The Keys Academy Trust

Join us for a day of collaborative learning and networking with leaders in professional development with guest speakers: Lekha Sharma - Building Culture: Harnessing human nature to create strong school teams Exploring the importance of setting the right conditions within our team for high performance and individual flourishing. Lekha will explore ideas around psychological safety, share the evidence base and discuss practical ways in which leaders can cultivate psychological safety within their teams, in service of great pupil outcomes. Julie Sherrington - Specialist Knowledge for Leaders: Unlocking Outstanding EYFS Provision Exploring the importance of the prime areas (linked to pre-read), dialling into child development and what your staff team should know, Early Years pedagogy and practice (getting continuous provision right) and what to look for as a leader and humble enquiry. Join us on 6 February and unlock the keys to effective leadership in education.

We are excited to offer training on the ShREC approach, a simple yet powerful framework designed to help early years practitioners create meaningful, high-quality interactions with children. The ShREC approach focuses on: Sharing attention Responding Expanding Conversation You play a pivotal role in supporting children’s development. This training will provide you with evidence-based strategies that are easy to integrate into your daily practice, helping you make an even greater impact on the children you work with. Why attend? • Gain practical techniques to support children’s learning and development. • Build confidence in fostering language-rich environments. • Strengthen your role as a vital contributor to high-quality early years education. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your skills and make a lasting difference in children’s lives! Delivered by Lee Parsons, Headteacher at Uplands Primary School and Nursery

The Thriving Teachers Programme is designed to empower educators in their 3rd and 4th year of teaching. During this critical stage of professional growth, teachers will refine their pedagogy, deepen their expertise, and develop the skills to become influential practitioners within their settings. Participants will gain comprehensive insights into evidence-informed teaching, with subject materials tailored to primary contexts. Teachers will be equipped with the tools to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment and enhance student engagement. The programme focuses on nurturing a supportive community of teachers who can collaborate effectively, share best practices, and inspire one another to reach their full potential. There will be an online Meet & Greet via MS Teams from 3.45pm to 4.15pm on Thursday 27 February 2025. The programme involves two in person sessions held on 13 March and 6 June 2025.

Formative Assessment in the classroom