Supporting our struggling writers is a key area of concern for KS2 teachers, and yet if we get this right, then a good proportion of our WTS and SEND pupils would develop into EXS writers. This online course is designed for anyone who hopes to improve their provision for these pupils. During the afternoon we will explore various practical strategies, the essential qualities of WTS writers (and what therefore must be prioritised) and what helps them to then progress into the expected standard for the year group.
During this course participants will update their knowledge or learn about:

•  Practical scaffolding strategies which can be implemented to ensure effective class-based support in English lessons
•  The essential ingredients of a WTS and EXS writer – what this looks like, what to prioritise and how this informs other KS2 year   groups’ classroom practice
•  How to use reading and spoken language to support our low-achieving writers and why this is crucial
•  Ways to ensure that this is maintained through other subjects during the school day

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About the Adviser

Emma Mudge - Adviser, Services For Education

Emma has over 20 years of experience working in primary education. Throughout this time, she worked as a leader in a wide variety of areas, and as Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, and Acting Head Teacher, she has been at the forefront of school leadership and improvement for a significant number of years.  

Emma now works as the Educational Adviser for English and is also a member of the Safeguarding team, sharing her experience and knowledge to continually promote and improve the quality of safeguarding, the standard of teaching and learning in English, and in school improvement overall. Supporting schools with the accuracy of their KS1 and KS2 writing assessments is an important part of her role as she can use her expertise as a member for the moderation team to inform, train and support teachers and school leaders. 

Emma is also part of the team which delivers the Health For Life programme (improving the healthy opportunities for primary aged children) and the NPQSL, where she proudly supports the development of our aspiring leaders in the city.