This is a discussion-focused meeting that links to current EYFS developments both nationally and locally. Leaders are able to network with colleagues and share best practice across Royal Greenwich schools.
Feedback from previous participants:
"Extremely informative, as always."
"I find these meetings valuable to keep up to date on issues and to talk with colleagues working with the same or similar age."
Pupils will:
- experience high quality EYFS provision
Practitioners will:
- benefit from being given important updates relating to EYFS statutory guidance
Settings will:
- make links with other settings across the Local Authority and will share effective EYFS practice through wider networking
Early Years Foundation Stage Leaders
This course provides an introduction to Intensive Interaction techniques and the rationale for using these with pupils with an ASD. Practical application in a school setting is provided.
Pupils will:
- be supported to develop communication skills using Intensive Interaction
Practitioners will:
- gain an in-depth knowledge of how Intensive Interaction can help children with an ASD to develop communication skills
Settings will:
- be supported by staff who are confident about the rationale and theory behind intensive interaction
Staff supporting students with an ASD in schools, SENCOs, Teachers and Teaching Assistants
During this session delegates will have an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the KS2 Pre Key Stage standards.
The session will include:
- an overview of the Pre Key Stage standards for reading, writing and mathematics
- the opportunity to moderate with other schools against the new Pre Key Stage standards
Delegates will be required to bring along samples of work from Year 6 pupil(s) at their school to moderate with colleagues against the Pre Key Stage standard statements.
When considering samples of work to bring delegates may wish to focus on borderline pupils, including those who may have evidence against the criteria for 'Working Towards the Expected Standard'.
Pupils will:
- be enabled and supported to reach expectations appropriate to their ability and in line with similar pupils nationally
Practitioners will:
- moderate and validate their judgements with other schools against national standards
Settings will:
- be secure in their Year 6 teacher assessment judgements for the Pre Key Stage standards
SENCOs, Class Teachers and Support Assistants in Primary and Primary Special Schools
An opportunity for Assessment leaders at EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to be able to network with colleagues and share best practice across Royal Greenwich schools.
Recent local and national assessment developments will also be covered, including:
- Statutory assessment requirements
- National reporting documentation
- Resources and materials available to support assessments
- Best practice in using data to support school self-evaluation and prepare for inspection
Pupils will:
- benefit from accurate assessment approaches
Practitioners will:
- have access to precise and accurate data analysis approaches to support school improvement
Settings will:
- benefit from assessment processes which are robust and support self evaluation
Assessment Leaders for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in Primary schools