AM Sessions

Session 1: Building Relationships to Promote Student Success
Facilitator: Victoria Raynor — 45 mins + 15 mins Q&A
Strong relationships built on trust, respect, and empathy, alongside support for wellbeing, empower students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Session 2: Creating Positive Learning Environments to Maximise Engagement
Facilitator: Sandra Tibbles — 45 mins + 15 mins Q&A
Inclusive, supportive, and participatory classrooms foster emotional safety and productivity, enabling students to engage fully and maximise their learning potential.

Session 3: Providing Adaptive Teaching to Ensure Progress
Facilitator: Martin Bloomfield — 45 mins + 15 mins Q&A
By recognising diverse learning needs and tailoring teaching methods, materials, and activities, educators can ensure every student makes meaningful progress.

PM: Interactive Workshops

(These workshops will run concurrently, and staff can sign up in advance to attend 1 of the 3, or these can be directed by SLT in line with individual or identified performance management needs).

1. Setting Goals, Promoting Executive Function, and Giving Constructive Feedback
Explore strategies for setting clear success criteria, supporting task management, and delivering timely, specific feedback. The workshop also covers promoting self-reflection, intrinsic motivation, and goal-setting to encourage continuous growth.

2. Making Learning Relevant and Encouraging Active Participation
Learn how to connect classroom content to real-world contexts to enhance engagement and understanding. Explore techniques to promote active learning, questioning, discussion, collaboration, and emotional intelligence through cooperative activities.

3. Promoting Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, and Metacognition
Discover how to encourage independent thinking, analysis, and problem-solving. This workshop also addresses fostering a growth mindset that values perseverance, resilience, and learning from mistakes.