"Over the years we have been using ReadingWise there has always been a positive impact on our learner's reading and vocabulary acquisition which has positively supported our pupils when accessing lessons throughout their school career."
"We started using ReadingWise back in 2017. We were offered training for two administrators and to be part of the pilot which followed. This was a unique programme and after interesting and thorough training we were keen to get started. The pilot was extremely successful, and the supporting data proved how quickly pupil's reading ages were increasing, some were moving up years rather than months in a very short time. Our learners have always enjoyed the programme and even now will still ask for extra sessions, it brings a competitive streak to reading attainment.
When we invested in the programme, we utilised the Decoding and Comprehension modules. We initially started with small, precise learning groups, and over the years we have continually grown and ReadingWise has become embedded within our daily Intervention programme. It’s also utilised by our EAL team and is used daily, especially the Vocab unit which has proven invaluable for our EAL students and has rapidly increased their understanding of the English Language
Over the years we have been using ReadingWise there has always been a positive impact on our learner's reading and vocabulary acquisition which has positively supported our pupils when accessing lessons throughout their school career.
There has always been excellent support from ReadingWise and without fail any problems have been addressed promptly and professionally.
I recommend ReadingWise to any primary, secondary, or multi-academy trust school struggling with literacy attainment. We have noted the best impact is with years 7-9, as it has a massive effect on children who struggled with reading and writing in primary school.
Looking forward to continuing to utilise ReadingWise and enjoying witnessing the ongoing success.”
Mrs N Gould, Headteacher, John Willmott School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. This secondary school is part of the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP), a leading Multi-Academy Trust (MAT)
ReadingWise and ofsted Report (Jan 2024 - extracts from the report)
"An inspector also reviewed the support provided for pupils in regard to reading. Those pupils at an early stage of reading get the support they need. Carefully considered assessment is used to decide on the right interventions. This support helps them access all subjects in the curriculum. As a result, these pupils catch up with their peers. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are taught the same ambitious curriculum as their peers."
