The Computing Resource Centre is the 'one-stop-shop' for all of our computing resources, guidance and support. Now with "Rewind Training" for on-demand CPD. In the rewind series, the Inspire team offer recorded chapterised sessions so that you can explore our resources and training at a time that suits you.
Below is the introductory video to the Rewind Session 'LGfL resources to Support Computer Science'
The ReadingZone Bookclub programme of free virtual author events is aimed at classrooms keen to develop a love of reading and is aimed at ages 5-12 years. These events are open to schools and classrooms, and are free to join!
To sign up for these free events, and for more details, emailinfo@readingzone.com.
30th September 2-2:45pm - Researching and Writing Historical Fiction, Sufiya Ahmed (Black History Month), For Years 5&6
7th October 2-2:45pm - Retelling Fairytales, Suzy Senior, For Years 1&2
14th October - Celebrating Poetry for National Poetry Day, Joshua Seigal, For Years 3-6
21st October 2-2:45pm Kieran Larwood Introduces His New Environmental Fantasy Novel, For Years 4-6
For autumn 2 events visit hereand you can also watch recordings of previous events at rzl.lgfl.net
Also look out for ReadingZone’s Create a Comic competition coming this autumn, challenging Primary and Secondary (ages 7-16 years) children to make their own comic strips, with resources from author, illustrator and comic creator Sarah McIntyre on the ReadingZone.com website!
The competition will launch at the end of September and run to early December, with the winners announced in January 2023.
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. Booking for the following EdTech Hub Events is now open:
There is also the chance on the 10th October to attend a study tour event. This is an opportunity to tour the award winning Highfurlong School.
The tour will include many examples of how technology is used to meet the diverse needs of children across primary and secondary age ranges. The tour will be followed by an expert panel discussion featuring members of the North West Hub; an opportunity to meet with and discuss the effective use of technology within schools with the Senior Management Team.
Register your interest by emailing: contentsupport@lgfl.net
In case you missed the recent DigiSafe newsletter, a reminder that our policy templates and Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) have all been updated for September 2022 - with notes to tell you what has changed.
QR codes are a quick and easy way of generating download links and shortcuts to activities, that can be easily passed between different users and their devices. There are now several places within your Busy Things account that include the option to generate a QR code.
New Early Years Subitising Activity
Quantity Street is about recognising the quantities without having to count (called subitising), so try to encourage the children to be quick and not count on screen. To test subitising skills further, visit the settings and try the 'curtains open one at a time' mode.
Are you making the most of your subscription? Zoom tutorials take place every Wednesday at 3:45. Book now to attend a free 45 minute overview giving you all the knowledge you need to use Busy Things effectively with your pupils. For a tailored one-to-one session for you and/or your team, please email Busy Things to arrange a time.
For more detail on any of the above login to your Busy Things account and click on the latest news tab.
Meet a Real-Life Polar Explorer Pupil Event
Real life Polar Explorer, Antony Jinman, will host an online session for children studying the topic 'Frozen Kingdoms' on 17th October 2-2:40pm. In the session (which will be on Zoom) he will talk about:
Frozen Kingdoms and what it is like to visit the North and South Poles.
His recent visits to Svalbard (near the North Pole) this summer and his dramatic visit to Antarctica earlier in 2022 as part of the commemorative event celebrating the life of pioneering Polar explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Schools participating in the live broadcast will have the opportunity to ask questions live with Antony. Interested? Click the button below to register your class's attendance.
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.
Google and Apps Events are looking to launch a new round of training opportunities for teachers in LGfL schools. They would appreciate your input to inform how they deliver the interactive, pedagogically focused sessions based around Google Workspace and Chromebooks. Complete here. (N.B They will only run sessions that have sufficient interest confirmed).
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