Here are the currently available courses for teachers, teaching assistants and school staff. Once you have chosen your course and obtained head teacher approval, click here to apply.
For further information on any of the below courses please refer to the course date on the Partnership Calendar.
Looking for that something extra – Funding to help get you Qualified
Get Qualified NW is a funded programme helping individuals gain qualifications across the Sport, Outdoors and Health & Fitness sectors. It is a fantastic opportunity to receive real financial support for your training. This programme is also open for employers who have a group of staff who would benefit from upskilling.
Start and End dates: November 2009 to June 2011 (certification by June 2011)
19+ years; Live and / or Work in the NW Region; Employed (paid or unpaid/ volunteering).
For further information on how to apply and criteria to be met please click on the link below.
Athletics and Health Related Fitness in the Primary School
Monday 15th March 2010 (1.00pm – 4.00pm)
Bruche Community Primary School
Course leader(s):
Vikki Roberts
Target audience:
KS2 staff
The objectives/learning outcomes for this course will be:
To give practical ideas to support athletics and health related fitness at KS2
To explore age appropriate age athletic/fitness activities
To address National Curriculum aims for athletics and health related fitness and how this relates to the Be Healthy agenda
Course content:
A practical workshop exploring athletic and fitness related activities at KS2
Closing date for applications: MONDAY, 1 MARCH 2010
Course Cost : £50.00 per delegate
Lunch will not be provided
Supply cover will not be funded
Application forms should be completed and returned to:
Shelagh Roberts
Administration Assistant
Children’s Workforce Support Unit
Children and Young People’s Services
Tel: 01925 458119 Fax: 01925 458103
Gifted in Sport, talented in PE?
Friday 5th March (9:30 – 3:30pm)
Bruche Community Primary School
Course leader:
Gill Parry – PE Advisor Manchester
Target audience:
Secondary and Upper KS2 staff
The objectives/learning outcomes for this course will be:
To be able to identify gifted and talented pupils
To put strategies into place to support gifted and talented pupils
Course content:
To explore the 5 abilities framework to identify gifted and talented pupils
To gain an understanding of junior athlete education and other strategies, which can be used to support such pupils
To explore the classroom quality standards in relation to gifted and talented pupils in PE
Closing date for applications: FRIDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2010
Course Cost: £85.00 per delegate
Lunch will be provided
Supply cover will not be funded
Application forms should be completed and returned to:
Shelagh Roberts
Administration Assistant
Children’s Workforce Support Unit
Children and Young People’s Services
Tel: 01925 458119 Fax: 01925 458103
Learning in and through Dance
Thursday 4th March and Thursday 11th March, 2010 (4.00pm – 6.00pm)
Bruche Community Primary School
Course leader(s):
Jan Parker
Target audience:
Primary Staff
The objectives/learning outcomes for this course will be:
To understand the unique nature of dance
To understand the nature of progress in dance activities in relation to High Quality PE
To understand how the core tasks can be used
To have an awareness of some of the issues in dance teaching
To have looked at what pupils are achieving in dance activities and identified what needs further improvement
To have an introduction to the Tops dance resources
Course content:
A Practical workshop based on the Top Dance resource
Closing date for applications: THURSDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2010
Course Cost: £20.00 per delegate
Supply cover will not be funded
Application forms should be completed and returned to:
Shelagh Roberts
Administration Assistant
Children’s Workforce Support Unit
Children and Young People’s Services
Tel: 01925 458119 Fax: 01925 458103
ELEMENTS
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, 16 & 17 MARCH 2010 (9.00am – 4.00pm)
TUESDAY, 16 MARCH @ CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE FARM, BOOTH BANK FARM, REDDY LANE, MILLINGTON, CHESHIRE WA14 3RE
WEDNESDAY, 17 MARCH @ LANSBURY BRIDGE SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE LANSBURY AVENUE, PARR, ST. HELENS, WA9 1TB
Course leader:
Anne Craddock – Youth Support trust trainer with specialism in working with young people and special needs
Target audience:
Teachers, staff, volunteers, carers, coaches working with young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties
The objectives/learning outcomes for this course will be:
The Elements course has been developed, and is delivered, by those working with young disabled pupils with profound and complex needs. It is designed to provide practical ideas and strategies around physical activities for staff working with young people who have profound and complex needs. This 2 x day course will cover all 4 Elements courses based around Earth (games based activities), Water (water-based activities), Air (outdoor adventure) and Fire (dance and movement). Fire and Air will take place on 16 March and Earth and Water will take place on 17 March.
Delegates can choose to attend both days and cover all 4 courses or one of the days. Please contact CPD if you have different requirements
Course content:
Earth – games based activities
Sensory environment encouraging individual reaction and movement
Supported interaction developing basic skills
Group settings to promote participation, anticipation and interaction
Water – water-based activities
Promoting confidence and relaxation
Achieving stillness and balance
Stimulating movement and independence
Air – outdoor adventure
Preparation of students and staff
Specific equipment considerations
Supporting and Encouraging
Fire – dance and movement
Using movement, sound and vibration to direct big movements
Assisted and directed movement
Self-expression and independent movement
The course also covers information on, manual handling, risk assessment and considerations when organising activities for young disabled people with profound multiple impairments.
CLOTHING:
On 16th March:
- am = Practical /sports wear
- pm = waterproofs, boots, warm clothing, drink
On 17th March:
- am = Practical/sports wear
- pm = swimwear and towel, spare t-shirt
Closing date for applications: MONDAY, 01 MARCH 2010
Course Cost:
£120 for both days
£85 for one day
Lunch will be provided
Supply cover will not be funded
Application forms should be completed and returned to:
Shelagh Roberts
Administration Assistant
Children’s Workforce Support Unit
Children and Young People’s Services
Tel: 01925 458119 Fax: 01925 458103