Let’s get them flying!
Regional training – ideal for new starters or those seeking a refresher
- Read Write Inc. Phonics, 30% discount! – this two-day training ensures everyone is teaching the programme with confidence and consistency.
- Make a strong start in Reception – this one-day training gives the Reception team the tools to hit the ground running in September.
- Build an expert team – this one-day leadership training supports Reading Leaders and headteachers to build an expert reading team.
Top priorities to get them flying from day one…
….in Reception
- Establish RWI routines so children settle into school life quickly. You can then get straight to the teaching.
- Tutor from the start for quick keep up and longer-term support for SEND.
- Make friends with Fred so children enjoy phonics from the start. If you have a Training Package, children have fun learning to blend with our Fred Games on the Virtual Classroom.
- Organise a meeting with families to explain how their children will learn to read. Find meeting powerpoints and films on the School Portal.
….in Year 1
- Start with what they know. Remember that ‘review’ is built into every lesson which means that you can use Reception Summer 2 assessment data to inform their starting place.
- Protect time for daily tutoring from the start of the term. Every day counts!
- Show families how they can help at home. Our animated Set 2 and 3 films on the Online Subscription are perfect for extra practice.
….in Year 2
- Focus on fluency. Reading to the last Grey Storybook helps children build their stamina before they leave the security of decodable books. See how children love reading the later Storybooks.
- Plan for reading beyond Read Write Inc. Phonics. We have support for literacy lessons, storytime and book club to build fluency, stamina and joy!
- More Storybooks from Oxford University Press help provide the practice needed to build fluency.
Top priorities to get them flying from day one…
….in Reception
- Establish RWI routines so children settle into school life quickly. You can then get straight to the teaching.
- Tutor from the start for quick keep up and longer-term support for SEND.
- Make friends with Fred so children enjoy phonics from the start. If you have a Training Package, children have fun learning to blend with our Fred Games on the Virtual Classroom.
- Organise a meeting with families to explain how their children will learn to read. Find meeting powerpoints and films on the School Portal.
….in Year 1
- Start with what they know. Remember that ‘review’ is built into every lesson which means that you can use Reception Summer 2 assessment data to inform their starting place.
- Protect time for daily tutoring from the start of the term. Every day counts!
- Show families how they can help at home. Our animated Set 2 and 3 films on the Online Subscription are perfect for extra practice.
….in Year 2
- Focus on fluency. Reading to the last Grey Storybook helps children build their stamina before they leave the security of decodable books. See how children love reading the later Storybooks.
- Plan for reading beyond Read Write Inc. Phonics. We have support for literacy lessons, storytime and book club to build fluency, stamina and joy!
- More Storybooks from Oxford University Press help provide the practice needed to build fluency.
Training and resources
Strong start in Reception School Portal module
For those with a Training Package, you’ll find full training, in-action films and lots of other resources on the Portal.
Updated guide on Oxford Owl
Read and follow Making a strong start: a guide for Reception/Primary 1 teachers. The updated version will be available in August.
Spotlight on grouping – organisation that works for your context
We all know that teaching children at their ‘challenge point’ accelerates progress right from the start.
There is always a solution for organising Read Write Inc. teaching. You choose the groupings based on the number of staff you have available.
If you have a Training Package, your trainer will give you bespoke support.
Join a free session to hear a range of solutions for flexible grouping and organisation.
Top up for the new school year with 20% off all Read Write Inc. print resources! Order online using code BTS2025.
Open to UK schools paying on account. Minimum spend: £350. Applies to primary print resources and apparatus only (excludes digital subscriptions). Cannot be combined with other offers. Discount appears at checkout on the Review Order page.
Are you a new Reading Leader?
Or would you like a refresher?
Call on us to help you learn how to carry out assessments, organise weekly practice and provide daily coaching to your team.
- This short clip will help your leadership team understand why your role is so important. Get your time protected!
- You can access your Reading Leader Handbook on RWI Phonics Online – on OUP’s Oxford Owl. Also available to buy separately if your school doesn’t have a subscription.
- Our one-day leadership training will help you get going quickly – Reading Leaders consistently give it five stars.