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Consultancy, Training & CPD Courses

Physical Education

Working in partnership to support all children and young people in Hertfordshire to achieve health and well being.

The PE and Sports Adviser offers bespoke training, support and guidance on all aspects of physical education from PE policy and curriculum to health and safety in PE. Training can be whole school, departmental or individual and any time of day and any key stage.

Nic Holmes
PE and Sports Adviser

Support could include:

• Subject and curriculum advice for both primary and secondary schools.
• Practical training courses for teachers and TAs at  KS1 & KS2 include; Gymnastics, Games, Swimming, Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, Athletics, Active Play, Sportsability, Inclusion, Fit for TOPS, Learning in and through PE, High quality PE and Assessment.
  
• At KS3 & 4 there is support for subject leadership, curriculum design, Vocational PE and BTEC. Advice on physical resources, equipment and PE facilities. Support for departmental reviews, writing departmental SEF’s and support for PE subject inspections.
• The Adviser offers advice, guidance and support on Health & Safety in PE.
• PE Policy writing, Safe practice in PE, writing risk assessments, Minimum qualifications for coaches and TAs. Best practice advice on swimming, trampoline, gymnastics, lifting, handling and setting out of gymnastics equipment.
• Training and CPD for PE in Hertfordshire has been recognised nationally as best practice and delegates frequently rate their training as good or outstanding. By attending training or organising CPD in your school teachers will be able to deliver high quality PE.

To discuss your needs and arrange support please contact:
Julie Grimwade
Support Officer
Standards and School Effectiveness
Tel: 01438 844044
Email: julie.grimwade@hertscc.gov.uk

School Based Support / CPD

Choosing a new GCSE PE Specification

A look at the new PE specifications, their strengths and weaknesses and planning the work that will be undertaken to ensure effective implementation from September 2010.
Approx. time required: 1.5 hours

Writing a physical education SEF

A session for the PE subject leader examining how to complete a subject SEF, where to find the evidence to support judgements and how this should lead into action planning.
Approx. time required: 1.5 hours

Physical Education subject review

A detailed review of teaching and learning in PE and or dance covering, leadership and management, pupil perceptions and standards. Followed by a detailed written report with key points for action.
Approx. time required: 1 - 2 days

Developing the PE curriculum

Reviewing and developing new schemes of work to meet the needs of the school and its pupils.
Approx. time required: Each session will require 3 hours

Writing a Physical Education action plan

An opportunity to take a fresh look at a school's PE and dance needs in the light of Ofsted, a school audit, etc and to help subject leaders develop the objectives and strategies for an action plan that will move PE forward.
Approx. time required: Depending on requirements

Developing the role of the head of PE

A session for subject leaders to explore the role in terms of monitoring teaching and learning and leading developments.
Approx. time required: Depending on requirements

Physical Education health & safety audit

A review of the subject leader or department’s management of health and safety and providing a report for development.
Approx. time required: This session can be aimed at swimming provision if required.
Between 2 hours and 1 day depending on requirements

Co-observations

With the agreement of colleagues in the department, an opportunity for heads or aspiring heads of PE to carry out joint observations and feedback with the P.E. or Dance Adviser. This will help moderate judgements and provide support with giving effective feedback.
Approx. time required: A minimum of 2 hours to include 1 observation, post-observation discussion and feedback

Reviewing schemes of work

A session to review schemes of work at any key stage with PE teachers.
Approx. time required: 2-3 hours

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Training/Consultancy Sessions

To discuss your needs and arrange support please contact:
Julie Grimwade, Health and Wellbeing Team
Tel: 01438 844044
Email: julie.grimwade@hertscc.gov.uk

TOP Swimming Training, KS1 & KS2

With the swimming season fast approaching schools can request TOP Swimming training from the PE and Sports Adviser Nic Holmes. Schools will receive a free TOPs swimming resource and training can be customised to suit your needs.

Training can be whole day, half day or after school depending on your  needs. For further information or to make a booking please contact:
Julie Grimwade, Health and Wellbeing Team
Tel: 01438 844044
Email: julie.grimwade@hertscc.gov.uk

TOP Swimming is the minimum training required  for teachers to deliver swimming lessons in a shallow water pool.

Certificates can be issued to teachers attending training if required.