EPSS WAVE 3 Literacy Intervention: Support Struggling Readers using Sound Discovery®/Rapid Phonics®
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WAVE 3 LITERACY
Supporting Struggling Readers using Sound Discovery®/Rapid Phonics®
How to use synthetic phonics to teach Reading, Spelling and Writing,
as approved by the DfE
A successful Wave 3 Literacy Intervention
This course is for SENCOs, Teachers and Teaching Assistants in Primary or Secondary Schools
aiming to deliver a highly structured programme which supports learners with literacy difficulties.
Abbey Conference Centre, Norwich
Thursday 11th October 2018: 1pm – 4 pm
Trainers: Jenny Harris & Kate McCaul, Specialist Learning Support Teachers
Cost: £75 per delegate ~ for in-depth training and workshop session
(10% discount for schools with EPSS Contract; or 3+ delegates)
Sound Discovery is a synthetic phonics programme in steps for all ages and stages.
Order resources from www.espo.org/www.syntheticphonics.net (Ridgehill Publishing).
Rapid Phonics is the same methodology, developed to appeal to younger learners from
Year 1-3/through KS2. This programme has complementary readers and e-readers.
Order from www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/RapidPhonics.
Resources can be viewed at the session
Please nominate a member of staff, e.g. SENCO/Literacy Coordinator to attend sessions
with Teaching Assistants: the role of managing the programme in school is fundamental to the
programme’s success. Teaching assistants attending the course will need preparation time to
prepare materials and carry out assessments before delivering the programme in school.
Up to 20 places are available for training at the Abbey Conference Centre. Places will be
allocated on receipt of completed booking forms which can be emailed or posted.
Letters of confirmation will be emailed to applicants placed on this course.
Please check that your places are confirmed. Early booking is recommended.
In the event of non-attendance, schools may be charged.
Please print and complete the form found at the link below:
SD RP Course flyer 11 October 2018 (002)
For more information about the Sound Discovery/Rapid Phonics course, please contact:
Bridget Tinsey, Business Support Officer, Children’s Services, Carrow House, Level 1
301 King Street, Norwich, NR1 2TN. Tel: 01603 307553 or cs.epss@norfolk.gov.uk
