Derby Research School have posted a blog on their website about Priority Literacy that you may find helpful. The blog can be accessed here: https://researchschool.org.uk/derby/news/what-is-priority-literacy 

Please see below various new updates from the Priority Literacy consortium:

Universal Offer – All schools

Primary Writing Moderation 

Writing Moderation Exemplification resources for Year 3 are now available on the Online Resource Bank which can be accessed here. This includes examples that demonstrate ‘EXS’, ‘GDS’ and ‘WTS’. 

Targeted Offer – Identified Partner schools

KS2 Reading Fluency  

Bookings for Cohort 2 of the KS2 Reading Fluency Project are now open and schools can book their place(s) here. Further details can be found on the flyer – view here.

KS3 Reading Fluency  

Bookings are also open for the KS3 Reading Fluency Project. Further details including dates can be found on the flyer – view here. Schools can book their place(s) here. 

Continuing CPD opportunities available:

KS2 Literacy Programme  

Designed bespokely as an outcome from the audit process, each session will address the needs of the schools engaging with the programme.

Find out more: Watch the video and View the flyer 

Book your places: Book here

Also available for TA and HLTA Training Support, find out more here.

Secondary Disciplinary Literacy

A structured programme of professional development and training for teachers focused on improving literacy in secondary schools.

Find out more: View the flyer

Book your places: Contact nisha.tank@literacytrust.org.uk for details

All information and opportunities available through the Targeted Offer can be found on the Priority Literacy website here: https://priorityliteracy.org.uk/targeted/. 

Further Opportunities 

Creating an Evidence Informed Reading Strategy

Due to the success of the last session, Amy Ford and Carl Pattison are hosting a one day course on Creating an Evidence Informed Reading Strategy. Taking place on Monday 15th April, 8:30am – 3:30pm, further details can be found on the flyer here or via the Derby Research School website.

As part of the Priority Literacy project, schools in receipt of the Targeted Offer can access this course free of charge. For Universal schools, they will need to pay the required fee to attend. 

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