Are you looking for a training that enables teachers to become experts in teaching reading comprehension?  This is a superb and extensive online reading CPD programme that enables colleagues to study reading comprehension to to a depth that gives them the confidence, skills and knowledge to deliver excellent outcomes for pupils.  Being modular in design, teachers can personalise their professional studies.  Colleagues can work individually or in small groups.  Designed to be completed over a year, purchasing this course gives you continuous access to videos tutorials, think pieces, advice booklets, classroom resources, audits and checklists, and planning materials.

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The course offers the opportunity for teachers to:

• study in-depth the challenges of developing inference;

• learn how to diagnose and address reading comprehension difficulties;

• gain insights into reading SATs through the analysis of past papers, unpicking test structures and reviewing national outcomes;

• maximise the impact of non-fiction texts across the curriculum;

• harness the power of books for enhancing play and developing vocabulary in EYFS;

• understand progression across 10 reading comprehension strategies;

• create excellence in reading across a wide range of measures.

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 If you want to ensure that every child is a thriving and successful reader, this course is for you. If you have a deep desire for the power of books to be felt in every classroom, this is the course for you.  If you want to build your knowledge and expertise so that you can create school wide excellence in reading comprehension, this course is for you.

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• Learning to read is complex.  This course enables teachers to understand the variables and factors which impact on progress.

• Teaching reading is complex.  This course provides both the theory and practical resources needed to teach reading comprehension effectively.  From early career teachers to experienced teachers, there are extensive gains to be made by completing this reading CPD programme.

• Be in a position to leverage research, learn from good practice, harness information from the field and implement innovative ideas at classroom.

• Whole school and phase specific resources and advice enables everyone to benefit from this course.

• SEND leaders completing this course will be better placed to support parents, teachers and TAs in securing progress for pupils.

• Pupil premium leaders completing this course will be better placed to close the gap for disadvantaged pupils in their school.

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The modular, flexible nature of the course means that you can study at a depth and breadth that is right for you and your current role. 

There is no time limit on accessing the course, so you can keep coming back to tutorials and supporting resources.  

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• The course can be an individual pursuit, working through the materials independently and at a pace that suits you.

• The course can be completed by a group of colleagues which provides the additional opportunity to engage in  professional discussion and work collaboratively on developing practice.

• The course is also an ideal accompaniment to instructional coaching.  If you have identified reading comprehension as a focus for development, this is a great resources to help you improve specific aspects of your practice.  There are reflective questions, audits and checklists, think pieces, advice and guidance that you can use with your coach. 

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There is a great mix of THEORY - to deepen knowledge and increase your ability to make professional decisions about the development of reading.  And PRACTICAL - to help you implement the theory and create fantastic reading comprehension lessons.

 

“I have bopped around school all day beaming, at the outstanding reading teaching I have seen, and the progress some of our most vulnerable learners were making both long term, but in front of my eyes.”
“Excellent ideas for stimulating reading. Superb tips and techniques for teaching inference / asking questions / inspiring.”