LGfL offers an extensive range of training sessions and the majority* are available for FREE to ALL school staff regardless of an LGfL connection (*This excludes the Designated Safeguarding Lead sessions - you must be an LGfL customer to attend those). Read on and book for spring 1 sessions.
Welcome to the spring 1 edition of your LGfL training bulletin! These training events are provided at no extra charge for any schools and are a great way of engaging with the various LGfL teams: Inspire and IncludEd (curriculum and inclusion), DigiSafe (safeguarding and online safety),CyberCloud(cybersecurity),Tech SquadandCustomer Success(onboarding for new and returning schools).
A reminder that all the LGfL sessions are live (not pre-recorded) which means delegates are able to ask questions and get answers throughout the sessions.
The Big Staff Meeting is a one-hour online session designed to fit into a staff meeting.The session aims to introduce the LGfL primary curriculum content but can also be used as a reminder session.
This half term we are trialling alternating the Big Staff Meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays between 15:50-16:50. Click the button below to book a place.
N.B The Big Staff Meeting is aimed at individuals, Year Group teams or the whole teaching and support staff team - the choice is yours! (We require just one booking by an individual member of your staff who can then share the joining link with the team, however we would appreciate knowing in advance if the booking is for a team rather than individual - let us know by dropping an email to contentsupport@lgfl.net)
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LGfL and EdTech UK are working in partnership to develop communities of practice that provide peer-to-peer support for the effective use of technology for enhancing teaching and learning in schools and colleges.
We are developing communities of practice that provide peer-to-peer support for the effective use of technology for enhancing teaching and learning in schools and colleges across England.
Effective Maths Teaching and Learning Across the Primary Curriculum: Maximising the Role of EdTech' hosted by Cheam Common Junior School, LEO Academy Trust, Worcester Park, Surrey
This *new* powerful auditing toolkit has been designed by LGfL to allow schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) to assess all elements of digital transformation in one place; identifying the key criteria to support the successful implementation of digital technologies to effectively support all aspects of a school community and is available in beta form.
This self-assessment toolkit is split into six key parts with approximately 70 questions in total. Suitable for any school at any stage, the majority of senior leaders that have completed the tool have found it usefulto shape their next steps and maximise the power of technology to enhance everyday teaching and learning as well as improve internal school efficiencies and reduce workload.
The toolkit provides automated reporting with a data dashboard of the results, complete with the ability to track change over time. In addition, the report includes automated signposting to high quality and relevant support material, that will help ensure any school engaging in the tool makes further progress and help maximise the impact of LGfL services. Click the button below to request access to LGfL's DTT.
More information on an event listed in the dates above: we are looking for schools interested in getting involved in our Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Pilot Project. Improving and optimising teaching and learning for all, based on scientific insights into how humans learn.
Do you want to develop understanding and expertise with UDL principles and see practical ways of applying UDL more into your everyday teaching and learning?
The initial meeting will be online on Tuesday 24th January 2022 16:00-17:00
Busy Things includes lots of amazing features, activities and games to help teachers save time when planning their lessons. Learn everything you need to know in just 30 minutes by booking a free zoom tutorial.
Should you wish to engage with the Inspire (curriculum) team regarding any topic other than training, the fastest way is to get in touch via this email: contentsupport@lgfl.net(n.b other brands have their own dedicated email addresses).