Rhythm for Reading Online CPD complements and deepens the teaching of phonics
“Children that were reluctant to pick up a book, reluctant to read, reluctant to do anything around reading see themselves as readers, want to read and start enjoying reading because they internalize the kind of almost MAGIC that goes on in the sessions - that shouldn’t work - but does work!
Lower Key stage 2 Lead Teacher
Online CPD for teachers of early reading
"It supplements and extends our synthetic phonics programme"
Headteacher, Inner London
When children cannot process the first part of a phoneme, such as the onset of 'm' in 'man', all the sounds of language are also affected, but in different ways. To cope with this, the speed of learning slows down. The child's working memory becomes strained. Their attention fragments before a single word has been read. The frustration of these experiences is constant and affects a child's self-esteem, day after day, year after year.
What can we do when reading does not progress beyond the word level?
"All the students who took part in the project are now reading more fluently" Special Children Magazine.
Reading at the word level, is tiring for children. Their attention fades quickly because they fixate on individual syllables. The words do not flow and so they do not experience reading as meaningful. Some people think that banging a drum while the child reads can help, but this does not resolve the underlying problem and may even have a detrimental effect. So, what's the answer?
MY APPROACH
Like you, I want ALL children to enjoy their reading and I am here to help you with that.
The Rhythm for Reading Programme is built on rhythm-based exercises that were first developed to help children aged 5 -15, who were unable to learn through conventional teaching methods.
Rhythm for Reading Online CPD - co-teach with the video course
The techniques to build attention and fluency are available in the video lessons.
Teachers co-teach with the video resources week by week for the first ten weeks.
The sequence of activities has been researched and developed in different schools since 2013.
The Rhythm for Reading Roadmap sets out the specific curriculum for each year group.
Rhythm for Reading Online CPD for planning and reflecting
The aims and objectives of the lessons have already been built into our session planners.
Teachers monitor children's progress and decide on areas for their development.
Flexibility built into the programme allows teachers to dial the level of challenge up or down in delivery.
Structured reflective practice is key to CPD and I have designed a tool to make this effective.
Rhythm for Reading Online CPD weekly mini coaching calls
This is not traditional CPD in a conference room with a goody bag, snacks, speakers and slides.
This is Online CPD - return on investment is seen in six weeks, with personalised weekly support.
Online CPD is embedded in a sustainable way, and weekly mini coaching calls keep this on track.
Our session planners and the reflection tool are the starting points in the mini coaching calls.
Rhythm for Reading Online CPD progress in reading fluency
Rhythm for Reading Online CPD is evidence-based. The target is transformation. Fluency is the
foundation. The Reading Fluency Tracker is the companion tool for monitoring every aspect of
progress in early reading, week by week. It records tricky words, three levels of fluency and attitude to
reading. Children can add their comments too. Best of all, it only takes three minutes to complete.
How I can help you
30 weeks of CPD
The online course is built on three decades of face-to-face delivery, assessment, research and analysis..
30 weeks of coaching0
Each teacher on my online CPD programme is supported by self-reflection tools and weekly mini coaching calls.
30 weeks of innovation
My approach shows what's possible when teachers are encouraged to find solutions through innovation.
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"We chose Rhythm for Reading as an intervention for our children in school as we have a significant gap with children who were in reception and year one during the pandemic. It just so happened that music was also a key area of focus for us as a school and therefore the programme sounded perfect for us. The course is well structured and the research behind the techniques is very interesting and this was delivered astutely to staff by Marion prior to the course starting...."
-Deputy Principal
Northamptonshire
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