Development Days
Building a team of outstanding reading teachers
Once a school has been trained, our experienced trainers return to work with your leadership team.
The trainer shows the Reading Leader how to coach reading teachers in lessons, run weekly practice sessions using our Portal films, and train tutors to help all children make speedy progress.
A consultant trainer visits during a normal school day to support the leadership team, staff and children. New schools find that one Development Day per term helps get them off to a secure start. We work more regularly with schools needing intensive support.
To talk to us about booking a Development Day for your school, call 01275 331 230 or email us at admin@ruthmiskin.com.
"We invest in Development Days to coach staff and embed practice. Our Consultant Trainer comes in on a normal school day to analyse data, provide top-up training and support the assessment process."
Teacher
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
"On Development Days, our Consultant Trainer visits school to provide a different set of eyes – to evaluate and advise. It’s valuable to have guidance from an outside expert."
Lois Nicholls, Headteacher
Broadford Primary School, Romford
"The training days are very well organised and delivered passionately. They have clear objectives, are well paced and give ample opportunities for staff to get involved."
Julie Morris, Headteacher
Severn Primary School, Cardiff
"Our Consultant Trainer ran the Development Day in a way that generated our enthusiasm and interest and made us all want to do more and do it better."
Karen Cooper, Deputy Headteacher
St Martin's School, Jersey
"Development Days ensure our practice is up to date and Ruth Miskin Training Consultant Trainers are always keen to offer advice and support."
Teacher
Ardler Primary School, Dundee
"The support that our school gets from Development Days is exceptional."
Teacher
Cyril Jackson Primary School, Tower Hamlets, London
"Our Consultant Trainer has worked closely with the SLT to understand the unique nature of our school. This knowledge enables her to give us excellent support."
Julie Morris, Headteacher
Severn Primary School, Cardiff
"Regular Development Days from our Consultant Trainer keep the momentum of self-evaluation and school improvement going – they provide support for all staff."
Katy Edwards
Palmerston Primary School, Barry
"The Read Write Inc. programme, training and Development Days were critical in helping us move from Special Measures to Outstanding in just two years."
Rebecca Millard, Deputy Headteacher
Plaistow Primary School, Newham, London
"When conducting our learning walk, our Consultant Trainer was happy to roll up her sleeves and get stuck in – this was so powerful."
Rebecca Broadhurst, Deputy Headteacher
Hayes Park School, Hayes