What does Donaldson look like in KS2 – WEST WALES (Llanarthne)

Course date: 21st Nov 2019

How to move effective FP practice into lower juniors.

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Target Group: FP Leaders, SMT, Y3/Y4 Teachers
In his ‘Successful Futures’ Report the ethos, principles and pedagogy of the current FP was identified as a significant strength of current educational practice in Wales. It was recommended that schools build on successful ‘Foundation’ practice into the middle and later years of primary education and beyond.  How this works in practice needs to be carefully managed to ensure that transition issues are removed and progression is ensured. Topics covered: What is Donaldson actually saying? What are the key words/messages/principles/findings from Professor Graham Donaldson’s ‘Successful Futures’ Report? This session includes a simplified version of the report which will help schools to familiarise themselves with, plan and deliver the new curriculum effectively. The Year 3 and 4 classrooms What will they look like in practice? What refinements need to be made? What curriculum ‘areas’ do we need to put into these classrooms? How do we promote independent learning here? How do we take the aspects of a successful FP into these classrooms and yet ensure progression? This session includes practical ideas/examples of age appropriate tasks/challenges linked to everyday KS2 topics and ideas for routines to allow them to be completed. Bridging the Gap Ensuring that the children from Year 2-3 move smoothly and without barriers is a key aspect of the new curriculum.  This needs to be considered carefully and well planned for. There are many, many practical ideas and examples given here that will aid this. This session includes an exemplar transition plan that schools can implement into their own practice. What exactly are we supposed to be building on? What does a successful FP look like? What are the key words of successful practice and excellence? How do we take some of these elements of the FP into Y3 and Y4? This session includes many ideas/examples of how the strengths of a successful FP can be incorporated into Y3 and Y4 to allow for consistency while still maintaining progression.

course attendee quote What people say about the Donaldson at KS2  course...

"Very informative, full of enthusiasm. I'm going away completely inspired and excited to make a start. Diolch!" Course delegate Oct 2018

"Inspiring day. Lots of great ideas - keen to get back to class to make a start!" Course delegate Oct 2018

"Really enjoyed the course - looking at examples of missions and how to timetable. Love the idea children are involved in planning the mission which enhance pupils' voice." Course delegate Oct 2018


              

Course Presenter: Cath Delve

FOUNDATION PHASE/ OUTDOOR LEARNING/ WHOLE SCHOOL ISSUES - Cath provides help, support and guidance to schools and local authorities all over Wales. She is a published author and has 26 years teaching experience in three different schools. She was a deputy headteacher of two and an acting head of one. She is passionate about the wellbeing of children and outdoor learning and presents a wide range of training courses across different areas of the curriculum. Some of her initiatives-such as Messy Monday, Freaky Friday, Igloo and Missions-have been implemented and used by schools all over Wales and even been introduced in England. Alongside her book, she has produced a wide range of resources to support teachers and schools. As well as being a member of the Collective Learning team she is also an independent education consultant, working alongside schools in a variety of ways all over Wales to help them to move forward in every way. Search for Courses

Course Location: West Wales - Carmarthen

ADDRESS: National Botanic Garden of Wales, Middleton Hall, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire. SA32 8HN
  • 9.00am coffee and registration for a 9.30am start.
  • Please follow signs to NBG Conference Centre and use the Corporate entrance around the back of the gardens – it is a long walk from the public entrance!
  • It is anticipated that the course will finish 3:30 pm.