Events
December 2018
Free Poetry Writing Workshop – 1-4
Pop in and join us for free at our Christmas poetry-writing workshop as part of the Chislehurst Big Bonanza. Children can choose an image that they like, use our tips and techniques to draft their poem and then write it on the image to keep or give as a gift! We will be sharing the space with April’s Kitchen (pop up coffee shop) and The Chislehurst Society (pop up book shop).
Find out more »February 2019
Phonics Explained – Winchester
This seminar hosted by Bella Learning is designed to help parents understand the confusing world of phonics. Through practical activities and specialist advice, you will become confident in supporting your child as they enter the wonderful world of reading, safe in the knowledge that what you are teaching them matches how they are learning at school.
Find out more »Learning Mindfully
A workshop for families: How to do your best without getting stressed! Bella Learning and Calm Strong Minds are collaborating to offer a workshop equipping young people and their families with tips and techniques for a positive and calm approach to learning, tests and challenge. Suitable for 7-11 year olds and their parents, psychologist Louise will show you how to use mindfulness techniques to manage anxieties & stress and teacher Annabel will demonstrate how to get the most out of…
Find out more »July 2019
Phonics Explained
This seminar hosted by Bella Learning is designed to help parents understand the confusing world of phonics. Through practical activities and specialist advice, you will become confident in supporting your child as they enter the wonderful world of reading, safe in the knowledge that what you are teaching them matches how they are learning at school.
Find out more »Primary Curriculum Explained – Full Day Course
These four seminars will equip parents with the skills and knowledge they need to support their children through primary school. We will be running them as a full day course on Saturday 6th July 2019 with short breaks in between. Customers can also book into individual workshops. Phonics Explained - 12:00 - 13:15 This seminar hosted by Bella Learning is designed to help parents understand the confusing world of phonics. Through practical activities and specialist advice, you will become confident…
Find out more »Calculations Explained
From number lines to partitioning, vertical addition to bus stop division, this seminar will take parents along the journey of calculation methods that children will encounter in primary school. This fun and interactive workshop will enable you to support your child with the confidence that that you are consolidating what they are learning at school.
Find out more »Grammar Explained
Do you know your subordinating conjunctions from your coordinating ones? Your present perfect tense from your past progressive? This seminar will give parents an introduction to the grammar that children are being taught (and assessed on) in primary school today. Designed to get you up to speed with all the confusing terminology, Annabel Gray (experienced teacher and author) will ensure you can support your child through this aspect of the curriculum. Includes handouts and tea and coffee.
Find out more »Tests and Transitions Explained
The final in a series of four seminars, in this workshop parents will find out all about the assessments in primary school, from phonics screening in Year 1 to SATS and the optional 11+ tests. The second half of the event will focus on the move to secondary school, laying out the options and requirements in this unique area of the country including entry into grammar school. Lead by local education expert, Annabel Gray, parents will find this a useful…
Find out more »September 2019
Phonics Explained
This seminar hosted by Bella Learning is designed to help parents understand the confusing world of phonics. Through practical activities and specialist advice, you will become confident in supporting your child as they enter the wonderful world of reading, safe in the knowledge that what you are teaching them matches how they are learning at school.
Find out more »March 2021
Grammar Explained: Zoom Seminar for Parents
Do you know your conjunctions from your prepositions? Your inverted commas from your semi-colons? This seminar will give parents an introduction to the grammar and punctuation that children are being taught (and assessed on) in primary school today. Designed to get you up to speed with all the confusing terminology, Annabel will ensure you can support your child through this aspect of the curriculum. Attendees will be sent the Zoom link via email before the event and will receive the…
Find out more »April 2021
Calculations Explained: Zoom Workshop For Grown-Ups
From number lines to partitioning, vertical addition to bus stop division, this seminar will take parents along the journey of calculation methods that children will encounter in primary school. This fun and interactive workshop will enable you to support your child with the confidence that that you are consolidating what they are learning at school. Attendees will be sent the Zoom link via email before the event and will receive the full set of slides and resources after the session.…
Find out more »Phonics Explained: Zoom Workshop For Grown Ups
This seminar hosted by Bella Learning is designed to help parents understand the confusing world of phonics. Through practical activities and specialist advice, you will become confident in supporting your child as they enter the wonderful world of reading, safe in the knowledge that what you are teaching them matches how they are learning at school. Attendees will be sent the Zoom link via email before the event and will receive the full set of slides and resources after the…
Find out more »Grammar Explained: Zoom Workshop For Grown-Ups
Do you know your conjunctions from your prepositions? Your inverted commas from your semi-colons? This seminar will give parents an introduction to the grammar and punctuation that children are being taught (and assessed on) in primary school today. Designed to get you up to speed with all the confusing terminology, Annabel will ensure you can support your child through this aspect of the curriculum. Attendees will be sent the Zoom link via email before the event and will receive the…
Find out more »Reception Explained: Zoom Workshop For Grown-Ups
Does your child start school this year? Or are they currently in Reception? This seminar hosted by Bella Learning is designed to help parents understand everything about the Reception classroom. Through practical activities and specialist advice, you will become confident in supporting your child as they navigate the first year of school. Annabel will help you picture what an average day might look like, what is expected of our 4 and 5 year olds and how the curriculum and assessment…
Find out more »May 2021
Phonics Explained: Zoom Workshop For Grown Ups
This seminar hosted by Bella Learning is designed to help parents understand the confusing world of phonics. Through practical activities and specialist advice, you will become confident in supporting your child as they enter the wonderful world of reading, safe in the knowledge that what you are teaching them matches how they are learning at school. Attendees will be sent the Zoom link via email before the event and will receive the full set of slides and resources after the…
Find out more »Year 1 Explained – Zoom workshop for Grown-Ups
SOLD OUT! The tickets for this event sold in record time; but don't fret! I'd love to see you at my next event - just register your interest here and you'll be the first to know when the next workshop date is released: Click here to register for the next Year 1 Explained workshop! Does your child start year 1 in September? Or are they currently in Year 1? This seminar hosted by Bella Learning is designed to help…
Find out more »June 2021
Reception Explained: Zoom Workshop For Grown-Ups
Does your child start school this year? Or are they currently in Reception? This seminar hosted by Bella Learning is designed to help parents understand everything about the Reception classroom. Through practical activities and specialist advice, you will become confident in supporting your child as they navigate the first year of school. Annabel will help you picture what an average day might look like, what is expected of our 4 and 5 year olds and how the curriculum and assessment…
Find out more »July 2021
Phonics Explained: Zoom Workshop For Grown Ups
This seminar hosted by Bella Learning is designed to help parents understand the confusing world of phonics. Through practical activities and specialist advice, you will become confident in supporting your child as they enter the wonderful world of reading, safe in the knowledge that what you are teaching them matches how they are learning at school. Attendees will be sent the Zoom link via email before the event and will receive the full set of slides and resources after the…
Find out more »Calculations Explained: Zoom Workshop For Grown-Ups
From number lines to partitioning, vertical addition to bus stop division, this seminar will take parents along the journey of calculation methods that children will encounter in primary school. This fun and interactive workshop will enable you to support your child with the confidence that that you are consolidating what they are learning at school. Attendees will be sent the Zoom link via email before the event and will receive the full set of slides and resources after the session.…
Find out more »Year 1 Explained – Zoom workshop for Grown-Ups
Does your child start year 1 in September? Or are they currently in Year 1? This seminar hosted by Bella Learning is designed to help parents understand everything about the Year 1 classroom. Through practical activities and specialist advice, you will become confident in supporting your child as they navigate the transition out of the Reception class. Annabel will help you picture what an average day might look like, and how this alters from the Reception class. Annabel will cover…
Find out more »September 2021
Phonics Explained – Recorded zoom workshop
This seminar hosted by Bella Learning is designed to help parents understand the confusing world of phonics. Through practical activities and specialist advice, you will become confident in supporting your child as they enter the wonderful world of reading, safe in the knowledge that what you are teaching them matches how they are learning at school. The link to the recorded event will be sent to you directly. The link will expire 2 weeks after purchase, and you will receive the…
Find out more »March 2022
11 Plus Explained
This workshop by Bella Learning will help parents understand the application process, the school options and the 11 plus test for children starting secondary school. Through practical advice and interactive activities, Annabel will explain what the school options are, how to know which school will suit your child and what is expected to pass the 11 plus test. You might even get to have a go yourself! The workshop will cover general information about 11 plus with a specific focus…
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