Leicester Complementary Schools Trust
2017-05-11 17:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | The City of Leicester College, Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5 6LN
LCST is holding a celebration evening highlighting the work of complementary schools in Leicester City.

There will be cultural performances from pupils and presentation of certificates for nominated pupils and teachers having successfully completed the Effective Teaching Skills for Supplementary Schools course.
The even is for LCST members only but all complementary schools in Leicester are strongly encouraged to join LCST – it is FREE and they provide training, support, celebration, resource and opportunities to share best practice and work together to champion supplementary education.
LCST members have, for example, played an important part in the retention of GCSE and A level examinations in ‘community’ languages.
For more information contact Nicole Dishington at SDSA

Silver Peer Recognition Manchester
2017-05-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Manchester City Council, Directorate for Children & Families, Westwood Street Centre, Westwood Street, Manchester, M14 4PH
The Silver Recognition Meeting will bring together supplementary schools from Manchester. During the meeting each school representative will have an opportunity to introduce the school, its pupils and what activities they offer.
During the preparation for the Silver Recognition each school was working closely with their local mentor to discuss how they fulfil the Quality Framework standards and discuss what is the best evidence to showcase the school. The school will put together Silver Portfolio following specific structure and the Portfolio will be assessed by other schools and mentors during the meeting. It is a special time for each school to present how good they are but as well be inspired by the work of other schools.
If you are interested in developing your school and achieving Silver Award, please get in touch with NRCSE!

NRCSE Strategy Day
2017-05-12 09:30 - 17:00 | Stephens House, 17 East End Road, Finchley, N3 3QE, United Kingdom
NRCSE trustees and staff will be out of the office all day preparing our strategy for 2018-2021
2014 Strategy Day at Resource for London
Having attended Barnet Supplementary School Forum meetings in the lovely Avenue House (now Stephens House and Gardens) that’s where we will be. Inspired by the fresh air and flowers!
We will be spending some of the day evaluating 10 years of the Quality Framework for Supplementary Schools and the achievements we have managed together since establishing ourselves as an independent charity in 2012.
Most of the day will be taken up with planning the future, learning from what worked and what didn’t to build a strong, sustainable organisation that will be able to continue championing the work of community-led supplementary schools into the next decade no matter what happens to the political and economic environment.
If you have any thoughts, suggestions, concerns that you would like to feed in to our discussion – let me know!
You are the reason we exist.

Training session for teachers and parents
2017-05-12 17:30 - 19:30 | British Museum, Great Russell St , London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
The British Museum with IntoUniversity Supplementary Schools Project
Dear Supplementary Schools,
I’m delighted to announce that we will be delivering another teachers training session with IntoUniversity Supplementary Schools Project, following a very well received and attended session in February. We got some great feedback from Supplementary School teachers, who went on to book sessions for their schools.
‘The event was overwhelming I have learnt so much and met interesting people and I was especially glad to have met supplementary teachers from other communities’
‘It has been very beneficial for my school. I hope you can carry on the good job you’re doing’
Training session for teachers and parents at The British Museum with IntoUniversity Supplementary Schools Project, Friday 12 May, 17.30 – 19.30
Alisha Kanabar and Giulia Mifsud from IntoUniversity will be delivering a training session for teachers and parents. The session will explore Pathways in Higher Education, changes in the UK Education system and practical methods and teaching techniques to make learning more memorable and meaningful for students.

For more information and to reserve a place, please email aross@thebritishmuseum.org Please note that spaces are limited and on a first-come, first serve-basis.
Please let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to welcoming some of you in May.
Alice
Alice Ruby Ross
Community Coordinator
If you haven’t already, do watch this film about supplementary schools and the British Museum.

Celebrate children achieving their true potential
2017-05-14 13:30 - 16:30 | Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Canary Wharf, E14 4AL
The IntoUniversity Supplementary Schools project was tremendously well received by community organisations, hundreds of supplementary school pupils have taken part.
Ensuring children from Black, Asian, minority and migrant communities have access to the best education Britain has to offer and are equipped with self-knowledge, resilience and learning skills to take advantage of further and higher education is what supplementary schools are all about.
The IntoUniversity Supplementary Schools Project is coming to an end this summer and to celebrate the past 3 years of work with supplementary schools, universities and education organisations all over the country we are holding a celebration event at the Museum of London (Docklands Campus).
The celebration event will commemorate the people and places that have enabled the project to be such a success and give supplementary schools, universities, parents and carers and young people the opportunity to meet each other and establish new partnerships.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Book your FREE tickets for the celebration on eventbrite

Intercultural pedagogies in the making
2017-05-19 09:30 - 16:00 | Goldsmiths, University of London, Dixon Road, New Cross, SE14 6NW
Goldsmiths Critical Connections programme is again showcasing the amazing work being done by young language learners all around the country. Intercultural pedagogies may be an unfamiliar term but it is what you do!
Many supplementary schools have taken part as well as mainstream school MFL departments. Digital Storytelling is a perfect way to enthuse your young people and get them to delve deeper into their heritage cultures and languages.

Go the Eventbrite page to book your place and open up a whole new world of teaching resource your pupils will love.

Hokusai - Community Preview
2017-05-21 10:00 - 18:00 | British Museum, Great Russell St , London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
Your students, teachers and volunteers are invited to an exclusive Community Preview – Hokusai
Hokusai, beyond the Great Wave exhibition at the British Museum on Sunday 21st May 2017.

To book your free tickets please email Alice Ruby Ross before Monday 8th May stating:

Name of your school
Number of tickets required
Preferred entry time to exhibition between 10.00 – 17.00 (exhibition closes at 18.00)
Postal address for tickets

Kind regards
Alice Ruby Ross
Community Coordinator
020 7323 8972

Effective Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools
2017-05-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Stephens House, 17 East End Road, Finchley, N3 3QE, United Kingdom
Dear All,
Due to popular demand, we’d like to bring your attention to our forthcoming training course: Effective Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools. In North West London,starting on Tuesday 23rd May.
The course will run each Tuesday evening from 6 – 9 pm, from 23rd May to 18th July 2017

Gain knowledge of the English education system and how supplementary schools contribute to child development.
Find out about the role and responsibility of teachers.
Learn how to plan an effective lesson and use resources to enhance learning.
Understand the different ways in which we all learn and strategies to support learners.
Know how to evaluate your own teaching and understand the teaching/training cycle.

This course can facilitate a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 15 learners and places are highly sought after. So don’t leave it too late to book!
To inquire about costs and booking please contact
Claud Steven
0796 4203 774
0207 6974 053
Teachers from supplementary schools in Milton Keynes

Supporting children with SEND in supplementary schools
2017-05-26 14:00 | Muslim School of Oadby, Oadby Community Centre, Sandhurst Street, Oadby , Leicester , LE2 5AR, United Kingdom
What can supplementary schools do to support children with special educational needs and disabilities when community-led out-of-school provision is not eligible for statutory funding?
The final cohort for our pilot accredited training course for supplementary school teachers is taking place at the Muslim School of Oadby in Leicester.
Sessions are open to teachers from other Leicester schools, please contact Sarvat Ujra if you are interested.
We are grateful to the British and Foreign School Society for funding this pilot, where we will provide training to 70 community teachers from Milton Keynes, Leicester, Luton and Northamptonshire. Training is accredited by the Open College Network West Midlands and complements the learning from the Effective Teaching Skills course, adding a further 2 credits towards the Level 3 Cert in Teaching in the Supplementary Education Sector.
Northamptonshire supplementary school teachers on SEND course February 2017

Faiths in Tune Interfaith Music Festival
2017-05-27 10:00 - 17:00 | British Museum, Great Russell St , London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
Faiths in Tune Interfaith Music Festival, Sunday 21st May 2017, The British Museum
Faiths in Tunes is an Interfaith music festival celebrating intercultural dialogue, by bringing together musicians from a variety of religious traditions on one stage, inspired by the museum’s collection.
The event is free and you’re welcome to join us at any time between 10am – 5pm. You do not need to book tickets and can just turn up on the day.
Please visit here for more information British Museum – Events – Special event – Faiths In Tune Interfaith Music Festival
If you have any questions, please contact Alice Ruby Ross aross@britishmuseum.org

Kind regards
Alice Ruby Ross
Community Coordinator
020 7323 8972

Teaching in Islamic Supplementary Schools
2017-06-07 - 2017-06-08 | Islington, Islington, London, N7
This course builds on the popular Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools course.
It is designed with a seminar format and delivered by Farooq Mulla. It can be offered before or after the Teaching Skills course, or on its own. On completion of the course learners will have gained an understanding of:

– the development of Islamic education in Britain;
– the teaching methodologies adopted by the Qur’an and the Prophets;
– the roles and responsibilities of teachers within an Islamic teaching environment;
– how Islamic education contributes to a child’s life and educational progress;
– how to evaluate one’s own teaching methods.

Parent Ambassador train-the-trainer course
2017-06-08 09:00 - 16:30 | Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London
Deliver the OCNWMR Accredited Programme Becoming a Parent Ambassador

Parent ambassadors are employed by mainstream schools to:

facilitate effective communication between parents, families and school
support the successful induction and inclusion of pupils and students
aid the integration of parents and families through engagement with schools and signpost other services e.g. ESOL, supplementary schools
enhance the understanding of school staff regarding the challenges faced by new communities

The Becoming a Parent Ambassador course prepares parent ambassadors for this work

Train-the-trainer course content:
– Overview of the success of the Parent Ambassador programme
– The contribution of parent ambassadors to children’s progress
– Responsibilities of the school in supporting the parent ambassador role
– The rationale for the Becoming a Parent Ambassador programme
– Delivery of the course including the scheme of work, lesson plans and assessments
– Management of the course accreditation with OCN
Criteria: Trainers should have prior experience of training adults and hold L3 Education & Training/PTLLS/DTLLS (or equivalent), or they should have experience of teaching in schools. They must have an understanding of the role of parents and community in supporting children’s education and welfare.
Cost: £350 including a full set of resources. Those trainers who have completed NRCSE train-the-trainer for the Effective Teaching Skills course are eligible for the discounted price of £280. Lunch will not be provided although there is a café at the centre
Contact: Joy Collins for more information Securing Success

Multilingual Digital Storytelling Awards
2017-06-23 | British Film Institute, NFT1, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XR

Supporting children with SEND in supplementary school
2017-07-04 17:45 - 20:45 | Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA, United Kingdom
OCN L2/L3 Supporting Children with SEND in Supplementary Schools
Tuesday evenings, July 2017
This course is grant subsidised, so just one place per school. Please complete the form to book a place. We are asking you to pay just £10 to cover the cost of the learner book. You must attend all four sessions.
If you would like further information contact Ertanch or Claud in the office on 020 7697 4053 Wednesday-Friday.
For NRCSE Member schools in Brent, Barnet, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Westminster.
Course accredited by the Open College Network West Midlands

Minority Matters - Teaching in Islamic Supplementary Schools
2017-07-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Minority Matters, London
Today is the final day to hand in your work for both the Effective Teaching Skills and the Teaching in Islamic Supplementary Schools modules if you want it marked before the Autumn term.
Pascale will be at Minority Matters from 12-2pm if you have any questions or just to receive your work.
Mohamoud will be there from 10am if you need any help completing.

Inclusive supplementary education
2017-07-11 17:45 - 20:45 | Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA, United Kingdom
OCN L2/L3 Supporting Children with SEND in Supplementary Schools
Tuesday evenings, July 2017
At this session we are very fortunate to have a presentation from Dr Ruth Glynne-Owen, Blue Sky Autism, an expert in autism and early intervention approaches.

This course is grant subsidised, so just one place per school. Please complete the form to book a place. We are asking you to pay just £10 to cover the cost of the learner book. You must attend all four sessions.
If you would like further information contact Ertanch or Claud in the office on 020 7697 4053 Wednesday-Friday.
For NRCSE Member schools in Brent, Barnet, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Westminster.
Course accredited by the Open College Network West Midlands

Bradford Conference: Emerging role for supplementary schools
2017-07-15 09:30 - 13:30 | Bradford University, Richmond Road, Bradford, Yorkshire, BD7 1DP
Finding practical solutions for challenging times
Saturday 15th July 2017, 9.30am to 1.30pm
Great Hall, University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP
Supplementary schools provide part-time educational opportunities for children and young people, primarily from minority ethnic communities. They commonly offer mother-tongue language classes, faith and cultural studies, alongside activities such as sport, music, dance and drama, as well as supporting National Curriculum subjects.
Supplementary Schools are established and managed by community members, often on a voluntary basis, and operate from community centres, youth clubs, religious institutions and mainstream schools. While many supplementary schools are small local groups run by parents, others are part of larger organisations that provide a range of services. There are an estimated 3,000-5,000 such schools in England and over 100 supplementary schools running in the district attended by over 10,000 children.
Supplementary schools being at the heart of their community, have a key role to play in building a fair, integrated and tolerant society by giving pupils the skills, knowledge and opportunities to learn with, from and about those from different cultures, beliefs and backgrounds and to develop shared values.

Brent Supplementary Schools - Good Management
2017-07-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Brent Civic Centre, The Drum, Level 3 , Bedroom 2, Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ
Day 2 of the excellent 3-day Good Management course
Prepare a school management pack including: welcome pack for parents, staff handbook, management committee guidelines and safeguarding policies and procedures for all.

Silver Recognition Meeting
2017-07-19 17:45 - 20:30 | Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London
Two supplementary schools from SE England will be attending a recognition meeting this evening to assess their delivery according to the Quality Framework for Supplementary Education.
Together with their mentor they will present teaching and learning practice, how children’s performance and development is assessed, what links they have been able to make with the children’s mainstream schools and how they add value to their pupils’ learning.
Watch a video of a Silver Recognition meeting here.

NRCSE Board of Trustees
2017-07-25 13:30 - 15:30 | Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA, United Kingdom
Final meeting of 2016/17 for the wonderful, dedicated, hard-working NRCSE trustees.
We will be looking at our actual income over this year – good earned income, not so great grants income.
We will be making plans for next year, September 2017 to July 2018.
And we will be considering the roll out of the Level 3 Cert in Teaching in the supplementary education sector as well as the new NRCSE Quality Mark
Some of our trustees elected in November 2016 have been coy about providing a photo for a wall of contacts. Please be ready to have your photo taken on Tuesday!

Train-the-trainer
2017-09-05 10:30 - 16:00 | Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA, United Kingdom
Three day train-the-trainer for our OCN accredited Teaching in Islamic Supplementary Schools course
Session 1 – Overview

Welcome and introduction to the courses, why they have been developed and how they have been developed
Introduction to the Teacher and Learner resources
Planning a Pre-course meeting
How supplementary schools contribute to children’s development
Baseline assessment of learners, planning and assessment
The National Curriculum and making the links between mainstream and supplementary education

Criteria: Trainers should have prior experience of training adults, preferably holding PTLLS/DTLLS or equivalent, and be familiar with education system in GB
Cost: £450 for 3 days including refreshments and full set of resources. For those who are committing to delivering the course for NRCSE the cost is subsidised £50.
Contact: To book and for further information, please contact Pascale Vassie on 0207 697 4055

Deliver the Level 3 Cert - Teaching in the supplementary education sector
2017-09-05 10:30 - 2017-09-06 16:30 | Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA, United Kingdom
Delivering OCNWMR accredited courses for Islamic supplementary schools
Train-the-Trainer
Venue: Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, N7 6PA
Session 1
Date: Tues 29th August 2017
Start 10.30am Finish 4pm
Welcome and introduction to the courses, why they have been developed and how they have been developed

Introduction to the Teacher and Learner resources
Planning a Pre-course meeting
How supplementary schools contribute to children’s development
Baseline assessment of trainees, planning and assessment
The National Curriculum and making the links between mainstream and supplementary education

Session 2
Date: Weds 30th August 2017
Start 10.30am Finish 4pm

Lesson planning, learning styles and assessment
Teaching a Language in a Supplementary School module – bespoke for Arabic teachers from Arabic speaking countries.
Teaching in Islamic Supplementary Schools module

Session 3
Date: Tues 5th September 2017
Start 10.30am Finish 3pm

Micro Teach
How to evaluate own teaching
Effective learning environment, welfare and safeguarding
Learner assessment and OCN administration
Evaluation and close

Criteria: Trainers should have prior experience of training adults, preferably holding PTLLS/DTLLS or equivalent, and be familiar with education system in GB
Cost: £450 for 3 days including refreshments and full set of resources.
Contact: To book and for further information, please contact Pascale Vassie on 0207 697 4055 or Pascale@nrcse.org.uk

Train-the-trainer
2017-09-06 10:30 - 16:00 | Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA, United Kingdom
Three day train-the-trainer for our OCN accredited Teaching in Islamic Supplementary Schools course
Session 2

Effective learning environment, welfare and safeguarding
Teaching in Islamic Supplementary Schools module
Learner presentations and micro teach
Learner assessment and OCN administration

British Museum - community preview
2017-09-10 10:30 - 16:00 | British Museum, Great Russell St , London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
Dear Supplementary Schools,
I hope you’re well and looking forward to well-deserved Summer holidays.
I would be delighted if your students, teachers and volunteers could join us for an exclusive Community Preview of Scythians, warriors of ancient Siberia exhibition at the British Museum on Sunday 10th September 2017.
This major exhibition explores the story of the Scythians – nomadic tribes and masters of mounted warfare, who flourished between 900 and 200 BC. Their encounters with the Greeks, Assyrians and Persians were written into history but for centuries all trace of their culture was lost – buried beneath the ice. You can find out more about the exhibition here scythians exhibition
To book your free tickets* please email aross@britishmuseum.org before Thursday 31st August stating:
· Name of your school
· Number of tickets required
· Preferred entry time to exhibition between 10.30 – 16.00
· Postal address for tickets
* Tickets to this preview are limited and are distributed on a first-come first-served basis.
Summer at The British Museum
If you’re planning any days out for your school over the summer holiday period or enrichment activities, please contact Alice Ruby Ross who can welcome your school to the museum, suggest galleries to visit and help plan activities in advance of your trip.
Autumn at The British Museum
If you are interested in outreach visits from The British Museum from September, please contact Alice, who can organise a trip to visit your school with objects from the Museum’s handling collection. Alice will also be organising teachers training around a learning resource created specifically for supplementary schools visiting museums and the opportunity for your schools to come and use the resource
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like more information.
Best wishes,
Alice Ruby Ross
Community Coordinator Community Partnerships
Tel: (UK +44) 020 7323 8972 email: aross@britishmuseum.org
The British Museum – Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
http://www.britishmuseum.org/

Train-the-trainer
2017-09-12 10:30 - 16:00 | Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA, United Kingdom
Three day train-the-trainer for our OCN accredited Teaching in Islamic Supplementary Schools course
Session 3

Lesson planning, learning styles and assessment
Trainee micro teach
How to evaluate own teaching
Pathways – Level 3 Certificate in Teaching in Supplementary Education Sector, Islamic Citizenship Education, recognition of prior learning and PGCE
Evaluation and close

Criteria: Trainers should have prior experience of training adults, preferably holding PTLLS/DTLLS or equivalent, and be familiar with education system in GB
Cost: £450 for 3 days including refreshments and full set of resources. For those who are committing to delivering the course for NRCSE the cost is subsidised £50.
Contact: To book and for further information, please contact Pascale Vassie on 0207 697 4055 or Pascale@nrcse.org.uk

NRCSE Inset/Refresher Training for Brent Supplementary Schools
2017-09-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, London, Wembly, HA9 0JF, United Kingdom
Dear friends
We have decided to go back to the practice of previous years and organise a free inset / refresher training for supplementary schools we work with in the John Lyon’s Charity funded boroughs.
The training will be half a day, and concentrate on the below areas:

Safeguarding
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Behaviour Management

This is an opportunity for us to go over any new developments in these areas, inform you of other training opportunities and explain our new Quality Mark arrangements for supplementary schools.
To register your interest email Claud at claud@nrcse.org.uk or call 02076 974 053 on Wednesday to Friday from 10.30 am to 5.30 pm.
Kind regards
Claud
Quality Development Adviser

Quality Recognition Meeting in Liverpool
2017-09-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Liverpool Central Library, William Brown St,, Liverpool, L3 8EW, United Kingdom
Liverpool is hosting the first of the new NRCSE Quality Recognition Meetings on 22nd September, 2017.
The NRCSE Quality Mark builds on Section 11 of the Children’s Act 2004 and addresses eight standards in educational provision:
1. Creating and effective learning environment,
2. Teaching and learning,
3. Recording and celebrating achievement,
4. Resources,
5. Planning including monitoring and evaluation,
6. Staff and volunteer management,
7. Safeguarding,
8. Financial management
Based on those standards Supplementary Schools work with their Mentors to prepare school’s Portfolio to be assessed by an Independent Educational Expert and NRCSE representative.
If you are interested in Quality Assuring your school, please go to our website news section for more information:

NRCSE Inset/Refresher Training for Camden and Westminster Supplementary Schools
2017-09-22 14:00 - 17:00 | The Caraf Centre, 27-30 Cheriton, Queen’s Crescent, London, Camden, NW5 4EZ, United Kingdom

Quality Recognition Meeting in Bradford
2017-09-22 17:00 - 20:30 | Bradford Council, Margaret McMillan Tower, Princes Way,, Bradford, BD1 1NN
There will be three supplementary schools attending the Bradford Recognition Meeting on Friday 22nd September 2017
In order to apply for an NRCSE Quality Mark a supplementary school must:

meet Section 11 requirements,
provide up-to-date information on the services it provides, and
have received a visit from an appropriate person*.

Recognition Meeting is an opportunity for the school to present their work through Portfolio developed around NRCSE Quality Assurance standards:

Creating and effective learning environment,
Teaching and learning,
Recording and celebrating achievement,
Resources,
Planning including monitoring and evaluation,
Staff and volunteer management,
Safeguarding,
Financial management

Following a Recognition Meeting the school will receive a detailed report highlighting good practice and containing recommendations for development. This information is publicly available on the NRCSE Online Directory of Supplementary Schools unless the supplementary school has provided a written request not to be publicly listed.
Start working towards an NRCSE Quality Mark today!
http://supplementaryeducation.org.uk/code-of-practice/

NRCSE Inset/Refresher Training for Hammersmith, Fulham and Ealing Supplementary Schools
2017-09-27 10:00 - 13:00 | The Centre for Armenian Information and Advice, 105A Mill Hill Road, London, Acton, W3 8JF, United Kingdom
