Great Teaching: Identifying Gaps in Knowledge and Learning (New Course)

Suitable for: Headteacher, HOD's, Subject Leaders, Teachers, ECT's, LTA

Course code Keystages Presented by
PTL169 KS1; KS2; KS3; KS4
  • Adele Thomson (Teaching and Learning Consultant)
  • Andy Pearson (Secondary Science Consultant)

This course is part of a series of courses using evidence-based research to develop, and embed, 'great' teaching and learning in every classroom.

In this course we will:
- explore the current research around diagnostic and formative assessment, including case studies;
- consider a range of strategies for prior, formative and diagnostic assessment;
- identify ways to develop the use of diagnostic assessment for maximum impact on pupil outcomes; and
- consider the value of effective questioning in promoting rapid progress in learning.

Please note this course runs over two sessions to allow for reflection and gap tasks.
Part 1 – 14th January 2026
Part 2 – 25th March 2026

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