Effective Teaching and Learning with Technology

Dear Colleague,

We hope the start of this term has been calm and productive. It's been a busy start to the term for all, and you should have already received a newsletter from us recently, but we wanted to keep you updated and informed about upcoming opportunities and resources. 

Read on for:

• LGfL Mental Health and Wellbeing service training

• Workload reduction pilot site launched

• Getting ready for Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
• Quick bites section

Mental Health and Wellbeing Training with LGfL

LGfL's offer of mental health and wellbeing training has been updated to reflect the current situation and the latest research. Kelly Hannaghan, an experienced mental health and wellbeing consultant, delivers all our Mental Health and Wellbeing Training.

Click the video below to hear Kelly giving an overview of the Mental Health and wellbeing service

All sessions are online, start at 9:15 am, finish at 11:30 am, and are repeated a second time during the academic year. 

LGfL's Workload reduction site launched

LGfL, in partnership with TeachMateAI, created a pilot to explore how AI could help schools save money, improve well-being, and enhance teaching and learning. 

The use of technology and AI has the potential to transform the way teachers teach and students learn. 

The Pilot found that AI could help students reach their full potential while reducing workload by automating tasks and providing personalised feedback. 

Four schools took part in the pilot and provided insight into how to use the TeachMate AI resource effectively across primary, secondary and SEND provision schools.

Primary pilot findings and its impact - Lawford Primary school

Secondary pilot experience and its impact -  Roding Valley High School

View the full pilot footage and find out more about Teach Mate AI by visiting the LGfL workload reduction site.

Holocaust Memorial day January 27th 2025 - online resource launch 1st October 2024

This Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex, and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia.

For a Better Future is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2025.

The Holocaust Memorial Trust invite you to the online launch of the new Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) resources for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2025.

On Tuesday 1 October 2024 at 4 pm the team will present a selection of brand-new resources, designed to enable you to mark HMD in meaningful ways.

The session will cover the use of the online resources and an opportunity to hear from HMD activity organisers about their experiences.

Quick bites section

• In partnership with LGfL, The Royal Collection Trust invites you to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, October 2nd, for an inspiring art-focused Key Stage 5 event. The event will run from 12:30pm to 3:00pm (entry between 12:00pm and 12:15pm). The cost is £6 per student, with teacher places free of charge to a specific ratio. Book here https://www.rct.uk/discover/school-visits/essential-visit-information/buckingham-palace
• If you are new to the role of designated safeguarding lead, don't forget that the LGfL safeguarding team runs essential training for you in this role.
  For further information and booking, click here
• Don't forget the Learning resource team run training to support your teaching and learning opportunities: Don't miss:
  • The Big Staff Meeting - a one-hour free, online introduction to LGfL learning resources includes training on our most used and versatile curriculum resources  https://booking.lgfl.net/book/add/p/36
  • Computing Hub: Programming Workshop - Introduction to programming via LGfL programming resources https://booking.lgfl.net/book/add/p/180
  • EdTech Online Forum: Secondary Digital Leaders Forum - Share successes and challenges with secondary digital leaders from across England, including managing the change needed to harness the power of technology across the secondary curriculum and beyond https://booking.lgfl.net/book/add/p/165
• If you haven't been able to join in with one of our EdTech hub discovery days have a look here for an inspiring and engaging  opportunity to see Edtech and Pedtech in action

• Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight with Widgit symbol-supported Fairtrade Pack - From teaching resources to books and fun activities, this comprehensive pack is designed to help foster the importance of compassion, raising the next generation of socially responsible citizens. Access the pack for free with Widgit Online, and celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight from 9-22 September! find out more here

LGfL Training

LGfL 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). Click the button below to explore and book LGfL training sessions.

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Regards,
Your Learning Resource Consultants
Bob Usher, Bradley Dardis & Belinda Evans

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