CPD & Training

• A 1 year programme for ambitious middle leaders who wish to develop their personal and professional skills.

• A blended learning approach with facilitated workshops and self-directed learning, including five days of face-to-face training events.

• In addition to completing six modules, participants design, implement and evaluate a Leadership Challenge project within their own school context

• Participants develop their professional network with other COBIS colleagues

Please follow this link for more information about the CPML Training Course

To register for this course, please complete this form

The COBIS Programme for Aspiring Heads (CPAH) is a dynamic, engaging and challenging professional development programme for Aspiring Heads, Senior Leaders, and Headteachers within the first two years of headship who are interested in developing their practice. The course runs over a period of eight to ten months, combining six days of face-to-face sessions, further online sessions, and a choice of in-school projects and optional school placements. The course is facilitated by trained COBIS facilitators who are practising international school leaders with extensive experience of headship in COBIS schools.

• Learn from and with other international school practitioners

• Gain a recognised qualification to prepare for headship in an international school

• Have focused time for reflection in preparation for headship within an ethos of support and challenge

Please follow this link for more information about the CPAH Training Course

To be added to the waiting list for this course, please complete this form

This qualification provides learners with an understanding of the knowledge needed when working directly with children and young people in a school or college environment. It will enable learners to gain an understanding of elements including children and young people’s development and safeguarding their welfare.

This qualification is suitable for learners who are not yet working in a Level 3 school or college role but are able to achieve at this level. It is also suitable as initial training.

Entry requirements

• Learners must be at least 16 years old
• Learners do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to take this qualification

Programme dates

The programme will commence in October 2022 – face to face input days to be confirmed.

Programme costs

220 OMR payable on registration

Please follow this link for more information about the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning Course

Please complete the application form and email it to trainingschool@britishschoolmuscat.com

NCFE/ CACHE Application Form

HLTA status is recognition of your ability to work at a higher level with increased responsibility. Working towards this goal is often regarded as a natural progression for experienced support staff within education. HLTA Status is recognised across the UK.

In order to gain HLTA Status staff must be able to demonstrate they meet 33 standards. The course will consist of 6, 1/2 day online sessions, run January 2023 through to March 2023, with assessment being completed by the end of June 2023. For more information please visit the HLTA North Website

In order to complete the training and gain HLTA Status you must meet certain criteria:

Entry requirements
Level 2 qualifications in maths and English or equivalent. If you do not hold the necessary qualifications, access tests are available.

Employment Status
You must be employed, full or part-time, in a school or educational setting, working with children or young people between the ages of three and nineteen.

Experience
You must work with individuals and small groups and take whole classes (without a teacher present). You must be fully supported by your school when applying for this programme whether you are school or self-funded.

Please follow this link for more information about the NCFE Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Status Course

Programme costs

Training and Preparation: 180 OMR
Assessment: 220 OMR
Payable on commencement of the programme

To apply

Please fill in the online Google Form ‘ HLTA Status Application Form’.

Please complete by December 13th 2022

Please speak to your Line Manager and Head of School in the first instance before completing the application form. Your Head of School and/or a member of SLT will need to complete the Google Form to support your application  ‘HLTA  Preparation Endorsement Form’.

Talking Partners is meant as an intervention programme for children EYFS to Year 6. The intervention is to support Bilingual and EAL children as well as children with Speech and Language needs and will support practitioners working in international and bilingual schools. These sessions can be run by both teachers and teaching assistants. Therefore this course is suitable for those working in international settings, for whom communication is a key element of the curriculum.

By the end of the course practitioners will:

• Understand the structure of Talking Partners
• Understand key teaching strategies
• Experience a range of activities to be used practically
• Be equipped to deliver the Talking Partners intervention

Programme costs

75 OMR registration fee, including the resources.
You will be sent an invoice upon sign up, payable via the BSM Accounts Office.
Please note a Non-refundable Course Deposit of 30 OMR should be paid in advance by Monday 5th September in order to secure your place.

Please follow this link for more information about the Talking Partners Programme

To register

Please fill in the online Google Form ‘Talking Partners for Primary Practitioners’

This coaching programme is designed to build teams who have an awareness of their strengths, developmental points and to support them through any change process.

What you can expect from Jeni Dellman’s coaching programme:

• A bespoke coaching programme designed in collaboration with the organisation
• An understanding of the diversity of teams and relationships which are in place within an educational organisation
• Team coaching which adheres to the ICF principles and code of ethics
• A confidential service: working with the team to support alignment and change
• Knowledge of a range of coaching tools and skills which will be utilised to meet the specific needs of your team.

Option A: This is recommended for relationship coaching of partnerships or small teams

Option B: This is recommended for team coaching

Option C: This is an option for all relationship coaching

Please follow this link for more information on coaching by Jeni Dellman or complete the online ‘Coaching Enquiry Form’ and we will contact you.