Strategies for Success:

Innovative Approaches to
Primary School Improvement

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You're Invited

Join us for a full-day workshop showcasing how iPad in combination with research-based practice supports school improvement efforts.

Visit Belgrave St. Bart's Academy or The Olive Tree Primary School to see first-hand how these schools are redefining feedback, assessment, direct instruction and independent practice with technology. You'll learn more about:

  • Delivering Effective Feedback: see how alignment of policy with Education Endowment Foundation recommendations supports the delivery of highly impactful feedback. 

  • Developing High Quality Assessment: review Dylan Wilams' work on 'minute-by-minute assessment' and how to leverage real-time data to inform next steps.
     
  • Student & Staff Perspectives: Visit classrooms, observe lessons, and engage with students to see innovative teaching and learning in action.

What You'll Gain:

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Actionable Insights

Practical tips for enhancing reading instruction and involving parents in the process.

Feedback
Community Engagement

Proven strategies to empower not just your students, but the entire school community, creating a supportive environment for reading success.

 

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Exclusive Resources

Access to a downloadable Reading Glossary and One Pager that you can immediately implement in your school

 

Dates & Locations

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17th October 2024
Belgrave St. Bartholomew's Academy
Sussex Place
Longton, Stoke-On-Trent

ST3 4TP

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22nd October 2024
The Olive Tree Primary School
Adelaide Street
Bolton
BL3 3NY

 

Agenda

 

9:30 AM Delegate Check-In
9:55 AM Welcome & Introductions
10:15 AM

Tackling School Improvement through the DNA of Learning
Presented by: Hannah Croskery, Learning Specialist at Showbie

The ‘DNA of Learning', redefines the fundamentals of education - Direct Instruction, Independent Practice, Feedback, and Assessment - for the modern era. Attendees will explore how practical, research-based approaches to teaching and learning can be enhanced by technology to support school improvement efforts.

11:15 AM

Headteacher Perspective: Leveraging Technology for School Improvement

Hear directly from the headteacher of the host school on how their school combines technology, personalised learning, and research-based practice to drive their school improvement initiatives, and evidence student progress over time.

12 PM 

Lunch

12.45 PM

Pupil Voice 

Ask students any questions you have - including how they are using technology in the classroom and at home to support their learning.

1.15 PM

Classroom Visits

Delegates will have the opportunity to visit classrooms and experience a lesson in action to see how:

  • Schools can optimise and amplify their most valuable resource - teachers

  • Students share their learning in personalised and creative ways, supporting more engaged learning while helping teachers gather more insight into student progress
1.45 PM

Guided Group Discussion  

The final session will provide an opportunity for delegates to ask questions, reflect on their learnings, share their thoughts, and consider next steps.

3.00 PM

Wrap Up

Delegates will be asked to provide feedback on the day, and will also receive supporting documentation to take away.

 

About the Presenter

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Hannah Croskery

Apple Distinguished Educator | Learning Specialist at Showbie

With 27 years of teaching experience, Hannah Croskery has a proven track record in educational leadership and technology integration. As a Deputy Headteacher, she guided her previous school to become an Apple Distinguished School and an Apple Regional Training Centre. In her role as an EdTech Demonstrator for the Department of Education, Hannah has supported numerous schools in transforming their teaching and learning practices through the effective use of technology.

 

Since 2012, Hannah has been utilising Showbie in her own classroom and school, witnessing firsthand the impact it can have on student engagement and achievement. Now, as a Learning Specialist for Showbie, she is passionate about helping other schools harness the power of technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Register to Secure Your Space

Spaces are limited - register now to secure your spot and avoid disappointment.

 

Questions About the Event?


 For more information contact the Showbie team at events@showbie.com