The annual Kirkby Collaborative INSET day took place at venues across Kirkby. Over 320 delegates attended the wide range of professional development opportunities listed below. Thanks to the host schools and the presenters, many of whom gave their time free of charge to support the Kirkby Collaborative school workforce.
Lego Therapy – with Helen Wilson Speech and Language Therapist – Northwood
Year 1 and 2 Teachers Maths conference – with Martin Little, Maths Consultant and Sarah Coldbeck (Knowsley Maths Strategy) – Suites Hotel
Teaching assistants Maths Conference – with Denise Heaton, Independent Maths consultant – St Laurence’s
How designed is your curriculum – with Richard Mason (Chris Quigley Education) – Park Brow
Time Management – with John Lucas (Eduk8 Partnership) – Ravenscroft
Safeguarding procedures for Business Managers – Phil Cooper (School Improvement Liverpool) – St Michael and All Angels
Finance update – Diane Williams and Jayne Ellis (Knowsley LA) – St Michael and All Angels
Attendance Matters – with Roger Thompson (Knowsley LA) – St Michael and All Angels
Engaging your SEN children – with Knowsley Central Primary School Training team – Sts Peter and Paul
Teamteach – with Jo Ledbury and Ian Rafferty – (Randstad Education) – Eastcroft Park
Inclusive PE training – with Sainsbury Active Kids / Youth Sport Trust – Northwood
