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Don’t forget to book your place for our upcoming spring courses!
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Phase |
Date |
Course Title |
Keyword search |
Cost Full/Sub |
SLA amount |
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Secondary |
26 Feb 25 |
Spring English |
£144/£120 |
£65 |
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Primary |
04 Mar 25 |
Depth Readers 24-25 |
£228/£190 |
£100 |
Take part in Developing Greater Depth Readers in Year 5 and 6 24-25 – 4 and 18 March 2025
This course will focus on maximising progress in reading for higher attaining pupils in Year 5 and 6. We will explore approaches to reading fluency, vocabulary development and comprehension, and how differentiation for higher attainers can be managed.
Learning Outcomes
- Secure an understanding of the reading process – what makes an effective reader? How do we make meaning from texts?
- Develop a range of practical teaching approaches to meet the needs of higher attaining pupils.
- Review approaches to the reading test and common barriers.
- Review the impact of your work and share ideas with colleagues.
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Depth Readers 24-25
Price: Sub £190 / SLA £100 / Full £228
Sign up for Planning, Preparation and Administration of the Phonics Screening Check (Webinar) – 24 April 2025
This course will provide information and support on planning, preparing and administering the phonics screening check.
Delegates will:
- Review the documentation and administration of the screen.
- Further develop their knowledge of the roles and responsibilities.
- Plan for administering the phonics screening check.
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Phonics Screening
Price: Sub £75 / SLA £55 / Full £90
Bookings are now open for Building Vocabulary in Primary English 2024-25 (Webinar) – 16 and 30 June 2025
A range of recent evidence has stressed the importance of vocabulary to pupils’ speaking, reading and writing. With a growing awareness of the ‘word gap’, more schools are looking to secure pupils’ vocabulary knowledge. ‘Building Vocabulary in Primary English’ will focus on practical approaches to increase the depth and breadth of pupils’ vocabulary, crucial to success in English and beyond.
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Building Vocabulary
Price: Sub £105 / SLA £65 / Full £126
Book now for Effective English Leadership: A Professional Development Course for New and Aspiring Primary English Leaders 24-25 – 12 February and 24 February 2025
An inspirational English leader with the drive and vision to lead and manage development makes an essential contribution to school improvement. This course strives to create English leaders and takes the form of two full days.
Participants will learn how to:
- Explore the importance of a personal and school vision for teaching and learning in English.
- Plan for development in the subject, taking account of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
- Use data effectively to monitor and support student progress.
- Use monitoring to inform self-evaluation and drive improvement.
- Articulate their vision in the wider school community.
Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Effective English
Price: Sub £290 / SLA £170 / Full £348