Welcome to Linwood Teaching School Alliance

Evaluations: Continuing Professional and Leadership Development

During the Spring term 2020,  we delivered 32 training events, which included central events and whole school training. Due to Covid-19 restrictions and subsequent lockdown, 30 further central training events were cancelled alongside many more whole school training events

We have evaluations from training sessions delivered through the Teaching School from 692 people across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. They were asked to grade the event they attended from 1 (positive) to 5 (negative) on a number of different aspects.

In response to the question ‘How would you rate your knowledge before the event?’, 54% of them gave the answer 1 or 2.

In response to the question ‘How would you rate your knowledge after the event?’, 92% of them gave the answer 1 or 2.

Testimonials from Spring term training

• “A good balance of talk, discussion, activities and videos”
• “Thank you for your time, it has really made me think about the impact I have on the children in my care”
• “Great to share practice, receive updates and gain more resources”
• “Thank you, it was so good to receive training which is so practical and can be used straight away”
• “Enjoyable, entertaining and helpful session, delivered in an engaging way”
• “Fun and engaging, the trainer used a variety of teaching strategies to help our understanding”
• “Event leaders were very knowledgeable and presented the information superbly”

BOOST – Bournemouth Outreach Offer: SEND Together

Linwood School and Tregonwell Academy in partnership

As a service we provide Universal SEND support to schools (Primary and Secondary) and specific support for individual pupils at SEN Support & EHCP Level. We work in a solution-focused way, providing advice and guidance to help pupils achieve their potential.

BOOST Leaflet
BOOST Overview
BOOST Partnership Principles
BOOST Partnership Vision
BOOST Referral Information
BOOST Request Form SEND Training
Form 1. BCP Outreach Application Form

Are you a new Headteacher?

Following feedback from a Head Teacher induction day, we are hosting a New Head Teacher network meeting on 20th October 2020 at the Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, Bournemouth.   A chance for those new to the role or recently appointed to get together to share experiences, ask questions and talk with those who are in a similar position. Please book via bcpworkforcedevelopment.

Are you a new SENCo?

We are pleased to announce we are running our “Grow your own SENCo” course again this year. The session will consist of two dates, one in the Autumn term and one in the Spring term. Details as follows ;

Grow own SENCo flyer 2020

SEN Leadership Network – 22.10.20 – Please book via workforcedevelopment

For all School and Academy Leaders of SEND

These termly networks provide an opportunity for SENCos and other senior leaders from mainstream and special schools and colleges with responsibilities for vulnerable learners to meet, share ideas and hear the latest local, regional and national information and statutory requirements. There will be a focus on provision and outcomes for learners with special educational needs, disabilities and other vulnerabilities.

SEN leadership network flyer 22.10.20

Primary School Talk – Dorset Healthcare SALT service

18th November 2020 –

This training is based on ICAN’s School Talk Training Pack. The aim of the training is to provide primary practitioners with a wider knowledge and understanding of a range of speech,    language and communication needs that they are likely to    experience day-to-day. Book your place by clicking on the link in the attached flyer. Boost funding available for BCP Schools.

Primary School Talk flyer 2020