How to bring joy into your classroom without losing your mind.

Drawing on current research, Hywel will share approaches that will enable you to excel in your role. He will cover: How joy can become a central part of your day What the research tells us Employing discerning pedagogical decisions Powerful Botheredness models as a boon to creative practice and placing learning into contexts that bring … Continued

Be Resilient! Practical ways to develop resilient pupils

Developing resilience is now being seen as just as important as academic learning and wellbeing. According to research resilient children and young people achieve higher attendance, more positive behaviour, and achieve greater academic outcomes. This session is designed for participants to gain a deeper understanding as well as explore a kit bag of research-based practical … Continued

**SOLD OUT** Using your school grounds for learning

**This seminar has now been SOLD OUT** This workshop will provide ideas and inspiration for you to start using your school grounds for learning.There is a wealth of learning opportunities in every school outdoor area even with limited or no grass and trees. We will identify ways to build the pupils self-confidence and independence and … Continued

Games Galore! **Sold Out @ 13:30**

**This seminar has now SOLD OUT @13:30** Anyone who’s been on one of our training courses will know that we think learning is at its best when it’s fun, and that we like to teach as much as possible through games. Our workshop will guide you through adapting some of our simple outdoor games to … Continued

Emotionally-based school avoidance

This seminar will look at the challenges for our pupils around emotions and wellbeing. Looking at how it can lead to school avoidance and some considerations and strategies to support them to engage. Suitable for all.

Hybu Llythrennedd – adnoddau am ddim

Mae llythrennedd plant Cymru wedi dirywio’n arw yn ystod y ganrif hon – rydan ni 3 blynedd gyfan ar ei hôl hi wrth gymharu gyda lefel llythrennedd plant 10 oed Iwerddon erbyn hyn. Ond o ddysgu oddi wrth wledydd eraill, mae modd inni daclo’r broblem yma. Mae arolwg mewn 30 o wledydd yn dangos fod … Continued

Interactive STEM for cross-curriculum topics.

At Xplore! we are passionate about inspiring others to engage with STEM whilst recognising that it’s not within everyone’s comfort zone. This hands-on session will give you the opportunity to learn about incorporating STEM activities within a wider topic and making it truly cross-curricula. As a practical session you will get to have a go … Continued

Difference, not deficit: the AET’s approach to Good Autism Practice

This seminar will cover: • How reframing from ‘deficit’ to ‘difference’ and embedding positive attitudes can help you better support autistic pupils • The importance of positive attitudes and reducing stigma to create an inclusive setting • Monmouthshire’s experience of being an AET partner, the impact they’ve had in their first year and their learnings … Continued

Resilience 2.0: Embracing Challenge & Change

Resilience 2.0 is about getting back to your classroom best. Sure, it’s a bold statement, but on your day you’re incredible. The truth? We need way more of those days. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. School life is full-on. The things on the to-do list have surpassed 101. Of course, we’re not human doings, … Continued