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"I always find the English course really useful. The course leaders are always brilliant. They are friendly, enthusiastic and very informative. They give us all the current knowledge/ advice/ guidance in English so I know when I go I'm well informed and haven't missed the latest publication. The CPD that we can then take back to a staff meeting is great and saves me time! Thank you!"
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EYFS / KS1 Progression in Play FREE Briefing
Supporting the development of play skills within continuous provision (common play behaviours).
Come along to one of our free online briefing sessions delivered by Catharine Cummins to launch our new long awaited EYFS/KS1 document and half day course. The course and document are aimed at practitioners working with children aged 2- 7 years.
The content will support practitioners with the following:
- Understanding of skill development and how this works in continuous provision
- Identifying a child's stage of development and planning next steps.
- Effective provision planning and organisation
- Role of the adult
- Links to the EEF approaches and practices to support communication and language.
- Links to all areas of learning and development and characteristics of effective learning (EYFS)
- Links to relevant national Curriculum subjects and learning behaviours for year 1(KS1)
- Transition
During the briefing session practitioners will have a glimpse of the new sand publication, which will be provided free on the half day training course in the summer term.
Audience for the briefings include, nursery practitioners, reception practitioners, EYFS leaders, senior leaders.
Dates and time of briefings: 27th March – 3.45pm – 4.15pm; 1st May – 3.45pm – 4.15pm; 6th May – 3.45pm - 415pm and 6.30pm - 7pm.
Half day course: Friday 20th June 2025 am and pm sessions will be available at County Hall.
Reserve your place on a briefing.
Lancashire Professional Development Service have been providing high-quality, professional training and development for nearly thirty years. The team offer a comprehensive range of consultancies, courses and conferences which cover the full range of curriculum, teaching and learning, and leadership needs.
Our well established and highly regarded team of Teaching and Learning Consultants design tailor-made professional learning opportunities and consultancy packages for schools, multi-academy trusts, clusters and other settings. LPDS support is readily available across Lancashire, the North West and further afield.
Whilst we have developed our own highly-successful schemes for mathematics, spelling and the wider curriculum, we acknowledge that schools use a range of resources, and therefore our skilled team are able to provide high-quality support for any approach. The primary English and Literacy team have also developed a highly successful systematic, synthetic phonics programme, titled Red Rose Letters and Sounds, for which we can provide bespoke implementation support.
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Learning Science in the Outdoors
Brand new from LPDS!
This innovative publication is designed to help primary schools integrate the Sustainability and Climate Action agenda into their science curriculum. As the curriculum review progresses, we anticipate this becoming a key component of science education.
"Learning Science in the Outdoors" supports schools at the start of their climate action journey, offering a variety of activities to:
- Connect with nature 🌱
- Enhance school biodiversity 🐝
- Promote sustainable living practices ♻️
Activities are adaptable to different settings, resources, and outdoor learning schedules, ensuring every school can progressively plan for a greener future.
Join us in making a difference, order today for just £25!
Spring Term Primary, Secondary & Cross Phase Training Programme
Thank you for your continued support of the Lancashire Professional Development Service (LPDS), it is greatly appreciated by all in the team. Please view our Spring Term Primary, Secondary & Cross Phase Training Programme detailing all the available CPD opportunities available to you in the Spring Term.
Conferences
Come out and play Early Years conference (EAY302) 9th May 2025.
Reserve your places on the LPDS website. Bookings open!
This conference is aimed at school based EYFS teachers leaders, PE subject leaders, welfare assistants.
Bring a second colleague of your choice to drive active playtimes for a discounted rate of £99.
Use Your PE funding
Keynotes: Ben Kingston-Hughes and Dr Vanessa King
Our very popular "24 Hours in Leadership" conference for 2025 aims to inspire school leaders to consider how they create learning opportunities that are designed not just to impart knowledge, but also to engage, inspire and make teachers and children think.
New Publications, Awards, Programmes and Resources
New Publication
Great Teaching - Reflecting on classroom practice toolkit
This brand-new practical resource has been written to support teachers develop pedagogical strategies which can be used across the curriculum including supporting examples and resources. Find out more!
Max Whitlock Gymnastics
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Max Whitlock Gymnastics, PE Passport and LPDS. Learn more about introducing Max Whitlock Gymnastics in your school and hear more from the founder himself:
Congratulations to Seven Stars Primary School in Leyland, who have won a special visit from Max Whitlock OBE this Autumn.
Lancashire Learning for Life
Lancashire's very own personal development quality mark award! This award provides schools in Lancashire, and beyond, the opportunity to celebrate the personal development opportunities they provide young people with in a 'one size fits you' inclusive model.
"The bespoke training provided to our teachers and teaching assistants in phonics has truly paid off. During our recent Ofsted inspection, the inspectors were impressed with the early reading outcomes. Your guidance and support have been instrumental in our success, and I am truly appreciative of the time and effort you have invested in our school. Your commitment to enhancing our phonics training and overall staff development has played a pivotal role in our achievements."
Headteacher at a recently-inspected Red Rose Letters and Sounds school
Teaching and Learning
Guidance, resources, updates, best practice and links
The Lancashire Grid for Learning (LancsNGFL) website has recently been integrated here, providing you with a simplified and user-friendly way of accessing both CPD and subscription content*. Throughout the site you will find a wealth of information including guidance, resources, updates, best practice, links to training opportunities, and publications to use in school.
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