Even before the pandemic, many pupils risked underperformance due to a word gap. Now there is an even greater impetus 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. 

Using evidence informed approaches, this course will focus on embedding effective vocabulary building into English learning journeys and developing high quality inclusive teaching for pupils with significant word gaps.

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This course will enable teachers to effectively assess pupil’s reading, create a bespoke plan and teach skills to accelerate progress.

This course is for Phonics Leaders, Year 1 teachers and senior leaders. The sessions will focus on strategic approaches for teaching and assessing phonics and effective administration of the phonics screening check. 

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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 23-24

This course will provide delegates with a secure understanding of dyslexia and how we can support pupils with dyslexia in their learning and within the classroom environment. The training is remote and consists of three sessions.

Session 1: An introduction to dyslexia.  

Session 2: Supporting pupils with dyslexia in spelling and writing.  

Session 3: Supporting pupils with dyslexia in reading.

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Supporting Dyslexia

Even before the pandemic many pupils risked underperformance due to a word gap. Now there is an even greater impetus to secure pupils’ vocabulary knowledge. This course 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