Write Away Together

A one day course to equip practitioners to implement a one to one group intervention to raise attainment in writing, as well as developing a skill base to support pupils’ general writing development from Y2 to Y6.

‘Write Away Together’ is a one-to-one intervention targeted at Y2 to Y6 pupils. The intervention lessons are delivered two times per week by teaching assistants for a minimum of 10 weeks. Each session lasts for 20-30 minutes and includes:

• Supporting pupils to develop key strategies for evaluating and improving their writing
• A focus on the key areas of grammar to ensure effective composition
• Ongoing assessment

Trainer: Jan Owens

This course will address:

• The implementation of a clear structure  to support the improvement of pupils’ writing
• Assessment for learning, identifying key next steps to improve writing
• The key elements of grammar (i.e. text cohesion, word choice, sentence structure and punctuation) to support effective composition
• Guidance on implementing the programme as a small group intervention
• How key principles of the programme can support shared and guided writing

Please could all delegates bring examples of pupils’ independent writing to use as a focus for developing a Write Away Together intervention lesson

Contact: Jan Owens: jan@ey2p.org OR 07825 738 486

Target Audience: Teaching assistants, SENCOs and class teachers

(it is recommended a teacher accompanies TA delegates to ensure maximum impact on pupil attainment)

Cost:

1. 1 teacher delegate: £175 + VAT
2. 2 delegate places i.e. 1 teacher and 1 TA: £270 + VAT
3. 3 delegate places i.e. 1 teacher and 2 TAs: £345 + VAT

N.B. Price includes 1 training/resource file per school. If additional resources required please contact jan.ey2p@ey2p.org

9.15am Registration

Lunch will be provided