Camden Learning

Our primary foundation subject leads in art had a wonderful meeting this week, a chance to get together and focus on improving their teaching in their subject and learning new art skills. "So brilliant to have the opportunity to do practical art and get a sense of how skills can be developed across a school." "It was great to try out different methods and techniques that we could teach in school. There were ideas I knew I could apply in my teaching practice and pass on to other teachers in the school." "Having the time to engage and do the practical doing to be able to experience the taught technique that would have a great impact on the children." Find out more about our Subject Networks and how to join: https://lnkd.in/eYwrJq_Y

We were excited to welcome over 30 staff from our schools this week, to visit Acland Burghley School for our Rights Respecting Schools launch event. We are encouraging all Camden schools this year to become part of the Rights Respecting Schools programme, supported by resources and advice from UNICEF UK, provided free for all London schools until 2028.  The launch event was for all interested schools and provided a mix of inspiration and practical information about how to get started with Rights Respecting, as well as share how Camden Learning and UNICEF plan to support schools with this work this year. Each school sent two ‘champions’ who are interested in leading the school’s rights respecting work. The afternoon of training included completion of UNICEF’s Achieving Bronze Training which gets schools started on the Rights Respecting Schools journey and award. Find out more https://lnkd.in/en_UykcT

Be part of the change! Let's break down barriers and create a school environment where every child can thrive Join us for Eliminating Economic Exclusion, where Rachel MacFarlane, Lead Adviser for Underserved Learners at HFL Education, will dive into the real costs of the school day and how economic hardship impacts students. Learn about the powerful strategies to ensure all learners are fully included and engaged. 🌍🎒 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 19 November 🕓 Time: 4pm – 5pm BST 📍 Location: Online 🎟️ Secure your spot: https://shorturl.at/XT5ar #InclusiveEducation #EconomicInclusion #AllStudentsMatter

A great opportunity for someone to become Head of Music at a Camden School! #Camden #MusicEducation #WeMakeMusic https://lnkd.in/ebws4xut 

🌟 What happens when Year 12 students from Camden schools participate in STEAM Work Experience Week? 🌟 We had the pleasure of speaking with students about their exciting placements at AstraZeneca, Google, Digital Catapult, and British Land. We’re thrilled to share that over 400 Year 12 students from Camden secondary schools engaged in week-long projects with 28 different businesses and organisations across Camden. A huge thank you to all the companies involved for providing such valuable experiences! https://lnkd.in/eAUZYYYE

Camden Music is looking for passionate and talented music tutors to join our dynamic team. We have vacancies across our in-school lessons, Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET), two Saturday Music Centres, and ensemble programme. We'd love to hear from you! #WeMakeMusic #Camden #MusicService #MusicEd #MusicHub #London https://lnkd.in/ewUtt9MM

It feels a long time ago (especially with today's weather 🌧) but last week we enjoyed a wonderful sunny evening, welcoming our new Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to our family of schools. It was a chance for all Camden ECTs to meet in an informal setting. All ECTs, mentors and induction tutors were invited and the group heard from the programme leads and our CEO, Stephen Hall. We also heard from experienced teachers and headteachers about what it means to be part of the Camden Learning family of schools, and the opportunities they will get by working here. “It was great to meet all the other ECTs and to be made to feel so welcome into Camden. To see the sunset over London was an extra treat!" Find out more about our local programme: https://lnkd.in/eCTzDqm6

Yesterday we invited Camden school staff to our first ever Global Majority Network event. We heard from the inspirational Amanda Wilson who shared her career journey into headship and recent work developing Black leadership in schools. It is great to welcome staff from our schools to the network, and we will share more details soon on next steps! Thank you to those who attended.

🌟 Elevate Your Teaching with the New Adaptive Teaching and Inclusive Pedagogy Hub! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce a brand-new professional learning offer for Secondary practitioners. Over the course of four sessions this academic year, you’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into the transformative power of inclusive pedagogy and adaptive teaching. 🔍 What to expect: - Explore the robust evidence base around adaptive teaching. - Learn how to integrate these strategies into your Secondary classroom. - Gain practical strategies that you can immediately apply to support the progress of all students. 👩🏫 Who should attend? - Classroom teachers with 2+ years of experience: Enhance your teaching toolkit with advanced strategies. - ECT graduates: Build on the adaptive teaching themes already explored and take your skills to the next level. 📚 Details: Included in Camden Learning membership for all Camden Secondary Schools. £160 for schools out of borough or non-members to attend all four sessions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your teaching practice! Find out more and sign up today 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2MH4YdX #AdaptiveTeaching #InclusivePedagogy #ProfessionalLearning #SecondaryEducation #TeacherDevelopment #CamdenLearning

🎬 New Short Film Release! 🎬 We are excited to share a powerful short film created by Fitzrovia Youth in Action, a leading local youth charity here in Camden. This film has been devised and produced by Camden students, addresses the critical issue of school attendance and raises awareness of the challenges students face. Commissioned by Camden Council and Camden Learning, the video underscores the importance of attending school and the significant impact on future opportunities and personal growth. It highlights barriers such as financial issues, special educational needs, and low self-esteem that can prevent regular attendance.  “At Haverstock, we know that young people have a unique perspective on the issues they face regarding attendance, and their voices are crucial in finding effective solutions. This video is a testament to their creativity and determination to make a positive change in their community, and we are grateful to Fitzrovia Youth in Action, Camden Learning and the Council for their support in addressing this challenge.” - Katie Metselaar, Head of School at Haverstock School In addition to the film, FYA will be working with schools to deliver workshops and assemblies on this topic. These sessions, led by trained young people, will feature screenings of the film and discussions designed to engage students and encourage them to share their experiences. Students from participating secondary schools have also trained as peer mentors through FYA’s accredited peer mentoring programme, ready to support classmates who may be struggling with attendance issues. “My experience with FYA has been positive. I have always been heard and I feel like everyone has been given a chance to share their thoughts on what affects attendance. I learned how to mentor and understand more reasons people might not be coming in and how to be a more empathetic person. Young people find it easier to relate to someone their own age.” - Ariella, FYA Peer Mentor and Peer Educator Watch the video and join the conversation! 📚✨ https://lnkd.in/eNikJFGV #SchoolAttendance #YouthEmpowerment #CamdenLearning #EducationMatters #StudentVoices