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Dragonfly TrainingIn-school courses for independent schools
WHERE CUTTING EDGE MEETS COMMON SENSE
Delivering successful CPD for over 16 years and meeting the needs of over 27,000 teachers
Enquire online today:www.dragonfly-training.co.uk Phone 029 2071 1787 for more details.
92% of all teachers attending Dragonfly Training courses in the last 12 months have given five star feedback
Fantastic course, delivered at a great pace, with lots of discussion and interaction. Really focused and engaged with the group, highly relevant and excellent course materials.
LOUISE ELLIS-BARRETT, ST JOHN’S SCHOOL, LEATHERHEAD
100% practical, hands-on and realistic training
Long term consultancy and support
Instantly transferable classroom strategies
One of the most cost-effective training providers
Dragonfly Training delivered a well-focused and concise course which was a good blend between theory, research and realistic school application. I would not hesitate to recommend Dragonfly Training to other colleagues and schools.
NICOLA STEPHENS - TEESIDE HIGH SCHOOL & PREP
What Makes a Lesson Outstanding Instead of Good?The non-tick box approach to teacher excellence
The answer will be delivered in an exciting, active and inspiring training day that will leave your colleagues ‘tooled up’ with everything they need to deliver the outstanding lesson. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes that hold teachers back and learn how to make the most of your personal teaching style.
The course aims to:
Identify what is and what isn’t required to deliver outstanding lessons
Demonstrate how quality learning will ensure progress
Offer practical strategies to ensure high expectations and appropriate challenge
Build in opportunities for literacy and numeracy that will add value to the lesson
Showcase how to actually implement the best interventions
Amazing training! It was very thorough and there was excellent communication throughout. Well-paced with useful and applicable information, plus lots of time for questions and feedback.
REBECCA MCAULEY, READING BLUE COAT SCHOOL
Teaching in an Evidence-Based ClassroomTurning evidence-based research into realistic classroom practice
This course offers ground-breaking classroom ideas which are built upon the evidence-based research from both John Hattie and the Sutton Trust. A must for all independent schools, this course reveals the seven most effective strategies proven to have had the biggest effect upon pupil attainment, and demonstrates exactly how to implement them.
The course aims to:
Identify seven classroom interventions which have the biggest effect on achievement
Give detailed practical examples of how each one can be delivered in the classroom
Demystify the ‘PAR’ model and lesson structures
Leave you clear about what you should focus on in the classroom
Explore tried and tested strategies that really work
This course offers a concise insight and reminder of research and misconception. I particularly liked looking back at the importance of quality feedback and exposure to some new innovative ideas.
T GAYTON - MFL TEACHER, BERKHAMSTED SCHOOL (BOYS’ SENIOR SCHOOL)
www.dragonfly-training.co.uk/independent
A varied and very relevant workshop delivered in an exuberant way; you can’t leave without feeling inspired! It was made very accessible and easy to see how practical methods can be incorporated in your very next lesson.
LOUISA HORNER, CATS COLLEGE CANTERBURY
Very beneficial and relevant, great delivery and very helpful training! There were versatile tasks which were practical for many subjects.
EDITH EARL - RE TEACHER, CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL FOR BOYS
www.dragonfly-training.co.uk/independent
A Practical Guide to Effective Differentiated LearningHow to challenge all students to raise academic standards
Effective differentiation is key to enabling every student to fulfil their potential in the classroom. Challenging students of different abilities is vital to achieve outstanding overall progress in your school. This course will provide your school’s teachers with a plethora of ideas, tips and lesson structures to ensure that all students are appropriately challenged.
The course aims to:
Demonstrate how to adapt these strategies to specific age ranges
Explain how to develop successful differentiated learning classrooms in your school
Implement ideas that are low on teacher time but high on effect
Put everything into an easily understood format that can be applied across the school
Dragonfly delivered an excellent session, very skilfully presented and full of useful and practical ideas. Our staff greatly appreciated it and participated enthusiastically in the interactive sessions.
Their feedback was very positive - I have been thrilled to see my colleagues trying out the new ideas during the course of this week – they are keen to let me know how they have worked. Our students
are already reaping the benefits of this course! Very many thanks
ANNE LYNCH - DEPUTY HEAD, WORTH SCHOOL
The Very Latest in Assessment for LearningA masterclass in AfL
Why is assessment for learning so popular all over the world? The answer is simple, it works! Here we demonstrate the latest methods of the best practice strategies that have been proven to work by hundreds of schools from all over the world.
The Dragonfly trainer was fantastic. Their presentation on assessment for learning was fun and inspirational. Unlike many training sessions, there was practical and effective advice to use the next day in the classroom. The input and ideas have proved invaluable for the professional development of the staff.
DAVID SIBSON - HEADMASTER, ST FRANCIS’ SCHOOL
The trainer was fantastically well- organised and presented the material in an inspiring manner. The entire staff left feeling positive and excited about using the techniques and ideas he shared.
WARREN RODRICKS - DEPUTY HEAD, HOLY CROSS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
MUST SEE COURSE!
This course is extremely valuable and engaging. It was really focused and adapted to what I and the Head had discussed beforehand in terms of content
GRACE HOPE, HEAD OF PREP, ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE, READING
The course aims to:
The very latest teacher, peer and self-marking strategies
Truly effective questioning techniques
What is a marking journey and how do I use it with my students?
The very best practice in effective feedback
The course was engaging, informative and delivered with a great deal of drive and purpose. Feedback from all colleagues has been positive - not often that INSET (and INSET coordinator) can be said to have had a universal appeal!
ANDREW UGLOW - DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING, COKETHORPE SCHOOL
How to Survive and Benefit from an Independent School InspectionISI inspection – an opportunity to be grasped and prepared for!
This practical and realistic course will help schools prepare for and successfully deal with the demands of an independent school inspection. The course goes beyond the mere mechanics of preparing for an inspection and looks at the wider implications of how a school’s management team can benefit from an inspection.
This course aims to:
Summarise the philosophy and structure of an integrated independent school inspection and what to expect from the report
Outline the policy requirements of an independent school inspection and how to fulfil them
Summarise the regulatory requirements of an ISI Inspection
Demonstrate the short and long term benefits a school inspection can have on your school
How to Be a Highly Effective Subject LeaderThe ‘must do’ course for new and aspiring subject leaders
Leading a subject area effectively is one of the most important elements in securing high quality teaching and learning in all schools. By focusing on your role as a leader of learning, this course will help you to establish and maintain your vision, get the best out of your team and ensure high quality outcomes - all whilst maintaining sanity and perspective about the role.
This course aims to:
Identify your leadership and management style
Establish your vision of highly effective learning and show how to maintain it
Focus on leadership of learning as the core role of leadership
Demonstrate rigorous and effective systems of monitoring and evaluation
What teachers are saying about our courses
There was loads of practical guidance that can easily be implemented. The course was very up-to-date with the new initiatives.
RIALETTE PRETORIUS, THE LADIES’ COLLEGE
Informative, up-to-date and thoroughly usable information that is transferable to the classroom.
IESTYN MORRIS, HOWELL’S SCHOOL
I found this course really useful. It was great to take time to think about how I lead/manage; often I do too much without really considering options. Also, some excellent advice about how to deal with areas of weakness! Thanks!
RICHARD MARTIN, MOULSFORD PREP SCHOOL
There was so much food for thought regarding pupil involvement in feedback. Excellent ways shown on the day to alter marking and prioritising activities.
ROBERT BENTALL, CALDICOTT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Excellent pace and interaction with the whole group. The trainer was enthusiastic, experienced and very engaging.
DAVID PLUMMER, NOTRE DAME SCHOOL
Very helpful advice and comments that are going to be invaluable to my leadership role. Managing and communicating with staff is so important and intrinsic to being a successful leader. Thank you for your words of wisdom and sharing your experiences. JANE MCCARTHY, SHOREHAM COLLEGE
www.dragonfly-training.co.uk/independent
Effective Marking and FeedbackThe very best of sector leading practice
High quality assessment and feedback remain at the core of good teaching. However, inspection after inspection reveals this to be very often the most rushed aspect of pupils’ learning processes. This course will improve classroom performance through enhanced marking and feedback strategies.
This course aims to:
Showcase 20 marking strategies that can be used by nearly all subjects and nearly all age groups
Demonstrate how to secure real and lasting change through feedback
Discuss the key principles of effective feedback
Present 12 different ways to mark students’ work
IN-SCHOOL TRAINING FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Using iPads and Mobile Devices in the ClassroomHow to challenge all of your students to raise academic standards
This course integrates all the very latest ideas with effective and proven strategies. The course is neither focused upon the technology nor upon gimmicks; it is focused upon learning. Mobile technology is not a panacea. In fact, get it wrong and you can have a lot of pupils wasting their time. However, get it right and you can have truly effective differentiation ensuring that all pupils, from the least to the most able, are on task and working to their maximum potential.
This hands-on course will explore:
The very best apps for education and how to use them most effectively
How the structure of an iPad lesson needs to look very different to a traditional lesson
How to fulfil the ‘Creative use of ICT’ that inspectors require
‘Flipping Lessons’ - what this really means and what it looks like
How this technology can be a major part of independent learning
Classroom management, e-safety and integrating mobile technology into your current ICT system
Absolutely brilliant! I started off completely lacking in knowledge in how to use the iPad. I have learnt so much, more than just the basics and such useful information of apps to support children in my care. Inspiring!
ANNE THOMAS, SPECIAL NEEDS TUTOR, THE HAWTHORNS SCHOOL
Wow! Mind blowing. Very useful for teaching at our school.
LUCY COOPER, TEACHER, ASHDOWN HOUSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
The feedback from the group of staff was extremely positive. They were very grateful for the information given and the fact that the trainer responded to their needs. It is great value for money, having your trainers come to us rather than attending courses elsewhere, as I think the personalised training has been extremely good.
ALISON HORTON - CPD CO-ORDINATOR, STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC IPAD COURSES:
iPads in English iPads in MFL/Welsh iPads in Art iPads in Geography
Using an Interactive Whiteboard Most Effectively in a ClassroomGoing beyond using your IWB as a projector screen
With the educational world currently going mad for all manner of new technology, it is all too easy to overlook one of the most impressive pieces of hardware you already have: the IWB. When used correctly and appropriately, the IWB retains a unique place in the classroom. It is the most versatile of tools and not simply a glorified projector screen, the role to which it is so frequently relegated!
Course aims:
Provide a selection of subject-specific lesson ideas using the IWB
Offer a collection of essential utilities and links to the best subject specific websites in the world
Share follow-up tutorials to remind delegates of all the activities learnt on the day
Provide you with the knowledge necessary to make the most effective use of your board
iPads in HistoryiPads in MusiciPads in REiPads for SLTs
iPads in MathsiPads in ScienceiPads in PEiPads for EAL
he course was very well organised and all staff found it useful. The trainer was very helpful and was prepared to go that extra mile for people.
FRANCIS SHARP, HEAD OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, ST AUGUSTINES’ PRIORY SCHOOL
Very friendly, accessible course. Great examples. I’ve been using IWB for a while but I’ve now got some new tricks and a multitude of resources to use.
WILL DEARNALEY - DIRECTOR OF STUDIES, TERRA NOVA PREP SCHOOL
www.dragonfly-training.co.uk/independent
IN-SCHOOL TRAINING FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
An excellent day, really good approach, friendly manner and great resources left at the end. Everybody I have spoken to has been very positive about the day.
ALEX MASTERS - HEAD OF ICT, GRANGE SCHOOL, CHESHIRE
www.dragonfly-training.co.uk/independent
Emotional Health and ResilienceBoosting resilience and working well under pressure
This is one of the UK’s most popular and highly acclaimed in-school training courses for teaching and support staff and it has been run by more than 750 schools from all sectors over the last 13 years. It is endorsed by HMC, NUT, ISC, GSA, GDST and IAPS.
IN-SCHOOL TRAINING FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
The course aims to:
Reduce stress and anxiety - boost emotional health and wellbeing
Save your school money by reducing absenteeism, staff conflict and the subtle passive-aggressive behaviour that unhappy staff can display that undermines the morale of everyone else
Raise teaching standards by showing staff how to work well under pressure and deal with stress appropriately
Create a positive workplace culture by helping staff to really understand what their emotional health is, how to assess it and how to improve it
Every person working in every school and every parent of children should have access to this information – particularly when delivered in such a straight-forward and supportive manner. This course is absolutely excellent.
CLARE DAWE - DIRECTOR OF STUDIES, BLACKHEATH PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Delivered to over 750 schools
Stretch and Challenge Your Most Able PupilsExtend, engage and enrich high achievers in any subject area
This course will provide teaching ideas to challenge and excite your most able students in order to maintain their motivation in lessons. This course explores cutting-edge strategies for extending the most able in a mixed ability classroom.
The course aims to:
Identify challenging pedagogies for the most able and tailor them to individual delegates
Explore and discuss practical strategies for stretching the highest achievers
Discuss ideas and strategies for embedding thinking skills into students’ learning
Provide numerous techniques for maintaining the motivation and improvement of the most able
Very good course. I loved the practical activities that I can bring back to the classroom. Alan was brilliant at amending and altering the material to our specific areas and needs.
SAMANTHA KING, THE HORNSBY HOUSE SCHOOL
Spoon Feed No More - Improving Classroom PerformanceThe unique guide to highly effective learning
This course is a totally practical and hands-on demonstration of the teaching strategies that yield the best results. It is designed to clearly demonstrate how to utilise the most effective teaching and learning strategies from all over the world in a real classroom environment.
The course aims to:
Debunk the myths that seriously hinder teaching
Provide cutting-edge synthesis of what works and what doesn’t in real classrooms
Present delegates with dozens of teaching strategies that really work
Demonstrate a variety of ICT-based strategies that will help inspire your pupils
Thank you for such stimulating and thought-provoking training. It has been described by a large proportion of the common room as the best so far.
ANDREW BROWN – DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT, MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE
Visit www.dragonfly-training.co.uk/independent to find out more
How to be an Outstanding Middle Manager in an Independent SchoolThe essential tools and strategies for excelling as a middle manager
Many teachers become middle leaders without ever really understanding what is expected of them or even what the role entails. In a world of constant change, how do you decide the way forward? How do you lead your area successfully through the unknown challenges that lie ahead? This course aims to provide you with a secure foundation to your approach to management and the confidence to enable you to develop strategies to lead your area successfully in the future. This course is designed to provide you with a clear understanding of the fundamentals of leadership and management and to enable you to analyse your own working style.
This course aims to:
Define your role and expectations as a middle manager
Demontrate how to handle time, paper and crisis management
Explore the potential challenges of change and how to deal with them
Consider the importance of school documents concerning appraisal and inspection
An excellent course from an engaging, enthusiastic and thought-provoking presenter. We were given an opportunity to discuss course content in advance and this was invaluable in ensuring that the day met INSET requests made by staff as part of their professional review procedures. We would recommend this course without hesitation for those seeking promotion to Head of Year or Head of Department roles
KEVIN KNIBBS - DEPUTY HEAD, HAMPTON SCHOOL
Creating Independent LearnersTransforming the way students learn, progress and achieveIndependent learning can be one of the most powerful strategies to raise academic standards and develop confident, motivated and self-reliant students. This is a course that is designed for all teachers - from NQTs to experienced practitioners - who would like to increase the number of tools available to them.
This course aims to:
Demonstrate the evolving role of the teacher in modern independent learning
Highlight the importance of the changing role of students and their learning
Construct outstanding independent learning lessons for your subject
Empower teachers to transform learning with simple digital tools
Dragonfly Training have been working with hundreds of independent schools of all types over the past 15 years, specialising in providing practical and cost-effective training tailored to the needs of the individual schools.
IN-SCHOOL TRAINING FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
This was a very professional and positive course. The trainer was quick to answer any queries before the end of the day - he was very lively and entertaining in the day and I have had a lot of positive comments from staff who are already putting his ideas into practice.
KATH MUNDAY - DIRECTOR OF STUDIES, LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL
A very useful and interesting day which provided something useful for all staff and challenged our thinking on Independent Learning. The presentation was clear and pacy; resources were obviously ones which had been successfully trialled and shown to be effective.
ALASDAIR THORPE - DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT , AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE
No. of staff
3 - 9
10 - 19
20 - 34
35 - 59
60 - 99
100 +
Full day
£600
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Twilight / Half Day
£500
£700
£900
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£1700
Mileage is charged at 45p per mile. The cost of photocopying materials is dependent on staff numbers and is by arrangement with the school. All charges are subject to VAT.
T: 029 2071 1787 | F: 029 2070 1693 | www.dragonfly-training.co.uk | e: [email protected]
Price Guide
You can find our wide range of courses on our website or, alternatively, you can discuss your specific requirements with a member of our team.
Stephen Chapman: @SteveChapmanDFT MD of Dragonfly Training Worked with over 500 schools Former member of LEA Task Force Author of ‘Spoon Feed No More’ Taught at schools in Kenya, The Bahamas and UK Awarded ‘Sector Leading Practice’ by Esytn, May 2015
Alan Jervis: @Alan_Jervis 33 years teaching experience inc SLT Over 12, 000 teachers attended his courses 97% gave the course a 5 star rating! Exam board marker/moderator Published Author of “Spoon Feed No More” Delivered courses in the Far and Middle East
Neil Atkin: @Natkin Genuine world expert in mobile technology Described as “inspirational” by OFSTED National Institute of Physics Author for Hodder Murray Trained in Africa, Asia and the Middle East Creator of ‘Exscites’ science of sport
Steve Garnett: @Garnett_S Over 9,000 teachers trained 96% gave his course a 5 star rating! Author of award nominated ‘The Subject Leader’ Delivered courses in Europe and the Middle East Provides articles for TES Dragonfly Senior Trainer
Peter Dawes: @P_Dawes Excellent reputation in IT and MFL 94% of teachers gave his course a 5 star rating Well organised, clear and concise Ability to explain IT to all teachers Regular speaker at ALL and EDIS Delivered courses across Asia
Nina Jackson: @musicmind Delivered SEN programmes across Wales ITET at Swansea University IPDA education prize winner Author of ‘Dear Nina’ ‘Inspirational preacher of education’ – TES Supports SARA projects
Meet the trainers
Alison Goodwin: @GoodWina1 21 years’ experience in Independent Sector Former Deputy Head at Grammar School TEAM Inspector since 2003 Qualified Coach from the Coaching Academy Member of the European Mentoring Council Expert in training for SLTs from schools
Jon Bockelmann-Evans: @JBEHealth Qualifications: BSc (Hons), MISMA, SCSP, SRP Stress Management Consultant Founder of JBE Health Provides courses for International agency Speaker at IAPS Head’s Conference Delivers evidence-based coaching
Stephen Coyne: @CoyneDrS Former HoD, Deputy and Head Teacher 36 Years in State and Independent Schools Holds a MEd and PhD in Polymer Chemistry Ran one of the 10 largest HMC schools in the UK Educational Management Specialist ISI Team Inspector for over 20 years
Mark Anderson, @ICTEvangelist Author of ‘Perfect ICT (Every) Lesson’ Experience as one of the biggest 1:1 iPad trainers An Apple distinguished educator Writes an award-winning blog, viewed by thousands worldwide Edtech consultant Outstanding knowledge of the latest technology
Mark Salter: @MarkSalts Over 20 years’ teaching experience Outstanding knowledge of latest educational research Leader of AIS strategy for PE Internationally renowned Trainer Founder of ‘On the Mark Learning’ PESS strategy design with YST
Bethany Kelly: @iMissChalk 16 years in SLT Tutor at University of Buckingham M.Ed in educational leadership Philosophy examiner Religious Studies Association chair PGCE mentor
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