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Type of work offered:
Consultancy, Initial Teacher Education, Keynotes, Teaching/working with pupils, Training and Writing
Specialism:
Phonics, Primary and Reading
Region available:
Midlands, National, Online and UK
Social media:
@Miss_K_Sunray3
Website:
www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-s-0b886538
Profile
Kiran is an experienced teacher, having taught across the Primary Phase from EYFS to KS2. She is an experienced KS1 Phase Leader and Teacher, specialising in Early Reading, Phonics and Reading whole school. Kiran has written several chapters for different Edu books, including:Reimagining Fairytales for The DiverseEd Manifesto Reader Volition in the Open University's Reading Teacher's BookEnabling girls into leadership for the 3rd WomenEd book. She has also written Early Reading books for the First Steps Rocket Phonics series of books. Rocket Phonics is a DfE validated Phonics Scheme. She is the 2023 UKLA Farshore Double Award Winner - Reading Champion and Author's Choice for her DEI Pupil leadership work around Reader Volition and Agency. Kiran has spoken at several Edu conferences including the Festival of Education, Pedagoo, WomenEd Unconferences, BrewEds and Open University workshops, ranging from enabling and empowering fiction for girls diversity, equity and inclusion to Early Reading Provision, Fluency and Reading for Pleasure Pedagogy. Kiran has taught in Tanzania and recently helped build a school (in Rwanda) in collaboration with Action Aid, to enable young girls to have Equitable access to education. She is passionate about advocating alternative fairy tales and diversifying the representation in children’s literature; empowering fiction for girls #WomenEd and using texts that immerse children into different worlds and lives – specifically stories centred around immigration and the lived experiences of refugees.
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Type of work offered:
Assessment, Consultancy and Training
Specialism:
Assessment, Curriculum Design, Oracy, Primary and Reading
Region available:
London, Online and South
Profile
I have over 25 years’ experience of teaching in secondary and primary schools, with a particular focus on English and assessment. I have helped to raise standards in schools by providing specialist English training, targeted support and coaching for teachers and senior leaders. I am currently the Moderation Manager for Brent, overseeing moderation processes for KS2 writing and providing statutory assessment/moderation training. I have delivered highly-evaluated training courses for a number of London local authorities and bespoke in-service training for schools. My training offers practical and effective ideas for immediate use and impact in the classroom.
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Type of work offered:
Advisory work for government bodies/organisations, Consultancy, Teaching/working with pupils and Training
Specialism:
Early Years, Phonics, Primary, Reading and Writing
Region available:
Midlands and South
Social media:
@Julie_Sargent1
Website:
www.innovateducation.co.uk
Testimonials
"Thank you once again for yesterday’s training session. It was just what the team needed: non-threatening, encouraging and full of practical suggestions."
"We have had some real success so far with the text-based planning and some lovely feedback from the children about it. It is having an impact!"
"Just a note of thanks for yesterday's training. It was incredibly helpful and very clear to follow. I appreciated every minute. It was engaging and interactive as well as relaxed and conversational. And who knew that you could do so many amazing collaborative things (break out groups and visualisers) on Zoom!"
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I work with SLT, English subject leaders and staff in developing all aspects of primary English. Bespoke support could include: developing the reading and writing curriculum, progression and development of literacy skills; planning units of work with teachers; or specific subject leader support. I also offer a variety of training around aspects of literacy such as phonics and spelling; teaching grammar in context; reading for meaning; and developing writers.
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Type of work offered:
Assessment, Consultancy and Training
Specialism:
Primary, Reading and Writing
Region available:
North
Social media:
@lancsliteracy (Twitter) @lancslpds (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC55zSaI6p5ZhJxL--Q00IjA (Youtube channel)
Website:
http://www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/curriculum/english/index.php
Testimonials
"'Nicola and her team are inspirational - the support and expertise in the team is incredible! I am grateful for having the exceptional support in Lancashire and hope others across the country can access it via websites, publications and online training'. A Lancashire Headteacher"
Profile
Nicola has worked in Lancashire since 1997 as a primary teacher, Senior Manager and Consultant. She joined the Literacy team in May 2004 after several years as a Leading Literacy teacher and Subject Leader, and has been involved in co-developing and presenting the very popular boys' writing projects in KS2 within Lancashire and beyond.Nicola has a particular interest in the use of film to develop literacy and has gained Lead Practitioner status with the British Film Institute. In addition, she regularly consults on projects with the BBC.In 2009, Nicola was awarded NPQH and in 2010 became an accredited Local Consultant for Improvement in Stronger Management Systems and Support for Writing. In 2012, Nicola was appointed by DFE for leading phonics in Lancashire with an outstanding accreditation. She also specialises in reading development, improving writing, boys' writing and is the Lancashire Lead Moderator for KS1 and KS2.She currently leads a team of eleven Primary English and Literacy Consultants, as part of Lancashire Professional Development Service, with expertise from Nursery to Y6 in all aspects of English. Nicola has a valued reputation for working wtih an extensive range of schools across Lancashire, and beyond, in raising standards via in-school support and high-quality CPD training courses.Nicola was appointed to the Senior Consultant role in October 2017.
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Type of work offered:
Consultancy, Teaching/working with pupils, Training and Writing
Specialism:
Primary
Region available:
International, Midlands, National, North, Online, South and UK
Social media:
Facebook: Hubbard Consultancy Limited and the group Whole Class Reading and more at The Teach Hub
Website:
www.theteachhub.co.uk
Testimonials
"Completed a spelling and phonics course and found it really useful. I have recently taken on English lead and learned lots about spelling rules in a short space of time. Subject knowledge was excellent and the resources provided look great. I can't wait to try out ideas when school is back to normal."
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I have 34+ years experience in education. I am a Primary Consultant currently also working part-time as an intervention teacher. I am the Director of my own courses and resources company, The Teach Hub. I have worked as an English Consultant for Ladybird Learn at Home series supporting the publication of 14 books. I have supported BBC Bitesize phonics. I am the moderation manager for Walsall LA and also moderate for Staffordshire. I have written a Phonics Programme that has been praised by OFSTED by schools used it.
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Type of work offered:
Advisory work for government bodies/organisations, Assessment, Broadcasting, Consultancy, Initial Teacher Education, Keynotes, Research, Teaching/working with pupils, Training and Writing
Specialism:
Assessment, Cross-phase English, Curriculum Design, Early Years, Handwriting, Initial Teacher Education, Oracy, Phonics, Primary, Reading, Research and Secondary Literacy
Region available:
International and National
Social media:
www.facebook.com/thephonicsclub, www.facebook.com/theks3phonicsclub
Website:
www.abigailsteeltraining.com
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Personal Information
Type of work offered:
Advisory work for government bodies/organisations, Assessment, Broadcasting, Consultancy and Training
Specialism:
Oracy, Primary, Reading and Writing
Region available:
Midlands and South
Social media:
Twitter @BabcockLDPEng
Website:
https://www.babcockldp.co.uk/english
Testimonials
"Thank you very much for last week, all staff felt that it is the best CPD they have had; it was both informative and confidence boosting for them."
"I just wanted to say a massive thank you for your support and calming words during the English assignment time. Honestly, you and Rebecca were brilliant and made me feel that I could achieve the necessary pass!"
"The webex meetings have been extremely useful. They enhance our subject knowledge and give us lots of ideas to try with the children. The course leader (Jenny) is incredibly knowledgeable and ensures the sessions are well-paced. The sessions have had a direct impact on our teaching and the progress our children are making."
"Thank you so much Jenny. I have found your support very productive and reassuring! I am excited about the way forward and the changes we will now finally be able to implement, so thank you!"
"I am writing to thank you very much for the No Nonsense Spelling training you delivered to us this morning and for forwarding the presentation slides. The session was excellent and enjoyed by everyone. It has prompted some thoughtful discussions about spelling in our school and we are looking forward to using the programme from September."
Profile
Jenny currently works as one of Babcock LDP’s team of English Advisers. Her role involves providing training for teachers and English subject leaders in all areas of primary English, supporting teachers in the classroom and co-writing teaching publications such as No Nonsense Spelling, No Nonsense Grammar and No Nonsense Literacy. Jenny is an experienced primary class teacher, senior leader and English subject leader with experience in schools in the UK and abroad. Jenny is also a KS2 moderator and provides the English training for Devon Primary SCITT. In addition to working for a number of years as an English Adviser, Jenny also worked as a Primary Languages Adviser for Devon between 2005 and 2012.
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Type of work offered:
Advisory work for government bodies/organisations and Training
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I am a lead school improvement adviser for English and moderation manager. Having taught across key stages 1 and 2, relatively recently, I am able to draw on my expertise to support schools with their English curriculum and teaching. I am passionate about empowering subject leaders and teachers to enact change in their setting. I provide training for teachers and English subject leaders around all areas of English, including a grammar course, reading course, phonics networks, subject leader networks. I also run projects with groups of schools. Recently I have been part of a successful writing project which addresses all aspects of the writing curriculum. I have also led on a secondary early reading project, empowering literacy leads withing secondaries to implement reading interventions and to develop disciplinary literacy skills across the school. My next project coming up will be implementing an effective oracy strategy in our primary and secondary schools. I also deliver assessment leader networks and provide training for teachers around various aspects of assessment, including an in-depth look at reading and writing assessments.
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I have been working as an English adviser for Achieving for Children for the past three years. I have recently taken on the role of moderation manager. My experience is within primary education. I have taught in the majority of year groups (years 1-6) for the past 17 years and have recent classroom experience. In my current role, I provide training for teachers and English subject leaders around all areas of English, including a grammar course, reading course, phonics networks, subject leader networks. I also run projects with groups of schools. Recently I have been part of a successful writing project which addresses all aspects of the writing curriculum. I have also led on a secondary early reading project, empowering literacy leads withing secondaries to implement reading interventions and to develop disciplinary literacy skills across the school. My next project coming up will be implementing an effective oracy strategy in our primary and secondary schools. I also deliver assessment leader networks and provide training for teachers around various aspects of assessment, including an in-depth look at reading and writing assessments.
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Personal Information
Type of work offered:
Advisory work for government bodies/organisations, Assessment, Consultancy and Training
Specialism:
Handwriting, Oracy, Primary and Reading
Region available:
Midlands and South
Social media:
Twitter @BabcockLDPEng
Website:
https://www.babcockldp.co.uk/english
Testimonials
"‘An Introduction to Teaching Vocabulary’. I found the course to be extremely relevant, informative and easy to follow as well as incorporating useful strategies, supported by credible references. I have been very impressed by the Babcock courses and am looking forward to the new ones appearing. I have recommended your courses to my colleagues and also alerted our SLT to the value of the content."
"Useful practical ideas, information that feels like it will work in the classroom"
"Excellent PRACTICAL advice. Very clear answers, lots of useful information"
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Alison is a member of the Primary English team for Babcock LDP. The team offers a wide range of training, consultancy and publication Alison is a qualified teacher with a Masters Degree in Literacy and Literacy Learning Difficulties with 30 years’ experience in education as a teacher and an adviser. She is also an accredited KS1 lead moderator.Alison provides support for schools as a literacy specialist with the English Hub, she is trained in a broad range of literacy interventions and is an accredited Reading Recovery Teacher leader. The Babcock LDP English team have developed some extremely popular and well respected publications, most notably No Nonsense Spelling, Grammar and Literacy. The team are currently developing extensive materials and cpd to support schools with developing vocabulary.
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