Super Spelling

With many schools now using apps and online resources to teach spelling, we look at the key subject knowledge required to ensure that spelling is taught and not just caught. During this course we will:

• Expand understanding of the terminology associated with spelling

• Demonstrate practical approaches to teach spelling

• Provide course delegates with ‘take away’ ideas to embed in their teaching.

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Rachel Clarke is the director of Primary English, a consultancy that has worked with teachers across the country for the past 11 years to improve all aspects of English teaching in the Primary Years. During 30 years in primary education she has held the positions of SENCO, English Subject Leader and Deputy Headteacher. Before establishing Primary English, Rachel worked as an English Consultant for Coventry Local Authority. She has a Masters Degree in Education and was awarded a distinction for her research.

Rachel is a knowledgeable and motivational trainer who carefully facilitates the improved understanding, knowledge and skills of others. Rachel specialises in creating bespoke support for schools based on the precise interpretation of their specific needs.

Rachel is an experienced writer and series editor. She is the author of over 10 educational books, including Assess Fluency in Reading published by Collins and was part of the writing team that produced the KS2 Guided Reading Handbooks for Collins Big Cat. She writes regularly for Teach Primary magazine, and co-wrote the National Literacy Trust's primary spoken language training.

Rachel enjoys creating downloadable resources which she shares on her website primaryenglished.co.uk.