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QFT Training Cards – Practical Tools for SENCOs and Teachers
Enhance your SEN and inclusive teaching practices with our QFT Training Cards, part of the Quality First Teaching series. These practical resources are designed to support SENCOs, teachers, and TAs in delivering effective, real-time teaching strategies that meet the needs of all students, especially those with SEN.
Whether you’re conducting staff briefings, full training sessions, or looking for quick, actionable tips, our QFT Training Cards are the perfect resource.
Enhance Your Teaching with QFT Training Cards
How the QFT Training Cards Work:
Physical Cards (SENCO Cards):
- What: A6 printed cards sent to your school, designed for SENCOs to lead staff training.
- How to Use: Perfect for quick, structured training sessions, these cards cover key strategies like adaptive teaching, scaffolding, and questioning techniques.
Downloadable Teacher Packs:
- What: Available as A4 sheets or bookmarks with a 9-download limit and 1-year access.
- How to Use: Distribute these resources to teachers for on-the-spot classroom guidance, ensuring that teaching strategies are implemented effectively throughout the school.
How to Use the QFT Training Cards in Your School:
- Drip Feed Training: Introduce 1-2 cards in short, regular staff briefings (5-10 minutes).
- CPD Sessions: Combine multiple cards for comprehensive professional development days or half-term workshops.
- In-Class Support: Place cards in classrooms or staff rooms as handy reminders of key strategies for everyday use.
Key Features of QFT Training Cards
The overarching set
QFT 0 - Adaptive Teaching Training Cards
These cards have transformed our approach to adaptive teaching. The practical tips and real-time adjustment strategies have made a significant difference in our classrooms.
Support Teachers with Real-Time Adjustments
The QFT 0 Adaptive Teaching Training Cards focus on helping teachers make real-time adjustments to their teaching methods, ensuring all students receive the support they need. These cards emphasize differentiation, scaffolding, and formative assessment to foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
QFT 1 - Scaffolding Training Cards
The scaffolding techniques provided in these cards have been invaluable. They help break down tasks effectively, making it easier for students to build independence.
Help Students Build Independence and Understanding
The QFT 1 Scaffolding Training Cards guide teachers through the process of breaking down tasks, offering structured support, and gradually removing scaffolding as students grow more confident. These cards include practical strategies for using both soft and hard scaffolding techniques, especially for SEN students.
QFT 2 - Teacher Talk Training Cards
The scaffolding techniques provided in these cards have been invaluable. They help break down tasks effectively, making it easier for students to build independence.
Enhance Classroom Communication
Improve your classroom interactions with the QFT 2 Teacher Talk and Questions Training Cards. These cards help teachers structure clear communication and engage students through effective questioning techniques, encouraging critical thinking and active participation.
Explore Our Quality First Teaching (QFT) Range
The Quality First Teaching range is designed to provide SENCOs, teachers, and TAs with both in-depth knowledge and practical tools to support inclusive education. Our QFT Books offer detailed insights into key teaching strategies, while our QFT Training Cards provide quick, actionable guidance to help educators apply these strategies in real time.
QFT Books – Deep Insights into Inclusive Teaching
Our QFT Books provide a comprehensive look at essential teaching strategies, offering the theoretical knowledge and research needed to support all learners, particularly those with SEN. Each book explores a specific area of Quality First Teaching, from Adaptive Teaching and Scaffolding to Teacher Talk and Reasonable Adjustments, giving you the tools to create a more inclusive classroom environment.
QFT Training Cards – Practical Tools for Real-Time Use
The QFT Training Cards complement the books by turning theory into practice. These cards provide easy-to-follow strategies that can be applied immediately in the classroom or used for training staff. Whether you’re leading a staff briefing, organizing a CPD session, or looking for a quick classroom reference, the training cards offer the flexibility you need to integrate effective teaching strategies into your school.
How the QFT Range Works Together
- Books for Study, Cards for Action: The QFT Books are ideal for deeper study and reflection, while the QFT Training Cards give you practical, ready-to-use tips for everyday teaching.
- Flexible Use: Whether you’re preparing for a CPD session, conducting a staff briefing, or improving your day-to-day classroom strategies, the QFT Range has you covered.
- Designed for SEN: Both the books and the cards are tailored to support SEN students, offering inclusive strategies that help every child succeed.
Transform Your Teaching
Explore our full range of QFT Training Cards and see how they can enhance your teaching strategies. Whether you’re looking to improve adaptive teaching, scaffolding, classroom communication, or management, we have the tools you need. Start transforming your classroom today!