FRED’S PAL – Ofsted acronym

Ruth Miskin introduces the Fred’s Pal as a sharp, memorable checklist of what inspectors look for in quality phonics and early reading instruction.

Ruth’s Updates

This newsletter features: grouping meetings, Spring trainings and Phonics training for SEN staff.

Ruth’s Updates

This newsletter features: practice films, Reading Leader Training and getting children off to a strong start.

Ruth’s Updates

This newsletter features: reading leaders, a guide for Reception teachers, Spelling practice, writing in Read Write Inc.

Ruth’s Updates

This newsletter features: storybooks, assessment, afternoon Speed Sound lesson, Speed Group C onto Ditties.

Don’t take the ‘write’ out of Read Write Inc. Phonics

Read Write Inc. Phonics was created to teach reading and writing together, where every reading activity supports the next, every writing activity builds upon the one before, and mastering handwriting, spelling and composing flows naturally from phonics lessons. Keep the ‘write’ firmly in Read Write Inc. Phonics.

Ruth’s Updates

This newsletter features: comparative judgement for Year 2 writing.

Headteachers who book Development Days are ahead of the game

Ruth Miskin praises headteachers who prioritise termly Read Write Inc. Development Days, bringing in expert trainers to coach reading leaders, refresh staff skills, review pupil progress, and embed the latest phonics best practice, ensuring their schools stay ahead and every child makes rapid reading progress.

Ruth’s Updates

This newsletter features: portal films, Story Green Words and partner reading.

Ruth’s Updates

This newsletter features: increasing speed, Fred Talk, News from Australia, Screening Check preparation events.