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Bryan Slater Director of Education |
Distribution |
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To all
schools and Pupil Referral
Units. Copy each to: Ø Headteachers Ø Chair of Governors Ø PSHE Coordinators |
This document needs your action as detailed below:
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ACTION |
Title
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PSHE
Certification for Teachers |
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Summary of contents |
Details of
PSHE Certification Programme for 2004/5 |
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Associated documents |
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Date |
15th
March 2004 |
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Summary of action required |
Complete
reply slip for attendance to one of the introductory twilight conferences
being held on 22nd and 29th April 2004. |
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To be completed by |
Headteachers
& PSHE Coordinators by 31st
March 2004 |
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LEA Contact |
Christine
Woods |
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01603 433276 |
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E-mail address |
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Norfolk Self Review reference |
2. How effective is the school in developing pupils’ attitudes, values and personal development? 3. How well are pupils taught? |
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Document reference |
MI 68/04 |
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Dear Colleague,
Certification of PSHE Teachers
From April this year, we will
be recruiting teachers throughout Norfolk to participate in the PSHE
Certification programme.
What is it?
The twelve-month PSHE Certification programme of continuing professional development (CPD) has been developed to enable teachers to gain recognition of their experience in teaching personal, social and health education (PSHE).
Training and
support will be offered to enhance teachers’ skills and increase confidence in
delivering this highly important curriculum area. This will be part of a national programme developed to improve
the effectiveness and raise the profile of PSHE, including sex and relationship
education (SRE), and drug education.
What will this involve?
Teachers will
need to gather evidence against standards in two dimensions:
1. The context
and core skills: teaching and managing pupil learning in PSHE.
2. Extension module: Knowledge and
understanding and its application in the teaching of SRE or drug education.
Will there be a cost?
Funding has
been secured to support participating teachers. The money will meet the cost of supply cover for the three main
development days. Additional training
and local support will be provided free through twilights and other informal
arrangements.
Who should apply?
Teachers who have at least 3 years teaching experience and a significant amount of PSHE on their timetable. Places will be limited to one per school (to maximise use of resources).
What are the benefits?
Schools will benefit by having a member of staff trained in planning and delivering effective PSHE.
Participating
teachers will enjoy the opportunity to share good practice across the
county. This national certification
will enhance individual career development.
How can I find out more?
Introductory twilight conferences are being held in both Norwich and King’s Lynn on the following dates:
Thursday 22nd April 2004 Norwich PDC 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Thursday 29th April 2004 West Norfolk PDC 4.30pm – 6.00pm
We would encourage interested Headteachers and PSHE Co-ordinators to attend one of the twilight sessions to find out more about the programme. Please return the attached reply slip by Wednesday March 31st if you would like to attend.
Yours sincerely,
Bryan Slater
Director of Education