Course Description

Did you know that 85% of the English spelling system is predictable? The secret to supporting pupils to become confident spellers lies in teaching the strategies, rules and conventions systematically and explicitly, and helping pupils recognise which strategies they can use to improve their own spelling.

This Raising Attainment in Spelling CPD course will introduce you to dozens of approaches, activities and strategies that can be used across the school and are proven to be effective at improving children’s spelling.

By attending this course, you will:

• Learn how to inspire and engage children to become confident and independent spellers and proofreaders
• Increase your familiarity with and understanding of the spelling content of the National Curriculum and what progression looks like
• Discuss ways to ensure children can apply their understanding of spelling to their independent writing
• Consider how to develop a balanced and consistent approach to the planning and teaching of spelling
• Look at phonemic, morphological, lexical and etymological games and approaches to the decoding of spelling
• Learn, develop and share success strategies for spelling common and unusual words
• Discover how better spelling and word use can have dramatic impact on reading comprehension and creative writing

You'll return to your school with a wealth of exciting ideas, games and approaches to help children become super spellers and accelerate their attainment.

Audience

• English and Literacy Leaders
• Teachers & TAs - EYFS, Key Stage 1 (KS1) & Key Stage 2 (KS2)
• Senior Leadership Team

“A very informative, useful and highly practical course with lots of ideas for improving spelling from the '1 minute brain blast' to detailed planning advice." 
Suzanne Bentley, Literacy Leader, Ringway Academy

“This was simply an excellent CPD course. The activities and philosophy behind it were excellent and the delivery was outstanding.”
Charlie Jones, English Lead, Langney Primary.

“Lots of strategies to apply directly to teaching, as well as explanation of the theory and rationale behind it. I now feel more confident about planning and teaching spelling in an effective and engaging way.”
Amy Weston, Assistant Principal, Eastgate Academy

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the day and feel more confident within my own practice to raise attainment in spelling.”
Georgina Anastasiou, Literacy Co-ordinator, St Cyprians GO Primary Academy.

As a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic we are now livestreaming all of our courses. Please see livestream dates below. 

We anticipate resuming in-venue courses after Easter 2021.