Speaker
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Jo UptonIndependent Education ConsultantFor over ten years, I have provided school-based consultancy and training opportunities in primary schools across the West Midlands.
Areas of specialism include English and the wider curriculum and I regularly support schools with curriculum review and development. In addition, I provide support with school improvement in relation to teaching, learning and subject leadership.I have a proven track record of supporting schools in moving from Special Measures/Requires Improvement to Good inspection outcomes.
Oracy for Lunchtime Supervisors
Focus: Catholic Life
For: Lunchtime Supervisors and staff that support lunchtimes
Description:
This session is designed to develop knowledge of the importance of purposeful Oracy at lunchtimes.
The session will introduce Oracy and will equip participants with simple, practical strategies that can be used at lunchtimes to develop positive, purposeful talk during unstructured parts of the day. The session will explore techniques that encourage conversation through high-quality interactions.
We will consider priority actions and next steps to support the development of Oracy at lunchtimes in your school.
Director’s Note:
The wonderful staff who support lunchtimes are often those with the greatest opportunity to connect with children. Empower them fully with this valuable training.