Development Programme

Professional Development for NQTs and Tutors

BASS organises a wide choice of courses for NQTs, as part of the LEA’s commitment to recruitment and retention. They are highly regarded by participants.

Courses are offered for Induction Tutors and both Primary and Secondary NQTs:

induction conferences (July, September, January)
subject development days
(in each term for primary, spring term only for secondary)
extended support programmes (day and twilight courses all year)

Also offered are:

a range of professional development opportunities for teachers in their second and third year.
a ‘peace of mind’ monitoring package to schools.

Details of our courses appear in the BASS Professional Development Programme. These courses are chargeable, and should be booked through BASS Bookings.

Contacts

Sarah Roberts, course administration, 303 1178 (fax 8100)
E-mail bass.bookings@birmingham.gov.uk

Induction Tutors
	Induction Tutor Training A one or three-day course providing teachers with opportunities to widen their understanding of the induction of NQTs with regard to monitoring support and assessment, and the scope of their role as induction tutors.
Primary NQT Support Programme
	Early Induction Conference This conference is for newly qualified teachers who have begun work in primary and secondary schools from 1st July 2007. The conference will introduce and welcome NQTs to teaching in Birmingham: they will have the opportunity to take part in a range of seminars, presentations and workshops.

	NQT Primary Induction Conferences The purpose of these conferences is to introduce and welcome newly qualified teachers in Primary schools to teaching in Birmingham, with an opportunity to meet Tony Howell, the Strategic Director, and take part in a range of seminars, presentations and workshops.

	NQT Spring Term Induction Conference Intended specifically for NQTs who began work in Birmingham schools in January 2008, the purpose of the conference is to introduce and welcome newly qualified teachers to teaching in Birmingham, with an opportunity to meet Tony Howell, the Strategic Director, and take part in a range of seminars, presentations and workshops.

	NQT Primary Additional Development Days Day courses specifically designed for NQTs, with a choice of courses in the autumn, spring and summer terms. Their purpose is to develop and share knowledge, covering National Curriculum core and foundation subjects in Key Stages 1 and 2. You can either download the training courses booklet for an entire term: BASS CPD & Training Programme Autumn 07 BASS CPD & Training Programme Spring 08 BASS CPD & Training Programme Summer 08 or use the list of links below to go to specific booklet pages containing the details for each course: Autumn Term 2007 NQT Primary Extended Support Programme (four day course across the year) Behaviour in the primary classroom for NQTs An introduction to teaching pupils with EAL Foundation Stage (two-day course) Consolidating literacy How children become literate Consolidating numeracy: foundation and Key Stage 1 Consolidating numeracy: Key Stage 2 Developing numeracy: calculation in foundation and Key Stage 1 Developing numeracy: calculation in Key Stage 2 The effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning (three-day course) Spring Term 2008 Teaching Children with SEN and Disabilities (three-day course) Developing literacy: non fiction and literacy across the curriculum Developing literacy: speaking, listening and drama Developing literacy: narrative/poetry Developing numeracy: problem solving in foundation and Key Stage 1 Developing numeracy: problem solving in Key Stage 2 Art and design Physical Education Summer Term 2008 Learning outside the classroom in early years Scientific enquiry Key Stage 1 Scientific enquiry Key Stage 2 Design and technology Religious Education Geography and history Key Stage 1 & 2

	Black and Asian Teachers Group This network is particularly for for black and Asian colleagues in the early part of their careers.
Secondary NQT Support Programme
	Early Induction Conference This conference is for newly qualified teachers who have begun work in primary and secondary schools from 1st July 2007. The conference will introduce and welcome NQTs to teaching in Birmingham: they will have the opportunity to take part in a range of seminars, presentations and workshops.

	NQT Secondary Induction Conferences The purpose of these conferences is to introduce and welcome newly qualified teachers in Secondary schools to teaching in Birmingham, with an opportunity to meet Tony Howell, the Strategic Director, and take part in a range of seminars, presentations and workshops.

	NQT Spring Term Induction Conference Intended specifically for NQTs who began work in Birmingham schools in January 2008, the purpose of the conference is to introduce and welcome newly qualified teachers to teaching in Birmingham, with an opportunity to meet Tony Howell, the Strategic Director, and take part in a range of seminars, presentations and workshops.

	Subject Development Courses for Secondary NQTs The purpose of these courses is to extend NQTs' subject knowledge and its application in the classroom. The precise focus of each course will be negotiated with NQTs at the induction conferences. Autumn term 2007 Mathematics English Spring Term 2008 Science Physical Education ICT MFL History Drama Art Religious Education Business Studies Design and Technology Geography Music

	Black and Asian Teachers Group This network is particularly for for black and Asian colleagues in the early part of their careers.
Accreditation BASS has a partnership arrangement with UCE to accredit the work of NQTs on the extended primary and secondary courses towards Masters level programmes. NQTs can gain credit towards Masters degrees for their work during the Induction year through a scheme run by Holyhead Training School.
	Holyhead Accreditation Opportunity for NQTs Information about the NQT MA module offered by Holyhead Training School.
	Holyhead Primary Modern Foreign Languages Training programme (07 – 08)