Please email courses@foxcpd.co.uk to register for 2026/27 programme
Developing Early Language in EYFS
4 February, 2020
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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…)
Please email courses@foxcpd.co.uk to register for 2026/27 programme
Progression in Fractions: Depth and Mastery KS2
16 January, 2020
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
The yearly expectations within the new National Curriculum have increased for fractions. However, this is a strand that teachers often find challenging to teach and children find difficult to understand. This one day course will explore the key concepts and ideas within the curriculum for fractions. We will explore contexts, problems and resources and models (more…)
Please email courses@foxcpd.co.uk to register for 2026/27 programme
Mathematics in the EYFS - Day 1 /3
15 January, 2020
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
Mathematics in the EYFS - Day 2 /3
12 February, 2020
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
Mathematics in the EYFS - Day 3 /3
12 March, 2020
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
Wednesday 15th January 2020 Wednesday 12th February 2020 Thursday 12th March 2020 An opportunity to explore and develop teaching approaches in your Foundation Stage and Year 1 classrooms, drawing on the key principles of mastery in mathematics. These three days of professional development will develop your subject knowledge and pedagogy. There will be an emphasis (more…)
Please email courses@foxcpd.co.uk to register for 2026/27 programme
Developing Reading in the EYFS
14 January, 2020
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
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…)
Please email courses@foxcpd.co.uk to register for 2026/27 programme
Effective Teaching of Debate in KS1 & KS2
6 March, 2020
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Debating is an essential tool for a school to use to increase the confidence and communication skills of its children. It can help to develop a positive culture of speaking throughout a school and create articulate, persuasive and thoughtful young people. The course will include: The theory behind teaching children to debate and explanations of the many (more…)
Please email courses@foxcpd.co.uk to register for 2026/27 programme
Developing Fluency of Number Bonds in EYFS and KS1
11 May, 2020
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
This full day course will support class teachers and subject leaders in developing a holistic approach towards developing fluency of number bonds across the key stages. 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 (more…)
Please email courses@foxcpd.co.uk to register for 2026/27 programme
Developing your English Curriculum: Coherence and Progression
26 February, 2020
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
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…)
Please email courses@foxcpd.co.uk to register for 2026/27 programme
Mrs Wordsmith in Action: lesson observation and best practice in teaching
2 December, 2019
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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…)
Please email courses@foxcpd.co.uk to register for 2026/27 programme
Effective Teaching of Spelling in KS2
27 November, 2019
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
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…)
Please email courses@foxcpd.co.uk to register for 2026/27 programme
Developing Reading in KS1
26 November, 2019
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
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…)
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Developing Early Language in EYFS
Posted: 10 June, 2019 by Michelle Foster Leave a Comment
4 February, 2020
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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…)
Progression in Fractions: Depth and Mastery KS2
Posted: 10 June, 2019 by Michelle Foster Leave a Comment
16 January, 2020
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
The yearly expectations within the new National Curriculum have increased for fractions. However, this is a strand that teachers often find challenging to teach and children find difficult to understand. This one day course will explore the key concepts and ideas within the curriculum for fractions. We will explore contexts, problems and resources and models (more…)
Mathematics in the EYFS —3 day programme to develop subject knowledge and best practice in teaching, includes mastery and depth
Last Updated: 12 February, 2020 by Michelle Foster Leave a Comment
15 January, 2020
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
12 February, 2020
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
12 March, 2020
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
Wednesday 15th January 2020 Wednesday 12th February 2020 Thursday 12th March 2020 An opportunity to explore and develop teaching approaches in your Foundation Stage and Year 1 classrooms, drawing on the key principles of mastery in mathematics. These three days of professional development will develop your subject knowledge and pedagogy. There will be an emphasis (more…)
Developing Reading in the EYFS
Posted: 10 June, 2019 by Michelle Foster Leave a Comment
14 January, 2020
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
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…)
Effective Teaching of Debate in KS1 & KS2
Last Updated: 26 November, 2019 by Michelle Foster Leave a Comment
6 March, 2020
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Debating is an essential tool for a school to use to increase the confidence and communication skills of its children. It can help to develop a positive culture of speaking throughout a school and create articulate, persuasive and thoughtful young people. The course will include: The theory behind teaching children to debate and explanations of the many (more…)
Developing Fluency of Number Bonds in EYFS and KS1
Last Updated: 2 December, 2019 by Michelle Foster Leave a Comment
11 May, 2020
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
This full day course will support class teachers and subject leaders in developing a holistic approach towards developing fluency of number bonds across the key stages. 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 (more…)
Developing your English Curriculum: Coherence and Progression
Last Updated: 24 February, 2020 by Michelle Foster Leave a Comment
26 February, 2020
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
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…)
Mrs Wordsmith in Action: lesson observation and best practice in teaching
Posted: 10 June, 2019 by Michelle Foster Leave a Comment
2 December, 2019
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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…)
Effective Teaching of Spelling in KS2
Posted: 10 June, 2019 by Michelle Foster Leave a Comment
27 November, 2019
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
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…)
Developing Reading in KS1
Last Updated: 30 September, 2020 by Michelle Foster Leave a Comment
26 November, 2019
9:15 am - 3:15 pm
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…)