Courses, Events and Webinars

We warmly welcome you to join us at our Open Events to explore effective early language development; systematic synthetic phonics provision; and the promotion of a love of reading.  We now have dates for our upcoming events in early 2023-24, these will include:

  • Information focusing on early language and vocabulary development; effective synthetic phonics provision; and creating a rich reading culture across school;
  • Opportunities to view videos of the delivery of phonics and vocabulary support at Westgarth;
  • An opportunity to discuss effective practice in the teaching of phonics and early reading;
  • Support to begin auditing and evaluating your own provision in order to develop an action plan;
  • Details of how to apply for Hub funding to develop your school’s effective teaching of phonics and early reading (up to £3,000 match funded of £6,000 unmatched, subject to specific criteria).

These events are open to all schools in the Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, Sunderland and Darlington local authorities.

 
Clear strategies to support children with communication and language.

OCT

24

2023

Being a Partner School

Information Meeting – Medium Level Support online Event

This is an opportunity for Headteachers and Reading Leads to find out about and discuss the Partnership agreement with Westgarth English Hub. We will explore the Partnership Agreement, sharing our commitment to Partner Schools and what this looks like for the school. We will also explain what additional funding you could access and what backfill funding you can expect for each Literacy Specialist Support day.
This meeting requires a Headteacher and/or a member of the Senior Leadership Team within school to attend.

3:15pm-4:00pm

It was clear and explained the documentations we would be receiving.

Nov

20

2023

English Hub Open Event

free DFE funded phonics/early reading showcase

You are warmly invited to join our free Open Event to explore effective early language development; systematic synthetic phonics provision; and the promotion of a love of reading.
Explore effective early language development; systematic synthetic phonics provision; and the promotion of a love of reading.

9:30am-12:30pm