TRIC - Tayside Regional Improvement Collaborative

Children’s Rights – Getting it Right in Tayside
2022-09-27 16:00 - 17:30 UTC
Children’s Rights – Getting it Right in Tayside

Date: 27th September 4:00- 5:30pm
Target audience: School, CLD, ELC and local authority leads who have some knowledge and understanding of UNCRC
Details: This is an interactive discursive session where participants are invited to plan the way forward to embedding UNCRC – participants will need to join with a device that has a working camera and microphone
Platform – Microsoft Teams

This session is open to all practitioners across Tayside who work with children and young people, and have some knowledge and understanding of UNCRC their context. This session will take place on Tuesday 27th September at 4pm to 5:30pm. Please complete the following form to register for the session – https://forms.office.com/r/7w3KwWzw0E . Registration for the event closes on Friday 23rd September at 5pm. Participants will be emailed the Teams meeting invite on Monday 26th September.
If you are interested in the session but cannot make this date please complete the form and in the relevant section please indicate that you would like to attend a future session. The session on the 27th September will not be recorded.

TayMaths Conference 2022
2022-11-05 09:30 - 13:00
Sign up here – TayMaths Conference 2022 Saturday 5th November (office.com)

Tayside Maths - Spotlight On...Encouraging Mathematical Talk
2022-11-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
This is the Third webinar in a series of Numeracy and Maths based spotlight sessions hosted by the Tayside Maths Group.
This session is aimed at those interested in finding out more about how to encourage mathematical discussions with your learners. We will be joined by practitioners from Tayside who have been developing mathematical talk within their settings who will share their experiences, top tips and advice from their journey so far.
Register here –Webinar (microsoft.com)

Teachers: An Introduction to AWS Digital Skills Programmes
2022-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee, DD1 1HG
Amazon Web Services is excited to be returning to Dundee for a second Digital Fortnight. We are running a week of events in the city, and our theme this year is Bring the Neighbours – we would like to extend an invitation to Fife, Perth & Kinross, Angus, Stirling, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to join us.

Educator Workshop – An Introduction to AWS Digital Skills Programmes
On Thursday 17th we are holding an Educator workshop at the Cyber Quarter for teachers and lecturers. This introductory workshop will provide attendees with an overview of AWS’ digital skills programmes for schools, colleges and universities, the support that’s available for teachers and lecturers and how to get started.

We have a full programme planned; as well as AWS Get IT, we’ll cover AWS Educate and AWS Academy, and AWS Spark, a new programme which is goes live on November 8th. Rachel Seys, the programme lead is travelling from New York to share what Spark offers, and who it is aimed at.

An Introduction to AWS Digital Skills Programmes (splashthat.com)

This is Digital Learning: Session 2 - Teaching
2022-11-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
The second event in the series will take place at 4pm on 6th December.
This interactive course will share ideas and support professional discussion. Details and sign up here.

Tayside Maths - Spotlight On...Place Value
2022-12-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
This is the Fourth webinar in a series of Numeracy and Maths based spotlight sessions hosted by the Tayside Maths Group.
This session is aimed at those interested in developing their understanding of place value including discussing the progression of skills within place value and highlighting some of the different resources and activities which you can use to help develop children’s understanding of place value concepts.
Register here –Webinar (microsoft.com)

Tayside Maths - Spotlight On... Numicon
2023-01-24 | Online
There are three Numicon sessions taking place on 24th January 2022.
The workshop choices are:
Option 1: Why Cuisenaire rods are an important member of the Numicon family

Develop an understanding of the Cuisenaire Rods and how they can make abstract mathematical ideas real and visible
To consider how Cuisenaire Rods can support pupils to deepen their understanding of key mathematical concepts
To engage and experience activities supported by Cuisenaire Rods
Discover useful ideas and strategies which can be applied back in your classroom

Option 2: Fractions in action – making sense of the numbers

Explore a range of Numicon manipulatives that support the CPA approach to teaching
Consider how to develop a deep understanding of fractions through tried and tested planning, teaching and assessment materials
Feel inspired to apply these ideas and strategies to your own classroom

Option 3 – Use it or lose it! The importance of mental calculation and how Numicon can help

Consider the importance of mental calculation throughout the primary phase
Explore and engage with a range of Numicon manipulatives to support mental calculation from early years to Secondary
Discover how Numicon supports the development of mental calculation through tried and tested planning, teaching and assessment materials
Feel inspired to take useful ideas and strategies back in your classroom

Please use the below form to indicate which session you would like to attend.
Register here –Tayside Maths – Spotlight On… Numicon (office.com)

This is Early Level Digital - Applying Skills & Knowledge Through Computing Science
2023-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Join us to discover how you can make effective use of digital technology to ensure our youngest
of learners are developing creativity skills for life and learning, through high quality learning
experiences.
In this four-part professional learning programme, explore and create along with us to extend
your knowledge of how digital technology can be embedded naturally through play, linking to
current guidance and policy (Realising the Ambition, Curriculum for Excellence, How Good Is Our Early Learning and Childcare).
The session aims to:
• explore examples of effective digital learning in early level settings and the creative ways in
which practitioners are harnessing digital technology to support planning children’s learning;
• support early level Digital Literacy and Computing Science experiences and outcomes in
more detail whilst aiding practitioners to reflect on their own knowledge and skills or those
of their setting;
• bring together like-minded practitioners to share their learning journey through this course.
Participants will be asked to share very brief presentation or display demonstrating how they
have developed their effective use of digital technologies and pedagogy in their setting.
To Join: Published This is Early Level Digital CLPL 2022 2023.pdf – Google Drive

Tayside Maths - Spotlight On...Exploring Concrete Materials with Older Learners
2023-02-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
This is the Sixth webinar in a series of Numeracy and Maths based spotlight sessions hosted by the Tayside Maths Group.
This session is aimed at those interested in finding out more about how to use concrete materials with learners working at Second Level and beyond. We will discuss and demonstrate some of the key concrete materials which can be used to develop learner’s understanding of Numeracy and Mathematics concepts.
Register here: Webinar (microsoft.com)

This Is Early Level Digital
2023-03-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
Applying Skills and Knowledge Through Computing Science
Join us to discover how you can make effective use of digital technology to ensure our youngest
of learners are developing creativity skills for life and learning, through high quality learning
experiences.
In this four-part professional learning programme, explore and create along with us to extend
your knowledge of how digital technology can be embedded naturally through play, linking to
current guidance and policy (Realising the Ambition, Curriculum for Excellence, How Good Is Our Early Learning and Childcare).
The session aims to:
• explore examples of effective digital learning in early level settings and the creative ways in
which practitioners are harnessing digital technology to support planning children’s learning;
• support early level Digital Literacy and Computing Science experiences and outcomes in
more detail whilst aiding practitioners to reflect on their own knowledge and skills or those
of their setting;
• bring together like-minded practitioners to share their learning journey through this course.
Participants will be asked to share very brief presentation or display demonstrating how they
have developed their effective use of digital technologies and pedagogy in their setting.

No Knives, Better Lives - Dundee Practitioners Event
2023-03-14 10:00 - 15:00 | The Steeple, Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DG
To sign up for this event please CLICK HERE

Swift Computing - A Coding Adventure
2023-03-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
In partnership with Education Scotland, we are pleased to offer
‘Swift Computing and Coding Adventure’ professional learning
opportunity. This session may be of particular interest to anyone
who works with learners working with P5-S2.
This online sessions aims to:
• support digital pedagogy
• develop practitioner awareness of the computing
science curriculum and how it can be developed through
Swift as a coding language
• explore Apple’s Everyone Can Code curriculum and the
Swift Playgrounds app for iPad.

Online Safety Live - With UK Safer Internet Centre
2023-03-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
The UK Safer Internet Centre are delighted to have teamed up with Dundee
City Council to deliver a FREE 90-minuteOnline Safety event. (Open to all in Dundee, Angus, and Perth & Kinross)
Open to all who work with children and young people, this event will give
you the latest in research, legislation, technology, tools and resources along
with exclusive access to the presentation and resource materials.
Safety online is constantly changing, and the purpose of Online Safety Live
events is to provide access to this information, right on people’s doorsteps.
We understand that everyone is busy, and the feedback has been clear that
getting significant time away from work is a challenge – this is the reason
why we have organised these events as short briefing sessions. They provide
vital information, critically supplemented with access to detailed resources
to review later. The team will also be available to answer any of your online
safety queries or questions. So far, we have welcomed over 25,000
delegates, either online or face-to-face over the recent few years to these
events.
This session will support practitioners understanding of the Technologies
and Health and Wellbeing curriculum.
UK Safer Internet Centre
Please Click THIS LINK to register

Tayside Maths - Spotlight On... Exploring Early Maths Concepts Through Play
2023-03-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
This is the Seventh webinar in a series of Numeracy and Maths based spotlight sessions hosted by the Tayside Maths Group.
This session is aimed at those interested in finding out more about how to help children develop their mathematical understanding through play. We will be joined by practitoners from Tayside who have been developing this within their setting who will share their experiences, top tips and advice from their journey so far.
Register here: Webinar (microsoft.com)

Creative Leadership in Childhood Practice: inspiring pedagogical innovation
2023-03-25 09:00 - 13:00 | University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, G11 6EW
The event will be held in Glasgow on the morning of Saturday 25th March and is open to anyone who may be interested. It is part of the University of Glasgow Childhood Practice Annual conference, and the theme this year is creative leadership.

For further information and sign up, please see the eventbrite link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-leadership-in-childhood-practice-inspiring-pedagogical-innovation-tickets-507648047977

Tayside Maths - Spotlight On... Maths Outdoors
2023-04-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
This is the Eighth webinar in a series of Numeracy and Maths based spotlight sessions hosted by the Tayside Maths Group.
This session is aimed at those interested in finding out more about how to develop learners’ mathematical understanding using the outdoor environment as a stimulus. We will be joined by practitoners from Tayside who have been developing this within their setting who will share their experiences, top tips and advice from their journey so far.
Register here: Webinar (microsoft.com)

Not Sure Where to Start with Digital?
2023-05-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
https://twitter.com/DigiLearnScot/status/1641006029101211649?s=20

Tayside Maths - Spotlight On... Maths Across the 4 Context of Learning
2023-05-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
This is the Ninth webinar in a series of Numeracy and Maths based spotlight sessions hosted by the Tayside Maths Group.
This session is aimed at those interested in finding out more about how the four context of learners can be used to enhance children’s mathematical development. We will be joined by practitioners from Tayside who have been developing this within their setting who will share their experiences, top tips and advice from their journey so far.
Register here: Webinar (microsoft.com)

Tayside Maths Spotlight Session - Fractions
2023-09-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
For First, Second and Third levels.
Online 4-5pm
For more on Spotlight sessions: Tayside Maths Home Page – Spotlight Sessions (google.com)

Tayside Mathematics Education Conference
2023-10-28 09:00 - 13:30 | University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN
Tayside Mathematics Education Conference
Sign-up to register here!

Tayside Maths Spotlight Session - CPA- Exploring Concrete Materials With Older Learners
2023-11-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
For Second, Third and Fourth levels.
Online 4-5pm
For more on Spotlight sessions: Tayside Maths Home Page – Spotlight Sessions (google.com)

TRIC DigiFest 2.3
2023-11-11 09:15 - 13:00 | Dalhousie Building, Old Hawkhill, Dundee, DD1 5EN
As you will be aware, 2019 saw the inaugural TRIC Digital Learning Festival, #TRICDigiFest. In order to build on the regional and local priorities for digital learning across Tayside, we are delighted to announce that TRIC DigiFest 2.3 will take place on 11th November 2023

This professional learning and networking event aims to highlight and share high quality, inspiring practice from schools in all three local authorities. Comprising of a mix of workshops, roundtable discussions and presentations, we hope that practitioners and leaders from all sectors can join us for TRIC DigiFest 2.3.

Partnering with University of Dundee, this event will take place in their Dalhousie Building between 9.15 am-1pm.

All attendees are required to complete a short registration form. This form will also be used to invite participants to identify and reserve their workshops preferences nearer to the time. To register, please visit click here.

Tayside Maths Spotlight Session - Developing Mathematical Concepts Through Play
2023-12-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
For Early, First and Second levels.
Online 4-5pm
For more on Spotlight sessions: Tayside Maths Home Page – Spotlight Sessions (google.com)

Tayside Maths Spotlight Session - Learning For Sustainability Through Maths
2024-01-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
For ELC, Primary and Secondary
Online 4-5pm
For more on Spotlight sessions: Tayside Maths Home Page – Spotlight Sessions (google.com)

Numeracy and Mathematics Professional Learning Sessions
2024-02-01 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-02-22 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-03-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
A series of professional learning sessions aimed at those leading change in Numeracy and Mathematics. These sessions will focus on key themes such as the best use of numeracy data, planning for improvement and ways to increasing engagement and motivation in Numeracy and Mathematics.
The sessions will take place
virtually 4:00 – 5:30pm on:
Session 1 – Thursday 1st February 2024
Session 2 – Thursday 22nd February 2024
Session 3 – Thursday 14th March 2024
Sign up here

Tayside Maths Spotlight Session -CPA- Using Pictorial Representations
2024-02-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
For First, Second, Third and Fourth levels
Online 4-5pm
For more on Spotlight sessions: Tayside Maths Home Page – Spotlight Sessions (google.com)

Tayside Maths Spotlight Session - Financial Education
2024-03-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Online

Tayside Maths Spotlight Session - Using Digital Tools in Numeracy and Maths
2024-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
