1. INSET IDEA: CROSS-CURRICULAR SPEED DATING

2. Speed dating – cross curricular Names and faces Looking for ‘educational / subject-based’ connections Obvious to abstract Small to grand Set time then move on... Listen for the bell

4. The Richards Hall Blue label / highlighted sticker = SIT IN THE INNER CIRCLE – FIND YOUR SUBJECT SEAT Black label sticker = SIT IN THE OUTER CIRCLE – FIND YOUR SUBJECT SEAT

5. Logisitics A seating plan (get someone to check it!) ◦Test it out / tracing paper comes in useful ◦Or go for a more open version if less people Name labels and clear set-up instructions of where to go before entering the room ◦Set the tone Something to write on and with A bell or whistle and clear rules Flexible length ◦Ours was about 30 mins in total with 5 pairings Format can be modified

6. The rules Blue label / highlighted sticker = SIT IN THE INNER CIRCLE – FIND YOUR SUBJECT SEAT Black label sticker = SIT IN THE OUTER CIRCLE – FIND YOUR SUBJECT SEAT START ‘CHATTING’ ON THE BELL.... Write down any ideas and subjects involved on the cards provided The INNER CIRCLE move on one seat ANTI- CLOCKWISE each time the bell rings The OUTER CIRCLE STAY ON THE SAME SEAT AND WAIT FOR YOUR NEW PARTNER

7. Starter questions ideas What are your main curriculum topics for... (specify year group) Can you think of how our subjects may be connected? Are there any connecting words / language / concepts that link our subjects? Is there something you have done recently that could be reapplied?

8. So what? Outcomes summarised and shared with all Desired outcome – some opportunities to make some curriculum links ◦Any synergies identified and discussions as to how to integrate into teaching / girls’ learning experiences Can someone out there help you do something for the first time? Please put all cards in the box (name if you want them returned to you)

9. The Output