“The expectations of the programme are high, and rightly so.”

We know that if the children are confident and accurate readers, it enables them to enjoy books early and that’s what it’s all about… This works for us and our children are fluent readers by the age of 6. if not before

When I started at Waunceirch Primary School, phonics teaching involved bits and bobs from various different programmes and as a consequence, children weren’t learning to read. Across Years 2 – 6, 54% read at expected levels and 70% of children were scoring 84% or above in national tests – most were only on the boundary and weren’t secure. Our teaching was not giving the children the best foundations so it needed
to change.

The training was brilliant; if you follow the simple steps, your children learn to read. It’s great to have a comprehensive programme to follow that guides staff and delivers excellent results.

“The training provided by Ruth Miskin Training has been impressive – it’s so well planned and informative.”

“All children progress – none get left behind.”

We 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 saw with full commitment.

Read 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 are always keen to offer advice and support.

We 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.

As 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 and children joining our school. Read Write Inc. ensures all new staff teach to a high standard and allows new children to settle easily into their class.

Hayley 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.

Every morning between 9am and 10am the whole school teaches either Phonics, Fresh Start or Literacy and Language.

We 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.

Ruth 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.