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The NQT Support Programme aims to provide high quality support and development for those

starting their teaching career. This will be achieved through an inspiring approach, which is

facilitated by Headteachers and Specialist Leaders of Education within North Star Teaching School

Alliance. The course is rooted in a drive to develop outstanding practitioners for the benefit of

children in North Star Schools. In addition, the programme aims to embed a commitment to

Continuing Professional Development in NQTs, promoting the ethos of responsibility for their own

development. The programme was extremely successful in previous years, with 100% of delegates

giving positive feedback:

“I will be happier so more effective teaching”

“The flexible approach made it feel relevant and really useful”

“It has helped me take a step back and think about things.”

“Nice to share with other NQTs in the same boat – felt really supported…”

‘Support & Solutions’ – a bi-monthly breakfast club for North Star and Polaris head teachers

Support & Solutions is an informal get-together once every half term, designed to give head teachers the chance to meet other heads, create new alliances, discuss the current issues in headship and share issues with people who really understand.

We are supporting joint-practice development for subject leaders through three subject-leader development days each over the year for English, Maths and EYFS. These development days have been created to foster great practice and promote subject leaders as beacons of excellence in their schools.

In light of the 2018-2019 EYFS pilot, the publication Bold Beginnings and the possible future reduction of ELG in mathematics, this course seeks to show how to promote the thinking of young children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and develop a feel for number. During the afternoon, delegates will think about how they can start to draw out maths related concepts across a variety of common EYFS themes.

Delegates will also have the opportunity to experience a variety of activities and ideas that can be immediately used at school the next day and explore new number related books and resources to use to aid planning.

This is an active and hands on course. It is advisable to bring an iPad or camera phone with you to capture the various models and images and a memory stick should you require any bespoke electronic resources on the day from Liz.

At the end of the course, a pack of resources, including a pdf copy of the powerpoint mini slides handout will be available to download from www.dropbox.com

In June 2020, the new statutory Multiplication Tables check for Year 4 will be administered across the UK. This short course begins with looking at the documentation from the DFE into the MTC and any key points from schools trialing the materials in June 2019. During the morning the delegates will look at progression in multiplication and learning times table facts. There will be an opportunity to experience a large range of resources and games to use back in the classroom.

This is an active and hands on course. It is advisable to bring an iPad or camera phone with you to capture the various models and images and a memory stick should you require any bespoke electronic resources on the day from Liz.

At the end of the course, a pack of resources, including a pdf copy of the powerpoint mini slides handout will be available to download from www.dropbox.com

We are supporting joint-practice development for subject leaders through three subject-leader development days each over the year for English, Maths and EYFS. These development days have been created to foster great practice and promote subject leaders as beacons of excellence in their schools.

Evidence suggests coaching is one of the most effective forms of professional development, and this programme seeks to give delegates a grounding in the key principles of coaching to promote good practice and development across school, and accredit them as North Star coaches.

We are supporting joint-practice development for subject leaders through three subject-leader development days each over the year for English, Maths and EYFS. These development days have been created to foster great practice and promote subject leaders as beacons of excellence in their schools.

After a sucessful introduction in 2018-2019 North Star's Developing Expertise in Teaching Programme 2019-2020 will continue to develop teachers in the early years of teaching, this programme aims to assist teachers to become outstanding practitioners with a creative approach to the whole curriculum, leading to excellent outcomes for children.

Perfect for those who are returning to teaching.

‘Support & Solutions’ – a bi-monthly breakfast club for North Star and Polaris head teachers

Support & Solutions is an informal get-together once every half term, designed to give head teachers the chance to meet other heads, create new alliances, discuss the current issues in headship and share issues with people who really understand.