English Package: Writing Programme

Writing Programme
1 x full-day + 5 x half-day sessions + gap tasks

Aimed at: Teachers and Leaders of writing at KS1 and KS2

The Revised Assessment Framework rightly places increased emphasis on the purpose and effect of children’s writing. There are now higher expectations that pupils will be able to independently apply their writing skills and develop a deeper understanding of the impact of their choices. The Beechwood Teaching School Alliance Writing Programme provides guidance to teachers and English Leaders on how to place purpose and effect at the centre of their writing provision, taking a hands-on look at every stage of the writing process. It is aimed at teachers and leaders alike, whether they are seeking to improve the impact of their own teaching or across an entire school. The core message is simple: if pupils are purposefully engaged and enjoying their writing then the quality of their outcomes will improve.

NB: the course will have a research component: delegates will trial and report on some aspect of their provision through a range of gap tasks

Skill development and progression Planning Purpose-led outcomes Enthusing pupils to write Pupil choice and personalised writing

Differentiation, support and challenge Greater depth writing Assessment and feedback Effective preparation for writing Modelling and guiding

Using high quality texts as models writing Manipulating grammar and vocabulary for effect Critiquing and editing for effect What kind of support to provide, when?

Day 1 - 27th September 2018, Beechwood Junior School, 9:00am – 4:30pm: the writing curriculum; subject knowledge; planning for progression of writing skills; planning for purposeful writing outcomes; identifying and planning for greater depth

Day 2 - 6th November 2018, Beechwood Junior School, 1:00pm – 5.00pm:
before they write – inspiring and engaging; establishing purpose; opportunities for role play, drama and discussion; making it their own; planning effectively + Gap Task

Day 3 - 29th November 2018, Beechwood Junior School, 1:00pm – 5.00pm:
while they write – modelling; talk for writing; guiding; providing challenge and support; providing effective feedback + Gap Task

Day 4 - 31st January 2019, Beechwood Junior School, 1:00pm – 5.00pm:
after they write – developing effective peer assessment and critique; marking and feedback; editing for accuracy and effect; mentoring; refining and publishing + Gap Task

Day 5 - 7th March 2019, Beechwood Junior School, 1:00pm – 5.00pm: differentiation, support, challenge and Greater Depth

Day 6 - 28th March 2019, Beechwood Junior School, 1:00am – 5.00pm:
shared learning event

The course will be led by Andrew Crosby and SLEs from a range of schools across the HAMWIC Alliance