English & Phonics Network 22-23

Spread across 6 sessions throughout the year, the Primary English & Phonics Network will keep attendees up-to-date with current research, best practice, schemes and developments within the subject. The sessions will utilise blended learning: in the first half of a term, meetings will be virtual on Zoom and in the second half, meetings will be face-to-face. Sessions will be led by English Teaching and Learning Leads, however we will provide insight into all the best practice happening throughout Surrey by inviting guest speakers from our schools to share what they do and the impact it has on their children.

The beliefs, knowledge, understanding and/or teaching practices this programme aims to address: 
All delegates will have a grounding in best practice within English leadership. The programme aims to ensure all leads have the knowledge to develop their subject through careful monitoring, detailed knowledge of English within their school and a foundation of current, effective teaching practices to draw upon with their staff.  

Intended Impact on practice:
English leaders will be able to share best practice and current thinking with their schools, improving teaching and learning for all learners. English leaders will also be able to network, share/discuss approaches and discuss any specific questions with English T&L leads in person.

Intended improvement and/or evaluation of impact for pupils, including those with SEND and/or disadvantaged backgrounds:
Consistent reflection on impact for children with SEND or disadvantaged background will be a running theme throughout network meetings, with specific strategies to be employed for all vulnerable groups. All elements of the network will be shaped in a way to link new concepts to each school’s context to ensure it has meaningful impact, particularly focusing on lowest 20%.