Training Opportunity for ATL Members

Morning: Raising Boys' Achievement

Afternoon: Cyberbullying

The Gateway to Wales Hotel, Sealand, Nr Chester. CH5 2HX

SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER, 9.30am – 3.00pm

This workshop, FREE to all ATL members, is led by Gary Wilson who is widely recognised as one of the leading authorities on boys’ achievement.  It will equip members with a range of practical strategies to raise boys’ achievement focusing on a number of key themes and issues. 

In over 30 years of teaching, Gary has trained all sections of the school workforce across all phases and advised many Local Authorities.  He is a highly engaging and motivating speaker and frequently contributes to the TES along with regular appearances on BBC Radio 4 and Teachers TV.  Gary's workshops are tailored to reach all sections of the workforce across all phases and ave earned rave reviews from ATL members who have attended his courses this year:

"Absolutely great, best course I have attended in a long, long time!  Inspirational both educational and entertaining.  Thank you."

"Gary's session was absolutely excellent! Very thought provoking, informative and funny."

"Very entertaining and inspirational! Gary knew his stuff and made me think and reflect on how I teach/relate to the boys in my class."

"Brilliant!  Full or practical strategies, very motivating."

"Superb, left buzzing feeling inspired with lots of practical strategies I can use in my teaching." 

“Thank you, it was brilliant!  Time flew by because it was so enjoyable." 

Cyberbullying

Gary’s workshop will be followed by a seminar on cyberbullying led by education consultant Lisa Miller. This will provide members with some practical advice on how to effectively tackle this growing problem which affects BOTH pupils and staff.

Lisa will explore the nature of cyberbullying, how it differs from other types of bullying and the particular challenges it presents. Members will also be given an overview of the current legal framework together with guidance on ensuring school policies/procedures can offer robust protection against cyberbullyingRecent years has seen mounting concern that too many boys are locked in a spiral of underachievement throughout their school careers.  It has been well documented that girls outperform boys at all levels but there is also growing evidence that boys are increasingly becoming disengaged and alienated from the education system with damaging consequences for both themselves and their communities. 

Refreshments will be served from 9.00 am and lunch will be provided.

If you wish to attend, please contact your Union Learning Rep, Jeff Bevan: jbevan@wirral.atl.org.uk stating your:

Full name

ATL membership number

Name of your branch

Nam of educational establishment you work at

Type of educational establishment, ie Primary/Secondary/FE

If Jeff has not responded to your email within 48 hours, he will not have received it so could you please re-send.

PLACES ARE LIMITED AND WILL BE ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.