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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"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
"Read Write Inc. Fresh Start has had a fantastic impact on the slowest progress readers in Y5 and 6."
Anna Chapman, Fresh Start Lead
Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy, Kingston Upon Hull
"The delivery by the Consultant Trainer was fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed the variety of tools, the presentation of the information and the chance to practise. The pace was terrific and I learned lots."
Teacher
North Lanarkshire
"The Consultant Trainer took time to explain in great detail and answer any questions. Lots of great practical ideas to take into the classroom."
Teacher
North Lanarkshire
"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
"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
"Read Write Inc. Fresh Start works! It provides a clear structure to improve both reading and writing for those pupils who need it. It also builds the pupils' confidence. They feel successful."
Mr A Sale, Headteacher
Ermine Primary Academy, Lincoln
"I've been waiting for more than 20 years for this kind of training. Teachers need it. Our pupils need it more!"
Teacher
North Lanarkshire
"The content was explained in great detail and a clear timetable was shown to demonstrate where each activity applied. There were lots of practical examples and it was great being given the time to practise each aspect."
Teacher
North Lanarkshire
"Really excellent training and I think will help a great deal with our approach to S1 – S3 for a number of years. Exactly what we need. Thank you!"
Teacher
North Lanarkshire