This full day course will be an opportunity for English and writing subject leads and senior leaders to explore curriculum intent and implementation in relation to the English Curriculum, with an in-depth focus on the elements which relate to writing.   The discussion will be framed around the content of the new Ofsted inspection framework.  It (more…)

See Mrs Wordsmith in action! Have you heard about the vocabulary development resource that was awarded a rare ‘highly commended’ accolade at the 2018 Education Resource Awards in the Collaboration Between School and Supplier category? Here at Fox, we have been teaching Mrs Wordsmith as part of the curriculum for the past 2 years and we (more…)

Spelling is a key component of the KS2 English curriculum, but also an area that teachers often lack subject knowledge and confidence. This course will explore the role of spelling in the English Curriculum and what is involved in becoming a successful speller. The course will develop teacher subject knowledge of spelling rules and pedagogical (more…)

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…)

  Although Phase 1 is the foundation on which all other phonic learning rests, it is sometimes overlooked by busy practitioners. Phase 1 concentrates on developing children’s speaking and listening skills, phonological awareness and oral blending and segmenting. The aims of the course are to develop secure phonic subject knowledge; to understand progression within Letters (more…)

Teaching reading effectively is essential for ensuring outstanding progress throughout a school. However, leading effective reading sessions can be a challenge, in terms of lesson preparation, classroom organisation and in-depth subject knowledge to ensure progression.  Maintaining the balance between decoding and developing comprehension can prove difficult.  This full day course will support qualified teachers in reviewing (more…)

The subject knowledge covered in this 1 day training session will support a teacher following any phonics programme or the National Curriculum. A systematic and consistent approach to the teaching of phonics is essential to support all pupils in making good progress in reading and writing across the Foundation Stage and KS1. For teachers new (more…)