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Outstanding History, Geography and
Art in the New KS1 Curriculum
For teachers and support staff in KS1
This course is for KS1 teachers and support staff who want to familiarise themselves with the History, Geography and Art programmes of study in a fun and stimulating way. We will explore the progression of skills and assessment without levels by using progression planners that are simple yet highly effective. The course will provide a wealth of ideas, sources and resources that relate to existing units and the creation of new ones.
By the end of this course you will:
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have a greater understanding the units and exciting options in History, Geography and Art at KS1 |
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have explored approaches to assessment without levels by using planning for assessment documents for KS1 |
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be updated on the skills required in progression and attainment |
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understand how well-chosen topics can enrich cross curricular themes |
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know what Ofsted look for in outstanding history lessons |
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have identified opportunities for learning outside the classroom and fieldwork |
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have explored significant historical events, places and people in a new and inspiring way |
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be able to feedback to colleagues with a staff meeting training plan feel inspired to get back into school to try out the practical ideas and resources that will enliven teaching and learning |
All courses are full day and include lunch, tea/coffee and course resources
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LONDON: Friday 2nd October 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £185
VENUE: ETC Venues, 57 North Wharf Road, London W2 1LA
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LEEDS: Tuesday 6th October 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £155
VENUE: Double Tree by Hilton, Granary Wharf Approach, Leeds LS1 4BR |
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MANCHESTER: Friday 9th October 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £135
VENUE: Premier Inn Manchester Trafford Centre West, Old Park Lane,
Trafford Quays, Trafford Centre, Manchester M17 8PG |
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CUMBRIA: Monday 12th October 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £135
VENUE: NWA Junction 36, J36 Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands,
Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7FP |
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BIRMINGHAM: Wednesday 14th October 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £155
VENUE: Becketts Farm, Heath Farm, Alcester Road, Wythall, Birmingham B47 6A |
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The Essential Update for History Subject Leaders:
Assessment, Policy and Outstanding Practice
For subject leaders and school leaders
Ofsted, have restated the importance of Assessment. This course provides History subject leaders with an opportunity to review the expectations of the Primary History curriculum through use of a skill progression planner and to reflect on how teacher assessments of learning can be judged effectively. Expectations at each key stage will be explored, and there will be the opportunity to examine outstanding practice from other schools. A variety of examples of assessing without levels will be explored.
Important subject leader issues will also be addressed - such as how to create an effective history policy, and the requirements needed for school websites regarding the revised history curriculum.
By the end of this course you will:
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have a greater understanding the units and exciting options in History at KS1 & KS2 |
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have explored approaches to assessment without levels by using planning for assessment documents |
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understand how well-chosen topics can enrich other curriculum areas |
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be able to produce a well written and efficient history policy |
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be aware of the requirements for your school website |
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know what Ofsted look for in outstanding history lessons |
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be able to audit, monitor and evaluate for further steps the history provision in your school |
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be able to feedback to colleagues with a staff meeting training plan |
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feel inspired to get back into school to try out the practical ideas and resources |
All courses are full day and include lunch, tea/coffee and course resources
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WIGAN: Friday 16th October 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £135
VENUE: Beeches Hotel, School Lane, Standish, Wigan WN6 0TD |
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LONDON: Thursday 22nd October 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £185
VENUE: Double Tree by Hilton, Granary Wharf Approach, Leeds LS1 4BR |
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CUMBRIA: Friday 6th November 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £135
VENUE: NWA Junction 36, J36 Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands,
Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7FP |
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SOUTHHAMPTON: Thursday 12th November 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £170
VENUE: DeVere New Place Hotel, Shirrell Heath, Southampton SO32 2JY |
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BIRMINGHAM: Wednesday 18th November 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £155
VENUE: Becketts Farm, Heath Farm, Alcester Road, Wythall, Birmingham B47 6AJ |
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MANCHESTER: Friday 20th November 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £135
VENUE: Premier Inn Manchester Trafford Centre West, Old Park Lane,
Trafford Quays, Trafford Centre, Manchester M17 8PG |
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LIVERPOOL: Wednesday 25th November 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £135
VENUE: Liverpool Village Urban Resort, Fallows Way, Whiston L35 1RZ |
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LEEDS: Friday 9th October 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £135
VENUE: Double Tree by Hilton, Granary Wharf Approach, Leeds LS1 4BR |
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SHEFFIELD:Tuesday 1st December 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £155
VENUE: Double tree by Hilton Chesterfield road south, Sheffield S8 8BW |
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The Ultimate History Course
Thames Foreshore Mudlarking Event
For KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 teachers, subject leaders,
heads of department and support staff
This is the first time teaching staff have been authorised to Mudlark on the Thames foreshore as part of a history course. This one day event provides teachers & support staff from Primary & Secondary schools with the exciting opportunity to take part in a supervised session of Mudlarking on the Thames foreshore. This course has been many years in the making & is organised in conjunction with Her Majesty’s Crown Estates & the PLA (Port of London Authority). Your tutors for the day are experts in their field, and have over 30 years of Mudlarking experience between them. Their finely developed skills will help you to examine areas and identify artefacts on the foreshore. Steve Brooker & Nick Stevens are both members of the Society Of Thames Mudlarks. They run their own club Thames and Field and have appeared on numerous documentaries & history programs. History Channnel’s hit TV show Mud Men followed their archeological adventures on the banks of the Thames, alongside co-presenter Johnny Vaughan.
By the end of this course you will:
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have a greater understanding about how pupils and young people can be engaged by artifacts and hands on history |
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have explored a specially chosen area of foreshore |
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understand how to 'get your eye in' |
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have collected artefacts individually or as part of a team to take back to school* |
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use professionally taken photographs for your school website |
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research unknown artefacts efficiently and exemplify this process with pupils back
in the classroom at the appropriate skill level |
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be able to feedback to colleague at a staff or department meeting |
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Please bring wellies and suitable outdoor clothing, and a smart phone or iPad for photos and research. There are changing facilities and toilets at the course venue, along with some trowels and small buckets and trays |
All courses are full day and include lunch, tea/coffee and course resources
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LONDON: Wednesday 21st October 2015, 10am - 3.45pm, £185
VENUE: The Walrus and the Carpenter, 45 Monument Street, London EC3R 8BU |
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Course Booking
please e-mail the following details to bookings@revelation-education.co.uk
For postal applications please contact Fiona
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