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Who will find this training useful?

This training is ideal for teachers and support staff in both primary and secondary schools who are working to improve the literacy skills of children from Year 5 to Year 8+, currently working below NC Level 3, including dyslexic pupils and EAL students. Fresh Start aims to bring them to NC Level 4 as quickly as possible, while also developing their writing and comprehension skills.

It is suitable for

What is included in the training?

Agenda for the two-day training


  • The reading and writing process: understanding the simple view of reading
  • The complex English alphabetic code
  • Read Write Inc. principles for excellent teaching and learning
  • Assessment and grouping
  • Teaching the phonic lessons: speed sounds, blending and segmenting
  • Teaching the Module reading lessons: from decoding to comprehension
  • Teaching the Module writing lessons: from spelling to composition
  • Effective implementation

Agenda for the Implementation Monitoring day


  • Joint monitoring of reading groups with the Read Write Inc. manager
  • Keeping groups at the same homogeneous reading level
  • Planning one-to-one tutoring for children who have concentration difficulties, dyslexia and specific learning needs
  • Tracking pupil progress
  • Leading a writing workshop
  • Providing feedback and next steps

What does it cost?

In-school Training

Two days of training plus a further implementation monitoring day

£2750 plus VAT for up to 45 staff

Ideally the two days should be consecutive. In special circumstances we may be able to make other arrangements, please discuss options with Shona when booking. To book training call Shona Gleave on 01275 331230 or click on the button at the top of the page.

Central Training

Two day training at a venue near you

£220 - £250 + VAT per person

Please note that you must apply online in order to reserve your place on all courses.

Please note a minimum of 48 hours notice is required if cancelling a place on a training course. Otherwise we reserve the right to charge 50% of the cost of the place booked.


Special discounts:


  • Book four places and get a fifth place free!*
  • Attend a Central Training to find out more about Read Write Inc. If you then book a Whole School Training within 3 months we will refund the cost of up to two training  places *
  • Attend a Taster Day and receive a voucher for £250 off a Whole School Training*

* choose the offer from above which is the most useful for your school


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