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  • Upcoming Primary Assessment Learning Opportunities:

    To search for a specific course, type the course title or keywords in the 'Find Learning' box.

    Autumn Term 2026

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    Dates:

    North - 16 September, 20 October, 9 November, 9 December 2026, 13 January, 24 February and 18 March 2027 

    South - 16 September, 20 October, 9 November, 9 December 2026, 13 January, 24 February and 18 March 2027

    Price: Sub £815 / SLA £765 / Full £978

    Keyword Search: Attainment Year 6

    Raising Attainment in Year 6

    This course will include schools working together to identify, track and target the needs of children in Year 6 for one main aim: supporting Year 6 to improve outcomes at the end of Key Stage 2. The session will draw on input from assessment, maths and English teams and provides the opportunity for Year 6 teachers and headteachers to attend session jointly to maximise progress across Year 6. As a result, teachers will be confident when planning for success in Year 6 whilst senior leaders will benefit from designated time to work alongside Year 6 colleagues to discuss current outcomes and next steps.  

    The course fee is for up to three attendees from each school. The headteacher and two Y6 teachers. 

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    Dates:

    North - 21 September, 21 October 2026, 18 January, 3 February (Part 1), 22 April and 8 July 2027 (Part 2) 

    South - 21 September, 21 October 2026, 18 January, 3 February (Part 1), 22 April and 8 July 2027 (Part 2)

    Central - 1 October, 2 November 2026, 19 January, 26 February (Part 1), 27 April and 2 July 2027 (Part 2)

    Price: Sub £565 / SLA £520 / Full £678 *split over two financial years

    Keyword Search: Attainment Y4

    Raising Attainment in Year 4

    Year 4 Maths, English and Assessment: Targeted Practice for Accelerated Progress

    This year long professional learning course will support Year 4 teachers and senior leaders to strengthen the purposeful use of assessment to identify need, adapt curriculum provision and accelerate progress in English and mathematics. Delivered across the academic year, the course will focus on securing strong end outcomes through high‑quality teaching, curriculum planning and effective moderation. Teachers will also develop a shared understanding of how to identify target pupils through robust diagnostic and summative assessment, including the use of VENNs and gap analysis.

    The course fee is for up to three attendees from each school. The headteacher and two Year 4 teachers.

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    Date: 15 October 2026

    Price: Sub £255 / SLA £180 / Full £306

    Keyword Search: New Year 6

    End of Key Stage Assessment for Teachers New to Year 6 - 26-27

    A comprehensive coverage of issues and information relating to end of Key Stage 2 assessment, including a detailed review of the statutory tests. A one-day course for teachers undertaking end of Key Stage 2 statutory assessment for the first time OR those who have not been in Year 6 since 2015. 

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    Date: 22 October 2026

    Price: Sub £205 / SLA £125 / Full £246

    Keyword Search: Curriculum Outcomes

    Adapting the Curriculum for a Strong Start in Year 6 - Using Year 5 and 6 Outcomes

    Teachers will be supported in the effective use of existing Year 5 assessment data to inform teaching and learning during the autumn term of Year 6. The course will also include a guided analysis of the 2026 KS2 SATs papers in reading, GPS, mathematics and a reflection on the transcriptional aspects of writing (spelling and handwriting).

    To support this a brief overview will be given in how to access the Question Level Analysis Tool and key functions within this.

    Maths AM / English PM

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    Dates:

    13 November 2026, 15 March 2027 (Part 1) and 18 May 2027 (Part 2)

    Price: Sub £465 / SLA £295 / Full £558

    Keyword Search: Strong Foundations

    Securing Strong Foundations in Key Stage 1 - 26-27

    This course will support teachers in identifying the foundational knowledge in both English and maths. It will provide a model of progression for the six-term journey across KS1 and demonstrate how this leads to mastery of the National Curriculum in English and maths at the end of Y2.

    English: 

    • Teachers understand the key building blocks to reading and writing in Key Stage 1. 

    • Teachers develop a secure progression of these to inform teaching. 

    • Teachers will revise existing long-term plans to reflect this progression. 

    • Teachers will develop their understanding of how to use formative assessment effectively to shape teaching and learning so that planning is adapted to support progress for all. 

    Maths: 

    • Teachers understand the progression of skills across Key Stage 1. 

    • Teachers understand the number facts that need to be secured and be provided with strategies on how to teach number facts. 

    • Teachers understand how to develop and teach all three aims of the National Curriculum. 

    • Teachers will understand how to develop questioning and task design with a focus on ensuring good progress is made. 

    • Teachers will be supported to adapt planning informed by assessment.  

    Spring Term 2027

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    Date: 20 January 2027

    Price: Sub £255 / SLA £180 / Full £306

    Keyword Search: New Year 6

    End of Key Stage Assessment for Teachers New to Year 6 - 26-27

    A comprehensive coverage of issues and information relating to end of Key Stage 2 assessment, including a detailed review of the statutory tests. A one-day course for teachers undertaking end of Key Stage 2 statutory assessment for the first time OR those who have not been in Year 6 since 2015. 

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    Dates:

    8 February 2027 - Winchester
    8 February 2027 - Fareham & Gosport
    9 February 2027 - Test Valley
    9 February 2027 - Havant & East Hants
    10 February 2027 - Basingstoke & Deane
    11 February 2027 - New Forest
    11 February 2027 - Hart & Rushmoor

    Price: Sub £205 / SLA £130 / Full £246

    Keyword Search: Standardisation Writing

    Standardisation for Year 6 Teachers - Writing 2026-27

    This session is intended to support Year 6 teachers in carrying out their statutory obligation to assess children at the end of Key Stage 2 (KS2) against the Teacher Assessment Framework in writing. 
    Summer Term 2027

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    Date: 21 April 2027

    Price: Sub £205 / SLA £130 / Full £246

    Keyword Search: Standardisation Mop up

    Standardisation for Year 6 Teachers - Writing Mop-up 2026-27

    This session is intended to support Year 6 teachers in carrying out their statutory obligation to assess children at the end of Key Stage 2 (KS2) against the Teacher Assessment Framework in writing.