Overview
At Primary Advantage we pride ourselves in offering our NQTs the very best start in their teaching career. We have a long-standing track record of delivering NQT training to schools in Hackney and beyond. We have designed this comprehensive, tailored programme to best suit the needs of NQTs, offering a wide menu of choice, as well as plenty of opportunity to spend time in a range of classrooms and learn from others by observing the best practice.
The programme consists of ten half day taught sessions, ten school visits (with EYFS visits being tailored to EYFS settings) and then ten additional days to be spent on your own personal development, which can be guided and formulated during taught sessions. Each session will rotate on a three weekly cycle. During each taught session we unpick key principles of teaching, how the theory can be implemented back into the classroom and aim to have direct impact on developing each NQT into a highly skilled practitioner. Sessions will focus on topics that include behaviour management, SEND, well-being and curriculum subject specific content.
“Excellent CPD – lots of learning and growth thank you!”.
“Loved being part of different triads, and observing at different schools”.
NQTs from previous cohorts.
Covid-19 Update – Changes to the NQT Programme
We have planned the NQT Programme for 2020-21 knowing that elements of the programme will be subject to change. We have alternatives and scenarios that will enable us to continue to provide all the support and training planned for NQTs next year.
We are planning to conduct the first session ‘Best Foot Forward – Strategies for Starting the Year Well’ on the 9th July 2020 online.
In September the taught NQT sessions will continue online for the Autumn term and for the Triad sessions, NQTs will attend a peer observation in their own schools until it is feasible and safe to resume school visits. We will continue to review and update the timetable where necessary to ensure the safety of the NQTs and our staff in accordance with the latest guidelines.
TAUGHT SESSIONS
NQT taught sessions will run on Thursday afternoons, led by experienced leaders from across the Primary Advantage Federation.
NQT 2020-2021 taught sessions will initially be delivered online.
Thursdays 1.30pm – 4pm
Future sessions will take place at Holy Trinity CE Primary School Beechwood Road, London, E8 3DY
| Date: | Taught Sessions: |
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9th July 2020 |
Best Foot Forward – Strategies for Starting the Year Well
Classroom organisation, systems and routines, time management- effective strategies to prioritise workload and make best use of time, and teacher well-being, all the features of this initial session are designed to ensure you have the smoothest and most positive start to the NQT year. |
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17th September 2020 |
Planning School Trips/ Positive Behaviour Management We consider the most effective ways to plan & organise a school trip and writing risk assessments. We study and discuss a range of scenarios and strategise how to ensure, through the implementation of positive behaviour strategies, we develop a happy & purposeful classrooms for all. |
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8th October 2020 |
Assessment for Learning This session looks at how to write and sequence learning intentions to ensure that progression is planned for, and the success criteria that underpin this. We focus on the types of questions that are most effective within lessons, and consider the most effective strategies for providing children with feedback. |
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5th November 2020 |
The Principles of Learning Themes of the session include considering what research tells us about how pupils learn best. How do we ensure that pupils in our classes are active learners? |
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26th November 2020 |
The Joy of Reading The session covers how to teach reading, through systematic phonics, and how to foster a love of reading within your classroom setting. |
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7th January 2021 |
Engaging All Learners – SEND and Inclusion Session built to reflect on inclusivity, how our practice, planning and assessments allows all learners within our classrooms to be provided with opportunities to really flourish and meet their true potential. |
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28th January 2021 |
Making Mathematicians The session covers the principles that sit within the mastery approach to teaching mathematics. How do we plan to ensure that children build a solid foundation and then, through taking small and coherent steps, make structured progress so that they really can think mathematically. |
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25th February 2021 |
Writing for Real Themes of the session include the writing process, hooks for writing which really motivate pupils, and an opportunity to look at high quality examples of writing. |
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18th March 2021 |
Progression in Science How to ensure planning in science progressively builds, and focuses on a clear development of knowledge over time. A session focused on developing science subject knowledge and ideas for making science engaging for all. |
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22nd April 2021 |
The Lesson Study Model The session covers identifying targeted areas to develop, shared peer practice and research, plan, teach & observe. |
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10th June 2021 |
The Early Years Identifying key strategies for effective practice in the EYFS, how this builds the strong foundation for pupils as they move into KS1, and ensure all pupils transition successfully. |
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1st July 2021 |
The Future The session includes a reflection of the NQT year, next steps beyond the NQT year and career paths.
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SCHOOLS VISITS / TRIADS
These are a compulsory and key part of the NQT training programme. In previous years NQTs, in groups, have visited schools and observed best practice, focusing on a theme from the previous taught session, and reflected on what they have observed. Initially NQTs will attend a peer observation in their own schools. A timetable of external visits will be produced when appropriate. Schools will be expected to host several triads throughout the year, and in return their NQTs will have the opportunity to see practice in other schools. Triad visits will be planned at NQT schools and beyond to offer a breadth of experience.
| Date: | School Visit / Triad: |
| 24th September 2020 | School Visit / Triad- Positive Behaviour Strategies |
| 15th October 2020 | School Visit / Triad- Assessment for Learning |
| 12th November 2020 | School Visit / Triad- School Trip |
| 3rd December 2020 | School Visit / Triad- Early Reading |
| 14th January 2021 | School Visit / Triad- Support for SEND Pupils |
| 4th February 2021 | School Visit / Triad- Maths |
| 4th March 2021 | School Visit / Triad- Writing |
| 25th March 2021 | School Visit / Triad- Learning Outdoors |
| 29th April 2021 | School Visit / Triad- Lesson Study |
| 17th June 2021 | School Visit / Triad- Lesson Study |
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
On these weeks NQTs can direct their own development, in conjunction with their school mentor and with suggestions from their NQT programme tutor.
| Date: | Personal Development Session: |
| 1st October 2020 | Personal Development Session |
| 22nd October 2020 | Personal Development Session |
| 19th November 2020 | Personal Development Session |
| 10th December 2020 | Personal Development Session |
| 21st January 2021 | Personal Development Session |
| 11th February 2021 | Personal Development Session |
| 11th March 2021 | Personal Development Session |
| 1st April 2021 | Personal Development Session |
| 6th May 2021 | Personal Development Session |
| 24th June 2021 | Personal Development Session |
| 8th July 2021 | Personal Development Session |
| 15th July 2021 | Personal Development Session |
MENTOR TRAINING
NQT school mentors are a key component of support for NQTs during the induction year. This session is for new and experienced mentors to find out how best to support their NQTs and the processes and deadlines for NQT assessment during the year.
NQT 2020-2021 Mentor Session will be delivered online.
Thursday 10th September 2020 – 4pm – 5.30pm
Audience
- NQTs
Cost
The cost of the full NQT Training Programme for 2020-21 is £850. This includes the charge for registering NQTs with Primary Advantage as the Appropriate Body, support and training for mentors, the administration of NQT assessments and access to NQT Manager software for mentors to manage NQT assessments. The charge for acting as the Appropriate Body only is £350 per NQT.
Upcoming Dates
| Title | Date | Time | Venue |
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| NQT Start Date | 9 July, 2020 | 13:30 - 16:00 | Online |
| NQT Mentor Training | 10 September, 2020 | 16:00 - 17:30 | Online |
NQT Programme Courses
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Alternatively, email us at bookings@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk or call us on 0207 254 1010 (extension 5).