Free CPD training course for teaching assistants: reading practice in KS1 and EYFS

Name: William Joseph
Price range: $

Skills and training

These CPD resources support teaching assistants in EYFS and Key Stage 1 to strengthen excellence in early reading pedagogy, delivered through a clear sequence of modules.

The resources were developed with industry experts, including Michael Rosen, Lucy Rowland, Chip Colquhoun and Professor Sarah McGeown, to support teaching assistants in developing best practice for reading in EYFS and Key Stage 1. They focus on nurturing the joys and wellbeing benefits of reading and helping TAs overcome common barriers to reading in settings.

Each module provides video content, links to supporting materials and an optional assignment, offering evidence informed strategies and practical techniques to foster a love of reading, build early literacy skills and highlight the wider benefits of reading for children.

Book selection and knowledge: free CPD training module for primary teaching assistants

Skills and training

4 to 9 years

This resource focuses on the importance of book selection and book knowledge in the early years and Key Stage 1.
Engaging storytelling: free CPD training module for primary teaching assistants

Skills and training

4 to 9 years

This resource focuses on the features of engaging storytelling and reading aloud in the early years and Key Stage 1.
Role play and reading provision: free CPD training module for primary teaching assistants

Skills and training

4 to 9 years

This resource focuses on the importance of role play and wider provision opportunities for reading in the early years and Key Stage 1.
Reading for wellbeing: free CPD training module for primary teaching assistants

Skills and training

4 to 9 years

This resource features author Michael Rosen and focuses on the role reading plays in children’s wellbeing.
Reading for speech and language development: free CPD training module for primary teaching assistants

Skills and training

4 to 9 years

This resource focuses on reading and its role in speech and language development in the early years and Key Stage 1.
Overcoming barriers to reading: free CPD training module for primary teaching assistants

Skills and training

4 to 9 years

This resource focuses on recognising and responding to potential barriers to reading in the early years and Key Stage 1.

Give us your feedback – and receive a £100 book bundle for your school

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Free CPD training course for teaching assistants: reading practice in KS1 and EYFS

Book selection and knowledge: free CPD training module for primary teaching assistants

Engaging storytelling: free CPD training module for primary teaching assistants

Role play and reading provision: free CPD training module for primary teaching assistants

Reading for wellbeing: free CPD training module for primary teaching assistants

Reading for speech and language development: free CPD training module for primary teaching assistants

Overcoming barriers to reading: free CPD training module for primary teaching assistants

Give us your feedback – and receive a £100 book bundle for your school