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Creative CPD for Teachers

We are pleased to announce the launch of the free Spring CPD programme for Teachers. The entire program is free to any teacher within a Leicester City or Leicestershire school that has joined the scheme and covers a wide range of creative curriculum subjects and ideas. If you have any questions or would like to attend please email cca@leicester.gov.uk

Artsmark Presentation
Artsmark Presentation 
2nd October 2008- Artsmark Presentation
 
Lindsey Orton, the Hinckley and Bosworth Arts Development officer, will give Arts Centre a presentation to introduce the Artsmark award; how it is awarded, hints and tips on the application processes and a question and answer session to help schools gain a greater understanding of the award at different levels.             
Practical Art (3D Ceramics in the classroom)
Practical Art (3D Ceramics in the classroom) 
8th October 2008- Fosse Arts Centre
 
Part 1 of a 2 part Looking and Recording skills session, this is a fantastic opportunity to try your hand at a variety of techniques in clay that can be used to deliver across the curriculum in the classroom. A fun and lively session where all key stage 1 and 2 teachers are welcome. Part 2 will                                                    examine techniques in drawing and observational skills.
Ambassadors Network Dinner
Ambassadors Network Dinner 
14th Ocober 2008 - Mirch Masala Restaurant
 
This is a chance for Ambassadors from across the city and the county Restaurant to get together and discuss their needs from the project, what they are up to, share ideas with each other and the CCA coordinator and have some fun. It would be fantastic for as many of you to come along as possible and the meal cost will be met by the project.
Creative Education Network
Creative Education Network 
6th November 2008 - New Walk Museum
 
An informal networking event for teachers & schools staff who are interested in applying creativity to learning and extending the arts offer within their school. Come along & meet creative practitioners working in education in a variety of contexts - early years, extended schools, creative partnerships etc.
Confidence in Music
Confidence in Music 
18th November 2008 - New Walk Museum
 
Build confidence and learn skills to help you get excited about delivering music to your pupils. Develop a ‘music tool kit’ of ‘easy for all’ activities enabling you to bring 5 minutes of music in the classroom everyday through to music ideas to fill a whole lesson.  Dispel the myth of ‘I Cant Sing’ and invigorate your music teaching for key stages 1 and 2. 
 
In School Training
In School Training           
We are looking to provide a free training session in 2 schools each term in any area of culture and creativity. This could either be supporting staff to develop and deliver their own training or to have training delivered by an external professional.
 
For details on further training provision please see the CPD re-run sheet.
 
If you are interested in taking up this offer please mark the box on the reverse or send an email with your thoughts