The course promotes awareness and sensitivity to safeguarding, enabling learners to identify the types and characteristics of abuse, record disclosure and appropriately share information with the relevant people. The course will be delivered online and both sessions must be attended to gain certification. Part 1 - Thursday 5 December 2-5pm Part 2 - Wednesday 11 […]
The course promotes awareness and sensitivity to safeguarding, enabling learners to identify the types and characteristics of abuse, record disclosure and appropriately share information with the relevant people. The course will be delivered online and both sessions must be attended to gain certification. Part 1 - Thursday 5 December 2-5pm Part 2 - Wednesday 11 […]
Team Teach Level 1 training will be delivered over 2 sessions held in the Trust Offices at Woodthorpe Primary school. Monday 20 January 2025 : 2.30-5.30pm Monday 27 January 2025 : 2.30-5.30pm Participants are required to attend both sessions to obtain certification. Please sign up to both sessions by Friday 13 December so delegates can […]
Team Teach Level 1 training will be delivered over 2 sessions held in the Trust Offices at Woodthorpe Primary school. Monday 20 January 2025 : 2.30-5.30pm Monday 27 January 2025 : 2.30-5.30pm Participants are required to attend both sessions to obtain certification. Please sign up to both sessions by Friday 13 December so delegates can […]
This fully accredited course is for anyone who is involved in the recruitment and selection of school based staff. It will give participants the information and understanding they need to recruit safely and to comply with relevant statutory guidance and legislation.
The course promotes awareness and sensitivity to safeguarding, enabling learners to identify the types and characteristics of abuse, record disclosure and appropriately share information with the relevant people. The course will be delivered in two sessions. Session one - pre- learning (self study) 13th May 2-5pm (resources will be issued prior to this date) Session two - […]
EF includes working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use these skills every day to learn, work, and manage daily life. Trouble with executive function can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions, among other things. The training will offer practical support that can be embedded in the classroom.
The course promotes awareness and sensitivity to safeguarding, enabling learners to identify the types and characteristics of abuse, record disclosure and appropriately share information with the relevant people. The course will be delivered in two sessions. Session one - pre- learning (self study) 13th May 2-5pm (resources will be issued prior to this date) Session two - […]
OPEN TO ALL STAFF Following a cross-city partnership focused on the pioneering 'Poverty Proofing' work of the charity Children North East, this session offers an insight into the poverty-proofing process. It demonstrates the value of this approach in ensuring that our most vulnerable pupils and their families feel welcomed and supported within all of our […]
THIS SESSION IS FOR TAs ONLY This session will explore the Excel adaptive teaching approach and how, as a Teaching Assistant, you can support pupils by adapting tasks to meet their individual needs while maintaining pupil independence. Room: H6
OPEN TO ALL STAFF In line with our commitment to vulnerable pupils and their families, we have prioritised reading accuracy and speed as essential tools for accessing learning. This session explores our Excel reading continuum and the work of Christopher Such, specifically focusing on how these influence our approach to reading fluency. Room: M2
OPEN TO ALL STAFF As part of our promise to vulnerable pupils and their families, we are committed to ensuring that every child joining ELT—whenever that may be—gets off to a flying start. This session will share a practical approach to transition, fostering a strong sense of belonging for pupils, parents and staff. Room: H4 […]
OPEN TO ALL STAFF At Excel learning trust we are committed to embedding an impactful oracy curriculum across all of our schools. In this practically based session you will explore the importance of finding time for oracy, have space to discuss current impactful practice alongside a wealth of practical 'take- aways’ for use in your […]
OPEN TO ALL STAFF Within our promise to vulnerable pupils and their families, we have committed to providing mentors for pupils if this would best support them. Our Excel approach to mentoring will be shared in this session, concentrating on the 3 main strands of goal setting, confidence building and emotional regulation. Room H3
OPEN TO ALL STAFF Strengthening parent partnerships is a key part of our promise to vulnerable pupils and their families. In this session, we will explore how to build and maintain positive partnerships. Room: M1
THIS SESSION IS FOR EYFS TEACHERS AND TAs Discover how Talk for Stories has developed reading comprehension, oracy and confidence in Reception. In this practical, classroom-focused session, we’ll share how we have embedded Talk for Stories at Scarcroft School—including early immersion and oral rehearsal. You’ll see what this looks like in real lessons, how staff […]
OPEN TO ALL STAFF This session will explore the approach that has been developed at Scarcroft school to ensure that EAL pupils get off to a flying start. Room: H8
THIS SESSION IS FOR TECHNICIANS ONLY These group discussions offer an opportunity for colleagues across the Trust to connect, share ideas, approaches and discuss key topics. Room: TA1
THIS SESSION IS FOR PRIMARY AND JUNIOR SCHOOL ADMIN TEAMS ONLY These group discussions offer an opportunity for colleagues across the Trust to connect, share ideas, approaches and discuss key topics. Room: M3
THIS SESSION IS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMIN STAFF ONLY These group discussions offer an opportunity for colleagues across the Trust to connect, share ideas, approaches and discuss key topics. Room: M4
THIS SESSION IS FOR SITE AND FACILITIES STAFF ONLY These group discussions offer an opportunity for colleagues across the Trust to connect, share ideas, approaches and discuss key topics. Room: H1
THIS SESSION IS ONLY FOR FINANCE STAFF Room: M5
These group discussions offer an opportunity for colleagues across the Trust to connect, share ideas, approaches and discuss key topics. Room: IT2
This self‑led series of short courses is designed to build your knowledge on key Excel topics. The Bitesize Excel course includes ten 20‑minute sessions, each followed by a short assignment you can complete at your own pace to earn a certificate. Covering everything from basic spreadsheets and simple calculations to pivot tables and macros, the […]
OPEN TO ALL STAFF Following a cross-city partnership focused on the pioneering 'Poverty Proofing' work of the charity Children North East, this session offers an insight into the poverty-proofing process. It demonstrates the value of this approach in ensuring that our most vulnerable pupils and their families feel welcomed and supported within all of our […]
THIS SESSION IS FOR EYFS TEACHERS AND TAs Discover how Talk for Stories has developed reading comprehension, oracy and confidence in Reception. In this practical, classroom-focused session, we’ll share how we have embedded Talk for Stories at Scarcroft School—including early immersion and oral rehearsal. You’ll see what this looks like in real lessons, how staff […]
OPEN TO ALL STAFF In line with our commitment to vulnerable pupils and their families, we have prioritised reading accuracy and speed as essential tools for accessing learning. This session explores our Excel reading continuum and the work of Christopher Such, specifically focusing on how these influence our approach to reading fluency. Room: M2
OPEN TO ALL STAFF As part of our promise to vulnerable pupils and their families, we are committed to ensuring that every child joining ELT—whenever that may be—gets off to a flying start. This session will share a practical approach to transition, fostering a strong sense of belonging for pupils, parents and staff. Room: H4 […]
OPEN TO ALL STAFF At Excel learning trust we are committed to embedding an impactful oracy curriculum across all of our schools. In this practically based session you will explore the importance of finding time for oracy, have space to discuss current impactful practice alongside a wealth of practical 'take- aways’ for use in your […]
OPEN TO ALL STAFF Within our promise to vulnerable pupils and their families, we have committed to providing mentors for pupils if this would best support them. Our Excel approach to mentoring will be shared in this session, concentrating on the 3 main strands of goal setting, confidence building and emotional regulation. Room H3
OPEN TO ALL STAFF Strengthening parent partnerships is a key part of our promise to vulnerable pupils and their families. In this session, we will explore how to build and maintain positive partnerships. Room: M1
OPEN TO ALL STAFF This session will explore the approach that has been developed at Scarcroft school to ensure that EAL pupils get off to a flying start. Room: H8
Make use of one of the available computers to complete self-led individual training. During this session, you can choose to: complete your Arbor MIS training, using your login details, complete the required training for the upcoming rollout of AI systems within the Trust. This training is on Flick, or finish any outstanding mandatory training. Location: […]
This webinar will explore the issues surrounding the menopause, including a discussion of symptoms, stereotypes and stigmas, and offers practical advice on developing a diversity & inclusion approach. Room: L1
This webinar focuses on how to address low attendance through communication with parents and carers. Victoria Franklin and John Rees explore the challenges that schools face in building and maintaining those connections and outline evidence-based strategies for practically and effectively confronting such issues. Room L3
This session is an opportunity for subject leaders to share best practice and discuss how to build on current successes to shape the development of their subject in schools across the Trust. Please note: A half-day release is required to attend this session.
Sensory motor circuits are based on the theories of sensory integration and sensory processing.
This Team Teach training session is for staff who have already received Team Teach training and require a refresher. Training will be delivered over 2 sessions held in the Trust Offices at Woodthorpe Primary school. Monday 15 June 2026 : 2.00-5.00pm Monday 22 September 2025 : 2.00-5.00pm Participants are required to attend both sessions to […]
This Team Teach training session is for staff who have already received Team Teach training and require a refresher. Training will be delivered over 2 sessions held in the Trust Offices at Woodthorpe Primary school. Monday 15 June 2026 : 2.00-5.00pm Monday 22 SJune 2026 : 2.00-5.00pm Participants are required to attend both sessions to […]
This refresher provides participants with the information and understanding they need to recruit safely and to comply with relevant statutory guidance and legislation.