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WSRS
NEWSLETTER
Issue #8
Summer Term
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This July newsletter is the final edition of the term, and indeed academic year 2019/20.
If you asked us this time last year, what the future would be for this academic year, nowhere would we have inserted the words "...and there will be a world wide pandemic, that will shut our schools down". I think it's safe to say, this was a curve-ball none of us were expecting, however, we have all come together to support our young learners, and their parents/carers in continuing to educate from home since March. Now we begin to plan how pupils will return in September, and how we can support them, and this issue contains useful information and resources for you and your schools to consider in that preparation.
We wish you all a peaceful and restful summer to recharge the batteries, and look forward to being in touch and meeting some of you attending our programmes and events throughout 20/21.
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NEWS FROM WEST SOMERSET RESEARCH SCHOOL
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Lauren Stephen, Research Lead for Blackpool Research School, describes how the BEST resources can be used to help challenge science misconceptions while teaching remotely. Read more.
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More than 70 blogs and videos have come out from the Research Schools Network about remote learning and school closures. This blog shares some highlights, discussing such topics as SEL, impacts to the gap and more. Read more.
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One of the co-authors of the EEF's Improving Social and Emotional Learning in Primary Schools guidance report, Jean Gross, outlines some of the key components in supporting students' SEL needs as they return to school. Read more.
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Research Lead for Meols Cop Research School, Holly Walsh, describes the strategies their science department has been using to diagnose and address misconceptions, how they are continuing to address these and possible steps for the future. Read more.
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Primary
Project X CODE is a proven reading intervention, with a NEW online subscription coming in September 2020, for children in Years 2–4 (P3–5) who are a year or more behind in their word reading. It combines phonics and comprehension development in an exciting and motivational character adventure series.
Click Project X Code for more information.
Discover the Online Professional Development.
Secondary
This terms offers are below:
- 30% off print books
- 40% off revision guides and workbooks – KS3/KS4/KS5
- 50% off GCSE Oxford Revise
- Free access to any Kerboodle subject till Sept 2020 – not applicable to existing courses/subs
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Nuffield Early Language Intervention (NELI)
Improves children’s oral language skills and supports reading comprehension
EEF NELI Trial Report
A virtual training program for your schools is being organised, this will be in place by end of July, which means that schools could have their training during August if they wish.
In addition there are may supporting free CPD and webinars on offer. You can find details of CPD free webinars here, book live events and catch up with any you've missed.
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The EEF has produced a new rapid evidence assessment examining the potential impact of school closures on the attainment gap. Summary and full report available for free here.
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In response to the unprecedented closure of schools to most pupils, the EEF is continuing to produce new resources designed to be used by schools and parents/carers to support home learning. All are free to access from the EEF's website.
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We have now re-scheduled the third and final day of our Preparing for Literacy programme and delegates will have received an email with confirmation details. We are now working to re-schedule our remaining postponed courses for early in the coming academic year, and will be in touch with delegates registered on these, as soon as possible.
We are also working hard to plan our courses for next year, so please watch out for News Flashes with further information.
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Please share our newsletter with colleagues and ask them to register here to receive a copy.
If you have any enquiries please contact our Project Manager, Liz Power via email, lpower@educ.somerset.gov.uk
Please note Liz works part time (usually Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) and will respond to all messages as soon as possible.
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