Professional Development

Gill offers school or LEA-based Professional Development training. She has eight extremely popular and successful ‘ready-made’ sessions. These reflect her particular areas of interest and expertise – non-fiction, improving writing standards and cross-curricular teaching.

INSET tailored to meet specific requirements are also available – to discuss your requirements, please contact Gill.

Gill’s ready-made INSETs for teachers are:

• Developing a literacy-based thematic curriculum
• Spotlight on … children’s authors for Key Stage 2
• Improving progression in non-fiction writing in Years 3 to 6
• The effective use of picture books in Key Stage 2
• SAT attack ... preparing for Key Stage 2 SATs
• Using visual literacy to develop children’s writing in KS1 and KS2
• Renewed Framework: renewed practice at KS2

At present, there is one course for Key Stage 2 teaching assistants:

• Help! I’ve got to do guided reading!

For downloadable resources by teachers for teachers, visit Noticeboard. The resources are based around Gill’s courses, so they’re great for giving you fresh ideas in challenging areas.