Due to current restrictions, all our training sessions will now be conducted ‘virtually’.

These termly Zoom networks will provide opportunities to:

• Keep up to date with DfE national developments and initiatives
• Discuss implications for own schools and prioritise next steps
• Receive informed advice on how to lead English across the school
• Address key issues and raise attainment
• Hear from guest speakers and share best practice
• Explore newly developed, tried and tested resources
• Engage in discussions and practical activities to develop the role of Subject Lead

 

• Suitable audience: English Subject Leads
• Dates: There will be three networks across the year – one per term. In order to keep numbers lower than usual and to facilitate networking, we are offering a choice of two dates for each Network. Please indicate a first and second choice. Dates will be allocated on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis so please book on as soon as possible to avoid disappointment:
  • Stop Press: Wednesday 3rd February – FULLY BOOKED / Wednesday 28th April – FULLY BOOKED
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  • Autumn Network: This Network has already taken place. Please fill in the booking form below if you would like the PowerPoint slides.
  • Spring Network: Wednesday 3rd February (FULLY BOOKED) / Thursday 4th February (1.00pm -3.30pm) OR Friday 5th February (9.00am – 11.30am)
  • Summer Network: Wednesday 28th April  (FULLY BOOKED) / Thursday 29th April (1.00pm -3.30pm) OR Friday 30th April (9.00am 11.30am)
• Zoom Online Network Meeting: Invitation to be sent after confirmation of booking
• Price:  £40.00 per network OR £90.00 for attendance on Spring and Summer Networks plus PowerPoint slides from Autumn Network (invoice paid within 28 days of invoice date)
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  Wednesday 28th April - Fully booked

  First choice of date: Thursday 4th February: 1.00pm -3.30pmFriday 5th February: 9.00am - 11.30am
  

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  Wednesday 28th April - Fully booked

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  Account payment information and full terms and conditions will be included on the invoice. This will be emailed to school email address after booking. To receive the discount for booking all 3 Networks, the school must pay the total amount of the invoice within 28 days of receiving the invoice. If the invoice is not paid within 28 days of receiving the invoice (regardless of course date/s), the discount will be removed.
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Due to current restrictions, all our training sessions will now be conducted ‘virtually’.

This short Zoom session will introduce you to the First Class Phonics scheme. During the session, we will show you:

• why schools are leaving Letters and Sounds to move to First Class Phonics
• what makes First Class Phonics ‘first class’
• how First Class Phonics planning and progression can improve teaching
• how First Class Phonics resources will improve learning
• the impact that First Class Phonics has had on teaching and learning in other schools

All delegates booked on to this course will receive a voucher for a FREE additional set of puppets when purchasing the First Class Phonics scheme.

• Suitable audience: English Subject Leads; Phonics Leads; Head Teachers; Teachers
• Price: FREE to all schools
• Number of sessions: 1 x 1 hour session
• Date: 10th December 202
• Time: 3.00pm – 3.30pm / Q&A 3.30pm – 4.00pm
• Zoom Online Network Meeting: Invitation to be sent after confirmation of booking

 

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Due to current restrictions, all our training sessions will now be conducted ‘virtually’.

This online course will support English Subject Leads to prepare for an Ofsted ‘deep dive’ in reading. Over the three sessions, we will help you to:

• understand what a ‘deep-dive’ in reading will involve
• explore the importance of early reading including phonics provision and attainment
• develop your whole school curriculum for reading for purpose and pleasure
• audit the quality of practice and provision across the school (with advice on how to do this during ‘Covid19 restrictions’)
• develop an effective action plan for reading
• use the course materials to inform any school INSET
• use suggested gap tasks to inform your understanding

• Suitable audience: English Subject Leads
• Price:£120
• Number of sessions: 3 x 1 ½ hour sessions
• Dates: 20th January 2021 / 23rd February 2021 / 31st March 2021
• Time of each session: 2.30pm – 4.00pm
• Zoom Online Network Meeting: Invitation to be sent after confirmation of booking

 

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Due to current restrictions, all our training sessions will now be conducted ‘virtually’.

This online course will support English Subject Leads to develop the teaching of handwriting in your school.  We will help you to:

• audit current practice
• make informed decisions on handwriting styles, progression, timetables, resources
• plan how to support teachers to make links between handwriting, phonics and spelling
• plan staff meeting/s
• decide on impact measures

• Suitable audience: English Subject Leads
• Price:£50
• Number of sessions: 1 x 1 ½ hour session
• Date: 18th March 2021
• Time: 2.30pm – 4.00pm
• Zoom Online Network Meeting: Invitation to be sent after confirmation of booking

 

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Due to current restrictions, all our training sessions will now be conducted ‘virtually’.

This online course will support English Subject Leads to develop the teaching of spelling in their school.  We will help you to:

• audit current teaching practice
• make informed decisions on timetables and use of resources
• support staff to plan links between spelling, handwriting, grammar and English units
• plan staff meeting/s
• decide on impact measures

• Suitable audience: English Subject Leads
• Price:£50
• Number of sessions: 1 x 1 ½ hour session
• Date: 25th March 2021
• Time: 2.30pm – 4.00pm
• Zoom Online Network Meeting: Invitation to be sent after confirmation of booking

 

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Due to current restrictions, all our training sessions will now be conducted ‘virtually’.

This online course will support English Subject Leads to lead on phonics using the First Class Phonics scheme.  We will help you to:

• understand how First Class Phonics works from EYFS to Y2
• make informed decisions on timetables, progression and expectations
• plan how to support teachers to make links to reading and writing curriculums
• support your staff through CPD e.g. staff meetings

• Suitable audience: English Subject Leads; Phonics Leads
• Price: FREE to First Class Phonics schools
• Number of sessions: 1 x 1 ½ hour session
• Date & time: TBA – by invitation only
• Zoom Online Network Meeting: Invitation to be sent after confirmation of booking

 

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