These subject forums are a partnership between the HTSA and Hackney Education. 

They utilise the specialist knowledge of HTSA experts and leaders and are an opportunity for subject leaders to stay informed and share best practice.

They are FREE for HTSA members!

If you would like to book a place please contact the us at htsa@clapton.hackney.sch.uk and we can share a code with you to get your free place.

Booking Link: » Hackney Education - Booking Site (bookinglive.com)

Primary Subject Leader Network: Music

These sessions will be run by Hackney Music Service (HMS) and are all FREE.

 Introduction

Our termly conferences for music practitioners are essential for fostering community among music educators, who often work in isolation as the sole specialists in their settings. These sessions provide opportunities to share best practices, resources, and teaching observations, as well as to collaborate on performances. They also facilitate cross-curricular partnerships, particularly with MFL, EYFS, and SEND networks, including a dedicated SEND Music network.

Despite being a legally required subject, music education is often undervalued and under-resourced. Specialist music teachers, who see each class weekly, deliver the most effective instruction, yet many schools rely on overstretched classroom teachers. Our network meetings, attended mainly by specialist teachers, offer critical professional development and quality assurance. They also grant access to diverse opportunities through partnerships with various professional music organisations, enhancing the inclusivity and richness of music education.

Draft Agendas (more information to follow)

Thursday, 16th January 2025

Curriculum - OFSTED, Assessment, Progression

Monday, 19th May 2025

Music transition - please book here.

Who should attend?

School subject leaders, coordinators and TAs 

• Target audience:

• Primary

• Included in package:

• Primary

£0.00 (incl. VAT)

These subject forums are a partnership between the HTSA and Hackney Education. 

They utilise the specialist knowledge of HTSA experts and leaders and are an opportunity for subject leaders to stay informed and share best practice.

They are FREE for HTSA members!

If you would like to book a place please contact the us at htsa@clapton.hackney.sch.uk and we can share a code with you to get your free place.

Booking Link: » Hackney Education - Booking Site (bookinglive.com)

Primary Subject Leader Network: Humanities

COST: £90 + VAT per school (once you have booked 1 colleague from your school, they can add anyone who is interested in attending from your school to our google calendar invite)

Free for schools who have bought into the package.

 Introduction

Welcome to Hackney's Primary Humanities Professional Learning Community, a dynamic network designed to enhance and share good practice among educators. This community offers senior leaders and teachers a valuable platform to discuss their experiences and challenges in their roles, ensuring a curriculum that is well-centred and effectively mapped. Our focus includes providing teachers with secure subject knowledge, organising enriching trips, and accessing essential resources. Together, we strive to support each other in delivering a comprehensive and engaging humanities education to all our students.

Thursday, 21st November 2024

1. Plans for the Year

• Outline objectives and goals for the year, discuss resource allocation and enrichment opportunities, plan educational trips, and collaborate on integrating them into the curriculum.

3. Ofsted Readiness and Reviews

• Review current Ofsted requirements and expectations for humanities, share best practices for readiness, discuss preparation for inspections, and hold a Q&A session.

4. Curriculum Design and Building a Rich Curriculum

• Discussion on creative and motivating elements, ensure a broad, inclusive, and inspirational curriculum with clear outcomes, provide active learning opportunities involving the community, strategise on nurturing curiosity, and collaboratively plan curriculum mapping and design.

5. Open Discussion

• Addressing any additional questions or concerns

• Sharing ideas and suggestions for future meetings

• Setting action items and next steps

Who should attend?

Primary school coordinators of Humanities, History and Geography.

Led by Meret Stokes, Deputy Head at Mandeville Primary School

• Target audience:

• Primary

• Included in package:

• Primary

£108.00 (incl. VAT)

These subject forums are a partnership between the HTSA and Hackney Education. 

They utilise the specialist knowledge of HTSA experts and leaders and are an opportunity for subject leaders to stay informed and share best practice.

They are FREE for HTSA members!

If you would like to book a place please contact the us at htsa@clapton.hackney.sch.uk and we can share a code with you to get your free place.

These subject forums are a partnership between the HTSA and Hackney Education. 

They utilise the specialist knowledge of HTSA experts and leaders and are an opportunity for subject leaders to stay informed and share best practice.

They are FREE for HTSA members!

If you would like to book a place please contact the us at htsa@clapton.hackney.sch.uk and we can share a code with you to get your free place.

Booking Link: » Hackney Education - Booking Site (bookinglive.com)

Primary Subject Leader Network: Mathematics

COST: £90 + VAT per school (once you have booked 1 colleague from your school, they can add anyone who is interested in attending from your school to our google calendar invite)

Free for schools who have bought into the package.

 Introduction 

Welcome to Hackney's Primary Maths Professional Learning Community, a dedicated space for sharing good practice, staying abreast of the latest ideas and research conclusions, and tackling the challenges unique to the role of maths leads. Our community provides a platform for deepening subject knowledge and understanding, ensuring members remain current with innovative strategies and methodologies. By connecting with other organizations and experts, we enrich our collective approach to teaching maths, fostering an environment where educators can collaboratively discuss and overcome the difficulties inherent in their roles. 

Thursday, 14th November 2024

1. Ofsted Readiness and Reviews

• Provide an overview of current Ofsted requirements for maths, share best practices for readiness, discuss preparation for inspections, and hold a Q&A session.

3. Plans for the Year

• Outline objectives for the year, discuss upcoming maths competitions and participation, collaborate on engaging students, plan termly updates online for half an hour, and set timelines and responsibilities.

4. Curriculum Design

• Review current maths curriculum design, discuss integrating new research and ideas, share successful models and approaches, brainstorm improvements collaboratively.

5. Open Discussion

• Addressing any additional questions or concerns

• Sharing ideas and suggestions for future meetings

• Setting action items and next steps

• Confirming date and agenda for the next meeting

Who should attend?

Anyone with an interest in primary maths. 

Led by Sarah Betney, Kingsmead Primary School

• Target audience:

• Primary

• Included in package:

• Primary

£108.00 (incl. VAT)

These subject forums are a partnership between the HTSA and Hackney Education. 

They utilise the specialist knowledge of HTSA experts and leaders and are an opportunity for subject leaders to stay informed and share best practice.

They are FREE for HTSA members!

If you would like to book a place please contact the us at htsa@clapton.hackney.sch.uk and we can share a code with you to get your free place.

Booking Link: » Hackney Education - Booking Site (bookinglive.com)

Primary Subject Leader Network: Religious Education

COST: £90 + VAT per school (once you have booked 1 colleague from your school, they can add anyone who is interested in attending from your school to our google calendar invite)

Free for schools who have bought into the package.

 Through Religious Education all pupils are taught to develop spiritually, academically, emotionally and morally in a way that enables them to understand and value themselves and others and to better cope with the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities of living in a rapidly changing, multicultural world.

• To provide updated primary RE schemes of work.

• To support coordinators in the planning and monitoring of learning in line with the agreed syllabus and Ofsted expectations.

• To deliver training on pedagogy to improve the teaching and learning of RE in schools.

Who should attend?

School subject leaders and coordinators

• Target audience:

• Primary

• Included in package:

• Primary

£108.00 (incl. VAT)

These subject forums are a partnership between the HTSA and Hackney Education. 

They utilise the specialist knowledge of HTSA experts and leaders and are an opportunity for subject leaders to stay informed and share best practice.

They are FREE for HTSA members!

If you would like to book a place please contact the us at htsa@clapton.hackney.sch.uk and we can share a code with you to get your free place.

Booking Link: » Hackney Education - Booking Site (bookinglive.com)

Primary Subject Leader Network: EYFS

COST: £90 + VAT per school (once you have booked 1 colleague from your school, they can add anyone who is interested in attending from your school to our google calendar invite)

Free for schools who have bought into the package.

 Introduction

Welcome to Hackney's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Professional Learning Community, where EYFS leads have the invaluable opportunity to explore diverse settings and innovative approaches to delivering the EYFS curriculum. This community not only fosters a relaxed environment for networking and relationship building but also addresses the common challenge of releasing colleagues to attend. Prioritising workload, staying organised, and using time efficiently are essential skills for participation. Emphasising people and collaborative skills, our community supports leaders who can guide while also integrating seamlessly into their teams, leveraging colleagues' strengths. By building and sustaining strong relationships, we ensure every member feels valued and empowered.

Thursday, 17th October 2024

1. Two-Year-Old Provision

• Reviewing current provision for two-year-olds, discuss effectiveness and areas for improvement, share best practices

2. Plans for the Year

• Outline objectives and goals for the year, discuss planned activities, set priorities, and collaborate on planning.

3. Class Numbers / Changes in Roll

• Review class numbers and roll changes, analyse trends and impacts, discuss strategies for managing sizes and transitions, and allocate staffing and resources accordingly.

4. Open Discussion

• Addressing any additional questions or concerns

• Setting action items and next steps

Anyone who is interested in EYFS (EYFS leads, teachers and teaching assistants)

Led by Samantha Fennell, Mandeville Primary School

£54.00 (incl. VAT)

Booking Link: » Hackney Education - Booking Site (bookinglive.com)

Primary Subject Leader Network: Literacy

COST: £90 + VAT per school (once you have booked 1 colleague from your school, they can add anyone who is interested in attending from your school to our google calendar invite)

Free for schools who have bought into the package.

Introduction

Welcome to Hackney's Primary Literacy Professional Learning Community, a vibrant hub dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where educators can build a strong sense of community. Here, members are encouraged to ask questions and deepen their subject knowledge, ensuring they are well-equipped and valued as leaders in literacy education. Our aim is to build capacity within schools, keeping abreast of the latest ideas and innovations in teaching practices. By sharing good practices and openly discussing the challenging aspects of teaching, we collectively enhance our skills and effectiveness, driving forward the quality of literacy education for all our students.

Wednesday, 2nd October 2024

1. Welcome and Introductions

• Opening remarks

• Introduction of new members

2. Feedback from SATs

• Review of SATs results and insights

• Discussion on areas of success and areas needing improvement

• Strategies for addressing identified challenges

3. Plans for the Year

• Outline of key objectives and goals for the academic year

• Timeline of planned activities and initiatives

• Discussion on priorities and focus areas

4. Sharing Expertise Across Literacy Leads and Teachers

• Presentations from literacy leads on best practices and successful strategies

• Collaborative discussion on innovative teaching methods

• Q&A session for sharing experiences and solutions

5. Resourcing and Common Themes

• Overview of available resources and how to effectively utilize them

• Identification of common themes and trends in literacy education

• Strategies for resource sharing and collaborative planning

Who should attend?

Anyone with an interest in literacy

Led by Kathleen O'Connor, Rosie Condon and Richard Boxall 

• Target audience:

• Primary

• Included in package:

• Primary

£108.00 (incl. VAT)