The Keys Academy Trust

The Keys Academy Trust is a Church of England multi academy trust committed to securing the very best educational outcomes for our pupils. The Keys is a family of twelve distinctive schools rooted at the heart of the communities they serve. All our schools have aligned values and share a common vision to aspire to the provision of excellent learning and pastoral care for pupils and staff.

Forest Learning Alliance: ITT Drop in Coffee Event

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Welcome to the Forest Learning Alliance Initial Teacher Training Drop in Coffee Event. Join us on Wednesday 22nd October 2025, 12:00-14.00 at Uplands Primary School for an exciting opportunity to learn more about teaching. Whether you're a recent graduate or considering a career change, this event is perfect for anyone interested in pursuing a career in education. Meet experienced educators, and discover the benefits of becoming a teacher. Don't miss out on this chance to take the first step towards your teaching career in teaching.

Uplands Primary School

TKAT Subject Networks

Wednesday 12 November 2025

The Keys Academy Trust are running nine Subject Networks simultaneously for History, PE, Religion and World Views, English, Art, Music, Maths Geography and Computing on: 12 November 2025 25th March 2026 17th June 2026 from 3.45pm - 5.15pm via MS Teams There is a requirement to attend all sessions. The sessions will cover: Developing Pedagogical and Subject Knowledge Creating a shared language of learning - building best practice Joining up thinking across assessment and moderation Opportunities for internal collaboration - sharing resources and planning Strengthening networks through external support and collaboration Please select which subject you wish to attend at the time of booking. If you would like to know specific details about the content covered in a specific Subject Network, please email events@keysacademytrust.org and we will be happy to share this information with you. More than 90% of participants agreed the content was directly relevant to their role.

TKAT Roundtable:SEN Adaptive Provision in Foundation Subject

Monday 17 November 2025

Join us for our TKAT Roundtable Discussion Series, where we explore key topics in education with a focus on practical strategies for the classroom. This year, we are shining a spotlight on: SEND Planning for Adaptive Provision in... 17 November 2025 - Foundation Subjects 1 December 2025 - Writing 14 January 2026 - Maths ⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (MS Teams) This interactive session will offer insights and practical approaches to enhance teaching and learning. Secure your spot today!

Read, Write Inc. Storybook Training

Thursday 27 November 2025

This session is designed for all teachers and support staff involved in early reading and phonics delivery across EYFS, KS1 and, where relevant, lower KS2. It will also benefit subject leaders who oversee reading and writing provision. The training will provide practical strategies to: Develop children’s reading fluency through the “three reads” approach – building accuracy, speed and comprehension. Strengthen writing by linking phonics to spelling, sentence construction and extended composition. Maximise the impact of storytime to enrich language, vocabulary and reading for pleasure. By the end of the session, participants will: Understand how to embed phonics effectively into both reading and writing. Take away tried-and-tested activities to use immediately in the classroom. Recognise how purposeful storytime supports phonics and wider lite *Refreshments will be provided, but delegates are required to bring a packed lunch.

The Coombes School

TKAT Roundtable: SEND Adaptive Provision in Writing

Monday 1 December 2025

Join us for our TKAT Roundtable Discussion Series, where we explore key topics in education with a focus on practical strategies for the classroom. This year, we are shining a spotlight on: SEND Planning for Adaptive Provision in... 1 December 2025 - Writing 14 January 2026 - Maths ⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (MS Teams) This interactive session will offer insights and practical approaches to enhance teaching and learning. Secure your spot today!

TKAT Thriving Teacher Programme 25-26

Wednesday 3 December 2025

The Thriving Teachers Programme is designed to empower educators in their 3rd and 4th year of teaching. During this critical stage of professional growth, teachers will refine their pedagogy, deepen their expertise, and develop the skills to become influential practitioners within their settings. Participants will gain comprehensive insights into evidence-informed teaching, with subject materials tailored to primary contexts. Teachers will be equipped with the tools to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment and enhance student engagement. The programme focuses on nurturing a supportive community of teachers who can collaborate effectively, share best practices, and inspire one another to reach their full potential. The programme involves five in person sessions held on 3 December 2025, 21 January 2026, 18 March 2026, 20 May 2026 and 1 July 2026.

St Cecilia's C of E Primary School

Forest Learning Alliance: ITT Drop in Coffee Event

Friday 5 December 2025

Welcome to the Forest Learning Alliance Initial Teacher Training Drop in Coffee Event. Join us on Friday 5th December 2025, 12:00-14.00 at Earley St. Peter's Primary School for an exciting opportunity to learn more about teaching. Whether you're a recent graduate or considering a career change, this event is perfect for anyone interested in pursuing a career in education. Meet experienced educators, and discover the benefits of becoming a teacher. Don't miss out on this chance to take the first step towards your teaching career in teaching.

Earley St Peter's CE Primary School

Read, Write Inc. 1:1 Tutor Training

Monday 12 January 2026

For Reading Leaders, reading tutors, SENCOs and SEND tutors. This training unlocks the power of tutoring – from quick keep up to long term support for children with SEND. The training helps you to: Analyse your data to identify pupils for tutoring Practise the incremental teaching steps in the One-to-one Tutoring Handbook Adjust the teaching steps for each pupil’s individual needs, including pupils who are non-verbal Organise daily one-to-one tutoring. *Refreshments will be provided, but delegates will need to bring a packed lunch.

Uplands Primary School and Nursery

TKAT Roundtable: SEND Adaptive Provision in Maths

Wednesday 14 January 2026

Join us for our TKAT Roundtable Discussion Series, where we explore key topics in education with a focus on practical strategies for the classroom. This year, we are shining a spotlight on: SEND Planning for Adaptive Provision in... 14 January 2026 - Maths ⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (MS Teams) This interactive session will offer insights and practical approaches to enhance teaching and learning. Secure your spot today!

TKAT Annual Leadership Conference

Thursday 5 February 2026

Join us for a day of collaborative learning and networking with leaders in professional development. Previous speakers have included: Sam Crome Joel Enoch Vivienne Porritt Julie Sherrington Emma Turner Book now and secure the Early Bird discount or register your interest in this event and we will keep you up to date with when keynote speakers are confirmed. Join us on 5 February 2026 and unlock the keys to effective leadership in education.

Crowne Plaza Reading East

TKAT Roundtable: Oracy Part 1

Wednesday 18 March 2026

Join us for our TKAT Roundtable Discussion Series, where we explore key topics in education with a focus on practical strategies for the classroom. This year, we are shining a spotlight on: Oracy Part 1 - 18 March 2026 Part 2 - 9 June 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (MS Teams) This interactive session will offer insights and practical approaches to enhance teaching and learning. Secure your spot today!

TKAT Roundtable: Oracy Part 2

Tuesday 9 June 2026

Join us for our TKAT Roundtable Discussion Series, where we explore key topics in education with a focus on practical strategies for the classroom. This year, we are shining a spotlight on: Oracy Part 2 - 9 June 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (MS Teams) This interactive session will offer insights and practical approaches to enhance teaching and learning. Secure your spot today!

Read, Write Inc. Leadership Training

Friday 19 September 2025

Build an expert team: assessment, practice and coaching For headteachers and reading leaders. This training is essential for leaders in new Read Write Inc. schools. It is also an invaluable refresher for reading leaders in existing schools. It focuses on how to: Introduce consistent learning behaviours across all lessons Assess children’s progress Group children effectively Implement a cycle of practice and coaching Coach teachers to become experts

Uplands Primary School and Nursery

TKAT Rountable - Keep up, not Catch up

Wednesday 11 June 2025

Join us for our TKAT Roundtable Discussion Series, where we explore key topics in education with a focus on practical strategies for the classroom. Upcoming Sessions: 📅 11 June 2025 | ⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (MS Teams) This year, we’re shining a spotlight on: 🔹 Checking for understanding – cognitive science in the classroom 🔹 Using assessment to improve teaching 🔹 Keep up, not catch up! Formative assessment in the classroom This interactive session will offer insights and practical approaches to enhance teaching and learning. Secure your spot today!

Forest Learning Alliance: Virtual ITT Train to Teach Event

Thursday 8 May 2025

Welcome to the Forest Learning Alliance Virtual Train to Teach Event! Join us on Thursday 8th May 2025, 17:30-19.30 online for an exciting opportunity to learn more about teaching. Whether you're a recent graduate or considering a career change, this event is perfect for anyone interested in pursuing a career in education. Meet experienced educators, and discover the benefits of becoming a teacher. Don't miss out on this chance to take the first step towards your teaching career.

Forest Learning Alliance: ITT Train to Teach Event

Thursday 24 April 2025

Welcome to the Forest Learning Alliance Train to Teach Event! Join us on Thursday 24th April 2025, 12:30-14.30 at Earley St Peter's CE Primary School for an exciting opportunity to learn more about teaching. Whether you're a recent graduate or considering a career change, this event is perfect for anyone interested in pursuing a career in education. Meet experienced educators, and discover the benefits of becoming a teacher. Don't miss out on this chance to take the first step towards your teaching career in teaching.

Earley St Peter's CE Primary School

Forest Learning Alliance (FLA): Train to Teach Event

Wednesday 19 March 2025

Welcome to the Forest Learning Alliance Train to Teach Event! Join us on Wednesday 19th March 2025, 17:30-19.30 at the University of Reading for an exciting opportunity to learn more about teaching. Whether you're a recent graduate or considering a career change, this event is perfect for anyone interested in pursuing a career in education. Meet experienced educators, and discover the benefits of becoming a teacher. Don't miss out on this chance to take the first step towards your teaching career

University of Reading, Institute of Education

TKAT Thriving Teacher Programme

Thursday 13 March 2025

The Thriving Teachers Programme is designed to empower educators in their 3rd and 4th year of teaching. During this critical stage of professional growth, teachers will refine their pedagogy, deepen their expertise, and develop the skills to become influential practitioners within their settings. Participants will gain comprehensive insights into evidence-informed teaching, with subject materials tailored to primary contexts. Teachers will be equipped with the tools to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment and enhance student engagement. The programme focuses on nurturing a supportive community of teachers who can collaborate effectively, share best practices, and inspire one another to reach their full potential. There will be an online Meet & Greet via MS Teams from 3.45pm to 4.15pm on Thursday 27 February 2025. The programme involves two in person sessions held on 13 March and 6 June 2025.

St Cecilia's C of E Primary School

TKAT ShREC Approach Training

Wednesday 26 February 2025

We are excited to offer training on the ShREC approach, a simple yet powerful framework designed to help early years practitioners create meaningful, high-quality interactions with children. The ShREC approach focuses on: Sharing attention Responding Expanding Conversation You play a pivotal role in supporting children’s development. This training will provide you with evidence-based strategies that are easy to integrate into your daily practice, helping you make an even greater impact on the children you work with. Why attend? • Gain practical techniques to support children’s learning and development. • Build confidence in fostering language-rich environments. • Strengthen your role as a vital contributor to high-quality early years education. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your skills and make a lasting difference in children’s lives! Delivered by Lee Parsons, Headteacher at Uplands Primary School and Nursery

St Cecilia's C of E Primary School

TKAT Annual Leadership Conference

Thursday 6 February 2025

Join us for a day of collaborative learning and networking with leaders in professional development with guest speakers: Lekha Sharma - Building Culture: Harnessing human nature to create strong school teams Exploring the importance of setting the right conditions within our team for high performance and individual flourishing. Lekha will explore ideas around psychological safety, share the evidence base and discuss practical ways in which leaders can cultivate psychological safety within their teams, in service of great pupil outcomes. Julie Sherrington - Specialist Knowledge for Leaders: Unlocking Outstanding EYFS Provision Exploring the importance of the prime areas (linked to pre-read), dialling into child development and what your staff team should know, Early Years pedagogy and practice (getting continuous provision right) and what to look for as a leader and humble enquiry. Join us on 6 February and unlock the keys to effective leadership in education.

Crowne Plaza Reading East