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Primary English: Leading On Phonics: Helping pupils to get back on track

Event Code

CPD 20/029

Event type

Course

Event categories

Leadership / Teaching

Event Summary

In light of the current focus on phonics and reading in recent Ofsted inspections and the need for pupils to catch up on all they have missed due to Covid-19, this course will provide an opportunity for phonics leads in Primary schools to consider current research and information and to share good practice around the teaching and monitoring of phonics

Event description

This session will provide an opportunity for those who are leading on phonics to network, share what is going well and discuss issues and areas of concern. In particular we will consider what the new inspection framework says about early reading and the teaching of phonics and look at some of the issues which have been raised in recent Ofsted reports. We will also consider the link between phonics and spelling.

Additional information

Trainer Biography - Kathy Ewers, Education Adviser (Teaching&Learning)

With a background in English subject leadership and special needs, Kathy specialises in phonics, spelling and reading offering a range of CPD courses in these areas along with bespoke support for schools. She is an accredited trainer for a number of interventions including FFT Wave 3 Literacy, Write Away Together,Talking Partners and Inference Training. Kathy is also an experienced moderator and a Basic Skills Quality Mark assessor.

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Learning outcomes

Phonics leads will have a greater awareness of what is happening in other schools and nationally re the teaching of phonics and, within that context, have the opportunity to reflect on their own practice and plan next steps for their school.

Subject Areas

English/Literacy / Teaching & Learning

Key Stages

EYFS