Talk One is a year-long CPD programme designed to improve spoken language (oracy), reading and writing outcomes for children in Year 1.

The cost of this programme is £630 for one member of staff attending each session and includes three full days and three half days of CPD.

This programme includes:
- English Publication Bridging Unit - Harry, the Happy Mouse - a unit of work which can be selected to implement in autumn 1 (prior to the start of Talk Programme training)

CPD Day 1 – an exemplified narrative unit of work (6-7 weeks) with integrated poetry and non-fiction approaches, to be delivered in the autumn or spring term, with a comprehensive resource pack. The focus text is Supertato by Sue Hendra.

CPD Day 2 – an exemplified classic narrative unit of work with integrated poetry, alongside a non-fiction information text unit (6 weeks), to be delivered in the second half of the spring term, with a comprehensive resource pack. The focus text is Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter with further link texts and film clips.

CPD Day 3 – an exemplified unit of work (6-7 weeks), incorporating non-fiction, narrative and poetry to be delivered in the second half of the summer term, with a comprehensive resource pack. The focus theme is trains and journeys using a wide range of texts and film to support reading and writing narrative, poetry and non-fiction including a focus text How to Train a Train by Jason Carter Eaton.

Three half-day update sessions with a focus on phonics and guided reading, alongside moderation training and workshops in the autumn, spring and summer terms. Models of moderation will be explored which can be utilised in school.

Talk One has transformed my practice and the impact upon children's motivation and engagement is amazing. I can't believe the progress from starting points for every child in my class in writing. Would recommend that every Y1 teacher attends this programme! It absolutely supports all the key messages for strong foundations as recommended in The Writing Framework. Talk One delegate 2026

Talk One is the best CPD I have ever attended! I moved from Y6 to Y1 this year and it has been amazing. The children's motivation to read and write has been so successful and the outcomes are brilliant. Thank you so much to the team. Talk One delegate 2026

I have been teaching for 23 years across EYFS and Key Stage 1. The Talk One Programme has been the best CPD I have attended to date. The impact on children's outcomes is amazing! Talk One delegate 2026.

**Please note that this course will be taking place at Junction 4 Skatepark and Lancashire FA**
06/10/26 - Junction 4 Skatepark
12/01/27 - Lancashire FA
02/02/27 - Junction 4 Skatepark
20/04/27 - Lancashire FA
05/05/27 - Lancashire FA
06/07/27 - Lancashire FA