These discursive facilitated zoom sessions will bring together teachers, school leaders and governors who are interested in developing a whole school approach to anti-racism.  It is designed for practitioners and leaders who are already committed to the work of anti-racism in schools, but are at the start of their journey.  The course will be split (more…)

This course will offer an opportunity to explore and discuss what makes effective independent provision in the Foundation stage and how we can support children to become enthusiastic and inquisitive mathematicians.  Practitioners will spend time thinking about their environments and how to develop mathematical language and problem solving through the classroom provision, lesson structure and (more…)

This course will support teachers with developing their pedagogy in order to teach reading effectively. We will critically analyse what makes effective group reading as well as exploring the broader context of developing reading opportunities and creating a literate environment in their setting. We will also explore what makes a reader; considering pre-reading experiences, the (more…)

This series of twilight CPD sessions, combined with brief pre-reading and gap tasks, provides an excellent opportunity for those new to senior leadership, as well as those with a few years of experience, to reflect on and develop their leadership knowledge and skills. This session would be suitable for subject leaders, phase leaders, lead teachers (more…)

The English curriculum has high expectations for grammar teaching and learning across the primary phase.  This course will support teachers in developing excellent subject knowledge.  It will look at how to plan and deliver outstanding grammar teaching as part of English lessons, as well as through  discrete grammar sessions.  Practitioners will explore progression across the (more…)

This course will support class teachers and subject leaders in developing a holistic approach towards developing fluency of times tables within the school. The session will help delegates develop their subject knowledge in key areas to improve individual and school knowledge and pedagogy. This will be in relation to number relationships and structures, models and (more…)

Becoming a subject leader for the first time can be a daunting prospect. This course will offer support and inspiration to teachers who are new to taking on whole-school responsibility, or want additional support to help them perform their existing role well. Subject leaders will be guided through their main responsibilities and how to effectively (more…)

More than 40% of children nationally will have experienced episodes of loss, separation, abuse or neglect before their 18th birthday. Such experiences can lead to trauma and attachment issues, which affect all aspects of a child’s functioning. On this course, we will explore the varied effects of trauma and developmental trauma on children and how (more…)

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This course will support teachers in reviewing their subject knowledge and developing their pedagogy in order to deliver effective group and whole class reading routinely.  The course will ensure that teachers understand how best to apply and develop phonic knowledge at the same time as developing other strategies and teaching good comprehension.  It will also (more…)