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

This online course will give practitioners ideas on how to teach and assess a range of reading and writing opportunities linked to a theme/topic and a high-quality picture book.  The three sessions will cover the following:

• ways to use quality texts to engage children, improve essential reading skills and create stimulating opportunities to write
• advice on how to use Talk for Writing strategies to improve oral re-telling and writing of simple narrative and non-fiction texts
• fun and creative ideas to develop both gross and fine motor skills
• strategies to encourage independent application of phonic skills in reading and writing
• ideas for purposeful reading and writing opportunities in areas of continuous provision
• a structured approach to planning, teaching and assessing reading and writing to ensure progression towards the Early Learning Goals
• support on ensuring effective transition from Reception to Year One
• guidance on how to develop the use of the outdoor environment to stimulate meaningful independent reading and writing opportunities

Delegates will be told the title of the core text in advance of the session so that it can be obtained for use during the course.

• Suitable audience: Practitioners in Reception
• Price: £120
• Number of sessions:  3 x 1 ½ hour sessions
• Date: 3rd March 2021 \ 25th March 2021 \ 21st April 2021
• Time of each session: 9.30am – 11.00am
• 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 practitioners to develop the skills required for teaching effective phonic sessions in EYFS.  The course will develop:

• an understanding of how Phase 1 prepares EYFS children for ‘Phonics Readiness’
• the skills to plan and teach engaging and multi-sensory focused tasks for all Aspects of Phase 1
• a structured approach to planning, teaching and assessing all Aspects of Phase 1 to ensure progression towards ‘Phonics Readiness’
• an understanding of how to plan Phase 1 intervention for Reception children who are not ‘Phonics Ready’

• Suitable audience: Practitioners in Nursery and Reception; EYFS Leads; Phonics Leads
• Price: £50
• Number of sessions:  1 x 1 ½ hour session
• Date: 8th June 2021
• Time: 1.30pm to 3.00pm
• 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 practitioners to develop the skills required for teaching effective phonic sessions in EYFS.  Over the three sessions, we will help you to develop your:

• phonics subject knowledge including progression in phonics from Phase 2 – Phase 3
• understanding of how phonics supports early reading and early writing development
• awareness of the range of multi-sensory activities, games and resources needed to promote an interactive approach for teaching Phases 2 and 3
• a structured approach to planning, teaching and assessing phonics to ensure progression towards the current/new Early Learning Goals and effective transition from Reception to Year One
• opportunities to view and use First Class Phonics resources and planning
• opportunities for Q & A throughout the sessions
• delegates will be encouraged to complete gap tasks between the sessions

• Suitable audience: Practitioners in Nursery and Reception; EYFS Co-ordinators; Phonics Leads
• Price: £120
• Number of sessions:  3 x 1 ½ hour sessions
• Date: 10th March 2021 / 31st March 2021 / 4th May 2021
• Time of each session: 10.30am – 12noon
• 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 you to plan and teach outstanding Small Group Reading sessions in Reception.  The two sessions will provide:

• a comprehensive overview of all relevant documents for the teaching of reading in the EYFS
• a structured approach to planning, teaching and assessing reading to ensure progression towards the current and new ELGs
• support on ensuring effective transition from Reception to Y1
• advice on how to improve decoding skills as well as developing reading for meaning and comprehension
• an exploration of appropriate texts that will ensure success in reading

• Suitable audience: Teachers and Teaching Assistants in Reception
• Price: £80
• Number of sessions:  2 x 1 ½ hour sessions
• Date: 10th May 2021 / 17th May 2021
• Time of each session: 9.30am – 11.00am
• Zoom Online Network Meeting: Invitation to be sent after confirmation of booking

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