This professional development opportunity will:

• provide details of the expectations for teachers in Year 2

• transition information and preparing for your new class

• explore STA summative assessments for reading and writing and the implications of the changes to these

• examine National Curriculum expectations for grammar, punctuation and spelling

This professional development opportunity will provide details of the expectations for teachers that are new to  Year 6. Delegates will explore the details of the STA summative assessments for reading; the exemplifications materials for writing and the National Curriculum  expectations for grammar, punctuation and spelling.

No gaps in knowledge here! The sessions will be full of practical ideas to support teaching, accurate assessment and next steps.

In this professional development course delegates will have the opportunity to carefully consider the quality of the intent, implementation and impact of their schools’ reading curriculums. The session will include:

• Ways to prioritise reading across the school

• A consideration of adequate pace and progression in the teaching of phonics

• The application of skill and knowledge in reading

• The use of environmental audits and how they can enhance provision

• Ways to develop a love of reading across the school

• Using audits to support planning for next steps and whole school improvement

• Using tracking documentation to ensure early identification of pupils who will need additional support