| Code | Title | Description |
| 170908B | ART SKILLS WORKSHOP 1: Drawing | The first in a series of 5 enjoyable and practical workshops. Drawing is the root of all art. Come and try some unusual ideas using varied materials and take away a creation to be proud of. |
| 170908A | IMPROVING DISPLAY IN YOUR SCHOOL | This much-praised course aims to consider display in a fresh light. Expert guidance on practical, valuable and time-saving approaches. |
| 180908A | HARVEST MATHS | Explore this cross-curricular, seasonal topic as a starting point for mathematical enquiry. |
| 190908B | HISTORY THROUGH ART/CRAFT | A cross-curricular approach using art in practical ways including ink and candle making, wax tablets, scribing, simple Victorian toys, fresco, bas relief, carving. |
| 190908B | HISTORY THROUGH ART/CRAFT | A cross-curricular approach using art in practical ways including ink and candle making, wax tablets, scribing, simple Victorian toys, fresco, bas relief, carving. |
| 230908A | CREATIVE CROSS-CURRICULAR PLANNING | Following the government’s encouragement to plan creatively for the curriculum, this course will examine possible ways forward which will focus on the cross-curricular. |
| 240908B | ART SKILLS WORKSHOP 2: Painting | A chance to explore some methods completely new to you. Inspiration is taken from famous paintings, photos, objects, music... |
| 250908A | ADDRESSING HISTORY THROUGH DRAMA | History is not about people in books, but people like us. By helping children become these people, they can experience history so that it will stay with them for ever, making the choices and taking the decisions that the people of the time had to face. |
| 250908A | ADDRESSING HISTORY THROUGH DRAMA | History is not about people in books, but people like us. By helping children become these people, they can experience history so that it will stay with them for ever, making the choices and taking the decisions that the people of the time had to face. |
| 300908B | MAKING HISTORY MORE CROSS-CURRICULAR FOR KS1 | This course will show you how to bring those dry QCA History Topics alive, exciting and practical. For example: turn your role-play area into an apothecary shop with medicines made from herbs (Science, Speaking & Listening, Drama, Maths). |
| 011008B | ART SKILLS WORKSHOP 3: Printing | We are surrounded by printing - books, photographs, stamps.... This course allows you to try all sorts of exciting methods to produce stunning results. Expect the unexpected! |
| 021008B | MASK MAKING | Jane shows you a foolproof method of making masks for dramas, productions, plays or parties. |
| 031008B | SCIENCE THROUGH ART | A cross-curricular approach using art in practical ways including: close observant ion, colour matching with paints & wools, photograms, clay, Plasticine printing. |
| 031008B | SCIENCE THROUGH ART | A cross-curricular approach using art in practical ways including: close observant ion, colour matching with paints & wools, photograms, clay, Plasticine printing. |
| 071008B | SINGING FOR THE TERRIFIED! | A workshop looking at ways to help you to release your own singing voice and some practical activities to get your own class melodiously, metrically vocal! |
| 081008A | DESIGNING, MAPPING, PLANNING & IMPLEMENTING A KS2 CREATIVE CURRICULUM: | Through the development of a strategic curriculum plan, relevant and creative curriculum models can be designed which embrace rigorous and achievable learning objectives. Enrichment must be a prerequisite of any curriculum of real worth. How this is... |
| 091008A | DESIGNING & MAKING BOOKS: | What would you, or your class, like to make a book for? Once the purpose is decided, Jane shows you how to design a book to house your idea. We begin with a ‘traditional’ hard-backed book, which can be made in stages by even young children, and then... |
| 091008A | DESIGNING & MAKING BOOKS: | What would you, or your class, like to make a book for? Once the purpose is decided, Jane shows you how to design a book to house your idea. We begin with a ‘traditional’ hard-backed book, which can be made in stages by even young children, and then... |
| 151008B | ART SKILLS WORKSHOP 4: Textiles: | Learn to use wools, threads and fabrics in exciting and experimental ways, both two and three dimensional. Camouflage an ant, make fabric food, weave, wind and wrap... pure tactile enjoyment and a chance to learn new skills and methods. |
| 151008A | ADDRESSING HISTORY THROUGH ART: | This course, which begins with an archaeological dig, was requested and run for a Headteachers’ conference and is now repeated for those wanting a creative approach to History topics with exciting visual results. What art did people of long ago make... |
| 151008A | ADDRESSING HISTORY THROUGH ART: | This course, which begins with an archaeological dig, was requested and run for a Headteachers’ conference and is now repeated for those wanting a creative approach to History topics with exciting visual results. What art did people of long ago make... |
| 161008A | POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT: | This popular course offers practical strategies and approaches to improve your ability to create a positive learning environment. |
| 211008A | EXCITING WRITING: | Jane’s highly acclaimed course has been requested by teachers all over the UK and in schools and colleges in Dubai. It received full marks in all evaluations at Off Centre last term. A truly wide range of creative, innovative and stimulating approaches... |
| 221008B | ART SKILLS WORKSHOP 5: Clay | Get to know more about this beautiful natural and versatile material. Try some unusual ideas and fascinating techniques. |
| 221008A | HAVING IDEAS | When asked what they need, most teachers reply ‘lots of ideas’. This course offers you just that. Jane shows you a range of unusual, creative and exciting ideas and techniques which can be adapted to many topics and curriculum areas. Phone with your ... |
| 231008A | THE ROLE OF THE CURRICULUM LEADER | After exploring the many aspects of Curriculum Subject Leadership, the practical implications of these will be examined and examples given: • What is the difference between leadership and management of a subject? • What sort of records should be kept? |
| 041108A | CREATIVE EXPLORATION THROUGH ART | Nothing around us would exist without artists – they have designed everything from clothes to furniture to road signs. Along with movement and music it is our oldest form of expression and spans all cultures, so it provides a tremendously rich starting... |
| 041108A | CREATIVE EXPLORATION THROUGH ART | Nothing around us would exist without artists – they have designed everything from clothes to furniture to road signs. Along with movement and music it is our oldest form of expression and spans all cultures, so it provides a tremendously rich starting... |
| 051108A | STORYTELLING AS A GATEWAY TO WRITING | An opportunity to improve and develop your storytelling and therefore your all-round teaching. This course is essential for anyone who has never “told”. We shall look at techniques/ways of inspiring stories, improving stories and developing stories... |
| 051108A | STORYTELLING AS A GATEWAY TO WRITING | An opportunity to improve and develop your storytelling and therefore your all-round teaching. This course is essential for anyone who has never “told”. We shall look at techniques/ways of inspiring stories, improving stories and developing stories... |
| 061108A | DRAWING IS FOR EVERYONE | A course for any who feels a lack of confidence in drawing skills, or who enjoy drawing and would like an input of new ideas. We cover a range of techniques and use a variety of materials, working both big and small and taking all manner of things as... |
| 061108B | HELP! I’VE NEVER DONE ANCIENT HISTORY!’ A COURSE FOR NQTS | This course aims to boost your knowledge and understanding as well as that of your KS2 class. We use ‘Timeline’, ‘Patch’ and cross-curricular approaches to help with topics on Ancient Egypt, Greece, Romans and Celts. ‘How-to’ and ‘hands-on’ will... |
| 111108A | CHRISTMATHS | Decorate your classroom and engage your class with mathematical activities for the festive season. This course is suitable for Christian and multi-faith settings. |
| 121108A | DESIGNING, MAPPING, PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING A KS1 CREATIVE CURRICULUM | Through the development of a strategic curriculum plan, relevant and creative curriculum models can be designed which embrace rigorous and achievable learning objectives. Enrichment must be a prerequisite of any curriculum of real worth. How this is... |
| 131108A | CREATIVE EXPLORATION THROUGH DRAMA | Learn to use, or to expand your use of, this unique learning medium. Studies have shown that humans retain knowledge the longest when they experience something for themselves. Through Drama children can experience life from angles denied to them in... |
| 131108A | CREATIVE EXPLORATION THROUGH DRAMA | Learn to use, or to expand your use of, this unique learning medium. Studies have shown that humans retain knowledge the longest when they experience something for themselves. Through Drama children can experience life from angles denied to them in... |
| 141108A | FELTING & BATIK | Forget the November weather and lose yourself in this delightful and relaxing course making an image in felt (using the oldest known fabric-making technique) and a design in batik (the Indonesian wax resist method). Learn how to use both methods safely... |
| 201108A | WORKING WITH POETRY | Inspiring and stimulating approaches to speaking, listening to, reading and writing poetry with KS1 and 2. Unusual and different starting points and practical ideas to help you and/or your class thoroughly enjoy exploring and building with words. |
| 271108A | MATERIALS WHICH CHANGE WITH HEAT | Art meets Science as we explore what happens when heat is applied to clay, wax, wood, fabrics and water. Learn how early people used heat - fire clay without a school kiln, make beautiful pictures and objects from wax, wood and fabrics (including Koloron) |
| 021208A | WORKING WITH OTHER ADULTS | This course will develop your ability to lead teams of adults by: • Facilitating effective meetings, Motivating and developing others, • Analysing the strengths of others and delegating, Developing a team ethos |
| 121108A | DESIGNING, MAPPING, PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING A KS1 CREATIVE CURRICULUM | Through the development of a strategic curriculum plan, relevant and creative curriculum models can be designed which embrace rigorous and achievable learning objectives. Enrichment must be a prerequisite of any curriculum of real worth. How this is... |
| 121108A | DESIGNING, MAPPING, PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING A KS1 CREATIVE CURRICULUM | Through the development of a strategic curriculum plan, relevant and creative curriculum models can be designed which embrace rigorous and achievable learning objectives. Enrichment must be a prerequisite of any curriculum of real worth. How this is... |
| 081008A | DESIGNING, MAPPING, PLANNING & IMPLEMENTING A KS2 CREATIVE CURRICULUM: | Through the development of a strategic curriculum plan, relevant and creative curriculum models can be designed which embrace rigorous and achievable learning objectives. Enrichment must be a prerequisite of any curriculum of real worth. How this is... |
| 081008A | DESIGNING, MAPPING, PLANNING & IMPLEMENTING A KS2 CREATIVE CURRICULUM: | Through the development of a strategic curriculum plan, relevant and creative curriculum models can be designed which embrace rigorous and achievable learning objectives. Enrichment must be a prerequisite of any curriculum of real worth. How this is... |
| 021208A | WORKING WITH OTHER ADULTS | This course will develop your ability to lead teams of adults by: • Facilitating effective meetings, Motivating and developing others, • Analysing the strengths of others and delegating, Developing a team ethos |
| 300908B | MAKING HISTORY MORE CROSS-CURRICULAR FOR KS1 | This course will show you how to bring those dry QCA History Topics alive, exciting and practical. For example: turn your role-play area into an apothecary shop with medicines made from herbs (Science, Speaking & Listening, Drama, Maths). |
| 021008B | MASK MAKING | Jane shows you a foolproof method of making masks for dramas, productions, plays or parties. |
| 050209AD | The Role of the a Subject Co-ordinator | This course will look at the many aspects of being an effective subject leader in schools today, including your responsibility for: |
| 260309AD | Essential Art | Short of ideas and need some fresh input? Love Art but tend to work only within your comfort zone? This practical course will answer your needs. |
| 120309AD | Interpreting Experiences in Learning | Hierarchy of Skills is central to all discussions on Primary Education supported by a clear understanding of teaching and learning skills. |
| 030309AD | Reading and Using Famous Artworks in the Curriculum | This course will help you to foster a growing awareness and appreciation of artworks in children. Jane will give you guidance? |
| 120209AD | Master Class in Cross-Curricular Teaching | Are you clear what the Rose Report will enable you to do? Take part in a master class with local KS2 school children. The topic will be "The Earth & Beyond". |
| 030209AD | Drama as a Learning Medium for FS, KS1 and KS2 | This practical Drama course is suitable for primary teachers at all levels of confidence in Drama. It covers all you need to know to use Drama powerfully and effectively as a learning tool. |
| 290109AD | OFF THE PAGE CONFERENCE: Learning: what matters to children | A day designed for Educators to think. To think about what? About children as learners and about what learners do. |
| 240409AD | Positive Behaviour Management- Part 2 (with emphasis on Special Needs) | This course is designed for staff who have taken part in Penny's Behaviour Management (1) course. |
| 200309PM | Leadership of Small Teams in the School Environment: B. Leadership in the School | In the school as a whole there may be various teams working on different aspects such as curriculum and office management. |
| 200309AM | Leadership of Small Teams in the School Environment: A. Leadership in the Classroom | Every teacher has responsibility for managing other adults. In the classroom situation the teacher has support from TAs and parent helpers. |
| 030309AD | Reading and Using Famous Artworks in the Curriculum | This course will help you to foster a growing awareness and appreciation of artworks in children. Jane will give you guidance? |
| 260309AD | Essential Art | Short of ideas and need some fresh input? Love Art but tend to work only within your comfort zone? This practical course will answer your needs. |
| 190109AD | Positive Behaviour Management -Part 1 (part 2 is on 24th April and will focus on Special Needs) | How do we teach pupils to behave? How do we communicate our expectations within the class and school? |
| 240409AD | Positive Behaviour Management- Part 2 (with emphasis on Special Needs) | This course is designed for staff who have taken part in Penny's Behaviour Management (1) course. |
| 190109AD | Positive Behaviour Management -Part 1 (part 2 is on 24th April and will focus on Special Needs) | How do we teach pupils to behave? How do we communicate our expectations within the class and school? |
| 100209AD | Good Punctuation Through Meaning & Understanding | Guaranteed to improve your teaching of punctuation, your children's understanding of punctuation and their ability to learn. |
| 120309AD | Interpreting Experiences in Learning | Hierarchy of Skills is central to all discussions on Primary Education supported by a clear understanding of teaching and learning skills. |
| 240309AD | Drama into Literacy | Do some of your children find writing challenging? Would you like to encourage them to write more creatively? This course will show you how Drama can be used. |
| 240209AD | Literacy for Gifted & Talented | Stretch and stimulate children to explore and enjoy different realms of Literacy. This course will inspire by giving exciting, unusual, innovative and different approaches |
| 100209AD | Good Punctuation Through Meaning & Understanding | Guaranteed to improve your teaching of punctuation, your children's understanding of punctuation and their ability to learn. |
| 200309PM | Leadership of Small Teams in the School Environment: B. Leadership in the School | In the school as a whole there may be various teams working on different aspects such as curriculum and office management. |
| 200309AM | Leadership of Small Teams in the School Environment: A. Leadership in the Classroom | Every teacher has responsibility for managing other adults. In the classroom situation the teacher has support from TAs and parent helpers. |
| 210409AD | Music Skills Workshop - Part 2 | Integrate your pupils' musical experiences with areas of study in History, Geography and English and bring these subjects to life! Musical participation enhances children's learning. |
| 090309PM | Make Do and Mend. Challenges for Children During World War II | Cross-curricular opportunities to relive the challenges children handled in their personal lives. We help you to realise the realities with practical activities linked to D&T, Art, Music |
| 090309AM | Drama Toolkit | An introduction to the use of Drama in the classroom, with teacher-led activities to motivate and inspire your children. A practical "hands-on" experience. |
| 060209AM | History for KS1 | This course is designed to show KS1 teachers what an Off the Page Seaside day could do for them. It will also illustrate activities and learning experiences which work in the classroom. |
| 160109AD | Introducing Children to Old Money - a Cross-Curricular Approach | Use money to introduce children to exciting Maths and History. We shall look at coins and their values. |
| 240309AD | Drama into Literacy | Do some of your children find writing challenging? Would you like to encourage them to write more creatively? This course will show you how Drama can be used. |
| 090309AM | Drama Toolkit | An introduction to the use of Drama in the classroom, with teacher-led activities to motivate and inspire your children. A practical "hands-on" experience. |
| 030209AD | Drama as a Learning Medium for FS, KS1 and KS2 | This practical Drama course is suitable for primary teachers at all levels of confidence in Drama. It covers all you need to know to use Drama powerfully and effectively as a learning tool. |
| 040609AD | The Curriculum Re-Defined | The Rose Report. Teachers will be excited by the report. Some will be uncertain on how to move forward. The course will build on discussion on current practice. |
| 300409AD | The Curriculum Re-Defined | The Rose Report. Teachers will be excited by the report. Some will be uncertain on how to move forward. The course will build on discussion on current practice. |
| 220409AM | Story-Telling as a Gateway to Writing | An opportunity to improve and develop your storytelling and, therefore, your all-round teaching. This course is essential for anyone who has never "told". |
| 160109AD | Introducing Children to Old Money - a Cross-Curricular Approach | Use money to introduce children to exciting Maths and History. We shall look at coins and their values. |
| 270209AD | Music Skills Workshop - Part 1 (Workshop 2 will be on Tuesday 21st April 2009) | If you are trying desperately to squeeze music into an already crowded curriculum, come along for some practical ideas on how to make music central to your pupils' development. |
| 210409AD | Music Skills Workshop - Part 2 | Integrate your pupils' musical experiences with areas of study in History, Geography and English and bring these subjects to life! Musical participation enhances children's learning. |
| 120209AD | Master Class in Cross-Curricular Teaching | Are you clear what the Rose Report will enable you to do? Take part in a master class with local KS2 school children. The topic will be "The Earth & Beyond". |
| 120509AM | Inspiration from Your Local Environment | How to use the local environment (wherever and whatever it is) for exciting, practical, ongoing work in the classroom. |
