Training

Our Current Training and CPD Offerings:

This academic year, Southstar is proud to deliver a comprehensive range of high-quality CPD programs and training designed to meet the evolving needs of the education workforce. Our courses are tailored to support staff at every stage of their career. Each session is led by experienced education professionals and focuses on practical strategies, rooted in current educational research, that make a real difference in classrooms and across schools.

To find out more information and to book a place, please click on the links below.

Training Course	Date and time	Location	Audience	Cost per person per session	Further information and booking link
Making Your Data Work for You Session 1	7^th November 2025 9:30am-12:00pm	Goldenhill Primary Academy Broadfield Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4QE	Headteacher, Senior Leaders, Class Teachers	£30	https://forms.office.com/e/NGKAg70BAL
Improving Writing Outcomes (Literacy Excellence Centre - Carl Patterson)	20^th November 9:30am-12:30pm	The Bridge Centre Birches Head Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8D	Writing Lead and SLT member	£40	https://forms.office.com/e/iSqj8b2cwp
PE CPD: Gymnastics	27^th November 9:30am-3:30pm	Ellison Primary Academy, Ellison St, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 0BL	Teaching Staff and PE leaders	£30	https://forms.office.com/e/trUAvZbgfa
Making Your Data Work for You Session 2	20^th January 2026 9:30am-12:00pm	Goldenhill Primary Academy Broadfield Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4QE	Headteacher, Senior Leaders, Class Teachers	£30	https://forms.office.com/e/NGKAg70BAL
Philosophy for Children Level 1 Refresher Training	15^th January 2026 & 22^nd January 2026	The Bridge Centre Birches Head Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8D	Headteacher, Senior Leaders, Class Teachers, Education Support Staff, Governors	£35 per session	https://forms.office.com/e/tHqDt3SPAC
Improving Writing Outcomes (Literacy Excellence Centre - Carl Patterson)	29^th January 2026 9:30am-12:30pm	The Bridge Centre Birches Head Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8D	Headteacher, Senior Leaders, Class Teachers	£40	https://forms.office.com/e/YjpUGjRk1J
OFSTED (Focus Education)	4^th February 2026 9:30am-3:30pm	The Bridge Centre Birches Head Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8D	Headteacher and Senior Leaders		Further details coming soon!
Adaptive Teaching – Teaching Assistant Training	4^th March 2026 9:30am-3:30pm	The Bridge Centre Birches Head Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8D	Class based Education Support Staff		https://forms.office.com/e/cBtd0CSetG
PE CPD: Invasion Games	19^th March 9:30am-3:30pm	Ash Green Primary Academy, The Lea, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8BX	Teaching Staff and PE leaders	£30	https://forms.office.com/e/ssuuWcasEZ
PE CPD: Net/Wall Games	21^st May 9:30am-3:30pm	Goldenhill Primary Academy Broadfield Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4QE	Teaching Staff and PE leaders	£30	https://forms.office.com/e/wdpXPEg4ie
Emma Turner	26^th March 9:30am-3:30pm	The Bridge Centre Birches Head Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8D	Teaching Staff		Further details coming soon!
P4C Level 2 (day 1 of 2)	4^th June 2026 9:30am-3:30pm	The Bridge Centre Birches Head Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8D	Teaching Staff		https://forms.office.com/e/hKQUZj8uU1
P4C Level 2 (day 2 of 2)	18^th June 2026 9:30am-3:30pm	The Bridge Centre Birches Head Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8D	Teaching Staff		https://forms.office.com/e/hKQUZj8uU1

Southstar Education and Training

Training

Southstar Education and Training

Mrs Stacy Sharman

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