Course description:

Raising Attainment in Writing is a one-day CPD course that's packed full of games and approaches that will help children generate ideas for writing and improve their vocabulary.

The training draws on the importance of talk and in the writing process. It is underpinned by the latest cutting-edge theory and research and features dozens of collaborative activities to aid language acquisition and retention, not only in English, but across the curriculum.

By attending this course, you will:

• Improve confidence and enjoyment in writing amongst your children
• Consider the ‘point’ of writing – what are your children trying to achieve? And how do you help them learn how to achieve it?
• Discover dozens of exciting and engaging activities to support and embed the high quality teaching of spelling, grammar and punctuation through your daily English lessons
• Consider the barriers children face to learning writing – particularly “writer’s block” – and experience a range of fun and collaborative games to help children generate creative ideas 

This training is high in energy and high in impact!

Audience

This course is appropriate for primary and special schools.

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

"Exceptional trainer with vast amount of knowledge, experience and expertise. Lots of practical ideas to improve teaching and learning. Best training I've had in years-thank you.'"
Lisa Hall, Headteacher, Ashwell Primary School, Baldock, Herts

"It was terrific! So well structured for instant use and almost too many great ideas for writing that you could start in your class tomorrow!"Jennie Phillips, Headmistress, Monmouth Pre-prep & Nursery

"Fantastic delivery, loads of really useful writing ideas which I can feed back to staff. Brilliant for giving ideas which can be adapted for any year group."
Jen Farmer, Literacy Coordinator, Aldington Primary School, Ashford

"One of the most productive training days I've experienced, one that is action based not theory! Lots of quick and easy things to implement."
Michelle Rogers, English Co-ordinator, All Saints Primary School

"It was a wonderful, informative and fast paced session. A brilliant day to explore ideas and remember the purpose of writing within the classroom."
Darsy Patel, Teacher, Ashton Gate Primary School

This course is easy-to-access in any of the below formats...

• Face-to-face at COVID-secure venues across England on the dates below. Please click here to see our COVID-19 update.
• Via livestream on the dates below - accessible from home, from your school, or anywhere with an interconnected device.
• On-demand recording, with 30 days access to watch at a time and location to suit you!
• School-wide license, for every member of staff in your school to watch for a period of 30 days. Please contact us to purchase your school-wide license for this course.
• An INSET or after-school twilight at your school, tailored to your requirements. Contact us for your personalised quote.

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