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“It's great that I've been able to attend a meeting in my PJs on my bed!”

Where as you wouldn’t normally expect to attend professional development training in your pyjamas you could on one of our online courses!

"I think this style of CPD is fabulous."

"The resources are available and tutorials can be watched over and over. You can do it when you want to rather than on a specific day and spend as much time as you feel necessary."

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"The Improving Primary English course has contributed to bringing impactful change to English learning and teaching across 10 schools. It helped curriculum and teaching to be delivered with more knowledge, relevant activities and varied pedagogy.
The data analysis component made it possible to identify learning needs on a group and individual scale. There are already signs of improvement and raised achievement. Teachers will benefit from doing this course."

Jasmane Frans - International Primary Teacher, English Trainer and Educational Advisor - IPE August 2016

"This was a great course. I have benefited so much. Maths was my core subject on my recent PGCE, but the focus was on pedagogy. This course has unravelled how to teach the maths. I think all newly qualified teachers should take it and those who are thinking of teaching in Upper Key Stage 2. In addition, I particularly liked the fact that we could email you directly and discuss issues and I appreciate your responses."

Grace Smith - KS2 Teacher - Maths for Teaching August 2016

"I feel the course has helped me focus precisely on areas for meticulous concentration. This has included focus on children and observations, planning and assessment. I particularly found the adult interactions timetable helpful. I have found the course very enjoyable and rewarding to know different ways of doing things and also that what I am doing is ok. I have found it useful to scrutinise my planning, assessments and resources to focus on what do the children know and how I can move them on further. Also looking at the reception classroom from the children’s perspective."

Sam Williams EYFS Teacher - Outstanding Practice in the EYFS, July 2016

“As I was new to the role of teaching Year 2 (in a mixed Year 2, 1 and reception class) I found the course and its materials very helpful. I was worried about the new curriculum and SATs but the course assessments and tasks have enabled me to plan and focus on exactly what I need to teach my Year 2 pupils. As I will teach the children for 3 years it means I can introduce the Year 1 topics as soon as I feel appropriate and will continue to use the assessment and data recording resources.
I don’t always feel confident or comfortable at face to face training sessions particularly if I feel my knowledge is not as strong as it should be. The online training was great, I could work at my pace and felt comfortable asking questions when I needed to. I feel far more confident now.”

Tutor Support & Mentoring

When you enrol on any of our online courses you will have access to an expert in their field, get 1:1 support & advice from experienced, qualified and friendly tutors ready to answer your questions.

Study at your own pace

All course materials are available 24 hours a day via our website. All online seminars are recorded and made available to you. Access at any time, from anywhere using a computer, tablet or mobile.

Certified Courses

All our online courses are certified and have completion criteria, once you have fulfilled the course requirements we will issue you with a course certificate. All our courses meet the 2016 DFE Standards for Teachers' Professional Development.

Benefits of an Online Courses

  • 24 / 7 Access, to course materials and seminars. Study at any time any place.
  • 1:1 support, mentoring & advice from expert tutors throughout the period of the course.
  • All courses meet the 2016 DFE Standards for Teachers' Professional Development.
  • Teaching strategies, materials and tasks developed by experienced teachers.
  • You can view the seminars and tutorials again and again.
  • You have unlimted access to all course materials for months after the course finishes.
  • You can download the handouts and resources to your computer and keep them forever.
  • No need for supply cover, effectively reducing the course costs.

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    Access on a computer, tablet or mobile device

    2016 DFE Standards for Teachers' Professional Development

    Professional development should have a clear focus on improving and evaluating pupil outcomes

    We have clearly outlined course outcomes and goals and evaluate participants’ prior knowledge in order to ensure progression. Course tasks are designed to help participants evaluate impact on themselves, their school and the pupils.

    Professional development should be underpinned by robust evidence and expertise

    Course content is developed in line with current thinking and is thoroughly researched by our expert tutors. Course tasks are designed not only to fit in around participants day to day teaching, but also to link teacher practice to pupil experiences and outcomes. Task feedback and support is given to reinforce impact evaluation of teachers practice and the wider implication for pupils and the school. All our courses are independently evaluated to ensure intended outcomes and quality.

    Professional development should include collaboration and expert challenge

    Our eLearning environment and the content of the seminars and tasks is structured to encourage participants collaboration, tutor support and to challenge existing practices in order to develop more informed practice and better pupil outcomes.

    Professional development programmes should be sustained over time

    The online delivery and course models we use in our training ensures content and the learning experience is delivered over a period of time. Support and Mentoring is available throughout the duration of the course and course materials and seminars are available for an extended period after the course finishes.

    Professional development must be prioritised by school leadership

    The course outcomes are clearly outlined in our Individual Learner Plans so participants can plan and collaborate with leaders in order to develop on-going professional development strategies and plans. Our tasks and course feedback provides evidence to show school leaders and to provide forward planning for participants professional development and practices.

    Accessing the Courses

    Access to the course materials and eLearning area varies from course to course, most are for 1 term, tutor support is for the duration of the course. Although we encourage candidates to attend the seminars live, they are recorded and uploaded for all candidates. If candidates are unable to attend the seminar they can watch the recording and ask any questions via email. This format enables candidates to access the training at a time of their choosing. The tasks are planned to fit in with teachers’ work requirements. There is a forum area allowing participants to share information and ask questions. To access the eLearning site and online seminars you require a computer with internet access and speakers / headphones, or a smartphone or tablet with the relevant apps installed.

    Quality and Expertise


    You will be working with our specialist tutors. All are experts in their fields with many years experience and have been training teachers for many years, giving you access to their experience and expert knowledge.

    "Extremely useful -- would recommend"

    "I have been on an amazing journey and I need to share this with my colleagues"

    "Brilliant, very informative and much more convenient than a long drive at the end of a long day!"

    "The support given by the Tutor throughout was excellent."

    "I thought it was a very time-effective way of being briefed about the new requirements. I like the fact that the resources continue to be available for some time after the seminars. I think this is the way forward! I will definitely use the tutorial and the handouts."

    "I think this style of CPD is fabulous. The resources are available and tutorials can be watched over and over. You can't get embarrassed because you're not sure about certain things and you can do it when you want to rather than on a specific day and spend as much time as you feel necessary."

    "I got caught up at work and was unable to attend the live session - but I got up early this morning and listened to it. Fabulous. It's helped reinforce what I'm doing and give me some new strategies."

    "I have found the course very useful. As I work part time with Senior Meetings, staff meetings etc after school the flexible nature of the course suited me and I found it very useful to be able to email you with specific questions so thank you for that and for your quick replies. I feel more confident"


    Current Courses

    • Improving Primary English

    • "The course is a must for all literacy teachers and my school, based on my commendation and performance, has recommended the course for all my colleagues."
    • Delivered over 1 academic year
    • 10 Online Seminars
    • Personalised Tutor Support, Mentoring and Advice
    • 18 Months - 24/7 Access to Course Materials and Seminars
    • 15 learning hours per month (includes Tasks, Seminars and work in School)
    • Key Stage 1 & 2
    • Suitable for Teachers, Literacy Co-ordinators, Senior Managers, HLTAs
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    • Assessment for Teaching

    • The SATs provide summative assessment outcomes that the Government can use to hold schools accountable. But, are we in danger of using these assessments to narrow our school curriculum and what kinds of assessment should we be using?
    • Delivered over 1 term
    • 4 Online Seminars
    • Personalised Tutor Support, Mentoring and Advice
    • 6 Months - 24/7 Access to Course Materials and Seminars
    • 20 learning hours (includes Tasks, Seminars and work in School)
    • Key Stage 1 & 2
    • Suitable for Teachers, Literacy Co-ordinators, TAs, HLTAs
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    • Grammar For Teaching

    • "I really enjoyed the course, I could go through all of the tutorials at my own pace. The course has enabled me and my colleagues feel more confident with teaching Grammar and the skills needed in each year group."
    • Delivered over 2 months
    • 2 Online Seminars
    • Personalised Tutor Support, Mentoring and Advice
    • 6 Months - 24/7 Access to Course Materials and Seminars
    • 15 learning hours (includes Tasks, Seminars and work in School)
    • Key Stage 1 & 2
    • Suitable for Teachers, Literacy Co-ordinators, TAs, HLTAs
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    • Teaching and Assessing Phonics and Spelling (TAPS)

    • "A very thorough and thought provoking course. Resources are excellent and I will definitely be more considerate of the children’s capabilities and needs with regards to spelling, how it is taught, my delivery and the consistency."
    • Delivered over 2 months
    • 2 Online Seminars
    • Personalised Tutor Support, Mentoring and Advice
    • 6 Months - 24/7 Access to Course Materials and Seminars
    • 10 learning hours (includes Tasks & Seminars)
    • Key Stage 1 & 2
    • Suitable for Teachers, Literacy Co-ordinators, TAs, HLTAs
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    • Managing Autism Spectrum Conditions in the Classroom (ASC)

    • "I thoroughly enjoyed this online course. The seminars were well prepared and the course handouts were a huge help when completing the tasks. Emails and any questions asked were always responded to promptly. I will definitely sign up for future courses with Literacy Matters!"
    • Delivered over 1 term
    • 4 Online Seminars
    • Personalised Tutor Support, Mentoring and Advice
    • 6 Months - 24/7 Access to Course Materials and Seminars
    • 20 learning hours (includes Tasks & Seminars)
    • Key Stage 1, 2, 3 & 4
    • Suitable for Teachers, Management, Literacy Co-ordinators, TAs, HLTAs
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    • Maths for Teaching (UKS2)

    • "This was a great course. I have benefited so much. Maths was my core subject on my recent PGCE, but the focus was on pedagogy. This course has unravelled how to teach the maths."
    • Delivered over 1 term
    • 8 Online Seminars
    • Personalised Tutor Support, Mentoring and Advice
    • 12 Months - 24/7 Access to Course Materials and Seminars
    • 30 learning hours (includes Tasks & Seminars)
    • Key Stage 2
    • Suitable for Teachers, TAs, HLTAs
    • More Info

    • Improving EYFS practice: Communication & Language and Literacy

    • "Excellent course. Very useful stuff, although the course was only covering CIL and L, I got a lot more out of it. The whole course was very well structured."
    • Delivered over 1 term
    • 4 Online Seminars
    • Personalised Tutor Support, Mentoring and Advice
    • 6 Months - 24/7 Access to Course Materials and Seminars
    • 20 learning hours (includes Tasks & Seminars)
    • Early Years, Key Stage 1
    • Suitable for Teachers, Literacy Co-ordinators, TAs, HLTAs
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    • Developing Creative Thinking Skills

    • "This course has been a very valuable experience that will greatly benefit the pupils I teach."
    • Delivered over 1 term
    • 4 Online Seminars
    • Personalised Tutor Support, Mentoring and Advice
    • 6 Months - 24/7 Access to Course Materials and Seminars
    • 20 learning hours (includes Tasks & Seminars)
    • Key Stage 1, 2, 3 & 4
    • Suitable for Teachers, Literacy Co-ordinators, TAs, HLTAs
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    • Developing Reading in the Classroom (Key Stage 1&2)

    • "Quite interesting and insightful. I got a lot from the seminar on types of questioning. I will definitely implement in my lessons."
    • Delivered over 1 term
    • 4 Online Seminars
    • Personalised Tutor Support, Mentoring and Advice
    • 6 Months - 24/7 Access to Course Materials and Seminars
    • 20 learning hours (includes Tasks & Seminars)
    • Key Stage 1 & 2
    • Suitable for Teachers, Literacy Co-ordinators, TAs, HLTAs
    • More Info

    • Outstanding Practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage

    • "I really enjoyed every bit of the online training and feel very privileged to have being a part of it. Thanks to the team for the exposure and awareness this training has brought my way, Great Job."
    • Delivered over 1 term
    • 4 Online Seminars
    • Personalised Tutor Support, Mentoring and Advice
    • 6 Months - 24/7 Access to Course Materials and Seminars
    • 20 learning hours (includes Tasks & Seminars)
    • Early Years, Key Stage 1
    • Suitable for Teachers, Literacy Co-ordinators, TAs, HLTAs
    • More Info