Old Ford Primary Academy, East London and the Talk Through Stories programme
“Talk Through Stories helps us build inspiring, planned story times for our children. Their love of stories and their growing vocabulary is so evident. They really have fun with the words.”
Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary College, Spinkhill, Sheffield
“Leaders have ensured that early reading is taught systematically. Staff are well trained in, and passionate about, helping pupils to learn to read. Staff make regular checks to identify pupils who need extra help and ensure that they receive it.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Billy and the Dragon by Nadia Shireen
Billy and her animal friends are enjoying a party when a dragon swoops down and grabs Fatcat. How will Billy save him? Fortunately, Billy has a great brain and a plan! And maybe the dragon isn’t such a baddy after all! A story with a twist.
See unit in Talk Through Stories
The Park Primary School, Kingswood, Bristol
“Reading is a priority for all staff. Children begin learning phonics as soon as they start school. Staff regularly check if pupils are keeping up with the reading programme. If pupils fall behind, they receive the support they need to catch up quickly.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
St Peter’s CE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
“Read Write Inc Phonics is amazing. It’s brilliant for children. I wish this had been available when my older children attended primary school.”
St Peter’s CE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
“Read Write Inc. Phonics is amazing. It’s brilliant for children. I wish this had been available when my older children attended primary school.”
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), South & East of England
“Teaching children to read and to love reading is a shared mission: TKAT directors, headteachers, teaching staff and Ruth Miskin trainers work as a team to remove barriers to learning and reach every child in our academies.”
Ormiston Meridian Academy and Stoke Secondary Schools, Stoke-on-Trent
“In the most recent (January 2022) Ofsted report of one of our schools, it was recognised that ‘pupils who need help with their phonics knowledge are supported by trained staff.”
Burlington Junior School, Bridlington
“Ofsted noted that the number of children needing intervention was reducing because of the ongoing phonics support that we provide.”
Olsen House School, Liverpool (For children and young people with SEMH, ADHD, ASC and LD in KS2 to KS4)
“Fresh Start helps remove barriers to learning for our students. They now choose to read, are happy reading to others and, importantly, can access the curriculum more easily. Confidence and self-esteem have increased in all lessons.”