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Primary Writing CPD

Browse a wide selection of online writing CPD for the primary English curriculum. You'll find information about the cost, duration and details of each webinar below. You can also filter by specific subject matter using the selection tags.

New to Year 2

Literacy Counts · £60 · Via Zoom
Thursday 4 July 2024 09:15 - 12:00

Year 2

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

New to Year 6

Literacy Counts · £60 · Via Zoom
Tuesday 2 July 2024 09:15 - 12:00

Year 6

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.

Adaptive Teaching in EYFS

Literacy Counts · £60 · Via Zoom
Friday 3 May 2024 09:15 - 12:00

Adaptive Teaching, EYFS

Delegates will end this CPD feeling better equipped to support all their learners in EYFS. This course will explore barriers within:

  • Communication and Language

  • Physical Development

  • Phonics

  • Early Writing

  • Continuous Provision

What's the story of English at your School Responding to the Ofsted English Subject Report

Literacy Counts · £60 · Via Zoom
Wednesday 24 April 2024 09:15 - 12:00

Ofsted

Audience: Headteachers, SLT, English Subject Leads

The aims of this CPD session are to:

  • Unpick the findings of the Ofsted report

  • Consider recommendations

  • Set priorities in light of current school position

  • Cover all elements of English education including speaking and listening

Y5 & Y6 Supporting Rapid Progress: Back on Track with Writing

The Literacy Company · £75 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Year 5, Year 6, ARE

Price is subject to VAT. Approximate course running time, 3 hours.


This research-based course will aid teachers in supporting pupils working below age-related expectations in writing and closing gaps in writing. Each module provides practical strategies that will have significant impact on pupil attainment.

Y3 & Y4 Supporting Rapid Progress: Back on Track with Writing

The Literacy Company · £75 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Year 3, Year 4, ARE

Price is subject to VAT. Approximate course running time, 3 hours.


This research-based course will aid teachers in supporting pupils working below age-related expectations in writing and closing gaps in writing. Each module provides practical strategies that will have significant impact on pupil attainment.

Y2 Supporting Rapid Progress: Back on Track with Writing

The Literacy Company · £75 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Year 2, ARE

Price is subject to VAT. Approximate course running time, 2 hours 15 minutes.


This research-based course will aid teachers in supporting pupils working below age-related expectations in writing and closing gaps in writing. Each module provides practical strategies that will have significant impact on pupil attainment.

Teaching Assistants: Developing reading and writing Year 5 & Year 6

The Literacy Company · £75 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Teaching Assistants, Year 5, Year 6

Price is subject to VAT. Approximate course running time, 2 hours.


Our TA courses are designed to equip staff with a clear understanding of how the English curriculum is broken down across the year groups. Ideas are provided on how to tailor activities so progression can be made by all children within a class.

Teaching Assistants: Developing reading and writing Year 3 & Year 4

The Literacy Company · £75 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Teaching Assistants, Year 3, Year 4

Price is subject to VAT. Approximate course running time, 2 hours.


Our TA courses are designed to equip staff with a clear understanding of how the English curriculum is broken down across the year groups. Ideas are provided on how to tailor activities so progression can be made by all children within a class.

Teaching Assistants: Developing reading and writing Year 1 & Year 2

The Literacy Company · £75 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Teaching Assistants, Year 1, Year 2

Price is subject to VAT. Approximate course running time, 2 hours.

This course comprise two modules to support pupils with reading and writing in Y1 and Y2:
1. Progression in reading and writing skills from EYFS to Y2
2. Effective teaching strategies to support and enhance teaching

Shared Writing KS2

The Literacy Company · £50 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Mastery, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Price is subject to VAT. Approximate course running time, 1 hour 30 minutes.


Develop staff confidence in delivery of shared and guided writing sessions with this KS2 module. Ideal for developing practice across school.

Shared Writing KS1

The Literacy Company · £50 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Mastery, Year 1, Year 2

Price is subject to VAT. Approximate course running time, 1hour 30 minutes.


This course explores the concept of Mastery in writing and recaps KS1 expectations. We suggest activities to help pupils build ideas and stamina and unpick what shared and guided writing should look like in the classroom by providing a model lesson.

Supporting Mixed Age Classes: EYFS/Y1

The Literacy Company · Free · Via Zoom
On Demand 

EYFS, Year 1, Mixed-Age Planning

This FREE 30 minute session provides information and support for schools with a mixed age EYFS/Year 1 class.

New to Year 6

The Literacy Company · £50 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Year 6

This course consists of 5 modules: subject knowledge, spelling, writing, reading and assess. The aim of the course is to equip you with the skills needed to teach English in Year 6 as a new or returning teacher.

New to Year 5

The Literacy Company · £50 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Year 5

This course consists of 4 modules: subject knowledge, spelling, writing and reading. The course is aimed at those who are new to or returning to Year 5. The aim of the course is to equip you with the skills needed to teach English in Year 5.

New to Year 4

The Literacy Company · £50 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Year 4

This course consists of 4 modules: subject knowledge, spelling, writing and reading. The course is aimed at those who are new to or returning to Year 4. The aim of the course is to equip you with the skills needed to teach English in Year 4.

New to Year 3

The Literacy Company · £50 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Year 3

This course consists of 4 modules: subject knowledge, spelling, writing and reading. The course is aimed at those who are new to or returning to Year 3. The aim of the course is to equip you with the skills needed to teach English in Year 3.

New to Year 2

The Literacy Company · £50 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Year 2

This course consists of 5 modules: subject knowledge, spelling, writing, reading and assessment. The course is aimed at those who are new to Year 2. The aim of the course is to equip you with the skills needed to teach English in Year 2.

New to Year 1

The Literacy Company · £50 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Year 1

This course consists of 4 modules: subject knowledge, spelling, writing and reading. The course is aimed at those who are new to or returning to Year 1. The aim of the course is to equip you with the skills needed to teach English in Year 1.

New to EYFS

The Literacy Company · £50 · Via Zoom
On Demand 

EYFS

This course consists of 3 modules: enabling environments, reading and writing and moderation. The course is aimed at those who are new to EYFS. The aim of the course is to equip you with the skills and confidence for teaching in EYFS

How to simplify English Planning for mixed-age classes

The Literacy Company · Free · Via Zoom
On Demand 

Mixed-Age Planning

Using mixed-age planning examples from our award winning Pathways to Write, Allison will exemplify how to provide support and challenge for multiple year group classes while ensuring curriculum coverage.

Meeting the Needs of Children with EAL

Literacy Counts · £60 · Via Zoom
Tuesday 7 May 2024 09:15 - 12:00

EAL

Do you have children who have English as an Additional Language in your school?


This professional development will provide ideas, strategies and approaches for supporting with English as an Additional Language within a rich literacy curriculum. You will explore a range of:


  • High quality children’s literature

  • Teaching strategies and activities to support the needs of EAL learners as part of Quality first Teaching

  • Ways to address the distinct needs of bilingual learners

Adaptive Teaching in KS1 & KS2

Literacy Counts · £60 · Via Zoom
Wednesday 17 April 2024 09:15 - 12:00

Adaptive Teaching

This course will provide practical support to plan for and adapt your teaching in light of the reading and writing learning needs of all of your pupils. The focus for this half day session will be:


  • What is adaptive teaching?

  • How can teachers focus on whole class teaching whilst responding to individual pupil needs?

  • How can planning be adapted for groups of pupils needing specific support?

  • How can writing activities be adapted to meet the needs of the class?

  • How can teachers ensure all pupils make progress and succeed in reading and writing?


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