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Using Phonics-based teaching at Entry Level  all four flyers (V2)

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Resources referencing Maths & English to technical routes

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Resources referencing Maths & English to technical routes

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Resource to accompany 'We all came here from somewhere: Diversity, identities and active citizenship (revised edition)'.

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Lesson observations & learning walks: improving learning in maths & English

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Lesson observations & learning walks: improving learning in maths & English

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This practical one-day course will dissect what best practice means in maths and English and look in depth at how observations can be used developmentally by managers and colleagues to improve the teaching of maths and English - both when delivered in standalone lessons and when embedded into vocational learning.
Coventry (Chamber Training).  Date: 22/01/19
Nottingham (emfec).  Date: 26/02/19
Click here for further details & booking

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Help learners with dyslexia, autism & hearing impairments thrive

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Help learners with dyslexia, autism & hearing impairments thrive

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Remploy are working with ETF to offer training courses to increase awareness of these issue, including FREE online taster sessions.
Click here for further information

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Interactive webinars for those working with apprentices

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Interactive webinars for those working with apprentices

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A series of 90 min. webinars for anyone involved in apprenticeship delivery. Follow the links for more information & booking:

1. Partnering with employers to support maths & English 14/01/19

2. Supporting vulnerable learners in maths & English in apprenticeships 23/01/19

3. Developing & supporting learners' maths & English 01/12/18

4. Digital approaches for maths and English 04/02/19

5. Designing a supportive curriculum in maths and English for lower attainers 14/02/19

6. Spotlight on maths & English CPD and resources to support apprenticeship delivery and gateway 18/02/19

7. Improving Assessment for Learning (maths and English) 08/03/19

8. Mentoring Apprentices in the workplace with an emphasis on maths and English 17/12/18 & 12/03/19

9. *NEW* Critically reflecting on your practice: What changes have you made? 22/03/19

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*NEW* Using Phonics-Based Teaching at Entry Level 

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*NEW* Using Phonics-Based Teaching at Entry Level 

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ETF have developed new courses  for those teaching or supporting emergent or developing readers and writers.  Courses explore the principles and practices that underpin the new Post-16 Phonics Toolkit, and can be booked by organisations for in-house delivery FREE until 31 st March (limited number of courses available, allocated on first come basis - min 10 delegates).
Courses will also be available after 31st March subject to normal ETF fees.

·     Introductory webinars (90min online)

·     Awareness raising for staff (90 min face-to-face sessions - see flyer)

·     Emergent readers & writers (entry 1/2): 1-day courses

·     Developing readers & writers (entry 2/3: 1-day courses

See flyers below for further information, or contact Catriona Mowat at wm.rsl@etfoundation.co.ukto discuss the courses further.

To book a course now, contact Michelle Chesterfield at the Skills & Education Group: 0115 854 1626 or michellec@skillsedugroup.co.uk

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Level 5 Teaching Functional Skills CPD modules: direct delivery or blended learning options available

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Level 5 Teaching Functional Skills CPD modules: direct delivery or blended learning options available

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These new course will ensure that those responsible for teaching the new Functional Skills English qualifications are conversant with the new subject content and are able to provide learning opportunities that are meaningful, active and engaging for learners.  Both courses can either be delivered by:

Direct delivery over 5 days or 10 x ½ days

Blended learning over 3 days, plus webinars & online learning

Optional accreditation is available via Ascentis (15 credits at level 5).

See flyers below for more details, or if you are interested in hosting a course for your organisation, please contact: J.Chamberlain@warwick.ac.uk

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Functional Skills are changing in September 2019!  Follow the links to view the DfE's revised subject content for maths & English and the Ofqual Functional skills conditions & requirements for English and maths.
To support the changes, ETF have launched a range of CPD modules for teachers & assessors - including webinars, 1-day phonics modules and fully accredited level 5 modules.

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Excellence Gateway Exhibition site

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The 16 to 19 study programmes for all young people of this age group, apart from apprentices, require that all students without a GCSE at grade C or above in English and/or mathematics should continue to study these subjects. This has been a condition of funding for each of these students since September 2014.

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Excellence Gateway Exhibition site

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New specifications for GCSE Maths were introduced in 2015. The reforms mean the qualification is more academically stretching with a linear exam. There are more challenging questions for the most able to properly test their understanding of the mathematical knowledge needed for higher level study and careers in mathematics, the sciences and computing.

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ETF Professional Exchange will enable you to share and develop your practice within your subject specialist area. You’ll meet with subject specialists from your own and other organisations in the West Midlands to look at an area of common concern.  You’ll meet four times over a period of between 4-6 months, and will be able to network and share between meetings via email and social media.  You'll also have ongoing support from the WMCETT team.
Click here for further information.
New network groups for the Spring term include:

Maths and ESOL.  Learners for whom English is a second or third language often experience difficulties with the language used in maths, rather than the maths itself. This group will explore how learners can be helped with this, particularly adults. The first meeting is 1-3.30pm, Friday, 25 th January, at the University of Warwick.

Developing mathematical resilience.  This will explore learners' unhelpful attitudes and emotions, such as maths anxiety and ‘I can’t do maths’ beliefs.  It will explore the Growth Zone Model as a means to help learners understand and articulate their feelings, and what teaching for mathematical resilience means.  The first meeting is 9.30-12.30, Friday, 1 st February 1 at BAES in Aston, Birmingham, and will feature expert input from Sue Johnston-Wilder (University of Warwick).

For more information about these and other Professional Exchange groups, contact Julie Chamberlain: j.chamberlain@warwick.ac.uk

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A variety of 90 min. webinars for maths & English teachers & managers. Follow the links for more information & booking:

Using multimedia with maths & English learners: 24/01/19 & 20/02/19

Maximising the effectiveness of support staff: 25/01/19 & 08/03/19

Teaching mixed ability groups: maths: 30/01/19 & 12/03/19

Supporting learners with SEND in maths: 31/01/19

Functional Skills: discover new materials & approaches: 07/02/19, 27/02/19 & 07/03/19

Assessment & tracking in maths & English: 07/02/19, 27/02/19 & 26/03/19

Digital approaches for maths & English study skills & assessment: 12/02/19 & 07/03/19

Teaching mixed ability groups: English: 06/03/19

Using digital tools to enhance collaborative activities in maths: 12/03/19

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West Midlands Maths & English Managers Networks

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West Midlands Maths & English Managers Networks

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FREE network meeting for maths & English managers, aimed at different sectors.
FE Study Programmes
Next meeting: 04/02/19, 13:30-16:30, Coventry College
Work-Based Learning
Next meeting: 07/02/19, 10:00-13:00, APM, Birmingham
Adult & Community Learning
Next meeting: 13/02/18, 10:00 to 13:00, Birmingham Metropolitan College

For further details or to register your attendance for any of these meetings, please contact Steve Pardoe or Catriona Mowat WM.RSL@etfoundation.co.uk

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The Central Maths Hub offer various CPD opportunities for maths teachers (many of them FREE).  You may be particularly interested in their  Post 16 and FE programme.
Click here to subscribe to their mailing list
Some upcoming CPD opportunities include:

Building Mathematical Resilience: Work Group Opportunity. Starting 07/02/19 at Link Academy, Dudley

Very Special Maths for teachers who support learners with severe or profound learning difficulties.  15/02/19 at Bishop Challenor College, Birmingham

Core Maths Programme subject knowledge support for teachers.  18-19/02/19 at Walsall College

The Challenge of GCSE Resit.  05/03/19 at Bishop Challenor College, Birmingham

Regional Core Maths Workshop.  07/03/19 at Clayton Hotel, Birmingham

Mathematics: Teacher Subject Specialist Training. 15/03/19 & 22/03/19 at University of Warwick, Coventry

You might also be interested in the work of other Maths Hubs operating in the West Midlands:
- Salop & Herefordshire Maths Hub
- North Midlands & Peaks Maths Hub

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J0046_ETF _Top Ten Tips in Maths and English_FINAL

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Assessment for Learning: Effective Practice Guidelines

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Assessment for Learning: Effective Practice Guidelines

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ALLOCATE SUFFICIENT TIME

How? - Allocate time in sessions for learners to: record and reflect on the purpose and personal implications of their learning
goals; monitor and evaluate their own progress and to seek help when needed; update personal progress records. Allocate time for practitioners to review and validate these.

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How? - Allocate time in sessions for learners to: record and reflect on the purpose and personal implications of their learning goals; monitor and evaluate their own progress and to seek help when needed; update personal progress records. Allocate time for practitioners to review and validate these.

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ETF's maths & English CPD programme has been re-vamped, and is now even more flexible to meet your needs.  Take at look at the full menu of courses, or request a course that's customised to the needs of your staff.
To discuss your needs further or to enquire about hosting a course,  contact Catriona Mowat or Steve Pardoe at WM.RSL@etfoundation.co.uk.
On each ETF course and webinar, four FREE places are available to anyone who:

has a disability

comes from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) background

work in an organisation with an annual turnover of less than £500,000

works in an organisation in one of the 12 opportunity areas (which include Stoke & Derby)

Also, members of the Society for Education and Training (SET) benefit from a 15% discount on courses.

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Online professional development opportunities for the education and training sector

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HELP WITH IDENTIFYING & MEETING YOUR ORGANISATION'S CPD NEEDS! 

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HELP WITH IDENTIFYING & MEETING YOUR ORGANISATION'S CPD NEEDS! 

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We are your ETF regional specialist leads for maths & English in the West Midlands, and are here to support you in identifying & planning the professional development needs of your staff with regards to maths & English.
We are more than happy to meet with you or discuss things over the phone - just get in touch to arrange a convenient time!
Catriona Mowat or Steve Pardoe
WM.RSL@etfoundation.co.uk

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Helping you to deliver excellent maths & English!