Ardler Primary becomes first Scottish Read Write Inc. Model School

class of children standing behind their chairs paying attention to their teacher

“Read Write Inc. Phonics was adopted by Dundee City Council to improve early phonics and reading. We continue to be enthused by the programme’s approach to learning and teaching. Staff found the training “engaging and effective” and it has helped build confidence. Development Days ensure our practice is up to date and Ruth Miskin trainers are always keen to offer advice and support.”

Read Write Inc. teaches children not only to read but to love reading

class of students sitting facing the front of the classroom

“We have been using Read Write Inc. for five years and haven’t looked back. We initially used a different phonics programme and it simply didn’t have the consistency or rigour we needed. At first, we didn’t embed it fully in our school, and though we saw some progress, it was nowhere near the progress we saw with full commitment.”

The biggest impact we have seen is with our non-verbal

teacher at a table with two students

“We are a big school and our children have very diverse needs, ranging from SLD to MLD. We knew we needed a programme that was consistent but that could also be tailored to each child. Our children make leaps and bounds in communication – Read Write Inc. has a large part to play in this.”

The children have progressed in leaps and bounds

two children reading together during partner practice

Ruth Miskin Training is delighted to be involved in the Department for Education’s Teaching and Leadership Innovation Fund (TLIF) in 2017-2020, providing fully-funded early reading and leadership CPD to 108 primary schools.