OFSTED are tasked with ensuring schools have this support in place
Participants who attend the training will be given up-to-date knowledge on how to tackle these issues and a range of proven ideas for implementing in the classroom.
Closing the word gap: why vocabulary is important & practical strategies for closing the vocabulary gap
The morning session will look at the evidence around why vocabulary is important, discuss the challenges faced in primary schools and explore solutions to the issue.
The afternoon session is jam packed full of tried-and-tested methods for improving children's vocabulary, along with guidance for teachers on how to select the most appropriate words to focus on.
Wednesday 21st November 9am-3pm Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary
What every teacher needs to know about reading
How can I help children enjoy reading? What problems do children face and how can I support them to over-come them? This session explores the essential building blocks of reading and how, as teachers, we can impact on each of these with most success.
Thursday 24th January 1pm-3.30pm Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary
Practical strategies for whole-class reading
This is another hand-on workshop designed simply to give teachers many different activities for implementing whole-class reading. With over thirty ideas to walk away with, it’s CPD worth going on.
Wednesday 6th March 1pm-3.30pm Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary
Creative ideas for teaching English
Reluctant readers? More reluctant writers? Run by Amy Lancelot, a drama expert from Leeds Playhouse, this session gets your creative juices flowing, giving you great teaching ideas and tips for enthusing children’s reading and writing.
Thursday 23rd May 1pm-3.30pm Leeds Playhouse
Spelling and grammar: subject knowledge and strategies
With such high expectations of what children need to know and be able to do, teachers need to have top notch knowledge and a range of effective strategies to support children at their fingertips. This session gives teachers plenty of both.
Thursday 27th June 1pm-3.30pm Hovingham Primary School
To book your place on our English CPD Programme or for further information,
email events@noctuateachingschool.org.uk or call 01943 875050