Broadband and Beyond

Dear Colleague,

Please read on for the latest information from the LGfL Team on:

• LGfL at the Bett Show
• LGfL's Coronation Portal - Competition and New Content
• The IncludED Conversation
• ERA Finalists
• ReadingZone Live Author Events
• FREE LGfL Training
• CENMAC Conference
• Recent Curriculum Blogs

LGfL at the Bett Show

We were delighted to have Ottavio and Dario (from Tanzii TV) take over our LGfL stand at the Bett Show on the Wednesday not once but twice! Tanzii TV will be visiting schools in Croydon, Epping Forest, Edgeware and Romford areas later this month after schools responded to the offer of a sponsored visit. You can watch recordings of Tanzii Tuesdays on their YouTube channel. 

Our partners Ohbot and Busy Things joined our stand for the three days of Bett; we were delighted to see Busy Things awarded a Kid's Judge Bett Award, presented by Michael Rosen and Digital Leaders.

Coronation Portal and Art Competition

Remember LGfL, in partnership with Royal Collection Trust (RCT), is running a design competition to celebrate the Coronation. 

Deadline for entries by 4pm on 12th May 2023.

The competition is an opportunity for pupils to mark the King's Coronation in the form of an original art creation/design; designing a new Official State Mode of Transport. It should be “fit for the future” ie pupils need will need to consider how to make it environmentally friendly, energy efficient etc. 

Since launching our Coronation Learning Resource Portal even more unique video footage has been added including exclusive access to the film with Royal Collection Trust in the State rooms of St James’s Palace where key parts of the Coronation take place. This video shows some behind the scenes filming footage from this amazing building full of historical significance.

Visit the portal by clicking on the button below:

The IncludED Conversation

We are pleased to announce the IncludED Conversation is now live. This is a podcast channel offering expert insight into inclusive educational practice for all! Hosted by inclusion experts, John Galloway and Carol Allen, and Bob Usher from LGfL; who have been talking to key members of the inclusion community and exploring the latest inclusive thinking,challenges and opportunities. These key members include lead practitioners from schools and colleges, forward thinking suppliers to education establishments and educational leaders from key institutions.

Exploring current issues and approaches to inclusion in order to help develop an understanding of how we can all be more inclusive in our everyday teaching practice.

Accessible via all the major Podcast platforms (such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music) and as chapterised video episodes.

We hope you enjoy these extended conversations with experts in their field and that they help you to develop even more inclusive approaches in your everyday teaching and learning.

ERA Finalists

LGfL have been shortlisted for two categories of the ERA awards:

Supplier of the Year - Not For Profit & Collaboration Between School and Supplier Award

For more information about the collaboration project, please see the Sandbox AR site.  Also, watch the case study video below showing Simon Pile talking about Anson Primary School's use of Sandbox AR.

ReadingZone Live - Upcoming Author Events

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, email info@readingzone.com and watch recordings of previous events at rzl.lgfl.net

Growing Readers with Cath Howe; Friday 21st April, 2pm - 2.45pm For Yr1 & Yr2 (ages 5-7)
Join Cath on the wonderful island of Egg and meet the newest recruit, Muffin the puffin who is in training to rescue birds and eggs in danger. You will learn all about Muffin and the rescue team; discover the world of puffins and learn amazing puffin facts; draw and create your own puffin character; and get to know the puffin promise and the actions that go with it.

(Incidentally, Cath Howe was the author responsible for the story behind our Space Adventures resource. See here).

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 buttons below to see the extensive training programme available. 

We have more free Adobe Express live lessons. Teachers can bring along a whole class or just their digital leaders.

If you’d like to see some quick Adobe Express tutorial videos, here’s the full playlist. Click the button below to sign up for free:

CENMAC Conference

CENMAC – the London based assistive technology in education service has for over a decade hosted the annual Communication Works Conference celebrating Assistive Technology in Education. 

It is free to attend Communication Works, however spaces are limited so please reserve your spot by clicking the button below:

Venues:

Southern Event: Thursday, 18 May 2023 (Venue: Charlton Athletic Football Club, SE7 8BL)

Northern Event: Thursday, 25 May 2023 (Venue: New Bridge Academy, Greater Manchester, OL8 3PH)

Recent Curriculum Blogs

• The King's Coronation
• Stress Awareness Month - Supporting Teachers' Emotional Health
• Communication Works - Celebrating Assistive Technology in Education

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Regards,
Your Learning Resource Consultants
Laura Smith and Bradley Dardis

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