Empower Children

Literacy network meeting (all 3 sessions)

The Literacy Lead network meetings take place once a term. A network event can be attended as a single event but attending the three meetings throughout the year will allow for Literacy Leaders to build upon their Leadership skills whilst gaining invaluable, practical ideas to adapt within the classroom.

Music Coordinators' Network

An opportunity to meet up with other music co-ordinators, discuss ideas and share good practice. There will be the opportunity to take part in a practical workshop to support your own CPD.

Teaching children about love

By Jo Gray on 13 February 2018

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is an opportune time to reflect upon the importance of children’s literature in helping children to make sense of abstract concepts, such as the feeling of love: love for their families; love for themselves; love for their friends; and love for their world.

How music brings us closer

By Jo Buckler on 13 February 2018

On the run up to Valentine’s Day and on the big-hearted day itself, no doubt you will hear a plethora of “love songs” on the radio, television, in restaurants and in shops. And no matter your plans, there’s no denying that music and romance go hand in hand.