Courses

Register your interest to be notified on the 2024/25 Cornerstone Academy English HubsSupporting Early Language Development programme.

Supporting Early Language Development is a CPD programme developed by a group of English Hubs with support from Speech and Language UK.

The programme has been developed as part of a project to create a more consistent medium level support (MLS) offer across the English Hub network which will streamline workload for hubs and create more equal access to CPD on early language nationally for schools accessing support from hubs.The term ‘early language’ can be used to cover a number of different ages and stages from birth onwards.

The programme will be exclusively available via English Hubs.The five sessions are free of charge, but to be eligible, schools need to have a YR/KS1 provision and must commit to attending all of the sessions.

Register your interest to be notified on the 2024/25 Cornerstone Academy English HubsTransforming School Reading Cultures programme.

The Transforming School Reading Cultures programme consists of 5 research-based professional development sessions aimed at primary English/Reading Leads. The sessions will take you through pedagogical theory and best practise surrounding reading for pleasure. They will provide opportunities to gain knowledge of the subject alongside the confidence to manage, drive and sustain meaningful change in your own school.

The Reading Fluency Medium Level Support programme is a structured professional development series designed to help you deepen your understanding and improve your practice in reading fluency across Key Stage 2. Through a carefully sequenced programme of support, you’ll explore key strategies such as building automaticity, developing prosody, and strengthening vocabulary and comprehension. The focus is on applying these approaches in your own school setting to enhance literacy outcomes and support pupils in becoming confident, fluent readers. The programme is still in development, so more information will be shared soon, including further details about content. However, you can already sign up to get involved for free by clicking the buttons below.

Please contact Michael Kimber (michael.kimber@tcat.education) for more information.

The Reading Fluency Medium Level Support programme is a structured professional development series designed to help you deepen your understanding and improve your practice in reading fluency across Key Stage 2. Through a carefully sequenced programme of support, you’ll explore key strategies such as building automaticity, developing prosody, and strengthening vocabulary and comprehension. The focus is on applying these approaches in your own school setting to enhance literacy outcomes and support pupils in becoming confident, fluent readers. The programme is still in development, so more information will be shared soon, including further details about content. However, you can already sign up to get involved for free by clicking the buttons below.

Please contact Michael Kimber (michael.kimber@tcat.education) for more information.