Reading- Get It Right!

Schools & Academies

Likely to be the last time that we will run this course so don’t miss out!

This course made up of two full days will support you to maximise opportunities for children to read in the learning environment, develop strategies for motivating the reluctant reader and bring literacy to life through drama and role play activities.

It is important that the same practitioner attends both sessions as delegates will be required to complete a short task after the first session to bring to the second session

Audience:  Practitioners in F1 & F2/ Literacy subject leaders

Session 1: Tuesday 9th February 9.00am – 3.30pm

Session 2: Tuesday 26th April 9.00am – 3.30pm

Venue: Castle Cavendish, Dorking Road, Radford, NG7 5PN

Course fee: £325

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Maths- Solve the problem F2

Schools & Academies

Likely to be the last time that we will run this course so don’t miss out!

This course will support you to make mathematics fun, active and challenging for yourself and the children. We have incorporated new developments to make the teaching of this subject active and challenging for both you and the children.

Date: Wednesday 24th February 2016

Time: 09.00-03.30

Venue: Castle Cavendish, Dorking Road, Radford, NG7 5PN

Course fee: £165

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How Children See Us- PVCI

Aiming to enrich children's lives through the positive behaviour of the adults in their world, this course is based on current theory, extensive front line experience and new developments in childrens neuroscience. Helps practitioners to understand how they can change their behaviour to create enriching, positive environments for the children

Date: Thursday 3rd March 2016

Time: 09.30-12.30

Venue: NNSTC, Denman Street West, Radford, NG7 3AB

Course fee: £40

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Literacy- Reading and Writing- PVCI 

This two part course aims to support you with supporting the children to progress through the different stages of Literacy using fun and exciting techniques

Session 1: Friday's 4th March 2016

Session 2: Friday 18th March 2016

Time: 09.30am-12.30pm (both days)

Venue: NNSTC, Denman Street West, Radford, NG7 3AB

Course fee: £70

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Active Maths: Mathematics as part of the child's world- PVCI

‘Finally a course about this specific area that was fun’ - Derbyshire Practitioner

This course teaches approaches to practical mathematics which form part of a child’s everyday world. In his very unique way Ben Kingston Hughes presents the training for this specific area of learning in a fun way.

Date: Tuesday 15th March 2016 09.30am-12.30pm

Venue: NNSTC, Denman Street West, Radford, NG7 3AB

Course fee: £40

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Memorable Stories for Children- PVCI

Hearing stories can be a magical time for children. In the early years stories can promote enormous developmental benefits in terms of imagination and creativity and can also foster a desire for learning to read. You will be provided with tips and techniques for making reading stories to children much more interactive and fun plus lots more.

Date: Tuesday 26th April 2016

Time 09.30-12.30

Venue: NNSTC, Denman Street West, Radford, NG7 3AB

Course fee: £40

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Room Leaders Network: 0-3 Years

Planning & Recording the Characteristics of Effective Learning

At February's meeting we will look at planning for the characteristics of effective learning both indoors and outdoors, don’t forget to bring along any practical ideas you have from this term!

The networks are completely free, reserve a place using the link below!

There are only 5 places left!

Please note that the venue has now change NNSTC, Demon Street West, Radford, NG7 3AB

Date: Thursday 11th February 2016

Time: 09.30-11.30

Venue: NNSTC, Denman Street West, Radford, NG7 3AB

Room Leaders Network: 3-5 Years:

Practical Ideas for Literacy

At February's meeting we will look at practical ideas for Literacy, reading and writing, please don't forget to bring along any practical ideas you have from this term!

Only 5 places left!

Date: Thursday 11th February 2016

Time: 13.00-15.00

Venue: NNSTC, Denman Street West, Radford, NG7 3AB

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Nottingham City Childminders & OOSC

We will be welcoming guest speak Jeanette Stafford (Community Accounting Plus Training Manager).

Jeanette will be presenting information on running your childminder/ Out of School Childcare business. Feeding back on any business related queries you might have.

It may be that you have trouble understanding HRMC letters, you might want some clarification on the function of Companies House, or your relationship with it. You might have concerns around auto enrolment or what's deemed a business expense even chasing bad debts.

Please email shirlee.leonce@nottinghamcity.gov.uk with any business related issues by Friday12th February so they can be passed on.

Date:  Wednesday 17th February 2016

Time: 06.30pm-08.30pm

Venue: Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, NG1 4EZ

Theme: "Mind Your Business"

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