CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015-2016 AUTUMN TERM 2015 DATE
COURSE/PROVIDER
AIMED AT
PARTNER SCHOOL
DELEGATE PRICE
BOOKING DEADLINE
SEPTEMBER Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th September
HOW TO WRITE AN OUTSTANDING LESSON PLAN IN ARABIC Wafa Said
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Arabic teachers, Head of Arabic
JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary
AED 1650
24 Jun 2015
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Senior staff Subject leaders
Repton School
AED 900
9 Sept 2015
Repton School
AED 900
9 Sept 2015
Sharjah English School
AED 1650
9 Sept 2015
Deira International School
AED 2200
9 Sept 2015
Al Khor International School
AED 2200
9 Sept 2015
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY School Nurses, Nursery Nurses
JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary
AED 1000
16 Sept 2015
OCTOBER UNDERSTANDING WHAT INSPECTORS ARE LOOKING FOR Lesley Hunter
Sunday 4th October
Monday 5th October
EFFECTIVE SCHOOL SELF-EVALUATION Lesley Hunter
Tuesday 6th – Wednesday 7th October
READY FOR INSPECTION? MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN SEN Ebdaar Andrew Westerman
Sunday 18 – Monday 19 October
NPQSL & NPQML FACILITATION TRAINING The London Centre for Leadership in Learning UCL Institute of Education University College London
Wednesday 21 – Thursday 22nd October
NPQSL & NPQML FACILITATION TRAINING The London Centre for Leadership in Learning UCL Institute of Education University College London
Thursday 22nd – Friday 23rd October
SCHOOL NURSING Top tips for managing common childhood conditions Dr. David Cremonesini BA (OXON) MBBS FRCPCH Paediatrician, Specialist interests in allergy and respiratory, American Hospital Dubai
Sunday 25th October
EXCELLENCE IN EARLY YEARS Alistair Bryce Clegg
PRIMARY EYFS Teachers, Leaders an Support Assistants
JESS Arabian Ranches Primary
AED 1000
16 Sept 2015
FROM MARK MAKER TO WRITER Alistair Bryce Clegg
PRIMARY EYFS Teachers, Leaders an Support Assistants
JESS Arabian Ranches Primary
AED 1000
16 Sept 2015
Dubai College
AED 900
23 Sept 2015
Dubai College
AED 900
23 Sept 2015
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Leaders and educators who are engaged in supporting and enhancing teaching and learning plans with iPad and iPod touch.
Springdales School
AED 900
23 Sept 2015
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All teachers and leaders
Dubai English Speaking College
AED 1650
23 Sept 2015
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All teachers and leaders
Dubai English Speaking College
AED 1650
23 Sept 2015
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Monday 26th October
Tuesday 27th October
EMOTIONAL/SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE – TRUE COLOURS FOR SCHOOLS ™ Sharing Parenting Suzanne Pearson
Wednesday 28th October
BUILDING RESILIENCE Sharing Parenting Suzanne Pearson
Saturday 31st October
VISION AND PLAN (iOS) Participants consider how iOS devices support and enhance their vision for teaching and learning. They explore features of iPad and iPod touch and determine how these devices can help them increase efficiency, meet their goals and transform learning. Setanta Educational Consultancies Ciaran Kelly
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Senior staff Subject leaders PRIMARY AND SECONDARY This course is suitable for all school leaders and SENCOs.
FOR PARTNER SCHOOLS ONLY PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Senior/Middle Leaders with sufficient experience, interested in delivering the NPQSL or NPQML FOR PARTNER SCHOOLS ONLY PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Senior/Middle Leaders with sufficient experience, interested in delivering the NPQSL or NPQML
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Suitable for all staff working with children /All School staff PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Suitable for all staff working with children /All School staff
NOVEMBER Sunday 1st – Monday2nd November
OPTIMISING YOUR CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT AND LEARNING SPACES IN THE 21ST CENTURY Gill Kelly, Dragonfly
Tuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th November
WELLBEING AND RESILIENCE IN EDUCATION (STAFF AND STUDENTS) Gill Kelly, Dragonfly
www.infinitelearning.ae Infinite Learning, Dubai Knowledge Village, Desk 48, Block 9, Ground Floor, Al Soufouh Road, Jumeira, Dubai, P.O. Box 502221
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015-2016 Wednesday 4th November
A MASTER CLASS IN INDEPENDENT LEARNING Alan Jervis, Dragonfly
Thursday 5th November
BE SIMPLY OUTSTANDING Alan Jervis, Dragonfly
Friday 6th November
Monday 9th November
Thursday 12th – Friday 13th November
Wednesday 18th – Thursday 19th November
Sunday 22nd – Monday 23rd November
Tuesday 24th – Wednesday 25th November
Sunday 29th November
Sunday 29th – Monday 30th November
TEACHING IN AN EVIDENCE BASED CLASSROOM Alan Jervis, Dragonfly AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN THE CLASSROOM Kathy Hoopmann Associates Kathy Hoopmann
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY KS2-5 All Staff
The English College
AED 1000
23 Sept 2015
RIMARY AND SECONDARY KS2-5 All Staff
The English College
AED 1000
23 Sept 2015
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY KS2-5 All Staff
The English College
AED 1000
23 Sept 2015
Dubai British School
AED 900
30 Sept 2015
JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary
AED 2500
7 Oct 2015
JESS Jumeirah
AED 1850
7 Oct 2015
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All Staff
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Counsellors, Psychologists, Heads of Year, Key Stage Leaders, Assistant / Heads, Pastoral Care Leaders, Nurses, Teachers, Senior Designated Safeguarding Personnel
SAFEGUARDING AND COUNSELLING CONFERENCE Place2Be
WRITE INSPIRED Write Inspired Limited Philip Davis
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Principals/Heads, Literacy Coordinators, Aspiring Team Leaders, Foundation Stage, KS1 and KS2
HI-IMPACT COACHING AND MENTORING PART 1 of 2 (Certificate of Professional Practice in Coaching) CfBT Education Trust Richard Churches
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All Staff
LESSON OBSERVATION SKILLS Covering new appraisal for teachers/standards for teachers in the UK CfBT Education Trust/Richard Churches EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGN FOR TEACHERS PART 1 of 2 Practitioner-led Randomised Control Tests and evidence based practice CfBT Education Trust/Richard Churches
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All Staff
Option 1: AED 4125 (2 days in November 2 days in March + Certification)
JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary
14 Oct 2015
Option 2: AED 1650 (2 days in November)
JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary
AED 1650
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All Staff
JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary
AED 1650
EARLY YEARS LEADERSHIP 2015 The Curriculum Foundation Pam Mundy
PRIMARY EYFS Teachers and Leaders
Dubai British School
‘TECHNOLOGY TO INSPIRE’ CONFERENCE Tim Rylands
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All Staff
MOTIVATION, EXPECTATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT Barry Stay Pivotal Education
AED 1950
14 Oct 2015
14 Oct 2015
14 Oct 2015
DECEMBER Monday 7th -Tuesday 8th December
Thursday 10th December
Friday 11th December
OUTSTANDING RECRUITMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS SAFEGUARDING IN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS Barry Stay Pivotal Education
Hartland International School
AED 1950
21 Oct 2015
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All Staff
Dubai English Speaking College
AED 1000
21 Oct 2015
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRINCIPALS AND HEADTEACHERS
Dubai English Speaking College
AED 1000
21 Oct 2015
www.infinitelearning.ae Infinite Learning, Dubai Knowledge Village, Desk 48, Block 9, Ground Floor, Al Soufouh Road, Jumeira, Dubai, P.O. Box 502221
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015-2016 SPRING TERM 2016 DATE
COURSE/PROVIDER
AIMED AT
BOOKING DEADLINE
PARTNER SCHOOL
DELEGATE PRICE
Hartland International School
AED 1950 *attendance at the course also offers your school a 15% discount on any of the products normally priced at: AED 1000/1500/2400
25 Nov 2015
JANUARY Sunday 10 – Monday 11th January
HOLLYWOOD IN THE CLASSROOM Literacy and Film Making A Tale Unfolds
Thursday 14th Saturday 16th January
NPQH The London Centre for Leadership in Learning UCL Institute of Education University College London
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Wednesday 20th January Sunday 24th – Monday 25th January Monday 25th Tuesday 26th January Tuesday 26th January Tuesday 26th – Wednesday 27th January
Saturday 30th January
Sunday 31st January
PRIMARY KS2 All Staff
BE SAFE ONLINE E-Safety Training for Schools Jonathan Taylor MSc DEMONSTRATING PROGRESS AND LEARNING EVERY DAY Effective Visible Learning Lorraine Kingsman HOW TO ASSESS MY STUDENTS IN ARABIC Wafa Said MAXIMISING THE IMPACT OF TEACHING ASSISTANTS Lorraine Kingsman EMBEDDING TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING Brendan Routledge REACHING ALL LEARNERS (iOS) (APD Workshop) Participants learn how Apple technology can support all learners, including those with visual, auditory, motor and learning disabilities. They’ll also learn to use built in Apple tools that provide students full access to the curriculum. Setanta Educational Consultancies Ciaran Kelly A LEVEL REFORM AND MAXIMISING PROGRESS IN SIXTH FORM LEARNERS Gill Kelly, Dragonfly
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY For aspiring headteachers seeking headship in the next 18 months PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All Staff
Repton School
AED 25,000
2 Dec 2015
JESS Jumeirah
AED 1650
25 Nov 2015
PRIMARY All Staff
Dubai English Speaking College
AED 1850
9 Dec 2015
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Arabic teachers, Head of Arabic
JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary
AED 1650
2 Dec 2015
PRIMARY All Staff (teachers, leaders and TAs)
Dubai English Speaking College
AED 1000
9 Dec 2015
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All Staff
The English College
AED 1650
9 Dec 2015
Springdales School
AED 900
9 Dec 2015
SECONDARY All A Level teachers
Dubai College
AED 1000
9 Dec 2015
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Aspiring Headteachers
Dubai College
AED 1000
9 Dec 2015
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY KS2-5 All Staff
Sharjah English School
AED 1000
9 Dec 2015
PRIMARY KS1 All Staff
JESS Arabian Ranches Primary
AED 1000
16 Dec 2015
PRIMARY KS2 All Staff
JESS Arabian Ranches Primary
AED 1000
16 Dec 2015
PRIMARY KS1 and KS2 All Staff
JESS Arabian Ranches Primary
AED 1000
16 Dec 2015
JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary
AED 550
6 Jan 2016
The English College
AED 1000
6 Jan 2016
The English College
AED 1000
6 Jan 2016
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Educators who want to explore iPad or Mac accessibility features and build learning experiences that improve access and enhance learning for all learners.
FEBRUARY Monday 1st February
Tuesday 2nd February
Monday 8th February Tuesday 9th February Wednesday 10th February Thursday 11th February
Sunday 21st February
Monday 22nd February
DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN SENIOR LEADERSHIP UP TO PRINCIPAL LEVEL. Gill Kelly, Dragonfly 'WORK SMARTER'. HOW TO BE EFFECTIVE IN THE C21ST TEACHING WORLD. Organisation, planning and marking strategies to help you use your time more effectively Gill Kelly, Dragonfly MAKING GRAMMAR WORK FOR YOU IN KS1 Amanda King MAKING GRAMMAR WORK FOR YOU IN KS2 Amanda King EXPLOITING THE POWER OF POETRY Amanda King SCHOOL NURSING
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY School Nurses
HOW TO BE A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE SUBJECT LEADER Steve Garnett, Dragonfly
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY KS2-5 Aspiring and current subject leaders
IMPROVING MARKING & FEEDBACK Steve Garnett, Dragonfly
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY KS2-5 All Staff
www.infinitelearning.ae Infinite Learning, Dubai Knowledge Village, Desk 48, Block 9, Ground Floor, Al Soufouh Road, Jumeira, Dubai, P.O. Box 502221
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015-2016 Tuesday 23rd February
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE DIFFERENTIATED LEARNING Steve Garnett, Dragonfly
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY KS2-5 All Staff
The English College
AED 1000
6 Jan 2016
JESS Arabian Ranches Primary
AED 1000
13 Jan 2016
EYFS DANCE AND MOVEMENT LEVEL 2 Helen Battelley
PRIMARY FS Teachers, Support Staff, EY Practitioners, Managers, Aspiring Team Leaders, PE Subject Leaders. Nursery Staff, Daycare Staff, Au-pairs. who have completed LEVEL 1
JESS Arabian Ranches Primary
AED 1000
13 Jan 2016
Tuesday 1st March
RAISING STANDARDS IN MATHS - THE NEW UK NATIONAL CURRICULUM Maths Matters Ray Maher
PRIMARY KS1 and KS2 teachers, maths coordinators, middle managers, SLT, assessment coordinators
Deira International School
AED 1000
20 Jan 2016
Wednesday 2nd March
PROBLEM SOLVING 1 CONFERENCE Maths Matters Ray Maher
PRIMARY KS1 and KS2 teachers, maths coordinators, middle managers, SLT, assessment coordinators
Deira International School
AED 1000
20 Jan 2016
Thursday 3rd March
PROBLEM SOLVING 2 CONFERENCE (this conference takes ‘problem solving 1’ a lot further, up to level 6) Maths Matters Ray Maher
PRIMARY KS1 and KS2 teachers, maths coordinators, middle managers, SLT, assessment coordinators
Deira International School
AED 1000
20 Jan 2016
Sunday 6th – Monday 7th March
PREPARING TO TEACH THE NEW FRENCH AND SPANISH GCSE SPECIFICATIONS FROM 2016 ONWARDS Ron Wallace
SECONDARY French and Spanish teachers
Repton School
AED 1650
20 Jan 2016
Sunday 13th – Wednesday 16th
LEADING LEARNING FROM THE MIDDLE KAREN ARDLEY ASSOCIATES KAREN ARDLEY EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGN FOR TEACHERS PART 2 of 2 Practitioner-led Randomised Control Tests and evidence based practice CfBT Education Trust/Richard Churches
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Current And Aspiring Middle Leaders
Repton School
AED 3000
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All Staff Who have attended part 1
JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary
PAID
Sunday 28th February
Monday 29th February
PRIMARY FS Teachers, Support Staff, EY Practitioners, Managers, Aspiring Team Leaders, PE Subject Leaders. Nursery Staff, Daycare Staff, Au-pairs.
EYFS DANCE AND MOVEMENT LEVEL 1 Helen Battelley
MARCH
Thursday 17th March
27 Jan 2016
N/A
Paid in advance at part 1 Sunday 20th – Monday 21st March
HI-IMPACT COACHING AND MENTORING PART 2 (Certificate of Professional Practice in Coaching) CfBT Education Trust Richard Churches
Tuesday 22nd – Wednesday 23rd March
INSPIRATIONAL TEACHING How to apply the research evidenced techniques of inspiring teachers in your own classroom CfBT Education Trust Richard Churches
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All Staff
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All Staff
JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary
JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary
N.B. : If you have completed part 1 of this programme previously you can join part 2 and gain the certification at this stage AED 3300 (2 days)
03 Feb 2016
03 Feb 2016 AED 1650
www.infinitelearning.ae Infinite Learning, Dubai Knowledge Village, Desk 48, Block 9, Ground Floor, Al Soufouh Road, Jumeira, Dubai, P.O. Box 502221
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015-2016 SUMMER TERM 2016 DATE
COURSE/PROVIDER
AIMED AT
PARTNER SCHOOL
DELEGATE PRICE
BOOKING DEADLINE
April
Monday 11th April
Tuesday 12 April
th
Wednesday 13th – Thursday 14th April Wednesday 20th – Thursday 21st April Friday 22nd – Saturday 23rd April Sunday 24th April Morning
Sunday 24th April Afternoon
Monday 25th April Morning
Monday 25th April Afternoon
PRIMARY Primary school librarians or teachers with responsibility for library resources
Repton School
AED 900
24 Feb 2016
SECONDARY School librarians or teachers with responsibility for helping, supervising or assisting in extended writing KS4, Sixth Form
Repton School
AED 900
24 Feb 2016
AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP Lesley Hunter
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Senior and Middle Leaders
JESS Jumeirah
AED 1650
24 Feb 2016
TEACHING PROGRAMMING WITH AND WITHOUT COMPUTERS Suffolk Education Consultants Brendan Routledge
PRIMARY EYFS, KS1 & KS2 teachers and leaders
JESS Jumeirah
AED 1650
9 Mar 2016
PE CONFERENCE Independent Coach Education
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PE Teachers and Leaders
Dubai College
TBC
9 Mar 2016
Dubai English Speaking College
AED 500
9 Mar 2016
Dubai English Speaking College
AED 500
9 Mar 2016
Dubai English Speaking College
AED 500
9 Mar 2016
Dubai English Speaking College
AED 500
9 Mar 2016
Springdales School
AED 900
23 Mar 2016
PRIMARY EYFS Teachers and Leaders
Dubai British School
AED 1950
23 Mar 2016
PRIMARY LIBRARIANS: GET INSPIRED WITH TECHNOLOGY/THINK DIFFERENT! Sarah Pavey, MSc FCLIP
SECONDARY LIBRARIANS: HELPING STUDENTS CREATE THE PERFECT ESSAY Sarah Pavey, MSc FCLIP
BUSTED: SOCIAL MEDIA MYTHS. WHY YOUR SCHOOL SHOULD BE TWEETING Interactive Schools Simon Noakes
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All Staff
HANDS-ON: TWITTER KICKSTARTER. LEARN HOW TO USE TWITTER EFFECTIVELY Interactive Schools Simon Noakes
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All Staff
CREATING A SOCIAL MEDIA BLUEPRINT FOR YOUR SCHOOL Interactive Schools Simon Noakes
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Heads/HODs/Marketing & Admissions Delegates
PARENT ENGAGEMENT: ARE YOU TALKING TO YOUR PARENTS EFFECTIVELY Interactive Schools Simon Noakes
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY All Staff
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
Saturday 30th April
CHALLENGE BASED LEARNING (iOS) Participants will learn how the Challenge Based Learning framework can be used to solve real-world problems with their students. Setanta Educational Consultancies Ciaran Kelly
Educators who want to use iPad or Mac to engage in a multidisciplinary approach to teaching and learning that encourages students to leverage technology to solve realworld problems through efforts in their homes, schools and communities.
MAY Sunday 1st – Monday 2nd May
EYFS Pam Mundy
Sunday 8th May
KEY SKILLS FOR THE MODERN HEAD: BITESIZE WORKSHOPS Arnie Skelton MA, MSc, NLP Master Trainer, Pivotal Education
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Headteachers/principals
Dubai British School
AED 1000
23 Mar 2016
Monday 9th May
HEADS UP: LEARNING FROM THE BEST… Arnie Skelton MA, MSc, NLP Master Trainer, Pivotal Education
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Headteachers/principals
Dubai British School
AED 1000
23 Mar 2016
SCHOOL NURSING
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY School Nurses, Nursery Nurses
JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary
AED 550
31 Mar 2016
Wednesday 11th May
www.infinitelearning.ae Infinite Learning, Dubai Knowledge Village, Desk 48, Block 9, Ground Floor, Al Soufouh Road, Jumeira, Dubai, P.O. Box 502221
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015-2016
Sunday 15th May
Monday 16th May
Tuesday 17th May
Wednesday 18th May
Monday 30th May
Tuesday 31 May
DRAMA SUPER STANISLAVSKI Nick White
DRAMA BRILLIANT BERTOLT BRECHT Nick White
DRAMA THE AMAZING ANTONIN ARTAUD Nick White
WRITING PLAYS Creative writing for theatre Nick White
MOVING INTO MANAGEMENT – ASPIRING SENIOR LEADERS Dragonfly Alan Jervis
SENIOR LEADERSHIP IN A 21ST CENTURY SCHOOL Dragonfly, Alan Jervis
SECONDARY DRAMA SPECIALISTS and STUDENTS Specifically drama teachers, heads of drama and other equivalents. This is mainly aimed at teachers of GCSE, A Level or other level 3 & 4 courses
Dubai English Speaking College
AED 700
31 Mar 2016
SECONDARY DRAMA SPECIALISTS and STUDENTS Specifically drama teachers, heads of drama and other equivalents. This is mainly aimed at teachers of GCSE, A Level or other level 3 & 4 courses
Dubai English Speaking College
AED 700
31 Mar 2016
SECONDARY DRAMA SPECIALISTS and STUDENTS Specifically drama teachers, heads of drama and other equivalents. This is mainly aimed at teachers of GCSE, A Level or other level 3 & 4 courses
Dubai English Speaking College
AED 700
31 Mar 2016
Dubai English Speaking College
AED 700
31 Mar 2016
Deira International School
AED 1000
13 Apr 2016
Deira International School
AED 1000
13 Apr 2016
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Key Stage 2 or 3 teachers of any subject specialism or interest. Anyone interested in playwriting techniques.
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Aspiring Senior Leaders
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Senior Leaders
JUNE
MAY
Wednesday 1 June
A REALIST'S GUIDE TO STRETCHING AND CHALLENGING YOUR MOST ABLE STUDENTS Dragonfly, Alan Jervis
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY KS2-5 All Staff
Deira International School
AED 1000
13 Apr 2016
www.infinitelearning.ae Infinite Learning, Dubai Knowledge Village, Desk 48, Block 9, Ground Floor, Al Soufouh Road, Jumeira, Dubai, P.O. Box 502221
