Refining writing: From drafting to publishing

Online

This interactive online session will explore how we support children in refining and editing their work. We will consider: purpose and process of editing expectations and progression in the curriculum practical approaches and strategies to support children in improving their writing in both the compositional and transcriptional elements of writing. This course is suitable for […]

Transition: Feedback from Y7 book look

Faringdon Community College Fernham Road, Faringdon, United Kingdom

Both learning and support staff are welcome from across the Trust. Nobody should be put off by not being a teacher. All sessions begin at 3.30. Visitors should report to reception with their school photo ID. They will be guided from there.

Effective Teaching of Spelling (1st course held on 13th March)

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For spelling teaching to be highly effective, practitioners must have secure subject knowledge and a clear understanding of spelling rules and principles. This two-part course will unpick this subject knowledge and relate this to effective approaches for pupils to learn, remember and apply spelling knowledge. Session dates | Two-part course Monday 13th March 2023 (3.30pm […]

Introduction to Down’s Syndrome

Online

Learn more about Down’s Syndrome and the challenges that children may experience.  Price per course- £20.

a whole school approach to developing writing fluency

Online

The 2020 EEF guidance for improving literacy states: Fluent writing supports composition because pupils’ cognitive resources are freed from focusing on handwriting, spelling, and sentence construction and can be redirected towards writing composition. Therefore, it is imperative that we support pupils to develop fluency in their transcriptional skills so that they can be applied to writing effortlessly, […]

Developing use of Cuisenaire- Key Maths concepts- New workshop!

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Join to establish how Cuisenaire rods can be used to teach a number of maths concepts to children so they have deep conceptual understanding. This ‘hands-on’ online workshop will enable participants to learn about how Cuisenaire rods can be used to support children with understanding mathematical concepts across a number of Key Stage 1 and […]

Humanities as part of a balanced and broadly-based primary curriculum

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This session will enable you to understand the humanities in new exciting ways and how these can be a vital part of balanced and broadly-based primary curriculum. This will provide a research-informed view of the humanities in primary schools, arguing that these are an essential part of a balanced, broadly-based and holistic curriculum. The humanities […]

Teaching: Using rich texts to extend learning.

Faringdon Community College Fernham Road, Faringdon, United Kingdom

Both learning and support staff are welcome from across the Trust. Nobody should be put off by not being a teacher. All sessions begin at 3.30. Visitors should report to reception with their school photo ID. They will be guided from there.

experienced yr 6 teachers: preparing for end of key stage tests and teacher assessment

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Outline This course is aimed at experienced year 6 teachers. It is similar in content to the course, ‘New to Year 6? Preparing for End of Year Assessment' and so participants should not attend if they have already attended the ‘New to’ course. Description This course will clarify the statutory requirements for KS2 and moderation. […]

experienced yr 2 teachers: preparing for end of key stage tests and teacher assessment

Online

Outline This course is aimed at experienced year 2 teachers. It is similar in content to the course, ‘New to Year 2? Preparing for End of Year Assessment' and so participants should not attend if they have already attended the ‘New to’ course. Description This course will clarify the statutory requirements for KS1 and moderation. […]

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