English
| Course | Developing Writing In Your School | |||
| Led by | Marie Byrne | |||
| Details | Our programme covers three half day sessions and will be delivered by Marie Byrne. One of the best models of early writing development is the ‘simple view of writing’, but what does this involve? Is it that simple? How can we create a culture and community of writers in our schools? The ‘Developing Writing in Your School’ sessions build on the simple view of writing model and delves deeper into the writing process. It will increase your confidence in knowing that you are delivering a writing curriculum that provides the knowledge and skills for children to succeed. Session 1 - Transcription (Wednesday 26th November 2025) • Unpicking the simple view of writing model, specifically looking at the importance of embedding transcription skills (handwriting and spelling) in line with current thinking on the working memory. • Looking at the latest evidence based research to support why this is important and offering ways to support his in the classroom. Venue: Remote Session 2 - Writing Process (Wednesday 14th January 2026) • Delve into the writing process and how we can ensure that children develop the essential skills necessary to become confident, independent writers who write for a purpose and audience. From oracy through to the finished piece, writing is a complex process that needs careful planning and guided support to ensure all children succeed. • Provide practical support and ideas to take back into the classroom. Venue: Remote Session 3 - Assessment (Wednesday 22nd April 2026) • The assessment of writing and writing assessment opportunities. • The process involved in the moderation of writing. • What a GDS writer looks like at the end of KS2. Venue: Pudsey Southroyd Primary School | |||
| Timings | session 1 - 26th November 2026, Session 2 -14th January 2026 & Session 3 - 22 April 2026 | 9am - 11am | £75 per session | |
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| Course | Moderation Of Writing Assessments - Year 6 | |||
| Led by | Delivered by Beth Tidey - Senior Deputy Headteacher & Lead Writing Moderator | |||
| Details | Session overview This half day session gives year 6 teachers, and subject leaders responsible for assuring the accuracy of school assessments and the opportunity to moderate together their assessment judgements of their pupils’ writing attainment. The session will include a brief over-view of the statutory external moderation process and a summary of some useful STA training materials and resources. The bulk of the session will be spent moderating writing against the end of Key Stage 2 standards with colleagues from other schools across the city. This is an essential process to ensure consistency and accuracy in Teacher Assessment. Aims • End of KS2 Writing Assessment Criteria • The process involved in moderating writing • Opportunities to moderate writing with colleagues from other schools Suitable for Year 6 Teachers, Primary English Subject and Assessment Leads Venue: Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School | |||
| Timings | Friday 01 May 2026 | 9.30am-11.30am | £80.00 | |
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