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NPQML starting in December

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Bishop Challoner Catholic College is a Cohort 1 Teaching School, located in Birmingham, West Midlands. Our Bishop Challoner Teaching School Alliance (BCTSA) is a partnership of over 60 schools (all phases/types) and sixth form colleges.

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Spotlight on a Career Changer: Laura

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12th December

Abid, School Direct Computer Science Trainee

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12th December

Hayley, School Direct PE Trainee

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12th December

Sam, School Direct History Salaried Trainee

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12th December

Lauren, School Direct English Trainee

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@teaching_school - 3d

Hi @brumhour. We are interviewing every day next week! #traintoteach applications are coming in for next September, so apply now to train with us! Code 1K2 on UCAS. Thanks #brumhour https://t.co/aMMpzTQhyx

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Teach Computing Central Midlands - 6d

Spaces still available on the 'Teaching and leading KS1' Module 1 CPD! 🗣️ 💸🌟BURSARY AVAILABLE! 🌟💸 The brilliant @MrsCoombs1 will be delivering this CPD which aims to give you confidence in teaching the whole of KS1 computing curriculum! 💻 https://t.co/ImK1OtgELJ https://t.co/HvrpKzh5bm

teaching_school

@teaching_school - 1w

You don't need to come out on wintry evenings to join in our next #NPQML cohort..... as it's online! Last chance to sign up for the new programme starting next week. See our website for details or just drop us an email. Primary and Secondary teachers welcome. https://t.co/I8AcpJ1xpe

teaching_school

@teaching_school - 1w

A busy evening here at BCTSA HQ! We have the first session of our #AspiringMiddleLeaders course on one Teams group and also a #traintoteach info evening on another! https://t.co/BK0d8n9TGH

teaching_school

@teaching_school - 1w

It can be a bit nippy in our new training rooms first thing in the morning! At least there is tea. #traintoteach #birmingham #keepmoving https://t.co/tFFD3BSS1l

teaching_school

@teaching_school - 1w

@SLTchat Q3 Flexible Working makes sense in so many situations. Men as well as women, parents as well as those without children will have different needs at different times in their lives. Consider all requests and maybe offer a trial period. #SLTchat

teaching_school

@teaching_school - 1w

Hi @BrumHour! Our next online info evenings for #traintoteach are open to book! Based in Kings Heath, we have trainees in our partner primary and secondary schools across #Birmingham and beyond. Why not join us? Tues 17th Nov at 5pm is our next session. Thanks #BrumHour! https://t.co/G0boSxrZFT

teaching_school

@teaching_school - 1w

Very excited to have @Sue_Cowley back for another twilight session - this time for our secondary NQTs and Trainees. https://t.co/1qVK53wWRp

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Central Midlands SLP - 2w

Places are filling up for our 'Subject knowledge enchantment: #Physics KS4' CPD 🧑‍🔬 This four-part course will explore ways to build student understanding as well as acknowledging their misconceptions! Book your place now! https://t.co/9Pmvl992oC https://t.co/QUW9rjOafX

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Bishop Challoner - 2w

Our virtual sixth form open evening is now live please follow the link below https://t.co/SJZ7uKobhn

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Teach Computing Central Midlands - 2w

Places still available on our primary 'Introduction to Computing' #CPD which will begin on Monday! 💻 Start your week off strong & begin your #computing journey. The world is changing & technology is becoming more & more advanced...this course will help you keep up to speed 🏃‍♀️💨 https://t.co/J1NFtzR7SS

teaching_school

@teaching_school - 2w

Why not stay in the warm and book onto one of our free #traintoteach Info Sessions? Several dates available in the run up to Christmas. Secondary and Primary options across our #Birmingham partner schools now open for applications via @ucas_online. Code 1K2. https://t.co/I9slSoFaNO

teaching_school

@teaching_school - 2w

Hi @BrumHour. We are pleased to announce a final NPQML middle leaders programme for 2020 starting on 25th November. Aimed at primary and secondary teachers in #Birmingham and beyond, we know that places are limited! Email us now to book a place. Thanks #BrumHour! https://t.co/ocKnGzBQO3

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Teach Computing Central Midlands - 2w

#Programming and #algorithms are fundamental to the primary #computing curriculum! Places are still available on our low cost CPD which is taking place next Thursday 👩‍💻 Develop or start your computing journey now! Book your place now! https://t.co/Py5scFDBTZ https://t.co/t5VJuPW750

teaching_school

@teaching_school - 2w

**NPQML** bookings now open for our final middle leaders cohort to start 25th November. There will then be a gap until the new NPQs are rolled out. Limited places available for this online programme, so email us now! https://t.co/hibbp5s2R3

teaching_school

@teaching_school - 3w

@Sue_Cowley You're a natural on screen!! Our NQTs and Trainee Teachers enjoyed it too. Many thanks!

teaching_school

@teaching_school - 3w

So excited to have the fabulous @Sue_Cowley beamed into our Primary NQTs' and Trainees' laptops/phones/pcs! Looking at positive behaviour management during this twilight session. https://t.co/ijmszEd9aL

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Central Midlands SLP - 3w

Are you interested in developing your subject knowledge of Chemistry & to a KS4 level standard ?! 🧪🧑‍🔬 Spaces are still available for our #Chemistry CPD with the brilliant Sarah Osborne! "Gain the tools & confidence to teach effectively" https://t.co/o8Pzv0prnL https://t.co/VVGBjuKmNy

teaching_school

@teaching_school - 3w

Hi @BrumHour. Our free info sessions for #traintoteach have moved online, with the first one taking place on Tues 3rd Nov. Book a place and ask us all about the benefits of training here in #Birmingham with us. Meet you soon! Thanks, #BrumHour https://t.co/ZRR6pBe4EJ

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@teaching_school - 1m

We invite you to join us for an online info session for #traintoteach this autumn. Pick a session that suits and email us to book a place! #Birmingham #BishopChalloner https://t.co/aXNWkPGeD7

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NPQML starting in December

TSST

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Welcome to our

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