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Page 1: English - Creative Education...Subject leaders and aspiring subject leaders of English looking for new ideas for leading and managing a successful English department that will drive

Englishtraining courses

creativeeducation.co.uk/english

0800 881 8185

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Using iPads in the English ClassroomPractical tips for using digital technology to transform learning for your students across key stages 3, 4 and 5

This course will help you to develop practical ways to improve learning in the English classroom through the use of iPads. The course is equally relevant to teachers in schools whether or not all students have their own device, or if there is a limited bank of devices. Enthusiastic or reticent, confident or apprehensive, this course will show how using iPads can generate an interactive and focused learning environment and will provide practical tips to develop teaching of English language, English literature and media.

Course content• Use iPads to teach reading, writing and speaking and listening skills• Discover the Assessment for Learning benefits of the devices• Develop reflective writers and confident speakers• Allow all students to share work across the classroom, instantly• Adapt your existing resources such as powerpoint and word

documents into exciting interactive resources• Explore how 19 key apps can help transform your teaching can

discover many more apps

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8291 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8291ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forHeads of department, English teachers and learning support assistants working with students from key stages 3, 4 and 5 will benefit from this course.

of delegates rate our courses as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’

99%

Stretching More Able Students in EnglishHighly effective strategies to improve the achievement and progress of more able students in high ability and mixed ability groups

This course is essential for both new and experienced English teachers who are looking to support their most able students in attaining outstanding learning and progress in both mixed ability and high ability groups. Heads of department and other middle leaders will also benefit, as will teaching assistants assigned to support the learning of your most able students in English.

Course content• Plan effective, differentiated English lessons that challenge your most

able learners• Devise extension activities that combine both breadth and depth• Develop personal learning and thinking skills• Support able learners through classroom talk and questioning• Set high expectations and monitor progress through effective

assessment• Tackle the underachievement of more able students• Enrich learning outside the classroom with some engaging and

practical ideas

This is an excellent course, plenty of information and friendly

approachable course leader.

Saffron Buchanan - Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7371 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 7371ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forEnglish teachers and heads of department hoping to maximise the achievement of gifted and talented KS3 and 4 students in English.

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Outstanding Learning and Progress in EnglishEngage, inspire and motivate your class whilst maximising their achievement

Teaching outstanding lessons is an aspiration that all teachers share. This course will show you how to deliver outstanding lessons, making them highly successful and engaging for your students. Along the way you will really get under the skin of what Ofsted deem as outstanding in English and hone your teaching skills in order to teach great lessons consistently.

Course content• Understanding ‘outstanding’ and applying it to the English classroom• Develop your own route to outstanding by exploring a range of effective

lessons• Create a learning environment which inspires, engages and motivates• Self-evaluate: monitoring your improvement and set new challenges

Gives confidence and a secure grounding for effective future

planning.

Steven Aminzade - The Chafford School, A Specialist Business and

Enterprise College

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8022 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8022ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forThis course is suitable for English teachers who want to push boundaries in terms of innovative and successful lesson planning and delivery, bringing to life outstanding lessons.

Maximising Progress by Differentiating in EnglishPractical approaches to raising standards of achievement by effective differentiation

Effective differentiation is key to enabling every student to reach their potential in the English classroom. This course explores practical approaches to creating differentiated schemes of work and lesson plans, enabling you to engage, motivate and stretch every member of the class.

Course content• Use differentiation as a tool to maximise enjoyment and achievement• Effectively assess the needs of students of different abilities and bridge

the gap between those abilities• Provide an engaging and supportive learning environment through a

range of different strategies• Develop resources and strategies for planning differentiated schemes

of work in English

It was an interesting course that gave us real life examples of how to implement differentiation in the

classroom.

Daisy Balsdon - Godstowe School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8014 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8014ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forTeachers and subject leaders of English looking for new ideas for creating a differentiated, engaging and motivational learning environment that will drive outstanding levels of learning.

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Entry Level English - The Essential GuideCreative ideas to develop an effective curriculum

Entry level English is an essential course to motivate and provide for students who would struggle at GCSE level; or to be used as a stepping stone towards a GCSE. The practical ideas suggested will be suitable for all exam boards and delegates will gain new and creative ideas on choosing options and developing an innovative curriculum to motivate pupils in developing literacy skills further.

Course content• Understand what is required of entry level English• Plan an effective and integrated entry level curriculum• Motivate and engage pupils through a range of entry level tasks• Explore effective ways of preparing for key tasks in reading and writing• Develop effective assessment, support and feedback strategies to help

all students progress

Extremely helpful course - I now feel much more confident in delivering more exciting ELE

lessons. Thank you!

Lindsay Clayton - Ashton-on-Mersey School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7122 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 7122ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forThis course is suitable for all English teachers who want to develop new teaching ideas and allow all pupils to reach their potential.

Leading a Successful English DepartmentThe essential skills and techniques for leading an outstanding English department

Heads of department and curriculum leaders working in schools and colleges carry out a critical role in the management of schools and learning. The DfE has rightly championed the role and formalised the standards that those carrying it out should reach. This course aims to give you practical advice that will enable you to ensure that your English department is playing a full part in transforming learning and teaching in your school.

Course content• Understand what it means for leadership and management in English

to be successful according to Ofsted• Learn how to truly lead the learning in English creating an environment

and curriculum that supports outstanding learning and progress• Develop pupil-centred strategies to ensure you can engage your

learners to maximise student achievement• Motivate and manage your colleagues effectively, developing them into

a strong teaching team

Super course, full of practical advice and ideas for managing a successful department. A really

enjoyable day.

Kelly Golden - Parkside Community School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7599 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 7599ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forSubject leaders and aspiring subject leaders of English looking for new ideas for leading and managing a successful English department that will drive outstanding levels of learning.

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Raising Achievement for Under-Performing Boys in EnglishEngage, inspire and motivate your class whilst maximising their achievement towards GCSE

Teachers and heads of department who want to develop strategies to combat the under-achievement of boys in English at key stages 3 and 4. Given the importance of doing well in English at GCSE and beyond we will look at practical and creative strategies to engage and unlock boys untapped potential.

Course content• Maximise boys learning and self-esteem to help them achieve in

GCSE’s and the new curriculum• Learn, adapt and use successful practice in other schools to engage

boys• Identify and use your outstanding teaching methods, enthusiasm and

pride• Become a better teacher of boys – develop effective differentiation,

monitoring and assessment strategies to motivate boys

Today was brilliant. Many fantastic ideas which can be easily used in

the classroom.

Dawn Baldwin - Wyedean School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/6720 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 6720ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forEnglish teachers and heads of department who want to maximise the performance of boys in English at key stages 3 and 4.

KS3 English for the Non-SpecialistPractical ideas to create confident students and creative lessons

This course gives practical and creative ideas on how teachers can approach their English lessons with confidence and high expectation through the application of thorough planning and engaging activities.

Course content• Understanding learner needs in Years 7, 8 & 9• Understand and develop effective schemes of work• Planning a successful English lesson• Explore examples of outstanding lesson content• Understand the new curriculum and use effective assessment An inspiring experience

which allowed us all to work collaboratively together on

developing our professional evolution.

Christopher Baldwin - William Allitt School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8104 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8104ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forTeachers, heads of department and learning support assistants involved in KS3 English who do not have English as their subject specialism.

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The Outstanding Newly or Recently Qualified English TeacherTop tips to help circumnavigate all the world of education can throw at you!

Ignore the horror stories. Most of the time, teaching is a wonderful and fulfilling job – but those first few years there is a steep learning curve and you’ll need a lot of support. This motivational one day course is full of practical ideas to help you address the many concerns of the early years in the job – work-life balance, behaviour, finding your niche – so you can be free to inspire your students and develop into an outstanding teacher.

Course content• Develop your role in the school, forge strong relationships, plan for

your future• Develop positive, pupil-centred strategies to tackle poor behaviour in

the classroom• Understand what it means for learning to be outstanding in English

according to Ofsted and how your teaching can aspire to this• Make a positive impact on all students

Practical advice that can be immediately implemented to

produce effective results.

Lia Paczynski - Thornhill School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8105 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8105ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forNewly or recently qualified English teachers looking for inspiration and support in their role in UK secondary or special schools.

Teaching the New Secondary Curriculum in English with Confidence and CreativityPractical strategies to ensure success for all students

Much ink has been spilled on the changes to National Curriculum teaching and assessment. This practical course will cut through the hype and completely prepare you for what these changes actually mean in terms of secondary English teaching.

Course content• Consider the opportunities and challenges of English curriculum reform• Discuss how to adapt or redesign your SoW to meet the new

requirements• Develop principled, practical and measured approach to the new

assessment landscape• Enhance your toolkit of teaching and learning approaches to prepare

students for the challenges of new GCSE requirementsInformative and inspiring -

definitely useful for purpose.

Clare Cheetham, Patcham House Special School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8221 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8221ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forSecondary English teachers, key stage co-ordinators and heads of department who want to ensure a coherent response to English curriculum reform.

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Ensuring Challenge in the ‘Top Set’ English ClassroomPreparing for success in both key stage 3 and 4

This practically based course is designed to support colleagues in teaching the most able students to ensure A* results whilst aiming for the highest levels of engagement and enjoyment. Delegates will receive many practical ideas which they will be able to apply immediately in their classrooms. The course is led by English practitioners with a proven track record of success with this group of learners.

Course content• Engaging the learner through challenge and enquiry• Improving learning by teaching less• Using assessment to improve formative learning• Choosing the right texts and encouraging wider reading• Challenge, pace and high expectations• Examples of good practice

Practical and creative ideas shared, which can be used and

implemented quickly into lessons.

Beverley Lemmer - Focus School - Pulborough Campus

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8107 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8107ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forEnglish teachers and heads of department who want to ensure that top set students are appropriately stretched and challenged.

Raising the Performance of the Low Ability English LearnerMaximising the achievement of all pupils

This practical course will give teachers many strategies and ideas to both engage and challenge this specific group of learners. Teachers will focus on activities which are designed to make the most of cognitive ability whilst supporting the learner in tackling insecure skills. This fun-filled day will model good practice and delegates will leave with a renewed confidence and a raised expectation of what these learners can achieve.

Course content• Understand the issues for those struggling in English an adapt your

curricuum accordingly• Focus on tasks that demonstrate the importance of English in the wider

world• Using formative assessment to improve confidence• Use a range of practical ideas to promote effective learning

Informative, creative, refreshing and innovative.

Stephanie Batey - Weatherhead High School Media Arts College

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8108 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8108ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forEnglish teachers, heads of department and learning support staff who are looking for practical strategies and ideas to both engage and challenge this specific group of learners.

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Developing Writing Skills of Less Confident PupilsEnable less confident pupils to develop the key skills they need to communicate

Many pupils find it difficult to write, organise their writing or to decide on content. The appropriate support of adults, whether teachers or teaching assistants, can make enable these children’s writing skills to flourish. This course is suitable for staff working with KS2 or KS3 pupils struggling to write. You will explore a wide range of tasks and techniques designed to increase confidence and enhance ability of less able writers whose first language is English.

Course content• Identifying the barriers to confident writing• Providing effective and relevant support• Enhancing self-esteem, confidence and motivation• Using self-assessment as a positive learning tool• Developing independent writers• Tracking progress and celebrating success

Very informative with many useful tools/strategies given to

implement.

Jennifer Christie - Heartlands Academy

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8041 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8041ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forSecondary school teachers and support staff who looking for strategies, skills and ideas to support writing skills of less confident students.

Getting Boys into ReadingPractical ideas for promoting literacy and the enjoyment of reading

Librarians, SENCOs, literacy co-ordinators, and English teachers will explore ideas for engaging boys in reading during this one day course. Choosing an exciting topic, providing an engaging and inviting environment and making reading relevant for boys are among the topics investigated.

Course content• Topics that excite: best books for boys• Understanding and catering to boys’ learning styles• Using technology to get boys interested in literacy• Making reading real – practical activities to aid literary understanding• Getting parents on board and working with positive male role models• Organising books and displays to encourage reading for pleasure

Very informative, with lots of practical ideas to take away and

use.

Jonathan Weighall - Yardleys School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7888 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 7888ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forLibrary staff, literacy co-ordinators, English teachers, SENCOs and anyone with an interest in encouraging boys to read.

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Teaching the New English Literature GCSE with ConfidenceDeveloping essential skills now that will bring great results in 2017

From September 2015 your students will be studying for the new style English literature GCSEs. This course will be constantly updated to bring you the latest information, ideas and approaches. It will give you the opportunity to provide excellent preparation for key stage 3 students embarking on the new exam in 2015 and will explore both effective and engaging teaching approaches to the new specifications.

Course content• Encouraging students to develop critical appreciation of a wide range

of classic texts• Creating an effective key stage 3 curriculum to meet demands of

GCSE English literature• Developing effective approaches to Shakespeare, drama and the novel

in both key stages 3 and 4• Understanding the new 1-9 grading model• Using engaging texts and teaching methods to maintain motivation

through a linear GCSE course

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8274 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8274ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forThis course is suitable for all teachers and heads of department who want to understand all aspects of teaching the new GCSEs.

of delegates rate our courses as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’

99%

Converting Ds to Cs in GCSE English - Effective In-Class InterventionsEffective in-class interventions to get the best out of all students

Teachers and leaders of English along with teaching assistants will through this course have a clear picture of the differences between the two grades, be able to diagnose areas of focus for students to improve on and use engaging activities and strategies to motivate students to make improvements. The course will deliver examples of key differences between grades; modelling helpful diagnosis for students to engage with.

Course content• Help students make those ‘marginal gains’ which will make a difference• Use unique, engaging and creative teaching techniques to help

overcome demotivation• Give students essential guidance to deal with the ‘tricky questions’ in

the exams• Identify threshold skills students need and use effective feedback

techniques to develop their confidence

This has been the best course I have ever attended. The course was well paced, interesting and

gave me lots of ideas.

Karen Mulkern, Newlands Girls’ School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8215 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8215ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forAll GCSE English teachers and heads of department who want to explore new, proven and creative teaching ideas that enable, motivate and engage students to gain a C grade or above.

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Maximising Progress in English Through Assessment for LearningPractical formative assessment tools that can have a dramatic impact in the English classroom

The effective use of formative assessment is an area often cited in English as one requiring improvement. This course examines strategies for using AfL to ensure that while progress is maximised, students are engaged and motivated and involved in celebrating their own achievements. It is suitable for anyone involved in teaching English.

Course content• Using baseline data in KS3• The positive impact of AfL in your English department• Embedding assessment into your schemes of work, lesson planning

and marking• Developing clear learning outcomes and setting effective targets• Providing effective feedback to motivate and raise achievement• The importance of peer assessment and self-assessment

Excellent course with an extremely experienced course leader.

Charlotte Smith, Painsley Catholic College

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8109 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8109ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forEnglish teachers and heads of department in UK secondary schools and FE colleges keen to enhance progress by embedding AfL into the curriculum.

of delegates rate our courses as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’

99%

Teaching the New English Language GCSE with ConfidenceGCSE English language is changing - be prepared to teach the new specifications with confidence

From September 2015 your students will be studying for the new style English language GCSEs. Now is the perfect time to get to grips with these significant changes. Regularly updated, this course will bring you up to speed with the latest government and exam board advice as well as ideas from serving teachers on how to tackle the new qualifications.

Course content• Creating an effective key stage 3 curriculum to meet the demands of

GCSE• Understanding the new 1-9 grading model and getting to grips with

new AO’s• Maintaining motivation through a linear GCSE course and preparing

students for high stakes external assessment• Improving writing through the effective teaching and embedding of

spelling, punctuation and grammar• Developing skills of comparison synthesis and critical evaluation of a

range of texts

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8273 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8273ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forThis course is suitable for all teachers and heads of department who want to understand all aspects of teaching the new GCSEs.

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Accelerating Spelling and Grammar Understanding in the Primary ClassroomStrategies to integrate outstanding spelling and grammar teaching in primary lessons

Understanding spelling and grammar techniques has become a mainstay of the new curriculum. With the new spelling, grammar and punctuation test at year 6 and a much clearer focus being placed on the effective teaching of spelling and grammar by Ofsted, this course offers clear and practical suggestions to improve teaching and accelerate understanding of spelling and grammar in the primary curriculum.

Course content• A breakdown of the new spelling and grammar curriculum• Finding opportunities to place spelling and grammar strategies within

the entire curriculum• Core spelling and grammar expectations and how to apply them• Applying spelling and grammar to everyday situations

Great resources. Fantastic in fact. I was really impressed.

Laura Kincey - Whaley Bridge Primary School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/1115 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 1115ZSJ Price: £269+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forAll primary teaching staff.

Developing the Writing Skills of EAL LearnersGiving every EAL learner the skills they need to write well and accurately

This course will introduce teaching strategies and resources to enable you to develop the writing skills both to those students at early stages of learning English and also of more advanced EAL learners. This course is aimed at EAL specialists, subject teachers and teaching assistants working with EAL learners.

Course content• Understanding and catering to the variety of experiences of EAL

learners• Assessing writing of students at the early stages of learning English• Using diagnostic marking tools for more advanced learners• Improving the writing of EAL learners in small group class settings• Teaching strategies for maximising progress in whole class settings• Next steps – action planning for your return to school

Excellent course, personal and well worth the time.

Rebecca Gosling

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8042 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8042ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forSecondary school teachers and support staff who are looking for strategies, skills and ideas to support writing skills of students whose first language is not English.

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Inspiring Children Struggling to WriteInspire reluctant writers, with these innovative, practical approaches to teaching writing skills

Writing is one of the most important skills we can teach children for life-long learning, yet for some it is a huge barrier to success. This course gives practical solutions through a range of strategies to help motivate, inspire and re-skill children to write effectively.

Course content• Developing a purpose and meaning for writing• Children writing together• Thinking, speaking, listening and reading – impact on writing• The importance of feedback• Writing assessment and progression from foundation stage to key

stage two• Writing across the curriculum

Inspiring - gets you out of the system to really reflect and go

back with a refreshed approach.

Jodie Jones - Rhosddu Primary School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/1122 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 1122ZSJ Price: £269+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forPrimary English teachers.

Leading Literacy to Outstanding in the Ofsted FrameworkPurposeful strategies for leading and inspiring outstanding literacy learning

This highly participatory course is aimed at supporting colleagues in finding a solution to one of the key challenges faced by schools today. You will discover the changing context for literacy, the challenges that school performance brings and also many practical and proven techniques to gain an outstanding judgement within the inspection framework whether your school is at primary, secondary or FE level.

Course content• An overview what ‘outstanding’ can mean within the framework for

inspection, avoiding the notion of set criteria• How to benchmark the position of your school• Priorities for developing literacy• The challenge of the EAL learner• The role of self-review in monitoring literacy across schools• Examples of good practice

Amazing thought provoking and inspiring. Fabulous balance

between theory and activity.

Rebekah Day - Mrs Rebekah Day

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8106 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8106ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forTeachers and heads of department working at primary, secondary or FE who want to aspire to an outstanding level of literacy in their school or college.

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of delegates rate our courses as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’

99%

Outstanding Assessment in Primary LiteracyUse the latest assessment techniques to really drive pupil learning

The advent of sensible APP practices within schools has given the opportunity for learning to be truly informed, personalised and tailored to produce real progress. This course will show delegates how, through the use of exciting teaching methods and effective assessment, the standards of learning in literacy can be improved. Practical examples of literacy lessons and models of best practice to use in the classroom will be given. The course is suitable for teachers and TAs.

Course content• Understanding APP processes and the framework• Using assessment data for effective differentiation• Making literacy and grammar fun!• Objective led teaching• Planning and teaching exciting and engaging literacy lessons• Examples of outstanding practice within the new Ofsted framework

Lots of practical ideas to use back in school. Really made me

consider what to prioritise.

Sarah Guthrie - Atkinson Road Primary School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/1054 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 1054ZSJ Price: £269+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forPrimary teachers.

Outstanding Learning in the New Primary English CurriculumHow English teaching and assessment will change under the new programmes of study

With a new National Curriculum, tougher Ofsted inspection regime, and ever increasing floor targets getting teaching to outstanding has never been harder – or more important. This practical course looks to cut through the hype and examine what it takes to deliver lessons that achieve outstanding learning and progress in primary English.

Course content• What is required for outstanding learning and progress in English• Discover the key differences and new expectations in the revised

English curriculum• The concept of ‘core knowledge’ and how to develop an outstanding

English curriculum with the Programmes of Study at its heart• Proven techniques to adapt existing lesson plans and schemes of work

to meet Ofsted and National Curriculum requirements• Assess accurately and monitor progress effectively in English with

National Curriculum levels no longer obligatory

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/1156 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 1156ZSJ Price: £269+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forSubject leaders and teachers.

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of delegates rate our courses as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’

99%

Supporting Students with EAL in the Primary ClassroomDevelop effective support strategies for primary EAL pupils

Delegates will explore key issues in supporting students with English as an additional language and receive a range of strategies, support resources and links to enable schools to maximise the positive benefits of bilingualism for all children within the changing demographics of schools.

Course content• Implement effective induction procedures for new arrivals including in

EYFS• Review effective strategies for supporting beginner learners of English

informed by outstanding primary EAL practice case studies• Identify and address vocabulary issues impacting on pupil progress in

subject lessons• Examine key principles for assessing EAL students• Identify gaps in writing and develop plans to address these• Recognise the positive benefits of bilingualism for primary classrooms

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/1169 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 1169ZSJ Price: £269+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forTeachers, teaching assistants, EAL coordinators and senior leadership teams. The course will explore both whole school EAL policy issues and practical strategies for planning and supporting pupils.

Working with Students with English as an Additional LanguageEnable EAL students to overcome the language barrier

This course will provide teachers and teaching assistants with the confidence to promote a fully inclusive approach to students with English as an additional language. Methods for tracking progress and promoting literacy will be explored and strategies for adopting these to meet the needs of the individual are considered.

Course content• Practical ways of helping new students settle into school• Common problems faced by students during the early stages of

language acquisition• Planning, preparation and delivery of curriculum-based language

learning activities• Identification of resources to meet specific needs• Assessment of students with EAL• How teachers and TAs can work together to promote learning of EAL

students

Very clear and effective course and most of all directed to our

needs.

Sylvia Stones - Westlands School and Technology College

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7668 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 7668ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forTeachers, teaching assistants and support staff in secondary schools looking for ideas to promote the learning of EAL students.

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Raising Standards of More Advanced EAL LearnersMaking sure that EAL learners are supported and challenged in equal measure

In busy secondary schools, advanced EAL learners are a hidden underperforming group who tend to be forgotten. This course will help you to consider how you can improve provision for more advanced EAL learners to accelerate their progress and raise their achievement. This course is suitable for EAL as well as subject teachers looking for practical strategies for use in the classroom.

Course content• Identifying more advanced EAL learners – why we should focus on

them• Assessing development of the four language skills• Bridging the gap between text and talk in the classroom• Improving the literacy skills of more fluent speakers• Supporting and challenging advanced EAL learners• Using mentoring and alternative accreditation to enhance achievement

Very helpful, many practical suggestions to use and develop.

Carole Steven-Fountain - Bryanston School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8043 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8043ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forEAL teachers or leaders and subject teachers looking for practical strategies to stretch and challenge the most able EAL learners.

Supporting Literacy Skills: a Course for Teaching AssistantsDevelop the practical skills to accelerate literacy skills in your students

The role of the teaching assistant is crucial in the support of literacy skills. What to support and how to provide support is a familiar dilemma, but knowing where to start helps! This course will help teaching assistants to have a clearer understanding of what exactly ‘literacy’ is; learn how to support effectively; and discover how to encourage children to become independent learners.

Course content• Looking at writing skills and how to support and develop them• Understanding how formative assessment works in the classroom• How children read: reading strategies• Encouraging handwriting style and presentation• Supporting pupils struggling to spell

Very informative and a lot of good ideas/skills to take back and pass

on to other staff and students.

Samantha Pitchford - Hurworth School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/7014 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 7014ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forTeaching assistants, learning support assistants and other learning support staff in secondary schools who want to increase their skills and knowledge in supporting student literacy.

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Maximising Performance in A Level English LiteratureIdentifying the examiners ‘wish list’ and how to achieve it

For those who are new to teaching English literature at A level, or for those who simply wish to refresh their approach, this course explores ideas for maintaining your students’ enthusiasm for the subject whilst pursuing the relentless drive towards results. Delegates will discuss how to keep English literature engaging, interesting and relevant at key stage 5, as well as examining ways of ensuring that students maximise their potential.

Course content• Help students engage with synoptic and evaluative techniques required

at this level• Develop effective schemes of work for teaching novels, plays and

poetry• Know how to encourage pupils to make connections and comparisons

between texts• Create teaching and learning activities which engage and stimulate

students

Such superb knowledge given and all with practical application.

Alexander Fisher, Blundell’s School

Call: 0800 881 8185 | www.creativeeducation.co.uk/8233 | Fax: 020 7190 5853

Course datesWe run courses in 11 cities across the country

view datesCourse reference: 8233ZSJ Price: £299+VAT Timings: 10am - 4pm

Suitable forThis course is designed for all teachers of A level English literature and/or recently qualified teachers who wish to develop imaginative and effective approaches to teaching the novel and other set texts.

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Reasons to choose Creative Education

20 years of experience delivering high quality CPD training to teachers and senior leaders.

Over 300 courses aimed at teachers, heads of department, middle and senior leaders and school support and premises staff.

Our courses are rated “Good” or “Outstanding” by 99% of delegates.

Courses held in 11 convenient locations across the country.

Our courses provide you with practical advice and strategies that can be used immediately.

In-house Training can be delivered throughout the year to provide you with the training you want, when you want it.

Our ready-made, tried and tested courses can be tailored to meet the needs of you and your staff in an In-house Training session.

An ever growing range of e-Learning training flexible to fit around the busy schedules of school staff.

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