The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) has provided the Authority with a ring-fenced grant to fund Subject Focused training for Science and Mathematics in Secondary Schools.
Concordia Secondary Science (113kb 15 page pdf) and Maths (104kb 11 page pdf)
These courses are offered at no cost in association with Salford City Council, the lead Authority. Teaching Assistants and Technicians who wish to develop their skills and knowledge of the generic aspects of teaching and learning support may wish to apply. The 12 day courses also offer Secondary Teaching Assistants and Technicians the opportunity to further their knowledge and understanding of the secondary Science and Mathematics curriculum.
Four schools have accessed this subject focused training which has developed Technicians' and Teaching Assistants' subject knowledge at the same time as developing strategies to use on their return to the classroom. Early indications show that it has been well received.
Primary 12 day Science training course is also offered at no cost to Primary School Teaching Assistants and HLTAs, also in asssociation with Salford City Council, the lead Authority.
To view career, training and development opportunities nationally, locally and within Bury Schools see the Bury Framework of Opportunities (345kb 3 page pdf).
Skills for Life Programme is a national drive to improve adult skills including the ability to read, write and spell in English and to use everyday maths.
For School Support Staff, these essential skills are especially important. Staff who have the opportunity to brush up on or develop their skills are more effective in their jobs, help to improve standards and act as positive role models for pupils.
Skills 4 schools web site
Teachers' TV has programmes of interest to Support Staff eg Bursars and Caretakers.
Other useful information and websites
GCA web site provides information on qualifications and the National qualifications framework.
Foundation degree web site provides information on Foundation Degrees.
Science learning centres web site information on courses for science technicians and those supporting the teaching & learning of science.
Every child matters web site 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.
British Educational Communications and Technology Agency web site which is the main body responsible for ICT in schools.
Children’s Workforce Development Council – web site provides information on training, qualifications, support and advice for those who work with children.
National College for School Leadership web site Bursar Development Programme.
Association for Science Education web site gives details of training/courses for Science Technicians.
National Local Government web site – useful for support staff.
School cove web site includes workshop presentations from the NW Support Staff Managers’ Conference held March 2007.
Move on web site provides guidance on how to gain qualifications in English and Maths.
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
Get On at work
Get the Level 2 national qualifications in English and Maths. Improve your confidence in budgeting and money management. Update your skills or replace your lost certificates.
Get On at work is offering you an opportunity to check your skills, do a free brush up course and then take a national test to prove what you can do.
The training is short, sharp and work-focused and can be done at home, at work or in our training centre. Taking part in this training is voluntary and confidential.
For more information telephone 0161 253 6150 or contact the Skills for Life Section in Organisational Development on 0161 253 5158.
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 2page 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).
