Boosting Reading@Primary (BR@P)

A one day course to support teachers and teaching assistants to raise attainment in pupils’ reading

‘Boosting Reading@Primary’ is a one-to-one intervention programme targeted at Y1 to Y6 pupils. The intervention lessons are delivered three times per week by teaching assistants for 10 weeks. Each session lasts for 15 minutes and includes:

• Practising independent reading skills on familiar texts
• Ongoing assessment
• Working on unfamiliar text with support, leading to independence and understanding

Trainer: Jan Owens

This course aims to provide:

• An in-depth knowledge of the reading process
• Guidance on supporting pupils to become skilled independent problem-solvers drawing on a range of reading strategies
• An outline of effective prompts which can be used to support the application of good reading skills
• Guidance on effective questioning skills
• A clear lesson structure to support improvement in pupils’ reading
• Support with the use of assessment and observation to inform next steps in pupil learning

Contact: Jan Owens: jan@ey2p.org OR 07825 738 486

Target Audience: Teaching assistants, SENCOs and class teachers

(It is recommended a teacher accompanies TA delegates to ensure maximum impact on pupil attainment)

Cost:

£175 + VAT per delegate

2 delegate places: £270 + VAT

3 delegate places: £345 + VAT

N.B. Price includes 1 resource booklet per delegate. If additional resources are required please contact jan@ey2p.org

N.B. Please could all delegates bring a copy of their DRB check (or at least reference number and school identification), to ensure school safeguarding procedures are being followed.

9.15am registration

Lunch will be provided

Road side parking available around the school