We warmly welcome you to join us at our Free CPD and Training 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 2024-25, these will include (if non currently showing, keep posted for future events which will update once published on Eventbrite):
Staff Meeting: Reading Fluency and how to teach it
How to explicitly teach fluency. What are the tried and tested strategies for teaching fluency? What makes a good fluency lesson?Read More »
Reading for Pleasure: The Next Chapter – Session 1/3
Join us for session 1 of our Reading for Pleasure: The Next Chapter seriesRead More »
The Writing Framework: Leadership and Management/Creating a Multi-year Plan
Join us to as we discover how to lead with clarity and purpose using The Writing Framework to craft an effective multi-year plan.Read More »
The Writing Framework: The importance of Reception
Join us as we explore why getting the reception year right is vital for building strong foundations in writing success.Read More »
Staff Meeting: Reading Fluency and how to assess it
How do we assess fluency? What materials can we use? How do we plug the gaps? Feedback and why it matters.Read More »
Staff Meeting: High Quality Interactions throughout Primary
Evidence informed strategies to support practitioners to engage in high quality interactions with children throughout PrimaryRead More »
The Writing Framework: Transcription
Join us in exploring why transcriptional skills are imperative to fluent writing and what contributes to the effective teaching of these.Read More »
The Writing Framework: Composition
Unlock your writing potential! Join us to explore 'The Writing Framework: Composition' and master clear, compelling expression.Read More »
Staff Meeting: Informal Book Talk
Evidence informed strategies to support practitioners in learner-led, relaxed conversations around reading throughout PrimaryRead More »
Staff Meeting: Every child a Poet, practical strategies in the classroom
Evidence informed strategies to support practitioners to create a culture of informal book talkRead More »
The Writing Framework: Pupils who need the most support
Unlock strategies from The Writing Framework to boost writing skills for pupils who need the most support.Read More »
Staff Meeting: Successful deployment of Teaching assistants
Evidence informed strategies and key recommendations from the EEF's guidance.Read More »
Preparing for the Phonics Screening Check 2026
In this session we will explore how best to prepare your pupils and teaching staff for the Phonics Screening Check 2026Read More »
Staff Meeting: Every child a reader
Evidence based strategies for teaching pupils who need the most support in learning to read.Read More »
Staff Meeting: Book bands to book choice
Evidence based strategies in developing a whole-school reading for pleasure culture through child-led, volitational reading.Read More »