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First among equals- the importance of reasoning in primary mathematics

First among equals- the importance of reasoning in primary mathematics
with Mike Askew , Independent Primary Maths Expert
Suites Hotel, School Lane, Kirkby L34 9HA
Wednesday 6th March 2019

I would like to invite Members of SLT and Subject Leaders to join me from 09:00am on Wednesday 6th March 2019 to reflect on the importance of reasoning in primary mathematics’.
The session, sponsored by Oxford University Press and organised by The Kirkby Collaborative of Schools offers the opportunity to attend a free full day of professional development, looking in detail at:

• The three curriculum aims and how they relate to teaching for mastery.
• Why is reasoning so important in primary mathematics?
• Making a start on reasoning.

At the end of the day delegates will receive materials which summarise the event, ,along with follow up information supporting them with ‘next steps’ and free resources they can share back in school.
Thank you, I look forward very much to meeting you.
With Best Wishes, Mike Askew (Independent Maths adviser)

Registration and refreshments from 8.45am – course begins at 9.00am
The training is sponsored by Oxford University Press. There will be a non-profit charge of £25 per delegate made by the Kirkby Collaborative of Schools to cover the cost of the venue and refreshments.
About Mike Askew - Mike Askew is an internationally renowned expert in Primary mathematics education who believes that all pupils can act as mathematicians, given rich, engaging and challenging problems to reason about.
Mike has taught at all levels and has led research projects and writing throughout the world, including “Effective Teachers of Numeracy in Primary Schools” (TTA) and Nuffield funded projects including “Raising Attainment in Numeracy” and “Mental Calculations: Interpretations and Implementation”. Following his role as Professor of Education at King’s College London, Mike has spent 4 years as Professor of Primary Education at Monash University, Melbourne and was recently appointed Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

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Kirkby SciBar – news coming soon of events in January and February 2019

SciBar meetings from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at Holy Angels Social Club, Sydney Powell Avenue, L32 0TP in Westvale.
The talks are accessible and suitable for older primary school children and anyone above that – basically from 10 to 110!

SciBars are simply science in a bar or a Social Club. Every month we bring you a different scientist who leads a discussion about their research. Come and enjoy a drink and a lively scientific discussion at the Kirkby SciBar. You don’t need to know any science at all.
Entrance is free

Class visits – Frankenstein 2018 – Knowsley and Liverpool Book Art Exhibition

As well as a packed exhibition demonstrating the multiplicity of field of book art construction, there is a range of practical activity sheets which have been designed with the exhibitions gothic theme in mind.
There is a dedicated work space in the gallery for use by families and school groups to make and take their own work inspired by the exhibition. .
Kirkby Gallery
Kirkby Centre, Norwich Way, Kirkby, Knowsley L32 8XY

Email: tina.ball@knowsley.gov.uk / 0151 443 5617

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Team Teach training – Eastcroft Park Primary School – Wednesday 23rd January 2019

This course covers: personal safety, team building, non verbal and verbal de-escalation communication strategies, and some positive handling techniques.

The course is delivered by Ian Rafferty and Jo Ledbury.

Randstad Education have been delivering Team Teach training for over 10 years and have successfully trained hundreds of teachers, senior managers and school support staff. Training is delivered by Ian Rafferty and Jo Ledbury from the Liverpool branch, both of whom are qualified teachers and accredited Team Teach Tutors.

Ian is a specialist SEND Consultant for schools across Knowsley and Jo is currently Senior Business Manager for Randstad’s Liverpool office where he has worked for over 15 years. Both have a strong understanding of the Team Teach ethos and why it is important for staff to be trained to a high standard.

Randstad Education currently work closely with many schools in Knowsley and are able to offer an excellent and bespoke training package in partnership with the Kirkby Collaborative of Schools.

The course costs £75 including refreshments through the day and a Subway lunch.

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First Aid Courses – Application form – Spring 2019

Kirkby Collaborative of Schools and Eduk8 Partnership
First Aid Courses - Application form – Spring 2019

Please see attached our range of courses for the Spring term and application form.

All courses begin at 9.00am and end at 4.00pm apart from medicines. Training may finish earlier at the discretion of the presenter. It is a requirement to attend the full course. Leaving before the end of the course can invalidate the qualification.

All the training will be in the two larger training rooms of the Holiday Inn Express. Tea and coffee is self service, on arrival and during the training.

A light sandwiches and chips lunch will be provided.

The training receives positive evaluations, with many delegates returning to renew their certificates. We have worked successfully with the training provider for eight years.

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