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Archdiocese of Liverpool Secondary School Improvement Trust

Archdiocese of Liverpool Secondary School Improvement Trust Weekly Update Dear Colleagues, Please find below a list of Archdiocesan events taking place next week. Important NPQ information and links to STEM and external opportunities can be found on pages 2 and 3. Dates for all events can be found on our website https://www.alssit.co.uk/ If you have any queries please contact Vikki Borlase at v.borlase@rcaolp.co.uk

Next Week’s Events

Newsletter—Edition 1 Winter 2015 Tue 27 Nov 2018 8.00-10.00 Post 16 Meeting- Please book via this link http://w.pfrms.co/fq7fj Carmel College, Prescot Road, St Helens WA10 3AG 13:15-16:00 Sociology (GCSE & A Level) HoD Meeting- Please book via this link http://w.pfrms.co/c1cct Saints Peter and Paul Catholic College, Highfield Rd,Leaders Widnes WA8 7DW Middle Conference

Our very Thu 29 Novfirst 2018Middle Leader Conference took place on 14th via June 2018.

This event was for aspirational 13:15-16:15 Business HoD MeetingThursday - Please book this link http://w.pfrms.co/fk2gi middle leaders looking to move on to senior leadership in Hope Academy, Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows WA12 0AQ the coming years. The day covered Spiritual leadership, 15:30-17:00 West Cluster NQT and RQT Programme - Please book via link http://w.pfrms.co/6h7qs Archdiocesan vision andthisstrategic plan, Dealing with The Academy of St Francis challenging of Assisi, Gardeners Drive, Liverpool L6 7UR situations, Managing change, Leadership styles and Time management.

Upcoming Archdiocesan Events Tue 4 Dec 2018 13.30-16.00 Government and Politics HoD Meeting Carmel College, Prescot Road, St Helens WA10 3AG Wed 5 Dec 2018 8.00am-10.00 Curriculum Meeting St Peter’s Catholic High School, Howards Lane, Wigan WN5 8NU Please use this link to book http://w.pfrms.co/9izwj and this link to supply ‘Alternatives to GCSE’ information http://w.pfrms.co/hxqxn 16.00-18.00 Geography Hub Meeting - Please use this link to book http://w.pfrms.co/4o23g Holy Family Catholic High School, Virgins Lane, Thornton, L23 4UL Thu 6 Dec 2018 13.30-16.00 Computer Science HoD Meeting - Please use this link to book http://w.pfrms.co/a484v Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows WA12 0AQ 15.30-17.00 Central Cluster NQT/RQT Meeting - Please use this link to book http://w.pfrms.co/bfx3v Holy Family Catholic High School, Virgins Lane, Thornton, L23 4UL

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Archdiocese of Liverpool Secondary School Improvement Trust Events, External Courses and Grant Opportunities

NPQ Spring Intake The NPQ spring intake is now open and will close by midday on the 12th December. This may well be the last time we are able to secure funding from the DfE and we urge schools to take full advantage of this opportunity. The DfE will guarantee scholarship funding for eligible candidates who complete their registration by midday on Wednesday 12th December to start April 2019.

To guarantee funding please use RCAOL for the ‘Partner allocation code’ and the ‘Fully funded’ option on the ‘Invoicing information’ page.

Colleagues can register via the links below: NPML: https://www.bestpracticenet.co.uk/npqml

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NPSL: https://www.bestpracticenet.co.uk/npqsl

NPQH: https://www.bestpracticenet.co.uk/npqh NPQEL: https://www.bestpracticenet.co.uk/npqel

If you have any queries regarding completion of the application form, please contact Maggie Brown directly at maggiebrown@bestpracticenet.co.uk

Curriculum Meeting - New Venue The Curriculum meeting will now take place at St Peter’s Catholic High School on Wednesday 5th December.

All schools are encouraged to send a colleague, registering to attend via this link http://w.pfrms.co/9izwj Prior to the meeting, schools should indicate which ‘Alternatives to GCSE’ qualifications they would like support with from exam boards. This information can be submitted quickly via this link http://w.pfrms.co/hxqxn This form will close on 28th November to allow time to collate the information.

Post 16 Meeting The next Post 16 meeting will take place at Carmel College, 8am - 10am, on Tuesday 27th November. There is an exciting update on the Health Portal and Dr Muhammad Khan will be attending to discuss this with colleagues.

Please confirm your attendance via this link http://w.pfrms.co/fq7fj

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Subject Information Updates GCSE Science and GSCE MFL The links below from AQA provide more information on the tiering issue that affected GCSE Science and GCSE MFL, including details of how to book onto upcoming webinars that will help to support centres in making the correct decisions. https://www.aqa.org.uk/news/gcse-science-supporting-you-in-making-tiering-decisions-for-your-students https://www.aqa.org.uk/news/gcse-languages-supporting-you-in-making-tiering-decisions-for-your-students

A Level Science and A Level MFL Please find below a link to media coverage of the Ofqual decision against adjusting grading standards in A Level Languages and Science:

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https://www.tes.com/news/ofqual-wont-make-science-and-mfl-levels-easier

Applying Behavioural Insights to increase girls’ uptake of STEM subjects at A-Level The Department for Education and the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) are inviting state-funded secondary schools to take part in an innovative project to get girls to take STEM A-levels. Following the introduction of the Advanced Maths Premium, schools now receive £600 per every additional pupil that takes maths A-level. By participating in this study, schools will receive free careers resources for parents and students.

Participating schools will also receive a bespoke report about how they can improve uptake of STEM to access funding from the Maths Premium. Currently, only 50% of girls with the equivalent of GCSE A grades continue to AS/A Level compared to 70% of boys. A boost in the number of girls taking maths A-Level would mean a substantial increase in funding for the school (£600 per year per additional student for one or two years). This is an opportunity to be involved in ground-breaking research with the potential to make a major impact on society. Following the trial, all participating schools will have access to use the resources in following academic years.

Further information can be found via this link: https://researchschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Increasing_STEM_A-level_uptake_in_girls.pdf

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