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WEST SOMERSET RESEARCH SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
Issue #3
Winter Term
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NEW FROM WEST SOMERSET RESEARCH SCHOOL
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In this blog, published just before Christmas, Anne Harvey (Primary Phase Literacy ELE) writes about the wonder of good old-fashioned books! Read more.
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Chris Cotter, English Teacher and Research Facilitator at Manchester Communication Research School, talks about their experience using the power of positive interactions to help support reintegration. Read more.
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Director of Kingsbridge Research School, Jon Eaton, outlines how schools can implement recommendation 2 from the EEF's Behaviour guidance report - 'Teach learning behaviours alongside managing misbehaviour'. Read more.
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Caitlin McMillan shares an important story from one of Rosendale Research School's teachers that highlights how 'getting your vulnerable learners operating the best they can in class is absolutely the right thing for the class as a whole'. Read more.
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The EEF is currently recruiting for 7 different trials across England, spanning the early years, primary and secondary phases. They are also recruiting for their first ever trial in special schools. These are an opportunity for settings to be part of building the evidence base and test high-potential interventions, usually at a subsidised cost or for free. You can find more information on the EEF website.
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Released in July, Improving Behaviour in Schools reviews the best evidence to help schools make the best decisions about behaviour strategies. This EEF guidance report includes six key recommendations and is FREE to download from the EEF's website.
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Dr Darren Moore led a team from the University of Exeter to complete this review of the evidence surrounding behaviour in schools, which sits behind the EEF’s Behaviour Guidance Report. You can now read this review online here.
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The extensive evidence base suggests that effective development of communication, language and literacy skills in the early years sets children up to be increasingly successful throughout their school career.
This 3-day programme, led by Anne Harvey, our Primary Phase Literacy ELE, will take delegates through the recommendations in the EEF's guidance report and bring them to life.
Dates:
16 January
05 March
29 April
Venue:
Canalside Conference Centre, Bridgwater, TA6 6LQ
Cost:
£295
Registration:
http://bit.ly/WSRS-Event-Reg
Full details can be found on our website by clicking here
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This programme provides an in-depth exploration of the seven accessible recommendations made in the EEF’s Improving Secondary Science Guidance Report, published in 2018. The programme will be led by Rachael Hofgartner, Head of Science at Crispin School and Science ELE for the Research School. Other speakers include Emily Yeomans (EEF - Guidance report author) and Dr Niki Kaiser (Norwich Research School).
Dates:
23 January
06 March
28 April
Venue:
1. Crispin School, Street 2. Chilton Trinity School, Bridgwater; 3. Five Ways School, Yeovil
Cost:
£295
Registration:
http://bit.ly/WSRS-Event-Reg
Full details can be found on our website by clicking here
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Evidence shows that Metacognition & Self-Regulated Learning approaches have consistently high levels of impact on student outcomes, with pupils making an average of 7 months’ additional progress in one academic year. These strategies can be particularly effective for disadvantaged pupils. This 3-afternoon programme is led by Will Smith, our Metacognition ELE and is hosted by NSTA @ Backwell School in North Somerset.
Dates:
04 Feb
18 March
07 May
Venue:
Backwell School, North Somerset
Cost:
£195
Registration:
http://bit.ly/WSRS-Event-Reg
Full details can be found on our website by clicking here
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This programme is aimed at primary, secondary and middle school maths teachers and leaders wanting to improve transitions by increasing knowledge of T&L approaches, curriculum and expectations across the key stages. It's also a great opportunity to strengthen links between primary & secondary staff & create impactful curriculum coherence between schools. Led by our Maths ELE Catrin Cross from Oakfield Academy and supported by other experts from the Research Schools Network.
Dates:
13 Feb
12 March
22 May
Venue:
Oakfield Academy, Frome
Cost:
£295
Registration:
http://bit.ly/WSRS-Event-Reg
Full details can be found on our website by clicking here
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