Title:
Phonics CPD for teachers and teaching assistants
Summary:
The following courses taking place soon are for all those teaching or
supporting phonics in EYFS or KS1. Based on Letters and Sounds, they
will provide a range of approaches and activities to support phonics
learning within a rich reading curriculum. The courses provide creative and
inclusive approaches for engaging children in discrete phonics sessions
and the use and application of phonics in reading and writing across the
curriculum.
Target school(s):
Primary Schools
Specific schools
For attention of:
Headteachers, and CPD Leads
Author:
Paula Frew
Contact:
Paula Frew
Email:
paula.frew@gmail.com
Telephone:
07956 829688
Date:
28 Sept 2015
Action required/
due date:
Please book online via the Learning Centre or by email to
clare.sumpter@rbkc.gov.uk
Phonics CPD for teachers and teaching assistants
The following courses taking place soon are for all those teaching or supporting phonics in EYFS
or KS1. Based on Letters and Sounds, they will provide a range of approaches and activities to
support phonics learning within a rich reading curriculum.
The courses provide creative and inclusive approaches for engaging children in discrete phonics
sessions and the use and application of phonics in reading and writing across the curriculum
What the courses offer:
• Clear guidance for the provision of a systematic, synthetic phonics programme following the pace
and progression of Letters and Sounds
• Strengthened practitioner knowledge and understanding of phonics subject knowledge, the place
of phonics in learning to read and write, and terminology in line with EYFS 2014 and National
Curriculum 2014
• Ideas for how to plan for phonics learning and how to support the application of children’s
knowledge in reading and writing.
Phonics for Teachers
Friday 9th October, 9.30-3.30
Lilla Huset Centre
This course will cover the underlying principles, progression, pace and practice of phonics teaching
in line with the New Curriculum. The use of Letters and Sounds, planning, assessment and
tracking will be discussed. Practical activities for engaging children in discrete phonics sessions
and the use and application of phonics in reading and writing will be shared. Supporting children
who are not making sufficient progress will also be included. The phonics screening test will be
considered.
Phonics for TAs
Friday 27 November, 9.30-3.30
Lilla Huset Centre
This course will help to develop knowledge and confidence in supporting children’s learning, in the
use and application of phonics. We will cover the principles and practice of phonics teaching in
line with the New Curriculum. Subject knowledge, enunciation, basic equipment and practical
activities will all be included. We will look at how to use phonics to support children’s reading and
writing. The use of Letters and Sounds and supporting children who are having difficulties will be
covered.
There will also be a session on the Phonics Screening Check on Friday 29 April, 1pm to 4pm at
the Lilla Huset Centre
To book for any of the above sessions, book online via the Learning Centre or by email to
clare.sumpter@rbkc.gov.uk
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