Raising Standards for Boys in FP – SOUTH WALES (Cardiff)

Course date: 14th Mar 2019

Raising the standards of boy’s achievement in the FP is a priority for all.

“There have been considerable efforts, debates and research to find solutions and develop strategies to tackle the under achievement of boys. Although there have been success in some schools, generally the gap between boys’ performance and girls’ performance has stubbornly resisted efforts to close it”

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Target Group: FP Leaders, SMT, TAs, Teachers
  • understand and develop one of the key elements of excellence in the FP
  • share what Estyn deemed to be excellent in an inspection including examples of engagement of boys through: - curriculum and topic organisation - classroom organisation and resources the promotion of thinking skills - a consistent approach to problem solving in the FP - keeping them moving when learning - breaking down barriers to ‘boys v girls’ learning

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: South Wales - Cardiff

ADDRESS: Future Inn, Hemingway Road, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4AU
  START TIME: 8.30am coffee and registration for a 9.00am start
 
The Future Inn, Cardiff Bay https://www.futureinns.co.uk/cardiff/