1stClass@Number
1stClass@Number comes ready-made with detailed session guidance and extensive resources. A specially trained teaching assistant delivers up to 30 half-hour sessions to a group of up to four children, for 10 -15 weeks. The children continue to take part in their normal class mathematics lessons.
AcceleRead
AcceleRead AcceleWrite supports reading, writing, spelling and listening skills using text-to-speech software.
Accelerated reader
With Accelerated Reader, a student reads a book, takes an online quiz, and gets immediate feedback. Students respond to regular feedback and are motivated to make progress with their reading skills.
Accountable talk
Accountable talk is the promotion of student-centric discussion in the classroom. More than a mere educational trend, accountable talk is a manner of conversing in the classroom setting that is respectful and meaningful for both the listener and speaker.
Achieve 3000 (Empower3000 for KS4)
Achieve 3000 (Empower3000 for KS4). This is a Web-based reading and writing program that we are using in class this semester. It helps to improve reading comprehension, writing proficiency and vocabulary development.
Barringtonstoke
Barringtonstoke help boost reading in schools, making the classroom or library a more accessible and dyslexia-friendly space for everyone.
CASPA
CASPA is a simple and easy-to-use tool to assist with the analysis and evaluation of attainment and progress of pupils with Special Educational Needs.
Clicker 8
Clicker 8 is a literacy support tool and word processor designed to make reading and writing more appealing to pupils.
Cogmed
Cogmed is an effective way to improve attention, where the training is carried out on the user’s own device. An allied healthcare professional tailors the program to the user, and coaches them through the process.
Connective learning
The multi-sensory, computerised, Connective Learning programme is suitable for both children and adults at any level. It is a simple-to-use method, based on students working their way through a series of easy and enjoyable exercises on the computer, working at their own rate and without pressure.
Early intervention foundation guidebook
Early Intervention Foundation guidebookprovides information about early intervention programmes that have been evaluated and shown to improve outcomes for children and young people.
Evidence 4 impact
Evidence 4 Impact is an independent service that provides teachers and school leaders with accessible information on which educational interventions have been shown to be effective. It supports educators in using evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for children.
Exam Wrappers
An 'Exam Wrapper' (also known as a 'Cognitive Wrapper' or an 'Assessment Wrapper') is a metacognition reflection worksheet designed to be used before and after assessments, practice exam papers or practice exam sections.
IDL
The IDL Literacy Intervention is a speaking-computer based multi-sensory system which supports learners with dyslexia and other learning difficulties to increase their reading and spelling ages. The programme was specifically designed for those with dyslexia and is used as an intervention but can also be used effectively as a school wide literacy solution.
Immersive reader
Microsoft's Immersive Reader is a free tool, built into Word, OneNote, Outlook, Office Lens, Microsoft Teams, Reading Progress, Forms, Flipgrid, Minecraft Education Edition and the Edge browser, that implements proven techniques to improve reading and writing for people regardless of their age or ability.
Improving literacy in secondary schools
Seven recommendations related to reading, writing, talk, vocabulary development and supporting struggling students.
Kagan groups
Kagen Groups is a tool that can be used in the classroom to engage all learners in the classroom. It is a way children and young people can share and discuss ideas to improve their learning outcomes.
Lexia
Lexia’s personalised literacy software for schools is designed to provide teachers with effective and scalable solutions which are simple to use.
Morphmastery
Morphmastery is a book to help children and young people to understand the morphological rules in English, and using them to investigate words, helps to support both spelling, reading and vocabulary.
Nessy
Nessy is an easy way to rapidly improve student literacy. The award-winning Nessy products are designed to help educators meet the needs of all students. Accessed through the Internet, the resources are suitable for both remote and in-person learning. Nessy is a highly effective program for whole class teaching based upon the Science of Reading.
Paired reading
Paired reading is a very effective, evidence-based method of helping children progress in their reading.
PiXL Club
PiXL has developed three options to make character development in schools a reality. The aim of all three approaches is to equip students with the skills, knowledge and competencies, distinct from their academic work, that will help them succeed in the future.
Phonics Books
Decodable books are used as part of a reading programme in schools. Our books are suitable to use with any phonics programme to offer reading practice and can be used in a number of ways: Whole class, group work, 1:1 reading support.
Precision Teaching
Precision Teaching is a method to plan a teaching programme that fulfils the needs of a young person or an individual child who is facing difficulty with maintaining or acquiring certain areas of the curriculum. It is one of the most useful teaching strategies for ensuring high levels of accuracy and fluency.
Rapidphonics
Rapidphonics is a unique intervention program. It includes 56 decodable and age-appropriate fiction and non-fiction readers and eBooks as well as helpful teaching guides.
Reciprocal teaching
Reciprocal teaching refers to an instructional activity in which students become the teacher in small group reading sessions. Teachers model, then help students learn to guide group discussions using four strategies: summarizing, question generating, clarifying, and predicting. Once students have learned the strategies, they take turns assuming the role of teacher in leading a dialogue about what has been read.
Rising stars
Rising stars work with primary experts to publish resources that support teaching and enhance learning across a range of subjects from reception to KS2.
Sandwell early numeracy test
Administered on a one-to-one basis, this assessment has been designed to identify specific number skills that require targeted teaching and to monitor the impact of teaching interventions. It comprises SENT–R for pupils aged 4–8 years, and SENT KS2–KS3 for pupils aged 8–14 years.
Seven-step model
Seven-step model The model offers a way to hone evidence-informed revision strategies. The 7 steps cover: activating prior knowledge, explicit strategy instruction, modelling of learned strategy, memorisation of strategy, guided practice, independent practice and structured reflection.
Socratic talk
The overall purpose of Socratic questioning, is to challenge accuracy and completeness of thinking in a way that acts to move people towards their ultimate goal.
SNAP
SNAP-SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties) and SNAP-B (Behaviour) are online diagnostic assessments designed to pinpoint specific learning and behavioural needs which without identification, may limit a child’s potential to learn.
Teaching and learning toolkit
Teaching and Learning Toolkit is an accessible summary of a wide range of approaches to improving teaching and learning.
The Literacy Trust Boy’s Reading Commission
This training helps Key Stage 2 and 3 teachers understand the evidence around boys’ literacy and identify the factors underpinning success, engaging in research and developing their own strategies to close the gap in their school.
Toe by Toe
Toe by Toe is a highly structured phonics-based reading manual to help anyone who finds reading difficult. It requires only 20 minutes of coaching a day and you'll see immediate improvements in your child's reading confidence. It can be used by parents or by teachers - you don't need to be a trained educator to help a child read with Toe By Toe.
Wordshark
Wordshark provides a fun and effective games-based solution for students learning to spell and read. The program is especially effective in helping students with special educational needs including dyslexia.