Notes on Assessment Training

Training is aimed at Reception and KS1 teachers and is appropriate for schools who are either using or implementing the Smart Kids Letters and Sounds phonics programme. This CPD can be delivered via zoom or face to face as appropriate. This training will:

•Give teachers and TAs confidence in phonics terminology, subject knowledge and best practice re the teaching of early reading.

•Explore practical strategies and effective routines to teach blending, segmenting, knowledge of GPCs and common exception words.

•Examine the Smart Kids Letters and Sounds Phonics Programme, including the teaching sequence, progression in phonics and assessment of pupil progress.

•Provide guidance on how best to support children who are at risk of falling behind the expected pace of the programme.