The links in the box to the left of this page contain a wealth of information that we think teachers will find of interest.
Bury Framework of Opportunities
To view career, training and development opportunities nationally, locally and within Bury Schools see the Bury Framework of Opportunities (345kb 3 page pdf)
Teacher Learning Academy
The Teacher Learning Academy (51kb 2 pafe pdf) seeks to offer public and professional recognition for teachers' learning, development and improvement work.
Teachers Professional Learning Framework (143kb 9 page pdf)
TLA Plan Template (14kb 1 page pdf)
TLA Card (62kb 2 page pdf)
TLA Leaflet (108kb 3 page pdf)
TLA Poster (252kb 1 page pdf)
Link to the General Teaching Council Teacher Learning Academy Website
Support Staff Middle Managers Development Pack - Manager Support (295kb 30 page pdf)
This support staff middle managers pack was produced collaboratively by 15 Local Authorities in the North West. Its purpose is to provide support members of staff, other than teachers, who have been given new management responsibilities as part of their role. It is anticipated that this would be complemented with appropriate training. Included in the pack is:
- Model procedures for inducting new staff
- Coaching and mentoring guidance
- Performance Management materials
- Leadership skills questionnaire and self assessment tool
- Team building support materials eg role of a team leader and required skills
- Developing listening skills
- Principlesand practice of supporting colleagues
- Being involved in recruitment and retention of staff
Affordable Housing Scheme
Bury has an Affordable Housing Scheme which is part of a Government initiative designed to allow individuals and families better access to housing and aid first time buyers in getting a foot on the housing ladder by providing low cost housing. Teachers can apply for this scheme after 6 months in post. To read more, look at this Affordable Housing Scheme document (33kb 2 page pdf).
Use these links to obtain further information about the Affordable Housing Scheme (42kb 1 page pdf) and a list of properties which are available through Affordable Housing (1065kb 1 page pdf).
Other useful information and external websites
Six North West Local Authorities including Bury produced a North West LEAF Continuing Professional Development Toolkit (1711kb 72 page pdf) for use in schools.
CPD Logical Chain Ofsted (160kb 29 page pdf) is the latest report on CPD provision in schools.
Mentoring from Data to People (823kb 20 page pdf) is a useful publication from the National College for School Leadership on effective CPD.
Coach Mentoring Framework (345kb 5 page pdf) is produced by CUREE in 2005 unpicks the different types of coaching and the difference between coaching and mentoring.
CPD Update Newsletter 1 (150kb 3 page pdf) is a termly newsletter for CPD leaders and other interested in developing effective training and development for the Whole School Workforce.
eTwinning (19kb 2 page pdf)
British Council Newsletter for UK Schools (26kb 2 page pdf)
Useful Online publications can be accessed from the DCSF website.
The Every Child Matters Change for Children website provides information on the changes to the way services for children are being implemented and information on the Common Core of Skills & Knowledge for the Children’s Workforce.
The Children's Workforce Development Council website provides information on training, qualifications, support and advice for those who work with children.
The Bury Education School Net website contains some useful information, good ideas for lesson plans and curriculum support.
For some very useful information for Literacy and Numeracy, why not visit the Basic-Skills Agency Website.
To find out about the current consultation visit the National College for School Leadership website.
Teachers' TV is the new TV channel for everyone who works in schools. It has programmes for those in primary and secondary education.
Use this link to view the external site National Curriculum online
