NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PRIMARY EDUCATION in collaboration with HUMANITIES 20:20 Project and PRIMARY UMBRELLA GROUP present a virtual twilight conference:

 TOWARDS A BALANCED AND BROADLY-BASED CURRICULUM

Virtual Conference – Monday 8th March 2021, 4.15pm-6.45pm

The Conference, embracing a theme which has always been central to debate about children’s entitlements, has been highlighted by OfSTED as critical in curriculum development and its central importance has been further accentuated by the pressures under which primary schools are working in the post-lockdown phase as they prioritise what is perceived as essential in educational recovery.

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children’s education may be perceived as a justification for narrowing the curriculum at the expense of the arts and the humanities, but this conference will explore the case for preserving young children’s entitlement to as rich and diverse a curriculum as possible. Dr. Eaude’s keynote lecture will set the scene, highlighting some key issues and considering some lessons to be learnt from the period of lockdown. The subsequent presentations will focus on classroom practice, providing a spotlight on innovations which have been implemented in school and offering guidance for the future.

All are most welcome at this event, including teachers, teacher assistants, governors and students and it’s our hope that the conference will play its part in bringing together a range of stakeholders in primary education, all with a commitment to enhancing children’s entitlement to a balanced and broadly-based curriculum.

SCHEDULE: 4.15PM – 6.45PM

4.15pm – Welcome followed by

Keynote lecture – Dr Tony Eaude

Why a balanced and broadly-based curriculum matters – particularly for young children and those from disadvantaged backgrounds  

Dr. Eaude has published widely on a range of educational topics extending from pedagogy in the classroom to children’s moral, social and cultural development, earning himself the reputation as one of the most articulate and enlightened voices in the primary sector. His most recent book (2020), Identity, Culture and Belonging: Educating Young Children for a Changing World, characteristically draws on his wealth of teaching experience in the primary school, including headship and his insights into the changing contexts for schooling and children’s development.

5.15pm –  Presentations A & B (Attendees will be ask to choose A or B when booking)

A. Social action in the Primary School – Envisioning a better future for all:  The presentation will address the variety of ways in which social action is embedded in the curriculum and how the children are encouraged to become critical, active and engaged learners who understand and embrace their responsibilities as citizens to promote equality, social justice and change. – Naheeda Maharasingham, Head of Rathfern Primary School, Lewisham

B. Developing a curriculum as rich in humanity as in knowledge:  The team will be sharing their thinking, principles and planning processes around the development of a curriculum which is as rich in humanity as it is in knowledge. Featured in her latest book, A Curriculum of Hope, our work with Dr. Debra Kidd, has developed our planning around inquiry questions which engage children of all ages in deep thinking about the past, present and future of our planet, with compassionate studies of its human inhabitants. In a nutshell, it is a curriculum designed to empower our learners to change the world. – Clare Whyles, Deputy Head of St Ebbe’s Primary School, Oxford 

6.00pm – Presentations C & D (Attendees will be ask to choose C or D when booking)

C. Beyond Teaching; Experiencing a Purposeful Curriculum:  The focus is centred around the breadth of the curriculum through the experiences children are given in and out of school using a variety of initiatives that reflect the school community such as: Umbrella Curriculum Teams, Pupil Leadership Groups, school Values, whole school and community based projects. – Rachel Ford, Head of Bannockburn Primary School, Royal Borough of Greenwich

D. Exploring History through the local : This seminar will explore ways in which ‘the local’ can be used to inspire and sustain learning. It will consider a sense of community and identity and how we can ensure that children, their families and community are reflected in the history curriculum that we offer. – Alison Hales, Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Greenwich

 6.40pm – Concluding remarks

LOCATION

Zoom Online Event – Monday 8th March 2021, 4.15pm-6.45pm

CONFERENCE FEE – Includes Keynote Lecture and 2 Presentations.

£10 per individual or £50 for 5 or more staff members from a school.

FREE for students

https://nape.org.uk/conference

Essity is a global leader in hygiene and health. Since 2017 they have been actively working to improve hygiene and health standards and education within UK schools.

National Association for Primary Education started working in collaboration with Essity in 2018 to highlight and support this venture.

‘With our partners we collaborate in gathering knowledge and insights, using our different perspectives, collective competences and resources, to find solutions to societal challenges and drive global change in for example raising hygiene and health standards, thereby improving well-being and the lives of millions worldwide.

In 2018 we educated about 2.5 million people about hygiene and health, including teaching children the importance of hand hygiene, young women about puberty as well as educating people and staff at nursing homes about incontinence.’

The National Association for Primary Education has an online conference on 8th March 2021 entitled:

TOWARDS A BALANCED AND BROADLY-BASED CURRICULUM

Virtual Conference – Monday 8th March 2021, 4.15pm-6.45pm

The Conference, embracing a theme which has always been central to debate about children’s entitlements, has been highlighted by OfSTED as critical in curriculum development and its central importance has been further accentuated by the pressures under which primary schools are working in the post-lockdown phase as they prioritise what is perceived as essential in educational recovery.

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children’s education may be perceived as a justification for narrowing the curriculum at the expense of the arts and the humanities, but this conference will explore the case for preserving young children’s entitlement to as rich and diverse a curriculum as possible. Dr. Eaude’s keynote lecture will set the scene, highlighting some key issues and considering some lessons to be learnt from the period of lockdown. The subsequent presentations will focus on classroom practice, providing a spotlight on innovations which have been implemented in school and offering guidance for the future.

All are most welcome at this event, including teachers, teacher assistants, governors and students and it’s our hope that the conference will play its part in bringing together a range of stakeholders in primary education, all with a commitment to enhancing children’s entitlement to a balanced and broadly-based curriculum.

To book or find out more https://nape.org.uk/conference

The National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) brings together everyone who has a concern for the learning of children from birth to 13 years. Members and affiliated schools work to improve education through the Early, Primary and Middle Years.

Today we share the top 5 ways we are supporting YOU. Some resources are FREE and one award could give you £400.

1. Virtual Conference – Monday 8th March 2021
2. Podcasts & YouTube
3. FREE e-copy of our professional journal Primary First
4. Rosemary Evans Bequest Award
5. TEACHING HANDWRITING BY CHRISTOPHER JARMAN

The Conference, embracing a theme which has always been central to debate about children’s entitlements, has been highlighted by OfSTED as critical in curriculum development and its central importance has been further accentuated by the pressures under which primary schools are working in the post-lockdown phase as they prioritise what is perceived as essential in educational recovery.The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children’s education may be perceived as a justification for narrowing the curriculum at the expense of the arts and the humanities, but this conference will explore the case for preserving young children’s entitlement to as rich and diverse a curriculum as possible. Dr. Eaude’s keynote lecture will set the scene, highlighting some key issues and considering some lessons to be learnt from the period of lockdown. The subsequent presentations will focus on classroom practice, providing a spotlight on innovations which have been implemented in school and offering guidance for the future.All are most welcome at this event, including teachers, teacher assistants, governors and students and it’s our hope that the conference will play its part in bringing together a range of stakeholders in primary education, all with a commitment to enhancing children’s entitlement to a balanced and broadly-based curriculum.

https://nape.org.uk/conference

Are you a recently qualified early years or primary teacher (QTS gained since June 2019)? Are you keen to reflect on your professional development as a classroom practitioner? Are you keen to get something published in an educational journal and add it to your CV?

If so, we hope you will be interested in the Rosemary Evans Bequest Award to be given on an annual basis to the best article received for publication in Primary First from a recently qualified teacher (who is currently in their first or second year of teaching).

The award is for £400 and EITHER the theme can be selected from one of the following:

• The highlights and challenges of taking on your own class

• What do you see as the key principles and/or values which inform your approach to learning and teaching?

• How can teacher retention be improved?

• The global teacher for the 21st century.

OR you can identify your own issue for exploration which draws directly on your experience of teaching in the classroom and your developing professional awareness as a primary practitioner. This could, for example, relate to an area of responsibility you are taking on or might be linked to a masters level unit or might simply be an issue about which you feel passionate.

The article should be between 1500 and 2000 words and you are encouraged to select your own focus and title, irrespective of whether you select one of the above themes or opt for something different. The article should both critically explore aspects of your own experience and identity as a recently qualified teacher and be informed, if and where appropriate, by relevant literature. The final date for submission for this academic year is 1 August 2021.

https://www.nape.org.uk/rosemary-evans-bequest-award

Widely recognised as a leader in its field (and economically priced) Christopher Jarman’s scheme for the teaching of Handwriting matching the new National Curriculum.

There is now a new, 3rd Edition Teachers’ Handwriting Book, containing the; teaching and practice handwriting pages to copy, children’s development chart and the history of handwriting.

https://nape.org.uk/christopher-jarman-handwriting

This week we look back at what the National Association for Primary Education has achieved in 2020 and take a glimpse into 2021.

Our FREE resources have expanded for you in forms of:

• Podcasts
• YouTube
• e-copies of our journal Primary First

TEACHING HANDWRITING BY CHRISTOPHER JARMAN

There is now a new, 3rd Edition Teachers’ Handwriting Book, containing the; teaching and practice handwriting pages to copy, children’s development chart and the history of handwriting.

Our 2021 virtual conference is called ‘TOWARDS A BALANCED AND BROADLY-BASED CURRICULUM’

The Conference, embracing a theme which has always been central to debate about children’s entitlements, has been highlighted by OfSTED as critical in curriculum development and its central importance has been further accentuated by the pressures under which primary schools are working in the post-lockdown phase as they prioritise what is perceived as essential in educational recovery.

Full details of how to get tickets coming in January 2021.

To find out more about NAPE please visit https://nape.org.uk/