CPD Programmes

Closing the phonics gap – supporting your ‘bottom 20%’

This training is aimed at Class Teachers, Reading Leaders and Teaching Assistants to develop strategies for supporting children with gaps in phonic knowledge.
Intervention example videos will be shared as well as intervention tracking documentation.

Early Years Leadership Professional Practice Group for Schools

An opportunity for Early Years teachers to be updated on national and local issues relating to Early Years and to share good practice on current issues. This course is recommended for Early Years teachers. This will cover essential updates and an invaluable chance to meet and to talk with other Early Years teachers

Please use booking link SI-1121-T031

EYFS Principles into Practice – module 1

This course will cover all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) including child development, the statutory framework, assessment and quality provision and practice. The course is split into 3 modules. This is module 1 covering the statutory requirements.

Please us booking code SI-1121-T055 or SI-1121-T056

EYFS Principles into Practice – module 2

This course will cover all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) including child development, the statutory framework, assessment and quality provision and practice. The course is split into 3 modules. This is module 2 covering the adult role.

Please us booking code SI-1121-T057 or SI-1121-T058

EYFS Principles into Practice – module 3

This course will cover all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) including child development, the statutory framework, assessment and quality provision and practice. The course is split into 3 modules. This is module 3 covering observation, assessment and planning.

Please us booking code SI-1121-T059 or SI-1121-T060

Knayton, Keeble and Thornton Dale Showcase

A showcase of best practice in the teaching of early language and early reading including systematic synthetic phonics by Knayton C of E Academy, Keeble Gateway Academy and Thornton Dale Academy, hosted by Yorkshire Endeavour English Hub.
Our showcase will provide you with the opportunity to:
- Observe best quality practice of early language development, early reading and systematic, synthetic phonics teaching.
- Take a virtual tour around EYFS/KS1 classrooms
- Take away practical ideas of how to embed a strong reading culture across school
- Allow you to self-assess your schools current practice against a list of DfE approved Early Reading objectives and seek out further support from the English Hub including funding resource and SSP
training. Potential funding of up to £6,000 per school to invest in resources or accredited SSP training. This may be fully-funded or match-funded depending upon the circumstances of your school.

Prime and specific areas of learning

There is an increased emphasis nationally on the importance of early language development and improving the word gap for children. This course will support practitioners to understand the importance of early language development and reflect on their practice by exploring how we can support children to learn and use new words in their play.
Topics covered include:
• Supporting the development of early language and the word gap
• Exploring the opportunities of how to develop this to support development in other areas of learning in the EYFS.
• Considering how to support parents to help their children develop their vocabulary

Please use booking code SI-1121-T010

The Use of the Outdoor Environment in EYFS for schools

This course aims to support practitioners in how to make the best use of their outdoor environment to enhance the learning opportunities for children. Topics covered include:
• utilising suitable spaces for outdoor and physical play
• the continuing importance of the outdoor environment
Please use booking code SI-1121-T008