Celebrating World Nursery Rhyme Week 2024 

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World Nursery Rhyme Week is a chance to celebrate nursery rhymes and the role they play in children’s early development and education. In this blog, we explore how you can use nursery rhymes to support oracy in the classroom.

The Oracy Education Commission Findings 

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A summary of the Oracy Education Commission Findings, supporting schools on the next step of their oracy journey. Written by Alice Pepper, sharing expert insights and free resources.

KS2 Teaching and Assessing Writing at the Greater Depth Standard

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Writing outcomes in Manchester and national data in 2024 confirm that, in many schools, the percentages of pupils achieving at the greater depth standard continues to remain below outcomes pre-pandemic. We know that there are many factors which limit pupils’ ability to write at the greater depth standard, ranging from problems caused by gaps in pupils’ learning to managing a wide range of abilities within one classroom.

Recommended Reads: Autumn 2024 

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In this blog, our Literacy team shares their latest book recommendations, giving you all the inspiration you need to enrich your school’s reading curriculum offer.

KS2 Writing: Assessment Arrangements for 2024-2025

Blackely Golf Club

An update regarding key messages from STA and the local authority regarding writing, moderation outcomes as well as the assessment and reporting arrangements for 2024 and their implications for 2025

KS2 Writing: Assessment Arrangements for 2024-2025

Hough End Centre

An update regarding key messages from STA and the local authority regarding writing, moderation outcomes as well as the assessment and reporting arrangements for 2024 and their implications for 2025.

KS2 Writing: Assessment Arrangements for 2024-2025

Hough End Centre

An update regarding key messages from STA and the local authority regarding writing, moderation outcomes as well as the assessment and reporting arrangements for 2024 and their implications for 2025.

KS2 Writing: Assessment Arrangements for 2024-2025

Blackely Golf Club

An update regarding key messages from STA and the local authority regarding writing, moderation outcomes as well as the assessment and reporting arrangements for 2024 and their implications for 2025.

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