Our Events

Sep 20: Heads Information Sessions These invaluable sessions led by Helen will provide up to date information on Ofsted developments and much more!
Sep 25: HLTA - Train to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant with Best Practice Network Suitable for Teaching Assistants with some experience of leading a whole class without a teacher present and level 2 in Maths and English
Sep 26: NQT Training Programme- Maths NQT Training programme consisting of 6 full day sessions across the year.
Oct 1: School Direct Teacher Training Information Session Are you a head teacher who would like to offer a colleague a salaried or unsalaried placement? Or are you an exceptional graduate who has a passion for teaching? Find out more at our information session.
Oct 3: School Direct Teacher Training Open Morning Are you a graduate who has a passion for teaching? Would you like the opportunity to observe in a classroom and find out more about the career? Join us at our open mornings.
Oct 3: Forum for Deputy and Assistant Headteachers Do you want to benefit from networking with other deputy and assistant heads, to reflect on your practice alongside current research? Do you want to understand the impact of effective professional development and create a culture within your school where teaching and learning is debated? If so then…. Join our Deputy and Assistant Heads Forum! Led by Lesley Stevens
Oct 9: Effective Communication - Working with Adults by Sally Bishop As an NQT you need to work successfully with a range of adults, parents, teaching assistants and other colleagues, sometimes in challenging situations. This course will help you develop strategies and language to create a positive learning community for your pupils, their families and yourself!
Oct 17: Maximising Maths 1 These important sessions will explore how the features of Mastery Mathematics impact on learning and how we can utilise them to their best effect. We will consider the strategies which have the greatest impact on learning, thus increasing your pupils’ understanding. The sessions will draw on the latest research and best practice. Practical activities will provide delegates with opportunities to deepen their mathematical understanding and to trial them in the classroom. Strategies will particularly help with those pupils who can find mathematics challenging.
Oct 23: Leadership Today - Deputy and Assistant Heads exploring key skills Effective coaching and effective mentoring are vital skills for every Senior Leader to have. The impact well informed coaching can have on team engagement and performance can be dramatic. The right mentoring can create outstanding practitioners.
Oct 24: Impact Leadership 1 This innovative subject leader course will run from October to April over six half day sessions. It is suitable for subject leaders (core and foundation) who want to ensure that their leadership achieves the maximum possible impact on improving teaching and learning. Sessions are a mix of theory and practical activities.
Nov 6: HLTA - Train to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant with Best Practice Network Suitable for Teaching Assistants with some experience of leading a whole class without a teacher present and level 2 in Maths and English
Nov 7: NQT Training Programme- English NQT Training programme consisting of 6 full day sessions across the year.
Nov 13: Having a Life and Teaching too! by Sally Bishop As an NQT managing your workload, sometimes in challenging situations, can be difficult. This course will help you develop strategies to make your day more manageable and help you develop resilience to deal with unexpected issues that arise. It will also look at how to promote positive behaviour in your classroom and beyond enabling you to have a better day.
Nov 14 - Mar 12: SLE Core Training Specialist Leaders of Education
Nov 14: Teaching to the Max 1 Suitable for all good teachers who want to maximise their full potential and become consistently outstanding. This course runs for 6 full days - 14th November 2018, 16th January 2019, 27th February 2019, 3rd April 2019, 7th May 2019 and 5th June 2019.
Nov 20: Heads Learning Forum Do You? · Want to benefit from networking with other heads? · Want to reflect on your practice alongside current research? · Want to understand the impact of effective professional development? · Want to create a culture within your school where teaching and learning is debated? Then, please do join our forum! Led by Lesley Stevens
Nov 21: School Direct Teacher Training Open Morning Are you a graduate who has a passion for teaching? Would you like the opportunity to observe in a classroom and find out more about the career? Join us at our open mornings.
Nov 28: Impact Leadership 2 This innovative subject leader course will run from October to April over six half day sessions. It is suitable for subject leaders (core and foundation) who want to ensure that their leadership achieves the maximum possible impact on improving teaching and learning. Sessions are a mix of theory and practical activities.
Nov 29: Moving up to Headship Programme West Herts TSP and Catalyst TSA are delighted to be working in partnership to deliver this substantial, well rounded programme for aspiring heads in Hertfordshire. The programme consists of sessions on key aspects of Headship, face-to-face training days, shadowing activities , NPQH application support, coaching opportunities and the opportunity to practice real life scenarios. Throughout the programme you will be supported by a range of professionals, including experienced and new local Headteachers. The programme is suitable for delegates from all phases and faith schools. Please register by Friday 26th October 2018
Dec 5: Maximising Maths 2 These important sessions will explore how the features of Mastery Mathematics impact on learning and how we can utilise them to their best effect. We will consider the strategies which have the greatest impact on learning, thus increasing your pupils’ understanding. The sessions will draw on the latest research and best practice. Practical activities will provide delegates with opportunities to deepen their mathematical understanding and to trial them in the classroom. Strategies will particularly help with those pupils who can find mathematics challenging.
Dec 5: Leadership Today - Deputy and Assistant Heads exploring key skills Effective coaching and effective mentoring are vital skills for every Senior Leader to have. The impact well informed coaching can have on team engagement and performance can be dramatic. The right mentoring can create outstanding practitioners.
Dec 5: Forum for Deputy and Assistant Headteachers Do you want to benefit from networking with other deputy and assistant heads, to reflect on your practice alongside current research? Do you want to understand the impact of effective professional development and create a culture within your school where teaching and learning is debated? If so then…. Join our Deputy and Assistant Heads Forum! Led by Lesley Stevens
Dec 11: NPQML The National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML) is assessed and accredited by the National College for Teaching and Leadership. The qualification provides recognition of leadership development and professional achievement. NPQML will give you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to drive successful team performance. Subsequent face to face dates: 05.03.19 and 25.06.19
Dec 12: NPQSL The National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) is assessed and accredited by the National College for Teaching and Leadership. The qualification provides recognition of leadership development and professional achievement. NPQSL will give you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confident necessary to be a highly effective senior leader. Subsequent face to face dates: 06.03.19 and 26.06.19
Jan 9: Impact Leadership 3 This innovative subject leader course will run from October to April over six half day sessions. It is suitable for subject leaders (core and foundation) who want to ensure that their leadership achieves the maximum possible impact on improving teaching and learning. Sessions are a mix of theory and practical activities.
Jan 15: NQT Reading As a teacher you need to manage the teaching of reading and ensure that children are developing the key skills necessary to decode and understand a range of age appropriate texts.
Jan 16: Teaching to the Max 2 Suitable for all good teachers who want to maximise their full potential and become consistently outstanding. This course runs for 6 full days - 14th November 2018, 16th January 2019, 27th February 2019, 3rd April 2019, 7th May 2019 and 5th June 2019.
Jan 21: School Direct Teacher Training Information Session Are you a head teacher who would like to offer a colleague a salaried or unsalaried placement? Or are you an exceptional graduate who has a passion for teaching? Find out more at our information session.
Jan 22: Heads Learning Forum Do You? · Want to benefit from networking with other heads? · Want to reflect on your practice alongside current research? · Want to understand the impact of effective professional development? · Want to create a culture within your school where teaching and learning is debated? Then, please do join our forum! Led by Lesley Stevens
Jan 23: NQT Training Programme- Science NQT Training programme consisting of 6 full day sessions across the year.
Jan 24: Moving up to Headship Programme West Herts TSP and Catalyst TSA are delighted to be working in partnership to deliver this substantial, well rounded programme for aspiring heads in Hertfordshire. The programme consists of sessions on key aspects of Headship, face-to-face training days, shadowing activities , NPQH application support, coaching opportunities and the opportunity to practice real life scenarios. Throughout the programme you will be supported by a range of professionals, including experienced and new local Headteachers. The programme is suitable for delegates from all phases and faith schools. Please register by Friday 26th October 2018
Jan 30: Maximising Maths 3 These important sessions will explore how the features of Mastery Mathematics impact on learning and how we can utilise them to their best effect. We will consider the strategies which have the greatest impact on learning, thus increasing your pupils’ understanding. The sessions will draw on the latest research and best practice. Practical activities will provide delegates with opportunities to deepen their mathematical understanding and to trial them in the classroom. Strategies will particularly help with those pupils who can find mathematics challenging.
Jan 30: Forum for Deputy and Assistant Headteachers Do you want to benefit from networking with other deputy and assistant heads, to reflect on your practice alongside current research? Do you want to understand the impact of effective professional development and create a culture within your school where teaching and learning is debated? If so then…. Join our Deputy and Assistant Heads Forum! Led by Lesley Stevens
Feb 12: Impact Leadership 4 This innovative subject leader course will run from October to April over six half day sessions. It is suitable for subject leaders (core and foundation) who want to ensure that their leadership achieves the maximum possible impact on improving teaching and learning. Sessions are a mix of theory and practical activities.
Feb 13: RQT 1- Recently Qualified Teacher Programme Suitable for all Teachers (from all phases) in their second to fifth year of teaching. This new three-day programme designed by the Eastern Leadership Centre (ELC) for recently qualified teachers is now being offered to teachers in our locality. This certified programme is quality assured by the ELC and is approved by the Teaching Schools Council.
Feb 26: Maximising Maths 4 These important sessions will explore how the features of Mastery Mathematics impact on learning and how we can utilise them to their best effect. We will consider the strategies which have the greatest impact on learning, thus increasing your pupils’ understanding. The sessions will draw on the latest research and best practice. Practical activities will provide delegates with opportunities to deepen their mathematical understanding and to trial them in the classroom. Strategies will particularly help with those pupils who can find mathematics challenging.
Feb 26: Forum for Deputy and Assistant Headteachers Do you want to benefit from networking with other deputy and assistant heads, to reflect on your practice alongside current research? Do you want to understand the impact of effective professional development and create a culture within your school where teaching and learning is debated? If so then…. Join our Deputy and Assistant Heads Forum! Led by Lesley Stevens
Feb 27: Teaching to the Max 3 Suitable for all good teachers who want to maximise their full potential and become consistently outstanding. This course runs for 6 full days - 14th November 2018, 16th January 2019, 27th February 2019, 3rd April 2019, 7th May 2019 and 5th June 2019.
Feb 28: Moving up to Headship Programme West Herts TSP and Catalyst TSA are delighted to be working in partnership to deliver this substantial, well rounded programme for aspiring heads in Hertfordshire. The programme consists of sessions on key aspects of Headship, face-to-face training days, shadowing activities , NPQH application support, coaching opportunities and the opportunity to practice real life scenarios. Throughout the programme you will be supported by a range of professionals, including experienced and new local Headteachers. The programme is suitable for delegates from all phases and faith schools. Please register by Friday 26th October 2018
Mar 5: NPQML The National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML) is assessed and accredited by the National College for Teaching and Leadership. The qualification provides recognition of leadership development and professional achievement. NPQML will give you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to drive successful team performance. Subsequent face to face dates: 25.06.19
Mar 6: NPQSL The National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) is assessed and accredited by the National College for Teaching and Leadership. The qualification provides recognition of leadership development and professional achievement. NPQSL will give you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confident necessary to be a highly effective senior leader. Subsequent face to face dates:26.06.19
Mar 12: SLE Core Training Specialist Leaders of Education
Mar 13: NQT Just what does Outstanding Learning look like? Delegates attending this whole day course will explore what providing ‘Outstanding Learning’ means and look at the key elements which are necessary to include when planning outstanding learning opportunities. This course will include considering the classroom environment and how it contributes in its role as the ‘third teacher’.
Mar 19: Heads Learning Forum Do You? · Want to benefit from networking with other heads? · Want to reflect on your practice alongside current research? · Want to understand the impact of effective professional development? · Want to create a culture within your school where teaching and learning is debated? Then, please do join our forum! Led by Lesley Stevens
Mar 19: Impact Leadership 5 This innovative subject leader course will run from October to April over six half day sessions. It is suitable for subject leaders (core and foundation) who want to ensure that their leadership achieves the maximum possible impact on improving teaching and learning. Sessions are a mix of theory and practical activities.
Mar 20: NQT Training Programme- Foundation Subjects NQT Training programme consisting of 6 full day sessions across the year.
Mar 28: Moving up to Headship Programme West Herts TSP and Catalyst TSA are delighted to be working in partnership to deliver this substantial, well rounded programme for aspiring heads in Hertfordshire. The programme consists of sessions on key aspects of Headship, face-to-face training days, shadowing activities , NPQH application support, coaching opportunities and the opportunity to practice real life scenarios. Throughout the programme you will be supported by a range of professionals, including experienced and new local Headteachers. The programme is suitable for delegates from all phases and faith schools. Please register by Friday 26th October 2018
Mar 28: School Direct Teacher Training Open Morning Are you a graduate who has a passion for teaching? Would you like the opportunity to observe in a classroom and find out more about the career? Join us at our open mornings.
Apr 2: RQT 2 - Recently Qualified Teacher Programme Suitable for all Teachers (from all phases) in their second to fifth year of teaching. This new three-day programme designed by the Eastern Leadership Centre (ELC) for recently qualified teachers is now being offered to teachers in our locality. This certified programme is quality assured by the ELC and is approved by the Teaching Schools Council.
Apr 3: Teaching to the Max 4 Suitable for all good teachers who want to maximise their full potential and become consistently outstanding. This course runs for 6 full days - 14th November 2018, 16th January 2019, 27th February 2019, 3rd April 2019, 7th May 2019 and 5th June 2019.
Apr 24: Impact Leadership 6 This innovative subject leader course will run from October to April over six half day sessions. It is suitable for subject leaders (core and foundation) who want to ensure that their leadership achieves the maximum possible impact on improving teaching and learning. Sessions are a mix of theory and practical activities.
Apr 25: Moving up to Headship Programme West Herts TSP and Catalyst TSA are delighted to be working in partnership to deliver this substantial, well rounded programme for aspiring heads in Hertfordshire. The programme consists of sessions on key aspects of Headship, face-to-face training days, shadowing activities , NPQH application support, coaching opportunities and the opportunity to practice real life scenarios. Throughout the programme you will be supported by a range of professionals, including experienced and new local Headteachers. The programme is suitable for delegates from all phases and faith schools. Please register by Friday 26th October 2018
May 1: RQT 3 - Recently Qualified Teacher Programme Suitable for all Teachers (from all phases) in their second to fifth year of teaching. This new three-day programme designed by the Eastern Leadership Centre (ELC) for recently qualified teachers is now being offered to teachers in our locality. This certified programme is quality assured by the ELC and is approved by the Teaching Schools Council.
May 7: Teaching to the Max 5 Suitable for all good teachers who want to maximise their full potential and become consistently outstanding. This course runs for 6 full days - 14th November 2018, 16th January 2019, 27th February 2019, 3rd April 2019, 7th May 2019 and 5th June 2019.
May 8: NQT Training Programme- P.E NQT Training programme consisting of 6 full day sessions across the year.
May 13: School Direct Teacher Training Information Session Are you a head teacher who would like to offer a colleague a salaried or unsalaried placement? Or are you an exceptional graduate who has a passion for teaching? Find out more at our information session.
May 21: Leadership Today - Deputy and Assistant Heads exploring key skills Effective coaching and effective mentoring are vital skills for every Senior Leader to have. The impact well informed coaching can have on team engagement and performance can be dramatic. The right mentoring can create outstanding practitioners. These 3 sessions are designed as a programme for Deputy and Assistant Heads, but they are also available to book onto as standalone sessions too.
May 22: Heads Learning Forum Do You? · Want to benefit from networking with other heads? · Want to reflect on your practice alongside current research? · Want to understand the impact of effective professional development? · Want to create a culture within your school where teaching and learning is debated? Then, please do join our forum! Led by Lesley Stevens
May 22: Maximising Maths 5 These important sessions will explore how the features of Mastery Mathematics impact on learning and how we can utilise them to their best effect. We will consider the strategies which have the greatest impact on learning, thus increasing your pupils’ understanding. The sessions will draw on the latest research and best practice. Practical activities will provide delegates with opportunities to deepen their mathematical understanding and to trial them in the classroom. Strategies will particularly help with those pupils who can find mathematics challenging.
May 23: Moving up to Headship Programme West Herts TSP and Catalyst TSA are delighted to be working in partnership to deliver this substantial, well rounded programme for aspiring heads in Hertfordshire. The programme consists of sessions on key aspects of Headship, face-to-face training days, shadowing activities , NPQH application support, coaching opportunities and the opportunity to practice real life scenarios. Throughout the programme you will be supported by a range of professionals, including experienced and new local Headteachers. The programme is suitable for delegates from all phases and faith schools. Please register by Friday 26th October 2018
Jun 5: Teaching to the Max 6 Suitable for all good teachers who want to maximise their full potential and become consistently outstanding. This course runs for 6 full days - 14th November 2018, 16th January 2019, 27th February 2019, 3rd April 2019, 7th May 2019 and 5th June 2019.
Jun 11: Beyond the Classroom Door Moving on to NQT + 1 This full day course is about looking forward to next year, preparing for subject leadership and a year without NQT time and a mentor.
Jun 12: NQT Training Programme- Subject Leadership NQT Training programme consisting of 6 full day sessions across the year.
Jun 18: School Direct Teacher Training Open Morning Are you a graduate who has a passion for teaching? Would you like the opportunity to observe in a classroom and find out more about the career? Join us at our open mornings.
Jun 19: Maximising Maths 6 These important sessions will explore how the features of Mastery Mathematics impact on learning and how we can utilise them to their best effect. We will consider the strategies which have the greatest impact on learning, thus increasing your pupils’ understanding. The sessions will draw on the latest research and best practice. Practical activities will provide delegates with opportunities to deepen their mathematical understanding and to trial them in the classroom. Strategies will particularly help with those pupils who can find mathematics challenging.
Jun 19: Forum for Deputy and Assistant Headteachers Do you want to benefit from networking with other deputy and assistant heads, to reflect on your practice alongside current research? Do you want to understand the impact of effective professional development and create a culture within your school where teaching and learning is debated? If so then…. Join our Deputy and Assistant Heads Forum! Led by Lesley Stevens
Jun 25: NPQML The National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML) is assessed and accredited by the National College for Teaching and Leadership. The qualification provides recognition of leadership development and professional achievement. NPQML will give you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to drive successful team performance.
Jun 26: NPQSL The National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) is assessed and accredited by the National College for Teaching and Leadership. The qualification provides recognition of leadership development and professional achievement. NPQSL will give you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confident necessary to be a highly effective senior leader.

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