Over the last few years, research around how to teach reading effectively has been in the spotlight. This course will support class teachers in how to develop reading in the classroom to support children in becoming age related readers at the end of Key Stage 2. It can also support English leads in developing reading teaching at a whole school level. Sessions will include practical ideas around: suitable texts, fluency, vocabulary and knowledge instruction, effective comprehension strategy instruction and scaffolding and challenge in reading lessons.   

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Excellence Reading

Price: Sub £285 / SLA £175 / Full £342 

A surprising number of schools do not routinely carry out in-depth question-level analysis following the KS2 tests when the data becomes available in the autumn term and make the most of the rich source of data available through ASP. Where schools use question-level data diagnostically, it can be highly revealing. 

This course will support senior leaders alongside maths and English leads to gain additional insight into pupil performance through focusing on question level analysis of the KS2 SATS. The subject-specific sessions focus on areas of common challenge, particularly for the pupils who just missed the expected standard, and suggests practical ways to adapt Year 6 curriculum planning and test preparation to improve outcomes for current Year 6 pupils. 

Leaders will be able to review and address areas of need in order to refine strategic plans and ensure that all children make good progress throughout the year in English and mathematics. 
 
Support leaders to use QLA to plan strategically for the year ahead through: 

• gaining a detailed level of understanding of performance relating to domain specific questions and areas of the curriculum, at whole class and individual level 
• refining deployment of resources, curriculum planning and staff CPD based on identified needs
• using evidence-based analysis to plan whole class, small group and individual interventions 
• refining approaches to test preparation through precise understanding of the demands of particularly challenging question types.   

Further information 

• Senior leader to attend whole day with opportunity for Mathematics leader to attend the morning session and English leader to attend the afternoon session. 
• Delegates should have access to a laptop/device to access their school’s data. 
• Delegates should have access to relevant passwords to access school data (ASP). 
• Bring copies/have access to school strategic plans including maths and English strategic plans.   

Please note only the senior leader is required to sign up on the Learning Zone. 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: QLA

Price: Sub £180 / SLA £145 / Full £216 

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.

This course will be run on a demand basis, please register your interest using the link below and you will be contacted when the session is viable.

Effective English Leadership: A Course for New and Aspiring Primary English Leaders 24-25 - register your interest 

Search on the Learning Zone for more information using keyword search: Effective English

Price: Sub £290 / SLA £170 / Full £348

Over the last few years, research around how to teach reading effectively has been in the spotlight. This course will support class teachers in how to develop reading in the classroom to support children in becoming age related readers at the end of Key Stage 2. It can also support English leads in developing reading teaching at a whole school level. Sessions will include practical ideas around: suitable texts, fluency, vocabulary and knowledge instruction, effective comprehension strategy instruction and scaffolding and challenge in reading lessons. 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Excellence Reading

Price: Sub £285 / SLA £175 / Full £342

The ever popular ‘Get It Write’ training is guaranteed to inspire teachers and pupils alike! This course will focus on the HIAS phased learning journey model that develops readers as writers, providing delegates with a treasure-trove of practical ideas and resources to support successful planning and teaching of writing. This course is ideal for teachers who are new to the model, new to teaching, or teachers who just need a little extra support with planning. Teachers in KS1 and KS2 welcomed. 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Text-led

Price: Sub £300 / SLA £205 / Full £360