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.
Essential Information| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 November 2019 | 09:00 - 15:00 | Knayton C of E Academy | Map |
| 2 | 19 March 2020 | 09:00 - 15:00 | Knayton C of E Academy | Map |
| 3 | 11 June 2020 | 09:00 - 15:00 | Knayton C of E Academy | Map |
Training for targeted leaders selected from schools within Elevate MAT to set them on their way to Headship
Essential Information| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04 October 2018 | 08:15 - 12:15 | Aspin Park Academy | Map |
| 2 | 07 November 2018 | 09:00 - 15:30 | Burn Hall Hotel | Map |
| 3 | 05 December 2018 | 08:15 - 12:15 | Meadowside Academy | Map |
| 4 | 16 January 2019 | 08:15 - 12:15 | Meadowside Academy | Map |
| 5 | 06 March 2019 | 08:15 - 12:15 | Meadowside Academy | Map |
| 6 | 05 May 2019 | 08:15 - 12:15 | Aspin Park Academy | Map |
| 7 | 20 May 2019 | 08:15 - 12:15 | Aspin Park Academy | Map |
| 8 | 19 September 2019 | 08:15 - 12:15 | Knaresborough St John's C of E Primary School | Map |
| 9 | 22 November 2019 | 08:15 - 12:15 | Knaresborough St John's C of E Primary School | Map |
| 10 | 09 January 2020 | 08:15 - 12:15 | Knaresborough St John's C of E Primary School | Map |
| 11 | 27 February 2020 | 08:15 - 12:15 | Knaresborough St John's C of E Primary School | Map |
| 12 | 24 April 2020 | 08:15 - 12:15 | Knaresborough St John's C of E Primary School | Map |
| 13 | 05 June 2020 | 08:15 - 12:15 | Knaresborough St John's C of E Primary School | Map |
‘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.
Essential Information
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 November 2019 | 08:00 - 11:00 | The Bridge Inn | Map |
This three-day programme is for all colleagues who take the lead on key-stage or wider whole-school initiatives - and are at the same time classroom-based, with substantial teaching commitments, ‘leading from the Middle’. It will establish the main building blocks of successful leadership, maximise skills and enhance effectiveness.
Essential Information| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03 December 2019 | 09:00 - 15:30 | Burn Hall Hotel | Map |
| 2 | 14 January 2020 | 09:00 - 15:30 | Burn Hall Hotel | Map |
| 3 | 05 March 2020 | 09:00 - 15:30 | Burn Hall Hotel | Map |
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.
Essential Information
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09 December 2019 | 12:30 - 15:30 | Burn Hall Hotel | Map |
This programme is for both existing team leaders as well as those with clear leadership potential for senior whole-school responsibilities. It will also reflect the needs of Specialist Leaders in Education.
The three-day course seeks to meet the needs of experienced school leaders who wish to develop their ideas about more senior levels of school leadership, who wish to maximise their skills and effectiveness - and who also seek to make further professional progress. The programme will be underpinned by an emphasis on the key skills of coaching and constructive communication.
The course will also use the unifying vehicle of an individual ‘senior leadership focus’ (research option) to generate learning.
This programme was run very successfully in previous years with overwhelmingly positive feedback. Comments include:
'Course delivered in a lively, engaging & inspiring way.'
'Ed Lott, fantastic, motivational speaker, learnt a lot about leadership styles'
'Improving the vision/roles of the SLT can only have a positive impact on learning.'
Essential Information
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 January 2020 | 09:00 - 15:30 | Burn Hall Hotel | Map |
| 2 | 02 April 2020 | 09:00 - 15:30 | Burn Hall Hotel | Map |
| 3 | 21 May 2020 | 09:00 - 15:30 | Burn Hall Hotel | Map |
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.
Essential Information
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 January 2020 | 09:00 - 12:30 | Burn Hall Hotel | Map |
‘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.
Essential Information
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 January 2020 | 08:00 - 11:00 | The Bridge Inn | Map |
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…”
Essential Information| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 September 2019 | 09:00 - 15:00 | Burn Hall Hotel | Map |
| 2 | 06 February 2020 | 09:00 - 15:00 | Burn Hall Hotel | Map |
| 3 | 19 May 2020 | 09:00 - 15:00 | Burn Hall Hotel | Map |
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.
Essential Information
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07 February 2020 | 09:00 - 12:30 | Burn Hall Hotel | Map |