Talk for Writing

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 | 06 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 – 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 – 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 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

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

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:

• Exploring elements of the Talk for Writing methodology, such as innovative short-burst writing, and the way it can be planned to optimise creativity and independence.
• Sharing experiences and best practice.

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

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

Course Cost:
£150

Date/Time:
18 Oct 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