Information about training

The two day training course for school based staff includes:

Ø       Observation of two lessons

Ø       Information on the reading process

Ø       Developing questioning skills

Ø       Practical activities

Ø       Running records

Ø       Record keeping

The one day course is for parents, community and business volunteers and includes:

Ø       Observation of a lesson

Ø       Information on the reading process

Ø       Developing questioning skills

Ø       Practical activities

Ø       Record keeping

One Partner said: ‘The training was the most informative and helpful course I have ever been on. It gave me a totally different insight into reading’

We offer a three day training course for representatives from other authorities who are interested in setting up the Better Reading Partnership in their area. This includes:

Ø       Delivering the Better Reading Partnership training to Reading Partners, including all elements of the 2 day course

Ø       Setting up school based support networks through teacher co-ordinators

Ø       School visits to discuss the operational aspects of Better Reading

Ø       Resources for Better Reading

Ø       Developing partnerships with businesses and the community