--- title: LGfL curriculum updates including new resource portals --- Resources to support Mental Health and Wellbeing, free training information for staff, RZL Bookclub's free virtual author events and more! | View in browser LGfL Newsletter Mid-March 2022 The National Grid for Learning Dear Colleague,   Please read on for more information on: Launch of Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHWB) Portal  Launch of EdTech Hub - Tower Hamlets Invasion of Ukraine - Online Resources Adobe Teacher Spring Camp ReadingZoneLive BookClub Events Immersive Learning Pilot FREE LGfL Training Curriculum Blogs Mental Health and Wellbeing Portal We have launched a new Mental Health and Wellbeing portal resource which is intended to support schools to develop a positive culture and talk about "mental wealth". The videos help to explain the range of unique training opportunities offered to the LGfL community to support schools wherever they are currently on their journey regarding mental health and wellbeing for both staff and pupils. Visit Mental Health and Wellbeing portal LGfL EdTech Hub - Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets Local Authority is working in partnership with LGfL to develop communities of practice that share expertise and experiences relating to: Effective use of technology to support everyday teaching and learning Effective whole school communication and efficient work practices The Tower Hamlets Digital Strategy for Schools is their template for their support; this new portal features schools already making effective use of technology who have shared their experiences for the benefit of other schools within and beyond the Tower Hamlets community. Visit EdTech Hub Tower Hamlets Invasion of Ukraine Online Resources Katy Potts (Computing and E-Safety Lead for Islington Children's Services) has kindly given permission for us to reproduce information she included in her newsletter as collated by Andrew Hall, Safeguarding.   Mis- and disinformation online are particularly prevalent during times of conflict and the risk posed by misleading narrative and information becomes more severe: The Key has created a free pack of resources for all schools which includes, 'How to Talk to Pupils', Parent Information pack and Adapting Your Curriculum How to talk to your teenager about the invasion of Ukraine BBC Bitesize/Anna Freud Centre How To Talk To Your Child About The War In Ukraine (YoungMinds) Worrying about Russia and Ukraine (Childline) Worrying about war and conflict Sarah Dove (Phoenix Education Consultancy)  Adobe - Teacher Spring Camp Free Creative Cloud training Following the success of Adobe’s Summer and Autumn Teacher Camps last year, they are offering again four creative courses taking place Tuesday-Thursday every week for three weeks from 19th April 19 to 5th May at 6pm to 7:30pm. Registration here. The series of courses aims to provide teachers with high-quality professional development designed to build their confidence in teaching digital skills and projects in their classrooms.   The free live Spring Camp offers four learning tracks for teachers:   Tuesday – Teaching Digital Graphics (course page) Wednesday – Teaching Design (course page) and Teaching Animation (course page) Thursday – Teaching Video and Audio (course page) Register for Adobe Spring Camp ReadingZone Live BookClub Events Join the ReadingZone Bookclub programme of free virtual author events this term. The bookclub is aimed at classrooms keen to develop a love of reading and is aimed at ages 5-11 years.  The Story Shop: Storytelling with Tracey Corderoy Friday 18th March, 2pm - 2.45pm For Years 1-3 (Ages 5-8) Writing Great Adventure Stories & Non-Fiction with Sam Sedgman  Friday 25th March, 2pm - 2.45pm For Years 3-6 (ages 8+) Mystery, History and Smugglers with Annabelle Sami Friday 29th April, 2pm - 2.45pm For Years 3-6 (ages 8+) Revisit Journey to the River Sea with Emma Carroll's sequel Friday 10th June, 2pm - 2.45pm For Years 5 & 6  Phil Earle introduces When the Storm Rages Friday 17th June, 1.45pm - 2.30pm For Years 5, 6 & 7 (Please note the earlier time for this event). To sign up for any of these free events, and for more details, email info@readingzone.com ReadingZone Bookclub Programme Immersive Learning Pilot Are you interested in joining our Immersive Learning Pilot? Get in touch via contentsupport@lgfl.net.  If you want to know more about the pilot before committing, then watch the "Teacher Support Sessions" featuring the latest developments and examples of the SandboxAR Platform in action. New case studies from the pilot schools will be available in the coming weeks. In addition, Bob Usher (LGfL Content Manager), Phil Birchinall (Senior Director Of Immersive Content, Discovery Education) and Simon Pile (Deputy Headteacher, Anson Primary School, Apple Distinguished Educator, Into Film Ambassador) will be presenting 'Immersive Learning and Making' on the main stage at Bett on the Friday 25th at 11:50am-12:20pm. Install SandboxAR for iPad here Edtech UK Events and Talks Alongside the Edtech UK magazine and the Edtech 50 awards the team organise, attend and speak at many events across the UK about the developing Edtech sector, the benefits and pitfalls for educators and how to learn from and meet challenges. Upcoming events include: BETT: Thursday 24 March, 10:50-11:20 'Can schools combat digital poverty?' - Edtech UK and LGfL. BETT: Friday 25 March, 14:10-15:10 'The Edtech 50, celebration, ambition and inspiration' - Edtech UK and LGfL. National Edtech Summit 2022: 'Edtech; where now, where next?' - 8th & 9th July, Brighton LGfL Training Online training events are free for all school staff to attend (*with the exception of the Designated Safeguarding Lead Training which we offer to LGfL customers only). Please click the button below to see the extensive training programme available (you should have also recently received a full listing of all the training sessions for March and April).  Visit training.lgfl.net Spotlighted Training Sessions Using BusyThings Effectively with LGfL   31st March 15:45-16:30 Minecraft Education Edition: The Technical Session 19th April 16:00-17:00 Building an IT Strategy for Schools and MATs 25th April  13:00 -15:30 Recent Curriculum Blogs Get Cracking With Our Easter Resources 2022 Shakespeare Week World Down Syndrome Day Red Nose Day Young Carers Action Day Some of you get may get this e-mail when a colleague forwards it to you; if that's you, do consider signing yourself up to keep up to date.  Don't forget there's lots happening at LGfL for other areas of the school beyond the curriculum: Extended Payment Terms on our Bridge the Divide Chromebooks - below cost price Other free training from LGfL teams Find out all we do beyond broadband here or make the most of your subscription here Sign up for one of the other newsletters Regards, Your Learning Resource Consultants Laura Smith and Bradley Dardis Join our growing community Sign up to LGfL Newsletters View our archive for previous newsletters here London Grid for Learning Trust a charity whose mission is the advancement of Education   A company limited by guarantee registered in England no 4205579 Reg charity no 1090412 © Copyright LGfL 2020 LGfL, 10 Exchange Square, Primrose Street, London EC2A 2BR Unsubscribe | | --- |