Read Write Inc. Fresh Start
Give your struggling pupils a Fresh Start in reading and writing
Give your struggling pupils a Fresh Start in reading and writing
Read Write Inc. Fresh Start teaches students to read accurately and fluently with good comprehension. It teaches them to spell correctly and compose their ideas for writing step-by-step.
Students learn the English alphabetic code: the 150+ graphemes that represent 44 speech sounds.
They experience success from the very beginning. Lively stories and non-fiction texts are both age appropriate and closely matched to their increasing knowledge of phonics and ‘tricky’ words and as students
re-read the texts, their fluency increases.
9 to 13-year-old pupils still learning to read
1 hour a day
Taught by teacher or TA
2 to 8 pupils in a group
Half-termly assessments
Students write every day, rehearsing out loud what they want to write, using their knowledge of the alphabetic code and the ‘tricky’ words they have learnt.
They learn to write compositions based on their own experiences and ideas from the story, drawing upon new vocabulary and grammar.
Ipswich
Dundee
Kingston Upon Hull
The EEF reported that Fresh Start shows ‘considerable promise as an effective catch-up intervention for low-attaining readers at the transition phase from primary to secondary school.’
Pupils on Read Write Inc. Fresh Start made 3 months additional progress in reading, measured using the New Group Reading Test, during the five and a half month trial.
Our dynamic trainers demonstrate the activities step-by-step, using footage of real lessons. They help you practise and prepare before teaching and use management strategies to engage pupils and speed up progress. They show teachers how to assess for grouping and how to measure phonic knowledge.
Read Write Inc. Fresh Start is a two-day training – either in-school for up to 45 staff or as a regional training for smaller groups and individuals.
For in-school training, call 01275 331 230 or email us at admin@ruthmiskin.com
For regional training at one of our venues across the country, click here.
"I feel that my writing is much better and my reading is just superb."
Child in S2 (Year 8)
St Paul's RC Academy, Dundee
"Everyone was delighted and thought the training was very worthwhile – we enjoyed the opportunity to speak with an expert, find solutions and develop our knowledge."
Gail Stirling, Education Support Officer
Dundee City Council, Dundee
"High quality training with participation and practical activities to help embed this knowledge and take back to school."
Teacher
North Lanarkshire
"Excellent pace, very enjoyable – I feel confident now how to use the resources and can't wait to get started. The Consultant Trainer was amazing!"
Teacher
North Lanarkshire
"Our Consultant Trainer’s enthusiasm was contagious – both training days were very hands on with plenty of time to practice."
Anna Chapman, Fresh Start Lead
Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy, Kingston Upon Hull
"The programme is completely new to me and I was given direction right from the start. It is great to know that we can give our children a 'fresh start'."
Kyla Parmley, Vice Principal
Western House Academy, Slough
"I don't think our children would be reading if it weren't for Fresh Start. All our children are now more confident and this has an impact across the curriculum – they perform better and are more willing to learn in all subjects."
Marèse Harte-Carroll, Principal Support for Learning Teacher
St Paul's RC Academy, Dundee
"The training built my confidence and encouraged me to be an animated and enthusiastic teacher."
Amy Telford, Teacher
Kings Priory School, Tyne and Wear
"I feel that my writing is much better and my reading is just superb."
Child in S2 (Year 8)
St Paul's RC Academy, Dundee
"Not only has Read Write Inc. Fresh Start raised their reading age and ability to access lessons, but it has opened up so many opportunities that will change their lives."
Teacher
The Oxford Academy, Oxford