Teaching every child to read: regardless of background or need
Four of our 150 consultant trainers share their experiences working at Ruth Miskin Training: from recruitment to school support.
Nicola Dawson, London South
I literally have a spring in my step, knowing how lucky I am to work for RMT. I support reading leaders, headteachers and reading teachers to make a difference to all children’s reading and writing. It is great to receive positive feedback from visits to schools and know that I help teach every child to read.
Heather Scarlett, Cornwall
“I love building strong relationships with my schools; working with both familiar faces and reading teachers new to teaching the programme.” I feel very proud to be part of Ruth Miskin Training (RMT). Our team meetings are galvanising and inspire me to know we can teach every child to read. We are an organisation that never stops. There are regular updates, beneficial to the schools we work with and to make our work/life balance easier.
Helen Mather, North West England
“I have never been happier at work. I enjoy supporting a range of schools; making a difference every day to make sure all children can read and make the best of their futures.” The consultant trainers I met were knowledgeable, inspiring, and enthusiastic. I wanted to be part of an organisation that helps teach every child to read across my region, regardless of background, need or ability.
Nishat Mahmud, South London
Each trainer has their own trainer coach for the first 18 months – mine is calm, clear and answers all questions. She has a wealth of knowledge to share about both the Read Write Inc. programmes and systems and processes at RMT. As my knowledge deepens and my consultancy skills grow, I become more and more confident.
Adam Given, Cornwall
“My advice to a potential trainer? Bring a passion for reading and coaching.” RMT’s mission to teach every child to read is my dream job. I was previously a reading leader in a small rural primary school where our mission was to ensure every child learnt to read. Our work with a Ruth Miskin Training (RMT) consultant trainer made a significant impact. I wanted that job!
- Brighstone CE Aided Primary School, Isle of Wight 1 January 2018“Our Phonics Screening Check result has risen from 67% to 88% in one year.”
- Long Close School, Slough, Berkshire 1 January 2018“All children progress – none get left behind.”
- The Northern Territory Project, Australia 1 January 2018Hayley Goldsworthy, our trainer, was so passionate about phonics and the differ- ence that it can make to children’s lives. The training was comprehensive and we re- ally appreciated the hands-on activities that gave us instant opportunities for practice.
- SS John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic 1 January 2018Every morning between 9am and 10am the whole school teaches either Phonics, Fresh Start or Literacy and Language.
- The biggest impact we have seen is with our non-verbal 1 January 2018We are a big school and our children have very diverse needs, ranging from SLD to MLD. We knew we needed a programme that was consistent but that could also be tailored to each child. Our children make leaps and bounds in communication – Read Write Inc. has a large part to play in this.
- The children have progressed in leaps and bounds. 1 January 2018Ruth Miskin Training is delighted to be involved in the Department for Education’s Teaching and Leadership Innovation Fund (TLIF) in 2017-2020, providing fully-funded early reading and leadership CPD to 108 primary schools.
- Read Write Inc. teaches children not only to read but to love reading. 1 January 2018We have been using Read Write Inc. for five years and haven’t looked back. We initially used a different phonics programme and it simply didn’t have the consistency or rigour we needed. At first, we didn’t embed it fully in our school, and though we saw some progress, it was nowhere near the progress we ...
- Ardler Primary becomes first Scottish Read Write Inc. Model School 1 January 2018Read Write Inc. Phonics was adopted by Dundee City Council to improve early phonics and reading. We continue to be enthused by the programme’s approach to learning and teaching. Staff found the training “engaging and effective” and it has helped build confidence. Development days ensure our practice is up to date and Ruth Miskin trainers ...
- Staff at Mexico City school see ‘real impact on pupil learning’ after Read Write Inc. Phonics training 1 January 2018We needed a consistent approach to phonics teaching. On a visit to schools in England, we saw Read Write Inc. Phonics in action and were impressed. The training was great fun and ensured that all staff felt confident teaching the programme.
- We are a part of the Read Write Inc. community, Dubai, UAE 1 January 2018As an international school, we adapt Read Write Inc. Phonics to fit our curriculum and timetables. This works well for us. The regular and consistent nature of Read Write Inc. Phonics lessons suits our children, many of whom have English as an additional language. As with most schools in Dubai, we often have new staff ...