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Primary English network

Primary Mathematics Network

Fundamentals of Reading - a briefing

Fundamentals of Writing - a briefing

Fundamentals of Mathematics - a briefing

Greater Depth in Upper Key stage 2

Train Like a Moderator

End of KS2 Assessment and Moderation Training

Administering the Multiplication Tables Check

End of Key stage 1 Assessment

Briefing on access arrangements for the End of Key Stage 2 SATS

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Primary English Network Spring 2025

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: 27/02/2025 Course code: SIS-OM-0225-T001

Time: 13:30-15:00 Venue: Online Cost: £120

Date: 06/03/2025 Course code: SIS-0325-T001 Time: 09:00-12:00 Venue: Entrust Riverway Centre, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TH Cost: £120

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 Spring 2025

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: 12/03/2025 Course code: SIS-OM-0325-T001

Time: 13:30-15:30 Venue: Online Cost: £120

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Fundamentals of 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: 13/11/2024 Course code: SIS-OM-0924-T001

Year 3 - Date: 14/11/2024 Course code: SIS-OM-0924-T002

Year 4 - Date: 19/11/2024 Course code: SIS-OM-1024-T009

Year 5 - Date: 20/11/2024 Course code: SIS-OM-1024-T008

Time: 15:30-16:30 Venue: Online Cost: £29

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Fundamentals of 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: 21/11/2024 Course code: SIS-OM-1024-T007

Year 3 - Date: 06/01/2025 Course code: SIS-OM-0125-T002

Year 4 - Date: 07/01/2025 Course code: SIS-OM-0125-T003

Year 5 - Date: 05/12/2024 Course code: SIS-OM-1124-T003

Time: 15:30-16:30 Venue: Online Cost: £29

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Fundamentals of Mathematics - a briefing

This briefing aims to outline the key skills and knowledge associated with maths, particularly number. 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: 20/01/2025 Course code: SIS-OM-0125-T005

Year 3 - Date: 22/01/2025 Course code: SIS-OM-0125-T004

Year 4 -Date: 23/01/2025 Course code: SIS-OM-0125-T006

Year 5 -Date: 12/11/2024 Course code: SIS-OM-1124-T002

Time: 15:30-16:30 Venue: Online Cost: £29

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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: 03/12/2024 Course code: SIS-1224-T001 Time: 09:30-16:00 Venue: Entrust Riverway Centre, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TH Cost: £220

Date: 04/12/2024 Course code: SIS-OM-1224-T001

Time: 13:00-16:00 Venue: Online Cost: £110

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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: 08/01/2025 Course code: SIS-0125-T001 Time: 09:00-12:00 Venue: Entrust Riverway Centre, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TH Cost: £110

Date: 09/01/2025 Course code: SIS-OM-0125-T001 Time: 13:00-16:00 Venue: Online Cost: £110

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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: 21/01/2025 Course code: SIS-0125-T002

Date: 29/01/2025 Course code: SIS-0125-T003

Date: 05/02/2025 Course code: SIS-0225-T001

Date: 05/03/2025 Course code: SIS-0225-T001

Time: 09:30-16:00 Venue: Entrust Riverway Centre, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TH Cost: £220

Date: 13/03/2025 Course code: SIS-OM-0325-T002

Time: 13:00-16:00 Venue: Online Cost: £110

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Administering the Multiplication Tables Check

This briefing aims to prepare and support Year 4 teachers to administer the Multiplication Tables Check. The course aims to provide a concise summary of the statutory obligations and the check process for teachers who will be responsible for its administration.

Date: 05/02/2025 Course code: SIS-OM-0225-T002 Time: 15:30-16:30 Venue: Online Cost: £29

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End of Key stage 1 Assessment

This interactive course provides guidance on the correct and effective use of the optional SATs materials and assessment approach. The course will explore provision and expectations in reading, writing and mathematics and will provide practical activities and strategies to implement in the classroom.

Date: 12/02/2025 Course code: SIS-OM-0225-T004 Time: 13:00-16:00 Venue: Online

Cost: £110

Briefing on access arrangements for the End of Key Stage 2 SATS

This briefing aims to prepare and support leaders and Year 6 teachers to understand the scope and limits of access arrangements available for pupils participating in the SATs. The course aims to provide a concise summary of the arrangements available and the processes required to implement them, as set out in statutory guidance.

Date: 25/02/2025

Course code: SIS-OM-0225-T003

Time: 15:30-16:30

Venue: Online

Cost: £29