Primary English Leads Conference Autumn 26

The annual Primary English Conference is aimed at English subject leaders and those passionate about teaching English to learn from experts in the field to support leaders work on key Surrey priorities.

Teachers will have increased understanding of current practice and pedagogy in teaching reading and writing. Teachers will feel inspired to share practice and make changes in their schools.

The beliefs, knowledge and or teaching practices this programme aims to address:

• Improved understanding of current research, theory of reading and writing and how this relates to practice including motivating children to write for pleasure.

Intended Impact on Practice:

• Leaders will feel empowered to share key messages in their own schools.
• Changes to practice will support pupils to make the best possible progress in English.

Intended improvement and/or evaluation of impact for pupils, including those with SEND and/or disadvantaged backgrounds:

• Changes to practice will support pupils to make the best possible progress in English.
• Identify potential barriers to learning and the effective pedagogy to support pupils to engage with English.
• Explore effective classroom strategies so all learners can progress in English.