Keep children loving reading over the winter break. Send books home for them to read independently and for parents to read to them. Remind parents that we have a series of bite-size informational videos designed especially for them to use when supporting their children at home - find them on our Parents page and on our YouTube channel.
You can also click here to find some helpful tips from Oxford Owl on how parents can encourage reading in the holidays. For some expert advice, read this article about avoiding the summer slump (it applies just as much in winter!).
A recent survey by National Literacy Trust revealed that one in 11 said they do not have a book of their own at home. For children from disadvantaged backgrounds, this figure rises to one in 8. Why not donate to BookTrust this winter? Giving £10 will allow them to send a surprise hardback book gift to a child in care.
Get £14,700 worth of PD in Phonics and Early Reading for your school
--- Limited spaces available in Wave One (to be trained in Spring 2018) --- Eligible schools should apply this week.
Schools in your area, MAT or cluster may be eligible for two years of training and continuing support, worth £14,700, fully funded by the Teaching and Leadership Innovation Fund. Schools must be rated Ofsted 'Requires Improvement' or 'Inadequate' to qualify and located in Opportunity or Priority Areas. This offer is available to schools who have not received Read Write Inc. in-school training or Development Days in the last two years.
Schools in 'RI' or below that are not in an Opportunity or Priority Area should call our office on 01275 331 230 to discuss eligibility.
We have a new training for the early stages of Read Write Inc. Phonics, designed especially for teachers and teaching assistants working in Reception. Ideal whether you are new to Read Write Inc. or teaching at an established school and need a refresher.
The trainer will focus on Set 1 and Set 2 Speed Sounds, the Ditties and early Storybooks, explore YR organisation and discuss ways to engage parents.
Available Trainings:
BIRMINGHAM- Tue 6 & Wed 7 February 2018 MANCHESTER- Mon 12 & Tue 13 March 2018 CARDIFF - Tue 20 & Wed 21 March 2018 LONDON - Mon 26 & Tue 27 March 2018
Read Write Inc. Phonics Book Bag Books are engaging stories to support children with additional reading practice at home. The 75 new storybooks are uniquely matched to the existing Read Write Inc. Phonics Storybooks. Children read sounds and words they know well to help them make even faster progress in reading.
Children in Read Write Inc. schools trialled the stories and loved them! They include specially written advice for parents and carers.
Available January 2018, the new Read Write Inc. Phonics Nursery Pack contains resources to teach phonics and develop vocabulary. It provides nursery staff with the tools they need to ensure every child learns to read confidently, right from the start.
The new resources can be purchased individually or in a pack containing a Nursery handbook, resources for teaching the Set 1 Speed Sounds (flash cards, picture cards and a sound-picture frieze), a Fred Frog toy, Nursery Green Word Cards and Ten Sound Blending Books.
Put reading for pleasure at the heart of your school with MyBookBlog
MyBookBlog gets children reading! Designed to use alongside real books, it unites children, teachers and parents in a love of books. Read the new brochure here.
Find out what MyBookBlog can do for your school - sign up for a free online webinar, or attend a free event at a school using MyBookBlog near you.
New Read Write Inc. Phonics Year 1 Assessment available on Oxford Owl and the Ruth Miskin School Portal
The new Year 1 Assessment focuses on the sounds children must know to pass the Phonics Screening Check and helps you identify:
Sounds that need teaching or reviewing in class time
Children who need more practice and/or one-to-one tutoring
Speed Sound cards to send home for practice.
Use it to check progress in December, March and May of all children in Year 1 and children in Year 2 re-sitting the check. This assessment is in addition to half-termly assessments for grouping children.
