School Improvement

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School Improvement Training Courses

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The new writing framework: All you need to know

Primary Mathematics Network

Updates on Reading / Writing - a briefing

Greater Depth in Upper Key stage 2

Train Like a Moderator

End of KS2 Assessment and Moderation Training

School Improvement Service Bespoke Training

Curriculum Review Update- a briefing

Autumn / Spring / Summer English Primary Update

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Booking your place:

To book your place or find out more information, please visit SLA online and search for your course using the course code. Alternatively, please call us on 0333 300 1900 (option 3) or email us at enquiries@entrust-ed.co.uk

Primary Mathematics Network

Network meetings are a great opportunity to keep up to date with news and current issues in mathematics. They also provide a chance to meet colleagues and share good practice. You will be involved in setting future agendas and the session will also offer opportunities for you to ask questions, raise concerns and share ideas and resources.

Date: 05/11/2025 Course code: SIS-OM-1125-T002 Time: 13:30 - 15:30 Venue: Virtual delivery Cost: £122

Date: 10/03/2026 Course code: SIS-OM-0326-T001 Time: 13:30 - 15:30 Venue: Virtual delivery Cost: £122

Date: 04/06/2026 Course code: SIS-OM-0626-T001 Time: 13:30 - 15:30 Venue: Virtual delivery Cost: £122

The new writing framework: All you need to know

This course explores key skills in transcription and composition, offering practical strategies for teaching writing aligned with the new framework. Ideal for English Leaders and class teachers seeking to update their knowledge, it includes research-based insights, guidance on recent changes.

Date: 15/10/2025 Course Code: SIS-OM-1025-T001 Time: 09:30–11:30 Venue: Virtual delivery Cost: £122

Date: 21/10/2025 Course Code: SIS-1025-T001 Time: 09:00–12:00 Venue: Entrust Riverway Centre, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TH Cost: £122

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Updates on Reading - a briefing

This briefing aims to outline the key skills and knowledge associated with reading. The briefing will include ideas and strategies to support effective teaching and learning drawing on the most recent and relevant research available. It will benefit teachers who are new to teaching in this year group and those who would like a refresher.

Year 1 - Date: 04/11/2025 Course Code: SIS-OM-1125-T003

Cost: £29

Year 2 - Date: 10/11/2025 Course Code: SIS-OM-1125-T004

Cost: £29

Year 3 - Date: 11/11/2025 Course Code: SIS-OM-1125-T005

Cost: £29

Year 4 - Date: 12/11/2025 Course Code: SIS-OM-1125-T006

Cost: £29

Year 5 - Date: 13/11/2025 Course Code: SIS-OM-1125-T007

Cost: £29

Time: 15:30–16:30 Venue: Virtual delivery

Booking your place: To book your place or find out more information, please visit SLA online and search for your course using the course code. Alternatively, please call us on 0333 300 1900 (option 3) or email us at enquiries@entrust-ed.co.uk

Update on Writing - a briefing

This briefing aims to outline the key skills and knowledge associated with writing. The briefing will include ideas and strategies to support effective teaching and learning, drawing on the most recent and relevant research available. It will benefit teachers who are new to teaching in this year group and those who would like a refresher.

Year 1 - Date: 17/11/2025 Course Code: SIS-OM-1125-T008 Cost: £29

Year 2 - Date: 18/11/2025 Course Code: SIS-OM-1125-T009 Cost: £29

Year 3 - Date: 19/11/2025 Course Code: SIS-OM-1125-T010 Cost: £29

Year 4 - Date: 20/11/2025 Course Code: SIS-OM-1125-T011 Cost: £29

Year 5 - Date: 24/11/2025 Course Code: SIS-OM-1125-T012 Cost: £29

Time: 15:30–16:30 Venue: Virtual delivery

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Greater Depth in Upper Key stage 2

This interactive, face to face course will include opportunities to explore the traits, strengths and areas for development of potential greater depth pupils in the subjects of mathematics and English. The course includes practical activities and strategies to take back to school to support effective provision for GD pupils. Delegates will also deepen their knowledge and skills to support accurate assessment.

Date: 08/01/2026
Course code: SIS-0126-T001
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
Venue: Entrust Riverway Centre, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TH
Cost: tbc

Train Like a Moderator

This course will enable you to complete similar training to the Y6 accredited moderators. You will have the opportunity to interact with a range of exemplification materials for writing that have been quality assured by STA.

Date: 14/01/2026
Course code: SIS-OM-0126-T001
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
Venue: Virtual delivery

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End of KS2 Assessment and Moderation Training

This course is devised and delivered by the moderation managers for Staffordshire County Council who oversee the external moderation process for Staffordshire. Teachers will leave the course feeling confident in their ability to assess pupils at the end of KS2. They will receive up to date information regarding statutory assessment requirements including the administration of tests, teacher assessment and external moderation. We will also provide practical ideas and strategies.

Date: 19/01/2026 Course code: SIS-0126-T002 Time: 09:00 - 16:00
Date: 03/02/2026 Course code: SIS-0226-T002 Time: 09:00 - 16:00

Date: 04/03/2026 Course code: SIS-0326-T001 Time: 09:00 - 16:00
Venue: Entrust Riverway Centre, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TH

Date: 12/03/2026 Course code: SIS-OM-0326-T002 Time: 09:00 - 12:00 Venue: Virtual delivery

To enquire about cost please email information@entrust-ed.co.uk

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School Improvement Service Bespoke Training

Details of the training delivery, outcomes and objectives will be agreed with your school to meet your specific needs. Training can be delivered at an agreed venue, including in your school.

Date: 20/10/2025
Course Code: SIS-TAILORED-T001
Time: 00:00–03:00
Venue: Knypersley First School (860/2163), Primary Academy (Staffordshire)
Cost: £122

Date: 12/02/2026
Course Code: SIS-TAILORED-T001
Time: 00:00–03:00
Venue: Knypersley First School (860/2163)
Cost: £122

Curriculum Review Update- a briefing

This briefing aims to outline all the changes and themes embedded within the national curriculum. The briefing will include a summary of the changes and what this could mean for schools. Ideas will be shared for ensuring there is whole school compliance against the renewed curriculum. It will benefit both leaders, at all levels, and teachers in gaining the most up to date information available in a focused, accessible session.

Date: 21/10/2025
Course Code: SIS-OM-1025-T002
Time: 15:30–16:30
Venue: Virtual delivery
Cost: £29

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Autumn / Spring / Summer English Primary Update

This session will provide you with an opportunity to hear all the latest news, receive practical ideas and network with colleagues from a range of schools. These primary meetings focus on sharing up to date news and advice; you will also leave the meeting with ideas for a recommended text that can be used to inspire learning across the primary phase.

Date: 05/11/2025 Course Code: SIS-1125-T001 Time: 13:00–16:00 Venue: Entrust Riverway Centre, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TH Cost: £110

Date: 06/11/2025 Course Code: SIS-OM-1125-T001 Time: 13:30–15:00 Venue: Virtual delivery Cost: £122

Date: 25/02/2026 Course Code: SIS-0226-T001 Time: 13:00–16:00 Venue: Entrust Riverway Centre, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TH

Date: 26/02/2026 Course Code: SIS-OM-0226-T001 Time: 13:30–15:00 Venue: Virtual delivery

Date: 20/05/2026 Course Code: SIS-0526-T001 Time: 13:00–16:00 Venue: Entrust Riverway Centre, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TH

Date: 21/05/2026 Course Code: SIS-OM-0526-T001 Time: 13:30–15:00 Venue: Virtual delivery