We know that the work TA's do is vital in engaging and supporting pupils in the classroom. Below are details of a webinar series designed specifically for TA's in order to support the ongoing development of pupils oracy and writing in your school.
High-impact TA training that strengthens writing support in every classroom.
T - Transforming Practice
A - Acceleration of progress
L - Limitless - promoting a growth mindset in writing
K - Knowledge-building.
Once a month - providing structured support and development.
Focus - see dates and themes below.
Time - to ask and answer questions. Supporting and motivating each other.
From Scribbles to Sentences: Supporting Early Writing in EYFS
Date: Wednesday 19th November
Time: 09:15 - 10:00
Explore how children develop early writing skills through mark-making, play, and talk.
Visuals, Prompts & Physical Skills: Inspiring Writing Through Images, Handwriting & Dictation
Wednesday 10th December. 09:15 - 10:00
Explore how visual prompts, handwriting fluency, and dictation can support pupils in developing both transcription and composition skills.
Scaffolding Sentence Construction in KS1
Wednesday 14th January 2026. 09:15 - 10:00.
Explore how to support pupils in constructing accurate and meaningful sentences through explicit modelling and guided practice.
Oral Rehearsal That Works: Reducing Cognitive Load in Writing Tasks
Wednesday 11th February 20256. 09:15 - 10:00
Discover how oral rehearsal can strengthen sentence construction, reduce cognitive load, and improve writing fluency.
Vocabulary Matters: Expanding Word Choice and Expression
Wednesday 18th March 2026. 09:15 - 10:00
Explore practical strategies for developing pupils' vocabulary in ways that directly support writing outcomes.
Grammar in Action: Making Sentence Rules Stick
Wednesday 15th April 2026. 09:15 - 10:00
Explore how to support pupils in applying grammar knowledge within real writing contexts.
Writing for Purpose: Helping Pupils Understand Genre and Audience
Wednesday 13th May 2026. 09:15 - 10:00
Explore how to help pupils understand the purpose behind their writing and tailor their style to suit different audiences and genres.
Tracking Progress with Confidence: Simple Tools for Meaningful Assessment
Wednesday 17 June 2026. 09:15 - 10:00
Explore how formative assessment can be used to monitor pupil progress in writing and inform next steps.
Targeted Interventions in KS2: Closing the Writing Gap
Wednesday 15th July 2026. 09:15 - 10:00
Learn how to deliver structured, targeted writing support for pupils who need additional help, including those with SEND, EAL, and low confidence.
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