Masterclasses

A series of four full-day INSET sessions delivered by creative literacy experts the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education

Each INSET offers a stand-alone day of CPD designed to support participants to explore and develop creative teaching approaches to a range of priorities around reader development: reading for pleasure, planning creatively around texts, poetry, and using picture books.

The programme is designed so that each INSET provides a comprehensive exploration of its topic and does not require participants to have attended any other sessions.

Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE)

The CLPE is a UK-based charity. We support schools to teach literacy creatively and effectively, enabling children to read and write for purpose and for pleasure. We provide professional development and resources and conduct research into all areas of literacy, using findings to inform practice and contribute to national and international perspectives.

Masterclasses

  • Transforming Literacy Through Poetry - Tuesday 21 May 2024

    Explore how you can effectively build a spine for poetry across the Early Years and Primary, in line with the recommendations of the new Reading Framework.

    Venue: Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, SE1 8QW

    Time: 9am - 3:30pm

    Detail of activity:

    This Masterclass will be delivered by an expert advisory teacher from CLPE in partnership with award-winning poet, playwright and author, and current Waterstones Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho. The session will explore how poetry can be used in cross-curricular ways to engage children in reading and performing poetry, develop effective writing and raise engagement and attainment in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum.

    The day will allow schools to consider how they can effectively build a spine for poetry across the Early Years and Primary, in line with the recommendations of the new Reading Framework.

    Suitable for:

    • Class teachers (EYFS-KS2)
    • English Subject Leads
    • Senior Leadership

    Relevant areas of the National Curriculum:

    • Language and Vocabulary

    • Oracy

    • Reading

    • Writing

    • Personal, Social and Emotional Development

  • Transforming Literacy Through Picture Books - Tuesday 25 June 2024

    Enhance your knowledge and understanding of how to choose and use picture books across all Primary Key Stages to increase children’s motivation and attainment as independent readers and writers.

    Venue: Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, SE1 8QW

    Time: 9am - 3:30pm

    Detail of activity:

    This Masterclass will be delivered by an expert advisory teacher from CLPE in partnership and with Viviane Schwarz, to support participants to enhance their knowledge and understanding of how to choose and use picture books across all Primary Key Stages to increase children’s motivation and attainment as independent readers and writers.

    Through a range of interactive activities, we will investigate how well-chosen picture books, specific teaching of how illustration can be read and thoughtfully planned activities can increase children’s comprehension of language and engage children in deeper response in reading. We will also develop an understanding of how picturebooks can be used to develop children’s own use of language as well as a clear understanding of narrative structure; inspiring them to write creatively and independently.

    Suitable for:

    • Class teachers (EYFS-KS2)
    • English Subject Leads
    • Senior Leadership

    Relevant areas of the National Curriculum:

    • Language and Vocabulary

    • Oracy

    • Reading

    • Writing

    • Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Access & Inclusion

These Masterclasses will take an inclusive approach and are suitable for teachers working in primary mainstream and SEND settings. An access budget is available to support participant engagement in this programme, for example for transport, BSL interpretation or other costs.

Eligibility

Primary Arts Masterclasses are aimed at qualified teachers working at any level in state primary mainstream and special schools in London. The programme is designed to support teachers working with pupils in all primary year groups from Reception to Year 6.

Your school must be in a London borough to be eligible for the programme.

If your school or a member of your school staff is participating in another area of the Primary Arts programme, you are still eligible to take part in this strand of the programme. Places will be limited to two participants per school.

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Book your space for our Masterclass sessions:

Transforming Literacy Through Poetry - Tuesday 21 May

Explore how reading, responding to, performing and writing poetry raises engagement and attainment in literacy

Transforming Literacy Through Picture Books - Tuesday 25 June

Develop proven approaches to visual literacy to support deeper reading skills and authentic writing processes