Learning Resource Library
TEACHING AND LEARNING SYMPOSIUM - 8TH MAY 2019
Presentations, resources and links
Workshops:
1. How to better manage Anxiety and Build Confidence at Work Led by Adam Williams from Exeter City Football Club.
Please feel free to visit the A.J Williams Hypnotherapy website here
Feedback: 'Helpful to see anxiety in a more positive light and as something controllable'; 'Useful hints and tips to apply to my own life as well as in the classroom'
2. Sensory Attachment Intervention Led by Chris West and Lucy Gillett from The Adoption Consultancy 360
Please click here for School Training Workshops flyer
Future Symposium dates:
Autumn – 9th October 2019
Spring - 22nd January 2020
Summer – 6th May 2020
Time: 16.00 to 17.00. Venue: St James School, Exeter
Workshops:
1. How to better manage Anxiety and Build Confidence at Work Led by Adam Williams from Exeter City Football Club.
Please feel free to visit the A.J Williams Hypnotherapy website here
Feedback: 'Helpful to see anxiety in a more positive light and as something controllable'; 'Useful hints and tips to apply to my own life as well as in the classroom'
2. Sensory Attachment Intervention Led by Chris West and Lucy Gillett from The Adoption Consultancy 360
Please click here for School Training Workshops flyer
Future Symposium dates:
Autumn – 9th October 2019
Spring - 22nd January 2020
Summer – 6th May 2020
Time: 16.00 to 17.00. Venue: St James School, Exeter
TEACHING & LEARNING SYMPOSIUM - 10TH MAY 2017
Presentations, resources and links:
1. Maths investigations and problem-solving tasks to use in KS2 and KS3. Led by Ruth Wang, Exwick Heights Primary School
Presentation
2. Maths Mastery KS1. Led by Dawn Chapman from Alphington Primary School
3. Vocal Warm Ups (for non specialists). Led by Chris Blurton from Haytor View Primary School
4. Vocabulary Development. Led by Ella Amos from Exwick Heights Primary School
5. Breaking Fear of Failure. Led by Amber Hughes from Isca Academy
Presentation
6. Flipped Learning. Led by Sinead McCaffrey and Mark O'Dubhain from Clyst Heath Primary School
7. Global Learning. Led by Caitlin Wright from St James School
Future Symposium dates:
28th June 2017
4.00pm to 5.00pm St James School
It is intended that workshops will be cross phase, however concepts presented and shared will need to be adapted to meet your own needs.
1. Maths investigations and problem-solving tasks to use in KS2 and KS3. Led by Ruth Wang, Exwick Heights Primary School
Presentation
2. Maths Mastery KS1. Led by Dawn Chapman from Alphington Primary School
3. Vocal Warm Ups (for non specialists). Led by Chris Blurton from Haytor View Primary School
4. Vocabulary Development. Led by Ella Amos from Exwick Heights Primary School
5. Breaking Fear of Failure. Led by Amber Hughes from Isca Academy
Presentation
6. Flipped Learning. Led by Sinead McCaffrey and Mark O'Dubhain from Clyst Heath Primary School
7. Global Learning. Led by Caitlin Wright from St James School
Future Symposium dates:
28th June 2017
4.00pm to 5.00pm St James School
It is intended that workshops will be cross phase, however concepts presented and shared will need to be adapted to meet your own needs.
TEACHING & LEARNING SYMPOSIUM - 15TH MARCH 2017
Presentations, resources and links
1. Student Driven Digital Portfolios Led by Simon Wing from Montgomery Primary School
"Really liked this app, especially with it being free. Will give it a go"
"New useful resource"
Presentation
2. Inductive Teaching - A different approach to a child-centered lesson Led by Michaela Cousins from Haytor View Community
"Clear child led learning"
"A great, simple idea"
3. Get your Groove in the Mood to Learn! Led by Vikki Squires from Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
"So simple to organise - so effective for all children. Brilliant"
4. Physical Activity as a Vehicle for Holistic Development Led by Jonny Holding from Wynstream Primary School
"Great ideas to use in class"
"Good anecdotes and practical examples"
Presentation
5. Effective Grouping Led by Joe Wyatt from St James School
"Good variety of ideas"
6. Using Latin in KS2 and KS3 Led by Ella Amos from Exwick Heights Primary School
"Excellent - great food for thought and a whole new way of maintaining children's interest"
Presentation
Future Symposium dates:
10th May 2017
28th June 2017
4.00pm to 5.00pm St James School
It is intended that workshops will be cross phase, however concepts presented and shared will need to be adapted to meet your own needs.
1. Student Driven Digital Portfolios Led by Simon Wing from Montgomery Primary School
"Really liked this app, especially with it being free. Will give it a go"
"New useful resource"
Presentation
2. Inductive Teaching - A different approach to a child-centered lesson Led by Michaela Cousins from Haytor View Community
"Clear child led learning"
"A great, simple idea"
3. Get your Groove in the Mood to Learn! Led by Vikki Squires from Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
"So simple to organise - so effective for all children. Brilliant"
4. Physical Activity as a Vehicle for Holistic Development Led by Jonny Holding from Wynstream Primary School
"Great ideas to use in class"
"Good anecdotes and practical examples"
Presentation
5. Effective Grouping Led by Joe Wyatt from St James School
"Good variety of ideas"
6. Using Latin in KS2 and KS3 Led by Ella Amos from Exwick Heights Primary School
"Excellent - great food for thought and a whole new way of maintaining children's interest"
Presentation
Future Symposium dates:
10th May 2017
28th June 2017
4.00pm to 5.00pm St James School
It is intended that workshops will be cross phase, however concepts presented and shared will need to be adapted to meet your own needs.
Teaching and Learning Symposium - 25th January 2017
Presentations, resources and links
Workshops:
1. Supporting positive developments in parental engagement. Led by Iain Franklin from Haytor View Community Primary School
Feedback: 'Excellent sense that we are doing a good job at my school with communication with parents. Good ideas given to bring parents into school'; 'Great ideas. Thoughtful'; 'Thought provoking Q’s which led to helpful discussions with colleagues'; 'Time to reflect and talk with colleagues'; 'Useful ideas on ways forward'; 'Made me think of new strategies'; 'Interesting session with a great delivery'.
2. A Maths Mindset. Led by Jeremy Davy from Clyst Heath Primary School
Feedback: 'Very useful and thought provoking – useful sources and ideas to try'; 'Loved the discussion regarding a growth mindset'; 'Very current and relevant – good input and opened up some discussion to be further explored at school'; 'Practical activities to consider and put into action'; 'Interesting, relevant and thought provoking'; 'Interesting and informative – thought provoking about OUR attitude and children’s attitude'
Further reading:
3. Using different number systems to consolidate children’s understanding of place value. Led by Graeme Hankin from Haytor View Community Primary School
Feedback: 'Enjoyed it and will take inspiration from the workshop, thank you'; 'Fab! Will definitely use!'; 'Awesome'; 'Very visionary way to approach these issues'; 'Really useful resource, would love to see it in practice'; 'Informative, fun, interactive'; 'Great ideas. Fun way to engage children of all ages'.
Resources:
4. 'Kahoot’ Make Learning Awesome! Led by Jason Nofal from St James School
Feedback: 'Very clear, concise and engaging. Fantastic resources! Adaptable and will use more often'; 'Brilliant!'; 'Great ideas, will take back to school'; 'Awesome. Will use'; 'Brilliant presentation, fun and informative!'; 'Fantastic idea! Would love to use'; 'Lots of ideas – applicable to any year group. Very interactive'.
Find out more: Kahoot
5. Say hello to R Time! Led by Scott Hampton from Haytor View Community Primary School
Feedback: 'Loved it. Thinking how to use it'; 'Brilliant, really great ideas, will explore website'; 'Lovely simple concept which will work in any context'; 'Really interesting! Would love to implement'; 'Really good info – will definitely research this tool'; 'Fab! Loved it! Loads of info, great presentation can’t wait to get the book!'; 'Brilliant! A really good idea – definitely worth exploring'; 'Love it! Important skills to learn'; 'Fantastic!! We need this'.
Resources and links:
6. Writing structures. Led by Laura Newton from St James School
Feedback: 'Good ideas to take back to school'; 'Interesting to hear secondary'; 'Interesting way to link primary to secondary writing styles'; 'Good insight to future for children’s writing'; 'Nice to see what this is like in secondary'.
Future Symposium dates:
15th March 2017
10th May 2017
28th June 2017
4.00pm to 5.00pm St James School
It is intended that workshops will be cross phase, however concepts presented and shared will need to be adapted to meet your own needs.
Workshops:
1. Supporting positive developments in parental engagement. Led by Iain Franklin from Haytor View Community Primary School
Feedback: 'Excellent sense that we are doing a good job at my school with communication with parents. Good ideas given to bring parents into school'; 'Great ideas. Thoughtful'; 'Thought provoking Q’s which led to helpful discussions with colleagues'; 'Time to reflect and talk with colleagues'; 'Useful ideas on ways forward'; 'Made me think of new strategies'; 'Interesting session with a great delivery'.
2. A Maths Mindset. Led by Jeremy Davy from Clyst Heath Primary School
Feedback: 'Very useful and thought provoking – useful sources and ideas to try'; 'Loved the discussion regarding a growth mindset'; 'Very current and relevant – good input and opened up some discussion to be further explored at school'; 'Practical activities to consider and put into action'; 'Interesting, relevant and thought provoking'; 'Interesting and informative – thought provoking about OUR attitude and children’s attitude'
Further reading:
- Maths Mindset presentation
- Carol Dweck: 'The Power of Believing You Can Improve' TED Talk (Youtube)
- Jo Boaler: www.youcubed.org
- James Nottingham: www.jamesnottingham.co.uk; 'Labels Limit Learning' TED Talk (Youtube)
- John Hattie: www.visible-maths.org
- Rachel Riley: girls and maths: "Stop saying girls aren't good at maths!" Guardian Article 12.10.14
- Great maths problems and videos for children: www.numberphile.com
3. Using different number systems to consolidate children’s understanding of place value. Led by Graeme Hankin from Haytor View Community Primary School
Feedback: 'Enjoyed it and will take inspiration from the workshop, thank you'; 'Fab! Will definitely use!'; 'Awesome'; 'Very visionary way to approach these issues'; 'Really useful resource, would love to see it in practice'; 'Informative, fun, interactive'; 'Great ideas. Fun way to engage children of all ages'.
Resources:
4. 'Kahoot’ Make Learning Awesome! Led by Jason Nofal from St James School
Feedback: 'Very clear, concise and engaging. Fantastic resources! Adaptable and will use more often'; 'Brilliant!'; 'Great ideas, will take back to school'; 'Awesome. Will use'; 'Brilliant presentation, fun and informative!'; 'Fantastic idea! Would love to use'; 'Lots of ideas – applicable to any year group. Very interactive'.
Find out more: Kahoot
5. Say hello to R Time! Led by Scott Hampton from Haytor View Community Primary School
Feedback: 'Loved it. Thinking how to use it'; 'Brilliant, really great ideas, will explore website'; 'Lovely simple concept which will work in any context'; 'Really interesting! Would love to implement'; 'Really good info – will definitely research this tool'; 'Fab! Loved it! Loads of info, great presentation can’t wait to get the book!'; 'Brilliant! A really good idea – definitely worth exploring'; 'Love it! Important skills to learn'; 'Fantastic!! We need this'.
Resources and links:
6. Writing structures. Led by Laura Newton from St James School
Feedback: 'Good ideas to take back to school'; 'Interesting to hear secondary'; 'Interesting way to link primary to secondary writing styles'; 'Good insight to future for children’s writing'; 'Nice to see what this is like in secondary'.
Future Symposium dates:
15th March 2017
10th May 2017
28th June 2017
4.00pm to 5.00pm St James School
It is intended that workshops will be cross phase, however concepts presented and shared will need to be adapted to meet your own needs.
Labels Limit Learning
The Power of Believing You Can Improve: Carol Dweck TED Talk
Phonics resources (Action Research Project)
EXAMPLE PHASE 2 PLANNING
Phase 2 Week 1 and 2 new 2016
Phase 2 Week 3 and 4 new 2016
Phase 2 Week 5 and 6 new 2016
Captions with sets 1-4 words + to, the
Presentation phase 2
EXAMPLE PHASE 3 PLANNING
Captions
Phase 3 week 1 and 2 new 2016
Phase 3 week 3 and 4
Phase 3 week 5 and 6
Phase 3 week 7 and 8
Presentation phase 3
Sentences
Sentences for end of phase - At the river
READING GUIDANCE
Phase vocab in red and green [1] (1)
Phonics - sounds phases
Reading prompt sheet
PHONICS GAMES
Best bet
Full circle game
Snakes and ladders phonics revision
OTHER RESOURCES
Silly questions 1
Silly questions 2
Tricky words presentation
USEFUL CLIPS!
Phase 2 Week 1 and 2 new 2016
Phase 2 Week 3 and 4 new 2016
Phase 2 Week 5 and 6 new 2016
Captions with sets 1-4 words + to, the
Presentation phase 2
EXAMPLE PHASE 3 PLANNING
Captions
Phase 3 week 1 and 2 new 2016
Phase 3 week 3 and 4
Phase 3 week 5 and 6
Phase 3 week 7 and 8
Presentation phase 3
Sentences
Sentences for end of phase - At the river
READING GUIDANCE
Phase vocab in red and green [1] (1)
Phonics - sounds phases
Reading prompt sheet
PHONICS GAMES
Best bet
Full circle game
Snakes and ladders phonics revision
OTHER RESOURCES
Silly questions 1
Silly questions 2
Tricky words presentation
USEFUL CLIPS!
Maths 'Reasoning' Year 6 resources (Action Research Project)
YEAR 6 ASSESSMENT Autumn Term:
Assessment Guidance Document
Year 6 Arithmetic
Year 6 Reasoning and Problem Solving
Year 6 Autumn Mark Scheme
Spring Term:
Assessment Guidance Spring Term
Year 6 Arithmetic Spring
Year 6 Reasoning and Problem Solving Spring
Year 6 Mark Scheme Spring
YEAR 6 BOOKMARKS
Fractions and Decimals
General
Instructions
Measures, Shape and Space. 3D and 2D Shapes
Measures, Shape and Space. Area
Measures, Shape and Space. Capacity
Measures, Shape and Space. General
Measures, Shape and Space. Length
Measures, Shape and Space. Mass
Measures, Shape and Space. Patterns and Symmetry
Measures, Shape and Space. Position, Direction and Movement
Measures, Shape and Space. Shape and Space
Measures, Shape and Space. Time
Money
Multiplication and Division
Place Value
Probability
Properties of numbers and number sequences
Solving Problems
Calculations
Year 6
YEAR 6 GAMES TO PLAY AT HOME
Year 6 Card Games
Game 1 Year 6
Game 2 Year 6
Game 3 Year 6
Game 4 Year 6
Game 5 Year 6
Game 6 Year 6
Game 7 Year 6
Game 8 Year 6
KS2 Maths Games - Home Year 6
YEAR 6 PLANNING
Activity overview Year 6
Mastery Assessment Year 6
Mathematical Challenges for Able Pupils Year 6
Maths Shed
NCETM Planning Link
NRICH Curriculum Mapping KS2
Reasoning about numbers
Rising Stars Sequences Year 6
STEM Planning Support
Master Autumn Year 6
Mastery Spring Year 6
Mastery Summer Year 6
Year 6 Sample Reasoning Powerpoint
Year 6 Reasoning Sample Materials
Year 6 Non RAG.xlsx
Year 6 RAG.xlsx
Year 6 Spring 2016.xlsx
Assessment Guidance Document
Year 6 Arithmetic
Year 6 Reasoning and Problem Solving
Year 6 Autumn Mark Scheme
Spring Term:
Assessment Guidance Spring Term
Year 6 Arithmetic Spring
Year 6 Reasoning and Problem Solving Spring
Year 6 Mark Scheme Spring
YEAR 6 BOOKMARKS
Fractions and Decimals
General
Instructions
Measures, Shape and Space. 3D and 2D Shapes
Measures, Shape and Space. Area
Measures, Shape and Space. Capacity
Measures, Shape and Space. General
Measures, Shape and Space. Length
Measures, Shape and Space. Mass
Measures, Shape and Space. Patterns and Symmetry
Measures, Shape and Space. Position, Direction and Movement
Measures, Shape and Space. Shape and Space
Measures, Shape and Space. Time
Money
Multiplication and Division
Place Value
Probability
Properties of numbers and number sequences
Solving Problems
Calculations
Year 6
YEAR 6 GAMES TO PLAY AT HOME
Year 6 Card Games
Game 1 Year 6
Game 2 Year 6
Game 3 Year 6
Game 4 Year 6
Game 5 Year 6
Game 6 Year 6
Game 7 Year 6
Game 8 Year 6
KS2 Maths Games - Home Year 6
YEAR 6 PLANNING
Activity overview Year 6
Mastery Assessment Year 6
Mathematical Challenges for Able Pupils Year 6
Maths Shed
NCETM Planning Link
NRICH Curriculum Mapping KS2
Reasoning about numbers
Rising Stars Sequences Year 6
STEM Planning Support
Master Autumn Year 6
Mastery Spring Year 6
Mastery Summer Year 6
Year 6 Sample Reasoning Powerpoint
Year 6 Reasoning Sample Materials
Year 6 Non RAG.xlsx
Year 6 RAG.xlsx
Year 6 Spring 2016.xlsx
Maths 'Reasoning' Year 5 resources (Action Research Project)
Maths 'Reasoning' Year 4 resources (Action Research Project)
Maths 'Reasoning' Year 3 resources (Action Research Project)
Maths 'Reasoning' Year 2 resources (Action Research Project)
Maths 'Reasoning' Year 1 resources (Action Research Project)
Maths 'Reasoning' Foundation Stage resources (Action Research Project)
The Need for Personalisation By Sir John Jones
Creating Possibilities in the School Led System By Sir John Jones