During this session for class teachers, subject leaders and senior leaders we will explore the main aspects involved in ensuring robust science curriculum coverage: knowledge, enquiry and working scientifically. The course aims to considers planning strategically across the whole school, specific year groups and within units, to ensure sufficient coverage at age appropriate levels. It (more…)

This course will support classroom teachers and subject leaders in developing the knowledge and understanding of how to maximise vocabulary development across the curriculum.    It will share best practice in vocabulary teaching in a range of subjects and provide opportunities to observe and reflect on lessons. This course will include: An exploration of the research (more…)

Early language learning is the foundation on which later success across the curriculum is built. Much has been made of the ‘language gap’ between disadvantaged children and their peers by the time they start statutory schooling. We begin by looking at the reasons for this ‘gap’ and how it can be narrowed and closed by (more…)

This course will support teachers in reviewing their subject knowledge and developing their pedagogy in order to deliver effective guided reading routinely.  Structured guided reading is examined in the broader context of developing reading opportunities and a literate environment in early years settings. We will also look at the importance of the adult and early (more…)