English Package: Spelling Programme

Spelling Programme
1 x full-day core training, 1 x in-school research task and 1 x half-day sharing event

Aimed at: Experienced English teachers and English Leaders at KS1 and KS2

The spelling content within the national curriculum contributes significantly to pupils’ success in writing. The transition and progression between phonics and spelling requires careful planning and secure subject knowledge. Many schools report that ‘making sure that there is a consistent approach to spelling across the whole school’ and ‘the application of spelling rules into written work and applying rules to other words,’ are key areas where they would benefit from further support. This workshop will help English Leaders and experienced English teachers to participate in a research-based course that aims to improve pupils’ achievement in spelling across a whole school or within a single phase or year group.

The programme will run in conjunction with our Spelling Research Project

Day 1 - 4th February 2019, Beechwood Junior School, 9:00am – 4:30pm: All day workshop to:
• identify the key components which support pupils’ spelling knowledge
• develop a strengthened understanding of how pupils are build their spelling knowledge and accuracy progressively
• audit current programmes for spelling, identify gaps and potential quick wins
• establish programme aims and protocols

Day 2 - 1st April 2019, Beechwood Junior School, 1 - 5pm: shared learning event tor report on, evaluate and collate research task results

Research task – participants explore an aspect of spelling within their own schools

The course will be led by Abbie Wilkinson, Standards Officer for the Hamwic Education Trust.