Secondary Subject Networks 2016 - 2017

Computer Science and Information Technology Business Education 18th April, 4 – 6 pm ‘The future of Enterprise Education’ 28th June, 10 am – 3 pm Working with business and developing skills of analysis and evaluation 5th December 2016 and 29th June 2017 9.00 am – 3.00 pm Sefton Heads of Department meeting Computer Science and Information Technology 26th November (all day) 4th February (all day) 11th March and 20th May (all day) 10 workshops covering a variety of topics including controlled assessment, new innovations (e.g. 3D printing), creative examples of computing and physical computing. The events are supported by BCS/Computing at School. Design and Technology 5th October, 4.30 - 6.30pm, Food Prep and Nutrition – New for Teaching Sept 2016 – “How’s it going?” 24th January, 4.30 - 6.30pm, The New GCSE D&T – teaching Sept 2017 14th March, 4.30 - 6.30pm, D&T Moderation for food specialists English 18th October, 4 – 6pm, Meaningful Marking at KS3 24th January, 4 – 6pm, Making Progress: Supporting LAC and Pupil Premium learners 18th April, 4 – 6pm, GCSE: reviewing approaches and strategies for teaching Geography 13th October, 4 – 7pm, Geography update 12th January, 4.30-6.30pm, Introducing holistic geographies in the classroom 6th April, 4.30-6.30pm, Historical approaches and the Anthropocene Era History 18th October, 4 – 6pm, Preparing history departments and history trainees for new examination courses  17th January, 4 – 6pm, Enhancing subject knowledge around new history GCSEs for teachers and trainees 9th May, 4 – 6pm, Revision skills and good ways of learning in history

Mathematics 18th October, 4 – 6pm, End of Placement Report and Consistency in Assessment. 19th January, 4 – 6pm, Working Mathematically 3rd May, 4 – 6pm, Assessment and Mentoring support Physical Education 20th October, 4 – 6pm,“What is Outstanding Physical Education?” 19th January, 4 – 6pm, Fundamental Movement Skills 20th April, 4 – 6pm, Target Setting with trainee teachers. Religious Education 16th December 9.30-3.30 Natre North West Network Day. To be Held in the Rowan Room at Woodlands. 8th March, Holocaust study day with David Arnold (All day) 20th March, 2 – 4pm, Christian Question Time. Panel of Christian Speakers responding to students’ and teachers’ questions about Christian Faith and Practice – particularly useful with regards to developing Subject Knowledge for the new GCSE syllabi. Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) 16th November, 4 – 6pm, "Science Teachmeet" 8th February, 4 – 6pm, The benefits of the science ubject associations 4th April, 4 – 6pm, Novel / Grossology / Real life science practical Modern (Foreign) languages 11th October, 4 – 6pm, EAL 10th January, 4 – 6pm, Spontaneous use of Target Language 27th April, focus tbc by group