WarrenTSA Talk For Writing Courses
Welcome to our Talk For Writing courses page. Please click on the course heading below for more information and to book.
Talk for Writing - an Induction - 2 Full Days
Talk for Writing – an Induction
Course overview:
Talk for Writing has been the most successful whole school initiative we have undertaken at Warren Road. Standards have risen in all year groups, especially in areas of ‘Greater Depth’, where written outcomes are of an extremely high standard. In addition, writing for pleasure has become a feature of the school, with children making the most of opportunities both in and out of lessons, as well as at home, to develop their key skills and their creativity. Visitors to the school will find themselves immersed in lessons where vocabulary is championed and celebrated; grammar, punctuation and spelling is contextualised and used with confidence; and content is rich and engaging.
This course is designed for teachers who are joining schools where TFW is already implemented. The course Is held over two full days, incorporating opportunities to observe TfW lessons in action.
Course Content:
- An overview of the TfW process.
- Short-burst writing games and activities to take back to the classroom.
- Shared writing with a focus on poetry.
- Storytelling and activities for EYFS, KS1 & KS2.
- Lesson observations.
- Innovation through to Independent Application in EYFS, KS1 & KS2.
- Links to non-fiction.
Delegate Testimonials:
“We were able to see how some of the skills we learnt this morning are put into action. It was great to see how engaged the children were with the lesson.”
“Lots of good ideas and chance to practice. Inspirational trainer!!”
About Jamie Thomas:
Jamie is Head of Warren Teaching School Alliance, and Deputy Head and Head of Literacy at Warren Road Primary School. As a self-proclaimed ‘Talk for Writing’ and grammar nut, he is passionate about instilling a love of English in people of all ages and thrives on raising standards through inspirational training and development.
Facilitator:
Jamie Thomas
Course Cost:
£300
Date/Time:
6 Sept 18 | 09:15 – 15:00
20 Sept 18 | 09:15 – 15:00
Venue:
Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
If you are interested in attending, and require more information, then please email us at wtsa@warrenroad.bromley.sch.uk
Talk for Reading - how to raise standards
Talk for Reading – how to raise standards
Course Overview:
Off the back of an extremely successful UK tour, we are excited to announce that we will be running Pie Corbett’s Talk for Reading course this term. This course will explore how to raise standards in reading by providing practical comprehension strategies and systems that work. We will draw upon methods used in schools that, despite being in areas of high deprivation, scored very highly in last year’s SATs. In addition, we will visit classrooms to see the teaching of reading in action at Warren Road, an ‘Outstanding’ school and Talk for Writing Training Centre.
Course Content:
- The central role of reading for pleasure
- Shared and guided reading
- Direct teaching of reading (including phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension)
- Reading as a reader and writer
- Test familiarity and establishing whole school systems
About Jamie Thomas:
As well as being an accredited Talk for Writing Trainer, Jamie is Head of Warren Teaching School Alliance, and Deputy Head and Head of Literacy at Warren Road Primary School. As a self-proclaimed ‘Talk for Writing’ and grammar nut, he is passionate about instilling a love of English in people of all ages and thrives on raising standards through inspirational training and development.
Facilitator:
Jamie Thomas
Course Cost:
£150
Date/Time:
10 Oct | 09:15 – 15:00
Available as INSET
Venue:
Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
If you are interested in attending, and require more information, then please email us at wtsa@warrenroad.bromley.sch.uk
Talk for Grammar - bringing grammar to life
Talk for Grammar – bringing grammar to life
Course Overview:
Anyone who has looked at the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS) papers since 2016 will know that, unfortunately, the naming of parts (and some of them very obscure) is gaining ground and additional terminology has been added. This course is designed to help teachers confidently rise to this challenge while integrating the grammar into model texts and activities that engage the children. In addition, we will visit classrooms and observe these strategies in action at Warren Road, an ‘Outstanding’ school and Talk for Writing Training Centre.
Course Content:
Throughout the day, we will explore:
- Grammatical skills and knowledge (including all the tricky bits!)
- Fun, engaging, daily activities for word and sentence work
- The importance of imitation
- The progression of grammar from EYFS through to Y6
- How to explore and contextualise grammar through shared reading and writing
- Reading as a writer – creating writer’s toolkits
About Jamie Thomas:
As well as being an accredited Talk for Writing Trainer, Jamie is Head of Warren Teaching School Alliance, and Deputy Head and Head of Literacy at Warren Road Primary School. As a self-proclaimed ‘Talk for Writing’ and grammar nut, he is passionate about instilling a love of English in people of all ages and thrives on raising standards through inspirational training and development.
Facilitator:
Jamie Thomas
Course Cost:
£150
Date/Time:
11 Oct | 09:15 – 15:00
Available as INSET
Venue:
Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
If you are interested in attending, and require more information, then please email us at wtsa@warrenroad.bromley.sch.uk
Talk for Writing - An Introduction
Talk for Writing – an Introduction
Course Overview:
Talk for Writing has been the most successful whole school initiative we have undertaken at Warren Road. Standards have risen in all year groups, especially in areas of ‘Greater Depth’, where written outcomes are of an extremely high standard. In addition, writing for pleasure has become a feature of the school, with children making the most of opportunities both in and out of lessons, as well as at home, to develop their key skills and their creativity. Visitors to the school will find themselves immersed in lessons where vocabulary is championed and celebrated; grammar, punctuation and spelling is contextualised and used with confidence; and content is rich and engaging.
Course Content:
- An overview of the TFW process and its impact on raising standards.
- A learning walk to see TFW being taught throughout the school.
- A book look to see the written outcomes over time.
- A question and answer session with teachers, children and the TFW lead.
Delegate Feedback:
“An excellent mix of classroom observation, teaching across various year groups, books to look at, teachers to talk to and of course the children – lovely to hear their positivity.”
About Jamie Thomas:
Jamie is Head of Warren Teaching School Alliance, and Deputy Head and Head of Literacy at Warren Road Primary School. As a self-proclaimed ‘Talk for Writing’ and grammar nut, he is passionate about instilling a love of English in people of all ages and thrives on raising standards through inspirational training and development.
Facilitator:
Jamie Thomas
Course Cost:
£75 per session
Date/Time:
17 Oct 18 | 28 Nov 18 | 10 Jan 19
09:15 – 12:15
Venue:
Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
If you are interested in attending, and require more information, then please email us at wtsa@warrenroad.bromley.sch.uk
Talk for Writing - An Immersion
Talk for Writing – An Immersion
Course Overview:
Talk for Writing has been the most successful whole school initiative we have undertaken at Warren Road. Standards have risen in all year groups, especially in areas of ‘Greater Depth’, where written outcomes are of an extremely high standard. In addition, writing for pleasure has become a feature of the school, with children making the most of opportunities both in and out of lessons, as well as at home, to develop their key skills and their creativity. Visitors to the school will find themselves immersed in lessons where vocabulary is championed and celebrated; grammar, punctuation and spelling is contextualised and used with confidence; and content is rich and engaging.
Course Content:
- An overview of the TfW process and its impact on raising standards.
- An immersion to see TfW being taught throughout the school.
- A book look to see the written outcomes over time.
- A question and answer session with teachers, children and the TfW lead.
- Lunch and a chance to network.
- Short-burst writing games and activities to take back to the classroom.
- Y6 shared writing workshop, with a focus on turning poetry into prose.
About Jamie Thomas:
Jamie is Head of Warren Teaching School Alliance, and Deputy Head and Head of Literacy at Warren Road Primary School. As a self-proclaimed ‘Talk for Writing’ and grammar nut, he is passionate about instilling a love of English in people of all ages and thrives on raising standards through inspirational training and development.
Facilitator:
Jamie Thomas
Course Cost:
£150
Date/Time:
15 Nov 18 | 24 Jan 19 | 14 Mar 19
09:15 – 15:00
Venue:
Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
If you are interested in attending, and require more information, then please email us at wtsa@warrenroad.bromley.sch.uk
Talk for Writing Forums (x3)
Talk for Writing Forum
Course Overview:
This termly forum is an opportunity for subject leaders, teachers and teaching assistants practising the Talk for Writing methodologies to keep up-to-date with innovative, practical ideas to inspire and share good practice. Each session will include a training focus (meeting the needs and requirements of the delegates on the course) as well as an open forum for discussion.
Course Content:
Forum 2:
- Teaching poetry – what we can learn from ‘Poetry in the Making’ by Ted Hughes.
- Levels of sophistication – writing in the style of an author (Tolkien).
- Curriculum update: ‘Talk for Reading’ and ‘Talk for Maths’.
Course Overview:
This termly forum is an opportunity for subject leaders, teachers and teaching assistants practising the Talk for Writing methodologies to keep up-to-date with innovative, practical ideas to inspire and share good practice. Each session will include a training focus (meeting the needs and requirements of the delegates on the course) as well as an open forum for discussion.
To book your place on our forum, please email wtsa@warrenroad.bromley.sch.uk
Delegate Feedback:
“Lots of super ideas to take away. Loved the link of using SBW in topic – i.e. history. First activity really great to warm children up at beginning of lesson or in EW time.”
“Very informative with lots of adaptable ideas. Good ideas re: use of cross curricular writing.”
About Jamie Thomas:
Jamie is Head of Warren Teaching School Alliance, and Deputy Head and Head of Literacy at Warren Road Primary School. As a self-proclaimed ‘Talk for Writing’ and grammar nut, he is passionate about instilling a love of English in people of all ages and thrives on raising standards through inspirational training and development.
Facilitator:
Jamie Thomas
Course Cost:
£50
Date/Time:
27 Sep 18 | 10 Jan 19 |02 May 19 | 16:15 – 17:45
Venue:
Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
If you are interested in attending, and require more information, then please email us at wtsa@warrenroad.bromley.sch.uk
Talk for Writing - Non Fiction
Talk for Writing – Non Fiction
Course Overview:
Talk for Writing has been the most successful whole school initiative we have undertaken at Warren Road. Standards have risen in all year groups, especially in areas of ‘Greater Depth’, where written outcomes are of an extremely high attainment. In addition, writing for pleasure has become a feature of the school, with children making the most of opportunities both in and out of lessons, as well as at home, to develop their key skills and their creativity. Visitors to the school will find themselves immersed in lessons where vocabulary is championed and celebrated; grammar, punctuation and spelling is contextualised and used with confidence; and content is rich and engaging.
Course Content:
- An overview of the TfW process and its impact on raising standards.
- An immersion in classrooms to see TfW being taught throughout the school.
- A book look to see the written outcomes over time.
- A question and answer session with teachers, children and the TfW lead.
- Lunch and a chance to network.
- An interactive planning session, looking at the different elements of non-fiction writing.
About Jamie Thomas:
Jamie is Head of Warren Teaching School Alliance, and Deputy Head and Head of Literacy at Warren Road Primary School. As a self-proclaimed ‘Talk for Writing’ and grammar nut, he is passionate about instilling a love of English in people of all ages and thrives on raising standards through inspirational training and development.
Facilitator:
Jamie Thomas
Date/Time:
Available as INSET
Venue:
Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
If you are interested in attending, and require more information, then please email us at wtsa@warrenroad.bromley.sch.uk
Talk for Writing in Year 6
Talk for Writing in Year 6
Course Overview:
Talk for Writing has been the most successful whole school initiative we have undertaken at Warren Road. Standards have risen in all year groups, especially in areas of ‘Greater Depth’, where written outcomes are of an extremely high attainment. In addition, writing for pleasure has become a feature of the school, with children making the most of opportunities both in and out of lessons, as well as at home, to develop their key skills and their creativity. Visitors to the school will find themselves immersed in lessons where vocabulary is championed and celebrated; grammar, punctuation and spelling is contextualised and used with confidence; and content is rich and engaging.
Course Content:
- Reviewing the national requirements for writing at ‘Greater Depth’ at KS2.
- Navigate a scheme of work, identifying the importance of short burst writing and shared reading on written outcomes.
- Observing an ‘Outstanding’ practitioner delivering the plan through a lesson observation.
- Evaluating the written outcomes and discussing the impact on learning, including the importance of shared writing.
- Establishing next steps to implement in school.
About Jamie Thomas:
Jamie is Head of Warren Teaching School Alliance, and Deputy Head and Head of Literacy at Warren Road Primary School. As a self-proclaimed ‘Talk for Writing’ and grammar nut, he is passionate about instilling a love of English in people of all ages and thrives on raising standards through inspirational training and development.
Facilitator:
Jamie Thomas
Course Cost:
£75
Date/Time:
14 Nov 18 | 23 Jan 19 | 13 Mar 19 |
09:15 – 12:15
Venue:
Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF
If you are interested in attending, and require more information, then please email us at wtsa@warrenroad.bromley.sch.uk
Talk for Writing Planning
Talk for Writing Planning
Course Overview:
Talk for Writing has been the most successful whole school initiative we have undertaken at Warren Road. Standards have risen in all year groups, especially in areas of ‘Greater Depth’, where written outcomes are of an extremely high standard. In addition, writing for pleasure has become a feature of the school, with children making the most of opportunities both in and out of lessons, as well as at home, to develop their key skills and their creativity. Visitors to the school will find themselves immersed in lessons where vocabulary is championed and celebrated; grammar, punctuation and spelling is contextualised and used with confidence; and content is rich and engaging.
Course Content:
Planning Twilight (2 hours) will include:
- A complete 4-week unit of work for your year group, ready to take away and implement.
- Guidance on how to write a model text based upon a quality text, film or animation.
- Guidance on how to contextualise all requirements in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Full Day Planning (5 hours) will include:
- A half term plan, including a model text, innovated text and a bank of resources.
- A strategic map of how to plan a TFW scheme of work.
- Guidance on how to write a model text based upon a quality text, film or animation.
- Guidance on how to contextualise all requirements in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Ideas for a hook.
- Short-burst writing opportunities (including poetry).
- Links to non-fiction writing opportunities across the curriculum.
Facilitator:
Jamie Thomas
Course Cost:
Full Day £650 | Twilight £325
Date/Time:
09:00 – 15:00
16:00 – 18:00
Dates upon request – consultancy work
Venue:
Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 6JF
If you are interested in attending, and require more information, then please email us at wtsa@warrenroad.bromley.sch.uk