Overview
This face to face course has now been running since 2014. It has already trained hundreds of timetable constructors across the UK and has become the standard training for users of Nova T6. Each course is limited to a maximum of six delegates thus allowing the trainer to spend individual time with each delegate.
The details of the 2024-25 courses are now confirmed, booking details below. All of our advertised courses are face to face as we believe this is the best delivery model for ensuring delegates get the most from the training and ensure it fully meets their needs. We do also offer an equivalent virtual course, and will deliver these when there is sufficient demand. If you prefer to participate in a virtual course contact us.
The two-day, face-to-face course is designed to provide the essential knowledge and skills to construct a school timetable using Nova T6. Level 2 is the level considered necessary for someone responsible for constructing a standard secondary school timetable.
Who is it for?
This is an ideal course for staff with a new responsibility for constructing the school timetable but could also be useful for staff wanting to refresh their skills after a period away from construction.
Level 2 assumes some knowledge of school timetables but the course is suitable for those with little or no prior knowledge of Nova T6. It is also a good course for those with some Nova T6 experience who wish to develop a wider understanding of timetabling issues. It is primarily designed to support secondary schools in the North West area. To provide for the best possible individual support, we only allow a maximum of six delegates on this course.
Course content
Day 1 focuses on the basic principles involved in putting together a timetable, including:
- Curriculum planning and delivery
- Maximising staff resources
- Budget and cost implications of construction
- Principles of timetable construction
- Introduction to Nova T6 as a tool for construction
Day 2 focuses on developing knowledge and skills of Nova T6 and includes:
- Producing a curriculum model
- Deploying staff to classes
- Dealing with session lengths (doubles, triples)
- Manual and Automatic scheduling
- Printing and Reports
- Timetable trouble-shooting
All the sessions will be highly interactive with the emphasis on providing the ‘hands on’ skills that a timetable constructor needs. The training allows participants to focus on timetabling issues in their home school and to work on finding creative solutions.
In addition to the two days this course also offers a complimentary half day bespoke support for timetable constructors as they go through their construction journey.
Cost
The full two day course costs £400 + VAT per delegate. This includes:
- lunch
- all written and electronic resources
- an additional half day bespoke timetable consultancy during the timetable construction period.
Course Details for 2024-25
Liverpool Courses 2024-25. Venue: Partnership for Learning South Road, Speke, Liverpool, L24 9PZ
1 Autumn Course on Friday 22nd and 29th November 2024
2 Spring Course on Friday 17th and 24th January 2025
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Terms and conditions of booking
Telephone 07758 466585
Email courses@proficioeducation.com
What participants say about the course
‘Outstanding course in every respect. I now have the confidence to construct my first NovaT6 timetable.’ Deputy Head, Malpas, Cheshire
‘Brilliant CPD – Stuart’s ability to adapt the training to the needs of the delegates was so helpful.’ Assistant Head, Notre Dame, Liverpool
‘The fact that Stuart’s support continues through the timetable construction sets this course far above any others.’ Business Manager, Calday Grammar, Wirral