First day back and we are already out in the woods in our afterschool club. Lots of outdoor learning and problem solving today and a shopping list for Mr Simpson. The forest brings so much joy to these kids 😊🍃🌱 Hoylandswaine Primary School HCAT Teaching & Learning

Today we start the first of our HCAT Summer Network Days 🌞 #HCATNetworkDays #TeachingAndLearning #Oracy

What is Oracy? What does the research say? Our Y6 teachers are exploring oracy through a Harkness discussion this morning #HCATNetworkDays #HCATTeachingAndLearning

It is the year 5 network day at HCAT today! We've been busy exploring effective strategies to develop oracy skills! Thanks for everyone's contributions to the day - some really insightful conversations 🙌 #HCATNetworkDay

Another two fantastic network days for year 3 and 4 this week and last week! Some very insightful conversations and discussions around oracy and what this looks like in the classroom

Aspirant Leaders day one! @hcacademytrust

Our year 2 teachers from across the trust came together today to explore our HCAT oracy progression document! #HCATNetworkDay

Love this! Already applying techniques shared at network day 🌟

Love this! Today implemented parts of our Summer CPD from Vicky Underhay HCAT Teaching & Learning on Oracy. We are looking at poems and the use of ‘director’ role to perform poems in different ways. #Oracy

A great EYFS network day today talking all things oracy and curriculum! Thanks for your input Carey Evans and Caroline Wilkinson 🌟🌟 #HCATNetworkDay

Our HCAT Teaching & Learning update for Autumn term is live #HCAT

Our Year 6 Open Day is this Saturday, 21st September. Book your place now and see why we have a track record in helping our students to become School Ready, Work Ready, Life Ready! ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/barns…

Thinking of applying for school for the next academic year? Come and visit us for our open day events! See the classroom, meet our staff and most importantly all our fantastic pupils 🤩

A great start to the Y2 HCAT network day. Great discussions around spelling strategies & the importance of teaching spelling with purpose #HCATNetworkDay

History VR Experience for all KS1 & KS2 today. We’ve studied Great Fire of London, Egyptians and Black History all through VR Spark2Life

Y5 Network day at HCAT HQ today! What does the research say about teaching spelling? #HCATNetworkDay

Our teachers have had a great couple of weeks engaging in high quality CPD to improve spelling and develop language and oracy. These training days will ensure that we are providing the best education to your children. Thank you HCAT Teaching & Learning

A productive and purposeful morning of Y2 moderation across our schools at HCAT this morning #HCATmoderation

This week is the start of our Oracy Journey 🗣️ The aim is to develop students' oracy skills so they can fully express themselves fluently and confidently, ensuring they are #LifeReady #Oracy #OracyWeek

Thank you to @PrimaryBirdwell for hosting our Y6 moderation event today #HCATmoderation