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Happy Wednesday!
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Imp Leads & Subject Leads: Secure places for Implementing WELL Workshop 5 (17th/ 18th March) with School Development Team.
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NGRT Leads: Administer assessment to all KS3 pupils between Monday 23 February - Friday 27 March 2026, using NGRT Form B.
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The latest from the WELL Team:
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Tiff Harris: White Paper & IDSR Support
Wednesday 25th March (Sessions A & B)
The ERA team have secured additional training offers from Tiff Harris, the Primary and Data Specialist for ASCL. Available to all WELL schools.
Tiff will be delivering two sessions to support colleagues on the identified areas of the recent White Paper publication and Curriculum & Assessment Review, as well as support with the new IDSR framework. Please find further details for each session below:
A) Wednesday 25th March 9:30am-11:30am (Online): Update on the White Paper and the Curriculum & Assessment Review.
B) Wednesday 25th March 2pm-4pm (Whitehaven Golf Club): Support with the new IDSR.
If you would be interested in attending either of these sessions (A or B or both), please email WELL@cumberland.gov.uk by Friday 20th March to secure your place(s).
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The Write Outcomes (3-Part Webinar Series): Town End Research School
Stella Jones, Director of Town End Research School is running a three-part webinar series focused on KS2 Writing outcomes. Available to all WELL schools.
We are aware that the first session falls within the first week of our Easter holidays, however there is an option to request a recording, following sign up.
Please find session dates below and full details in 'The Write Outcomes' Programme Outline:
Audience: Year 6 Teachers and Writing Leads
Focus: Maximising KS2 outcomes in writing
Session 1: Securing Expected Standard - Monday 30th March 15:45 – 17:00, Online
Session 2: Securing Greater Depth - Monday 20th April 15:45 – 17:00, Online
Session 3: Functional Feedback: Editing and revision that improves writing and writers - Monday 27th April 15:45 – 17:00, Online
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NET Network Events: Reading, Mathematics & Leadership
Northern Education Trust (NET) have the below upcoming sessions running, available to all WELL schools:
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Thursday 12 March 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Reading: Preparation for KS2 Tests
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Thursday 30 April 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Mathematics: Refining a Curriculum (The NET Approach)
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Thursday 21 May 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Leadership: The NET Approach to Assessment
Full details on each session can be found in the FLYER and how to sign up can be found: HERE.
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Implementing WELL: Workshop 5
Tuesday 17th March / Wednesday 18th March
We look forward to welcoming you to Workshop 5 of the Implementing WELL project next week, where we will focus on supporting delivery and driving improvement:
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Tuesday 17th March 09:30–12:30, Whitehaven Golf Club (Fully Booked)
- Tuesday 17th March 15:30–17:30, Online
- Wednesday 18th March 09:30–12:30, Greenhill Hotel
Learning Community Groups
Following the positive feedback from our last face‑to‑face workshop, Implementing WELL Workshop 5 will continue with the same format.
Bringing schools together in learning community groups aligned to their priorities and sharing practical examples from school leaders on how they have approached common challenges, including:
- 'Shrinking the problem' when choosing what to implement
- Framing monitoring positively
- Taking people with you when introducing new approaches
- Implementing evidence‑based approaches in small schools
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The session will also include dedicated time for collaborative discussion and sharing of best practice across these four areas.
Workshop 5: Preparation
To support the group activities and discussions, please bring your (regardless of how far along you are with each):
Please do bring along the subject lead linked to your priority focus, if it is feasible to do so.
If you have not yet booked your place(s), please contact the School Development Team as soon as possible.
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Mid-Point Review Survey
Thank you to everyone who completed the mid‑point survey - your feedback is invaluable in helping us tailor support for each school as the programme progresses.
If you are yet to complete the survey, please do so: HERE.
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Module 2: Community of Practice
Wednesday 11th March 09:30 - 15:30, Energus (Aspatria/ Cockermouth/ Wigton & Solway Clusters)
Thursday 12th March 09:30 - 15:30, Whitehaven Golf Club (Clegheads/ Maryport Clusters)
Thank you to all those of you that joined us today, at the Sentenced to Success Module 2 Community of Practice.
We are looking forward to seeing members of SLT and English/ Writing Leads from the (Clegheads/ Maryport Clusters) at the session tomorrow at Whitehaven Golf Club.
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Preparation for the session
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Please bring a device with access to Google Drive, specifically the Module 2 Community of Practice (CoP) folder.
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Power outlets at the venues are limited, so please ensure your device is fully charged before arrival.
- Lunch will be provided.
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2026/27 Autumn Term Training Cohort
We are pleased to confirm an ELSA cohort will take place in the Autumn Term of next academic year.
If your school is interested in joining this cohort, please email WELL@cumberland.gov.uk by Friday 20th March.
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The Implementing WELL Padlet includes all presentation slides, recordings and resources to support participation in the Implementing WELL project.
Please do not share these resources more widely than your school.
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Sign up for certain WELL Events in the following ways:
- Registered users can book through our online system SLA Online
- By emailing the School Development Team at School.Development@cumberland.gov.uk
- By calling the team on 01228 221315 / 221316
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