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CPD Events

CPD

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Upcoming Events

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Our CPD events are funded by the DfE and as such, are free to attend.

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They are intended to be accessed by schools within our hub catchment area but we are often able to welcome schools from any area.

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If you are not a school we are working with and would be interested in attending one of our events, please do get in touch by email.

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If spaces are available, we will be in contact.

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Some sessions have been designed with Early Career Teachers (ECT) or current trainee teachers who are completing their Initial Teacher Training (ITT) however the sessions are open to teachers and support staff of all levels of experience. 

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Initial Teacher Training (ITT) CPD

  • Fri 10 Oct
    10 Oct 2025, 13:30 – 15:00
    This session will provide a basic introduction to teaching phonics. Ideal for student teachers, or those new to phonics, this session will cover what phonics is, why we teach it and the foundations of excellent practice in this area.
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  • Fri 30 Jan
    30 Jan 2026, 13:30 – 15:00
    In this session, designed for student teachers, we will look at typical language development and how we can support children’s developing oracy.
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  • Fri 15 May
    15 May 2026, 13:30 – 15:00
    This session will focus on early reading and the practical classroom strategies we can use to support children's developing reading comprehension. Written for student teachers, this will also be useful for anyone moving to KS1.
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Early Career Teacher (ECT)/new or returning to Year 1 CPD

  • Tue 14 Oct
    14 Oct 2025, 13:00 – 14:00
    This session will focus on the fundamentals of good practice in phonics, and how we can support all children to make good progress while maintaining fidelity to your SSP programme.
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  • Tue 13 Jan
    13 Jan 2026, 13:30 – 15:00
    This session will look at why a language-rich environment is essential, taking in some of the research in this area. It will explore some practical ideas and strategies for developing practice and making the most of your learning environments.
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  • Tue 28 Apr
    28 Apr 2026, 09:00 – 10:00
    This session will focus on practical ideas for preparing your children to take the phonics screening check, and lots of top tips to help the check go as smoothly as possible. Written with ECTs in mind, this session will also be useful for anyone new, or returning, to teaching phonics.
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CPD for all

  • Thu 11 Sept
    11 Sept 2025, 09:00 – 10:30
    This session is designed to equip reception teachers with strategies for teaching phonics from the first week, ensuring a smooth transition and setting high expectations.
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  • Tue 11 Nov
    11 Nov 2025, 13:00 – 14:30
    Join us for a session designed to help schools develop their knowledge and skills for teaching pupils who find learning to read challenging.
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  • Tue 17 Mar
    17 Mar 2026, 10:00 – 11:00
    Join us on this session where we will explore the best ways to embed a culture of reading for enjoyment in your school. We will cover lots of practical ideas and top tips for reading leads so we can get pupils reading for pleasure.
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  • Thu 23 Apr
    23 Apr 2026, 15:30 – 17:00
    Join us to discover the best of new children's literature from this year, covering a range of diverse topics, characters and formats.
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  • Tue 19 May
    19 May 2026, 09:30 – 11:00
    This session is designed to equip reception teachers with strategies for teaching phonics from the first week, ensuring a smooth transition and setting high expectations.
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English Hub Knowledge Schools Trust

West London Free School Primary

Cambridge Grove

Hammersmith, W6 0LB

0203 096 6016

hub@ks-t.org

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