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.
Read Ruth's thoughts on the importance of Development Days in her blog.
To talk to us about booking a Development Day for your school, call 01275 331 230 or email us at admin@ruthmiskin.com.
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Being the English Coordinator, the development day was particularly useful for me as the Trainer talked me through the portal and how to input assessment data, outlined an action plan for continued development in our school and coached Read Write Inc. teachers. She also modelled 1:1 sessions and outlined general sessions for some of our less confident teachers. The two training days were valuable for all staff, whether or not they currently teach Read Write Inc.
"Liv Harris
St Anne’s Catholic Academy
"Everything about the day was perfect for our school. The Consultant Trainer really brought the spark back for our staff in relation to the teaching of phonics. The real life video clips helped staff see Read Write Inc. Phonics in action."
Teacher
Weelsby Academy, Grimsby
"Our Consultant Trainer is relentlessly positive and engaging about the programme."
Helen Borley, Headteacher
Mount Stuart Primary, Cardiff
"Our Consultant Trainer is fantastic – she has such a lovely way with the staff and children. She coaches all our teachers and we are delighted to have her."
Samatha Meneely, Reading Leader
Baldersby St James CE School, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
"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
"Half-termly Development Days have enabled us to ensure a consistent approach throughout the school, which has impacted on both teaching standards and pupil outcomes."
Julie Morris, Headteacher
Severn Primary School, Cardiff
"Development Days provide the structure and support we need to develop our teaching. Our Consultant Trainer has helped us find creative ways to implement Read Write Inc. Phonics while remaining faithful to the programme."
Samantha Meneely, Reading Leader
Baldersby St James CE School, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
"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
"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
"Our termly Development Days are tailored to the specific needs of our school, keeping our teachers up to date with the latest research and techniques. Our Consultant Trainer’s coaching and guidance improves teaching, which gives our children better opportunities."
Teacher
Parcyrhun County Primary School, Ammanford