The training of whole schools or clusters of small schools is believed to be the most effective system for schools who intend to deliver POPAT as the phonics element or word level section of their literacy curriculum. Effective teaching and continuity of learning is best achieved if all staff examine and understand the phonological skills, processes and procedures taught throughout each stage.

The training is suitable for all staff teaching and supporting children in mainstream schools. It is targeted specifically at Key Stage 1 and SEN Support at Key Stage 2.

A more detailed description of the content of each part of the POPAT programme is outlined in ‘Training for Individuals’.

• 2 x 1 day training sessions and workshops, usually ½ term apart.
• 2 monitoring sessions during routine school sessions, usually 6 – 7 weeks following each training day. 

• an analysis of phonological development and POPAT’s intervention in its acquisition with all learners
• phonological analysis of speech – practical workshops
• a description of the consequent construction of the POPAT programme

        Practical implications

• demonstration of how to use the first three parts of the POPAT programme
• practical demonstration of the materials and manual
• extended tutored practice using each of the programme’s games 

• monitoring trainee practice, to be arranged during Day 1, is a critical aspect of the training where opportunities for individual/group classroom support and guidance will be available
• identification and support in cases of phonological difficulties or problems with delivery.
• Classroom management – sharing of ideas for solving practical problems encountered in delivery to whole classes  

• summary of phonological structures acquired so far
• demonstration of the final two parts of the POPAT programme. Part 3 includes the introduction of workshop practice throughout the training 

• monitoring trainee practice, to be arranged during Day 1, is a critical aspect of the training where opportunities for individual/group classroom support and guidance will be available
• identification and support in cases of phonological difficulties or problems with delivery.

Training and Registration/Accreditation Fees – these will be subject to the number of trainees, and/or the size of school clusters. Please contact us with estimated numbers for an exact quote.

The cost of Materials and Manuals (supplied to each trainee during the training is £97.50). 

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