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ETF Support for English

AoC English & Maths Conference Solihull College 13th January 2016

English Pipeline

http://www.et-foundation.co.uk/english-pipeline/

Applying for places

• Places must be booked via ETF online

booking system

• There is a fee for all courses – usually

£100 for 1-day programmes

• Courses can be run in-house on a similar

basis to the maths programme

English Enhancement Programme

• 2nd year: now a 3-day course
• next one starts 19/1 in Bromsgrove (and then

10/2, 25/2) Aims to:

• Develop delegates in the skills required for both

current GCSE English Language and the new specification

• Develop engaging and motivating lessons based
• n sound pedagogy for post-16 education

Level 5 for teachers of GCSE English re-sits

Similar information for the maths course:

• currently running in Birmingham: 5 days +
• nline group participation
• develops the subject knowledge and

subject-specific pedagogy required to support learners who have not achieved a good pass in GCSE English Language at school

• focuses on the new GCSE

• Appropriate for current and new teachers
• f GCSE with at least L3 in English or who

can prove English skills at that level

• Materials available for download at

http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/content /etf2031

English Vocational Revitalisers

1-day modules aimed at vocational teachers developing English within vocational areas:

• Generic
• Childcare and Health and Social Care
• Open context (for practitioners from a range of

different vocational areas)

• Bespoke (tailored to a vocational area of your

choosing)

• Secure Estates

Revitalisers:

• Available in-house on a similar pricing model to the

maths Aim to:

• help vocational practitioners to identify and develop

English embedded in their subject area

• introduce techniques vocational practitioners can use

to develop their learners’ confidence and skills.

• help learners improve their English, at the same time

as developing vocational skills

• focus on reading, writing and speaking skills

English workshops and webinars to support English teaching at Entry levels and L1 /L2

• For tutors and support workers who deliver

Stepping Stone Entry Level English qualifications and Functional Skills who want to develop their

• wn personal English skills and improve their

delivery

• Aims to identify the skills learners (and teachers)

have problems with and tackle them using interactive and other resources Contact RSL for more details

Online modules for developing the English skills of teachers

• for teachers in any role/level who need to

improve their English skills

• free, private, log-in creation required,

personalised percentage progress monitor

• Lots of GCSE-related content but generally

useful (contains advice throughout on accessibility and

inclusion)

• http://www.foundationonline.org.uk

Foundation Online Learning

6 comprehensive modules:

• Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
• Critical Reading
• Evaluating Writing
• Writing Effectively and Clearly
• Writing for Impact
• Speaking
• Every module contains resources and activities, teaching

tips and a section on Marking Learners’ Work (see sample

activities)

Sample resources and activities

• How well does the current ETF offer meet

the needs of your organisation?

• What else could ETF and your RSL do to

support English in the West Midlands?

e.g. holding an English forum similar to the maths

• ne?

For further information

http://www.et-foundation.co.uk/englishpipeline

• r contact English RSL:

Catriona Mowat catrionamowat@icloud.com Please also contact Catriona for SEND support.