Take a look at the CPD opportunities available to all Derby City schools through the PEIA Priority Literacy project.

If you would like further information on any of the training listed, please do not hesitiate to get in touch hello@priorityliteracy.org.uk  

Primary Moderation

Derby Moderation Session

There are still places available to attend the moderation session on 6th June 2024. Open to Y2 teachers, this session will focus on national materials for enhancing teachers’ understanding of the writing standards in order to make accurate judgements - BOOK HERE or contact Vincent Hampton vincent.hampton@derby.gov.uk 

Culture of Reading: Booksparks 

Secondary Book Challenges and Author Talks 

All Universal secondary schools are invited to sign up to the Secondary Book Challenges, ‘Page Pals’ and ‘Chapter Chasers’. Schools will have access to all of the online resources and live author talks. Find out more here and you can sign up HERE. 

The first week of Author Talks have got off to a great start! These free and live author talks are continuing next week with more inspiring authors (suitable for Y7-10) who will discuss their books and answer your students’ questions – please email hayley.carter@sdsa for more information.

You can see what else your school can get involved in through Booksparks including, a City-wide Readathon w/c 8th July, via their latest newsletter or by visiting the Priority Literacy website. 

Communities of Practice

There is still time to book your place at the next Communities of Practice event, focusing on developing reading. This event is for primary and secondary colleagues.

Monday 15th July 2024, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Derby Conference Centre

Derby Research School

Opportunities are available to all Priority Literacy schools to access CPD via the Derby Research School. CPD available includes, Creating an Evidence Informed Reading Strategy and Prioritising Oracy in the Classroom. 

Targeted schools can access this CPD free of charge. Find out more here.

  • Creating an Evidence Informed Reading Strategy 
  • Prioritising Oracy in the Classroom 

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