total numbers.
For further information see our website and pages with videos and information on how to support at home and school.
West Country Computing Hub (based at Exeter Maths School)
REMOTE-DELIVERED CPD – Summer Term!
To ensure network-wide coverage, Computing Hubs in the South have developed a more collaborative approach to the scheduling of our CPD courses in the Summer Term.
We are pleased to inform you of our latest courses in the Summer Term, including details of a course to be delivered during the Easter holidays:
Primary Programming & Algorithms
Monday 12 April 2021 | 0900-1400
Cost | £35 course fee, with a £220 bursary for the first teacher from a primary school to attend a Teach Computing course in an academic year.
To ensure network-wide coverage, Computing Hubs in the South have developed a more collaborative approach to the scheduling of our CPD courses in the Summer Term.
We are pleased to inform you of our latest courses in the Summer Term, including details of a course to be delivered during the Easter holidays:
Primary Programming & Algorithms
Monday 12 April 2021 | 0900-1400
- Discover a range of different teaching techniques that are supported by research, to improve how your school delivers lessons on algorithms and programming.
- Learn about debugging, sequence, repetition, selection and variable use and the common misconceptions that hinder pupil progress.
- Understand what Computational thinking is and how it affects the teaching of programming.
- Come away with lots of resources that you can use to develop how you and others understand, plan and teach Computing.
Cost | £35 course fee, with a £220 bursary for the first teacher from a primary school to attend a Teach Computing course in an academic year.
Primary Computing at School Network Meetings!
Thursday 1 April 2021 | 1545-1630 – Getting a Code Club started at your School! | FREE!
Rohima Crook from Code Club will be joining us to talk about the resources available to help you run Code Club in-person, online or remotely, as well as updates on their technology showcase, Coolest Projects.
Thursday 1 April 2021 | 1545-1630 – Getting a Code Club started at your School! | FREE!
Rohima Crook from Code Club will be joining us to talk about the resources available to help you run Code Club in-person, online or remotely, as well as updates on their technology showcase, Coolest Projects.
Using STEM Ambassadors to support Curriculum Delivery
Thursday 22 April 2021| 1545-1630 | FREE!
STEM Ambassadors are an important and exciting free of charge resource for teachers and others engaging with young people inside and out of the classroom. Get an update from the South West Peninsula Hub and learn about the benefits of using a STEM Ambassador in your school setting.
Thursday 22 April 2021| 1545-1630 | FREE!
STEM Ambassadors are an important and exciting free of charge resource for teachers and others engaging with young people inside and out of the classroom. Get an update from the South West Peninsula Hub and learn about the benefits of using a STEM Ambassador in your school setting.
Introduction to Scratchmaths!
Overview for Teachers | Friday 7 May 2021 | 1545-1630 | FREE!
We’re very excited to be sharing an overview of the ScratchMaths Curriculum: a two-year Computing and Mathematics-based curriculum for Key Stage 2 learners designed and trialled by a team based at University College London.
Its aim is to enable children to engage with and explore important Mathematical ideas through learning to programme, using the free online programming environment Scratch.
In this series of events, during the Summer Term, we will provide a brief overview of what the ScratchMaths Curriculum entails and how it is linked to the UKS2 Maths Curriculum, along with other subjects. This will be followed by the opportunity to join two live lessons in the Summer Term, whereby you and your students will be able to join in with a demonstration of how the investigations can be delivered in the classroom.
Finally, we will be delighted to direct you to how to download the free materials for you to use in your own school settings!
Overview for Teachers | Friday 7 May 2021 | 1545-1630 | FREE!
We’re very excited to be sharing an overview of the ScratchMaths Curriculum: a two-year Computing and Mathematics-based curriculum for Key Stage 2 learners designed and trialled by a team based at University College London.
Its aim is to enable children to engage with and explore important Mathematical ideas through learning to programme, using the free online programming environment Scratch.
In this series of events, during the Summer Term, we will provide a brief overview of what the ScratchMaths Curriculum entails and how it is linked to the UKS2 Maths Curriculum, along with other subjects. This will be followed by the opportunity to join two live lessons in the Summer Term, whereby you and your students will be able to join in with a demonstration of how the investigations can be delivered in the classroom.
Finally, we will be delighted to direct you to how to download the free materials for you to use in your own school settings!
STEM Clubs Survey!
STEM Learning need your help - to find out more about how STEM Clubs are currently running in UK schools, so that they can continue to best support their needs.
If you can spare 15 minutes, they would be hugely grateful if you could complete the survey - see the link below.
As a thank you, there is the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win £100 worth of Rapid kit for your school!
STEM Learning need your help - to find out more about how STEM Clubs are currently running in UK schools, so that they can continue to best support their needs.
If you can spare 15 minutes, they would be hugely grateful if you could complete the survey - see the link below.
As a thank you, there is the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win £100 worth of Rapid kit for your school!
FREE Resources to Support your Teaching!
Don’t forget that the Teach Computing curriculum provides high quality, free materials for teaching Computing and can help to save you time planning your lessons with units to help you teach the whole computing curriculum.
Based on feedback and as part of the NCCE’s ongoing plan to ensure that the resources are as useful to teachers and learners as they can be. Below are just a couple of units that have recently been updated and are now live:
Year 2 Computer Systems and Network - IT around us
In this unit, explore Information Technology at school and beyond, in settings, such as shops, hospitals and libraries.
You will investigate how Information Technology improves our world, and learn about using Information Technology responsibly.
Don’t forget that the Teach Computing curriculum provides high quality, free materials for teaching Computing and can help to save you time planning your lessons with units to help you teach the whole computing curriculum.
Based on feedback and as part of the NCCE’s ongoing plan to ensure that the resources are as useful to teachers and learners as they can be. Below are just a couple of units that have recently been updated and are now live:
Year 2 Computer Systems and Network - IT around us
In this unit, explore Information Technology at school and beyond, in settings, such as shops, hospitals and libraries.
You will investigate how Information Technology improves our world, and learn about using Information Technology responsibly.
Year 3 Computer Systems and Networks - Connecting Computers
Develop your understanding of digital devices, with an initial focus on inputs, processes and outputs.
You will compare digital and non-digital devices and be introduced to computer networks, including devices that make up a network’s infrastructure, such as wireless access points and and switches.
Develop your understanding of digital devices, with an initial focus on inputs, processes and outputs.
You will compare digital and non-digital devices and be introduced to computer networks, including devices that make up a network’s infrastructure, such as wireless access points and and switches.
CODE Maths Hubs
Challenging Topics
Thursday 29 April 2021 | Launch
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Ideas and resources trial resources
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Reviewing and adapting resources trial resources
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | What have we learnt?
1530 - 1700 | Zoom | 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 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 giving a structure to bring gathered ideas and experiences back to their own departments.
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 giving a structure to bring gathered ideas and experiences back to their own departments.
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.
Thursday 29 April 2021 | Launch
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Ideas and resources trial resources
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Reviewing and adapting resources trial resources
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | What have we learnt?
1530 - 1700 | Zoom | 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 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 giving a structure to bring gathered ideas and experiences back to their own departments.
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 giving a structure to bring gathered ideas and experiences back to their own departments.
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.
How We Work with our Partner 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.
