Events, Training & Consultancy
We offer innovative, interactive and high-quality training for schools, local authorities and others. We also provide reviews and support for RE, SMSC and related areas. A range of tools and resources are available on our Resources page
Courses and networks are being held via Zoom or Skype during the Autumn term. We will hold these 'live'once guidance permits. Contact us via enquiries@penninelearning.com for more details.
Thoughtful and Engaging RE for 4 - 11 Year Olds.
A conference for teachers led by RE Today
Save the date 30th June 2021
Religious Education Networks
Primary RE Network Calderdale 1545 - 1745
Click here for Calderdale network programme for 2020-21. Bookings enquiries@penninelearning.com
29 Sep 2020 23 Feb 2021 25 May 2020.
Primary RE Network Huddersfield 1545-1745 (Kirklees Learning Service)
1 Oct 2020 25 Feb 2021 27 May 2021. Book through kirkleesbusinesssolutions.uk.
Primary RE Network Leeds 1530-1730 (Leeds for Learning)
17 Nov 2020, 16 Mar 2021, 8 June 2021. Book through www.leedsforlearning.co.uk.
Secondary RE Subject Leader Network 16:00 - 17:45
Primary RE Networks Tameside 16:00 - 17:30
24 February 2021
26 May 2021
Network Webinars
During the academic year we will be offereng a series of webinars.
Monday 14 December - Teaching the Five Pillars of Islam
Monday 8 February 4pm - 5pm Writing and sharing your Intent for RE. Details can be found here.
Religious Education courses
From Intent to Implementation:RE, Ofsted and SIAMS
Curriculum design with pupils -and inspectors - in mind
22 March 2021 (Leeds) 1530-1730. Details here. Bookings www.leedsforlearning,.co.uk
Leading RE
Practical training to inspire a new subject lead.
5 and 11 January2021 (Tameside) 1530 -1800 by Zoom. Details here. Book via tamesideservicesforschools.uk
14 and 27 January 2021 (Kirklees) by Zoom 3:30 - 5:30 Book via kirkleesbusinesssolutions.uk Details here
Coordinators Plus Two half day workshops -book either or both
Morning: curriculum and creativity Afternoon: action planning and assessment.
15 June 2021 (Calderdale) Details here. Bookings debby.simpson@calderdale.gov.uk
Teaching Christianity Well
18 May 2021 (Kirklees) 1300-1600. Bookings kirkleesbusinesssolutions.uk
Teaching Three Faiths
Subject Knowledge and teaching strategies for Islam, Judaism and Sikhism
This course will take the form of three webinars on 27 April, 4 May and 11 May. Details can be found here.
Education and Faith
A project to support schools in engaging with and learning about faith communities
Free training and support for faith communities which welcome school visits
Enquire via helen.rivers@kirkleeseducation.uk
'Schools Welcome!' free course for faith communities which work with local schools
Wednesday 3 February 09:30 - 12:00 Tameside. Details here
SMSC, Fundamental Values and Equality
SMSC and Equality Network 1530-1730
Kirklees and Calderdale 3 Nov 2020, 1 Mar 2021, 20 May 2021
Details here. Bookings enquiries@penninelearning.com or kirkleesbusinesssolutions.uk
Inclusive Assemblies
Building a programme that nurtures understanding, tolerance and SMSC
19 January 2021 (Calderdale) 1500-1730. Details here. Bookings debby.simpson@calderdale.gov.uk
22 March 2021 (Leeds) 15:30 - 18:00 Details here. Bookings www.leedsforlearning,.co.uk
School Governor Training
Training provided for Calderdale Governor Service
Please contact debby.simpson@calderdale.gov.uk for bookings or further information.
New Governor Induction Two evenings of 4 February and 11 February (1830 -2030)
Chairs Network 9 February 2021 (1830-2030)
Clerks Network 9 February 2021 (1300-1500)
Induction Training for New Chairs 19 November (1800-2030)
Primary Mathematics
Calderdale Maths Networks 1300-1530 (Halifax)
Click here for programme for 2020-21
20 Oct 2020 4 Mar 2021 22 June 2021
Staff training and consultancy for schools or clusters can also be arranged