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
Lincolnshire
Kingston Upon Hull
West London
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 remote regional training, click here.
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"Fascinating training. Lots of information to take on board."
Teacher
North Lanarkshire
"Read Write Inc. Fresh Start has been such a successful intervention at Abersychan School. Our pupils have made remarkable progress with their reading and have been thoroughly enjoying their Fresh Start classes – as have their teachers!"
Fiona Walker, Reading Leader
Abersychan Comprehensive School, Pontypool
"The training built my confidence and encouraged me to be an animated and enthusiastic teacher."
Amy Telford, Teacher
Kings Priory School, Tyne and Wear
"Fresh Start helps my brain and my confidence."
Child in S2 (Year 8)
St Paul's RC Academy, Dundee
"I now have the confidence and knowledge to make a real difference to the pupils in my school. Can't wait to get back to school to get started."
Teacher
North Lanarkshire
"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 found the course to be inspirational and a great way forward in education."
Teacher
North Lanarkshire
"Very useful training that helped explain the programme and how it will work for pupils. The Consultant Trainer made it easy to understand."
Teacher
North Lanarkshire
"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
"I had loads of good ideas but I couldn't write them down on paper. Now I can."
Child in S2 (Year 8)
St Paul's RC Academy, Dundee
"Very in-depth training – everything was very clear and at a great pace. I am very excited to get this up and running in my school."
Teacher
North Lanarkshire
"Informative, interesting – the Consultant Trainer was reassuring and positive. It is always so much easier to pick up new skills when the teacher is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Thoroughly enjoyed the training, so worthwhile, and looking forward to putting theory into practice."
Teacher
North Lanarkshire