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Cohesion is one of the most significant writing issues that has come to the fore since the pandemic. Pupils from all year groups are struggling to maintain cohesion and teachers can be unsure about how to address writing that doesn't make sense. This has been emphasised through moderation, where the understanding of cohesion has been a key focus in STA training and a noticeable weakness in both the 2019 and 2022 cycles.

This half day course focuses on coherence and cohesion: what the terms mean; what cohesive devices are; how they work and strategies to support pupils in ensur ...

We are aware that there are so many things going on in schools that it often means as a maths leader that you don’t have time to keep fully up to date with what is happening in the world of mathematics. So why not come and join the maths team, once a term for an hour of updates, sharing of new resources and key information. It will also give you time to ask questions of other maths leaders and of the team.

This course will support all maths subject leaders.

Delegates will be contacted three days before the session with details of how to access the online training, whic ...

This course focuses on the key subject knowledge needed to teach the Year 3 writing curriculum.

Session 1 will cover Meeting expectations in writing and will explore how this can be taught through units of work; discuss what progression looks like and share what an effective teaching sequence looks like.

Session 2 will cover Moderation & TAF and will look at the Year 3 expectations in practice through sharing an example from the STA exemplification and training materials. Delegates will then have the opportunity to work with colleagues to assess and moderate ...

This course focuses on the key subject knowledge needed to teach the Year 4 writing curriculum.

Session 1 will cover Meeting expectations in writing and will explore how this can be taught through units of work; discuss what progression looks like and share what an effective teaching sequence looks like.

Session 2 will cover Moderation & TAF and will look at the Year 4 expectations in practice through sharing an example from the STA exemplification and training materials. Delegates will then have the opportunity to work with colleagues to assess and moderate ...

Interfaith Pupil Enrichment Day

Come and join us for a day of learning through story arranged by our SACRE school’s advisor Laura Harris
and two local primary teachers/ RE leaders.
Join other classes around the area in the morning for an online story for each year group from a particular worldview represented in the South Glos RE syllabus. Representatives from local communities will
read a story from their tradition and hold a short Q&A for pupils.
A ’hidden meaning cube’ follow up activity will be provided and extra su ...

Join Jo Chambers for this SENCo network where you will have the opportunity to:
• Consider national and local updates
• Plan and receive training on an aspect of SEN which suits the group
• Have an opportunity to get to know other local SENCos.

This is your group, and the intention is that the focus is led by you. In the past the sessions have considered the use of visuals, looked at different aspects of the four areas of need, focused on performance management of TAs and Ofsted. Therefore, it would be helpful if you come to the first meeting with some ...

The EYFS network sessions will be an opportunity for like-minded EYFS colleagues to discuss how to support their children’s learning and development in an impactful and engaging way. The first session will focus on how to support the development of communication and language skills across all areas of learning. The content for the remainder of the sessions will be shaped by feedback from the group to ensure that the sessions are relevant to the needs of the children in their settings.

This course is for SAS schools only.

Delegates will be contacted three days before th ...

This course focuses on whole class reading in Years 3-5. It will explore key research linked to reading, with a focus on language comprehension. In addition, delegates will be shown strategies for the classroom and advice for selecting quality texts. Throughout the course, attendees will also be given the opportunity to share good practice.

This course is for SAS schools only.

Delegates will be contacted three days before the session with details of how to access the online training, which will be sent via a link to the email address on your CPD Online account. Please ensure ...

This course focuses on the key subject knowledge needed to teach the Year 5 writing curriculum.

Session 1 will cover Meeting expectations in writing and will explore how this can be taught through units of work; discuss what progression looks like and share what an effective teaching sequence looks like.

Session 2 will cover Moderation & TAF and will look at the Year 5 expectations in practice through sharing an example from the STA exemplification and training materials. Delegates will then have the opportunity to work with colleagues to assess and moderate ...

This training is in 2 parts and is free to all South Gloucestershire SENCOs or any school, college or early years setting that has a South Gloucestershire pupil.

Please book onto both parts separately.

Part 1
Making a request for a Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessment.

The course will include:-
• Good practice in delivering a graduated approach.
• Familiarisation with the South Gloucestershire decision making guidance.
• Familiarisation with South Gloucestershire Application forms.
• Partnership with pare ...