What We
Offer
There are many ways we can help schools as an English Hub
All of the offerings detailed below are free of charge, and we may even be able to provide you with funding for your time.
CPD
Throughout the year, we hold many CPD events that are free to attend.
Most events are open to any school to attend and are held virtually, to help you to access them with ease.
Some events may be limited in space and will be offered to our Partner Schools first.
Eligibility for Funding and Support
All schools, regardless of location or position, are welcome to attend our virtual CPD sessions where spaces are available. This CPD will always be free to attend and is funded by the DfE.
To ensure the allocation of support and funding from the KST English Hub is offered fairly and where it will make the most impact, we will consider a number of factors, .
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Hubs should prioritise schools who meet two of the criteria below:
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* Primary schools with lower than average Phonics Screening Check scores for disadvantaged pupils. Schools with the lowest phonics scores for disadvantaged pupils.
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* Primary schools where the bottom 20% of children are not on course to meet the expected standard (indicated through regular phonics assessment in school).
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* Primary schools with a lower than average percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in the Phonics Screening Check (80% met the expected standard in 2024).
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* Primary schools with a higher than average proportion of children eligible for Pupil Premium (2023/24 the Pupil Premium national average was 28.5%).
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* Primary schools that sit in an Education Investment Area (PEIAs/EIAs).
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* Previous Partner Schools who last received intensive support two or more years ago, have experienced significant systemic change since leaving the programme, and who have failed to realise and/or maintain improvement in SSP scores.
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* Primary schools with a high proportion of groups considered hard to reach such as EAL, FSM, travellers.
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* Schools referred by local partners (eg. NLEs, RSCs, LAs).
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* Primary schools where standards in phonics are identified as areas for development through Ofsted inspection findings.
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* Primary schools where there is a risk of declining standards in phonics.
The Hub Process
Self Referral
Briefing
Graduate
Intensive
Level Support
Funding
Support Call
Audit
Medium
Support
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Self Referral
The first stage of the English Hub journey is to complete a self referral form.
Once we have received your completed form, we will be in contact regarding the second stage, attending one of our showcase events.
Briefings
Come along to one of our briefings to find out about the work of the KST English Hub, our aims and how we can support you in your practice.
Briefings are a free event where school leaders can come together to share best practice in phonics and early reading.
Click here to book onto a Briefing
Audit
This is an opportunity to identify areas of strength and areas for development within your provision. One of our experienced Literacy Specialists will meet with you in your school to carry out an in-depth review of your current reading provision, including observing lessons and looking at resources. This is a collaborative and supportive process.
We contribute towards the cost of releasing staff to take part.
Initial Support Call with Hub Lead
Following an audit, you will speak with Becky Dwyer, our Hub Lead, to reflect on the audit process and to discuss the next steps for your school.
Funding
We may be able to offer you financial support to fund training and resources linked to your SSP.
Most funding offers will require match funding.
Medium Level Support
All schools, regardless of location or position, are welcome to attend our virtual CPD sessions where spaces are available. This CPD will always be free to attend and is funded by the DfE.
Some schools may be directed towards specific sessions based on an assessment of their needs following an audit or self referral.
Intensive Support
Some schools who meet the eligibilty criteria will be invited to become a partner school and receive intensive Hub support. This is a two year partnership that must be commited to at a senior level. Schools will receive a number of visits during the partnership from one of our Hub Literacy Specialists who will provide ongoing, bespoke support.
We contribute towards the cost of releasing staff to take part.
Graduate
Following two years of intensive Hub support, it is the expectation that schools will graduate from the programme. Graduated schools will be offered bespoke follow on support.
English Hub Knowledge Schools Trust
West London Free School Primary
Cambridge Grove
Hammersmith, W6 0LB
0203 096 6016