Free events
Online tasters and support sessions
Our short webinars are for new schools interested in finding out about our programmes, and for existing schools who want to find out more about specific issues. Our trainers make sure there is time at the end to answer your questions.
Rescue struggling KS3 readers
With Lee Wilson, CEO of Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Discover the incredible impact of Fresh Start, the UK’s leading phonics intervention. Fresh Start accelerates students’ reading accuracy, fluency and stamina in just 30 minutes a day. Students make as much as two years’ progress in only two months.
Free one-hour webinar
Lee Wilson
CEO of Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Rhian Phillips
Ruth Miskin Training Director
Free webinar
30 minutes of poetry with Sara Rice-Oxley
Sara – a teacher and actor – will share with you the power of poetry that is playful to say, rich in language, and short to learn.
You will leave inspired and able to bring poetry right into your school day – from the minute children arrive to home time.
This session is for teachers in Early Years and Years 1 to 4.
Online Assessment support sessions
Join our trainer at a free support session to get the most out of the Online Assessment. These sessions are ideal for new staff or for those wanting a refresher. There will be time to ask questions at the end.
Online Assessment support sessions
Our free Fresh Start support session will walk you through the new Online Assessment and give general support. Your trainer will be on hand to answer questions at the end of the session.
Read Write Inc. Phonics – teach every child to read and write
Free 45-minute online taster sessions for headteachers and senior leaders.
Teach every child to read and write regardless of background or need. For children from Reception to Year 2 and struggling readers in Years 3 and 4. Validated by the Department for Education. Find out more about the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, training and support at our free introductory taster session.
Wednesday 25th February 2026 (15:30pm – 16:15pm GMT)
Wednesday 11th March 2026 (15:30pm – 16:15pm GMT)
Read Write Inc. Phonics – supporting pupils with SEND
Free 45-minute online support session for Reading Leaders, reading tutors, SENCOs and SEND tutors in mainstream and special schools.
All pupils can learn to read – if we do the right things. Let us show you how we teach pupils one-to-one and in groups to support those who need us the most.
Wednesday 11th February 2026 (15:30pm – 16:15pm GMT)
Introduction to Fresh Start – for struggling readers aged 9-13+
Free 45-minute online session for Reading Leaders and literacy leads in primary and secondary schools.
With Fresh Start, all pupils learn to read accurately and fluently while developing good comprehension, spelling and punctuation. Find out more about training and support at our free introductory webinar.
Beyond Read Write Inc. Phonics
Free 45-minute online support session for Reading Leaders and the wider reading team.
We can help you plan for reading beyond Read Write Inc. Phonics. Join to find out about our support for literacy lessons, storytimes and book clubs to build fluency, stamina and joy! The DfE Reading Framework has the ‘what’, we can help with the ‘how’.
We can also support you with spelling – find out how to teach children in Years 2 to 6 to spell in just 15 minutes a day.
Read Write Inc Phonics – grouping support
Free one-hour online support session for Reading Leaders and the wider reading team – with time afterwards for questions.
We all know that grouping by ‘challenge point’ accelerates all children’s progress right from the start – teaching is at just the right level. Join to hear the range of solutions for grouping and organisation. You will come away with a plan that will work for your school. There is ALWAYS a solution for organisation!
Developing confident writers
This free one-hour webinar will share our latest recommendations on how to build writing fluency from Reception to Year 2.
PSC Free online surgery
We’re here to help you in the run up to the Phonics Screening Check.
Join one of our expert trainers for a free 45-minute webinar. You will hear our recommendations for preparing for PSC success with time to ask questions at the end. Perfect for Reading Leaders or Year 1 teachers.
Before attending a taster session, please watch this video to find out more about RWI Phonics.
After booking, a confirmation email containing the teams link will be sent to the Lead Contact and all delegates.