Learning to read and write: encouraging and empowering young readers and writers
“Julia has worked with both individual children and small groups of children at Eastnor Primary school, carrying out highly effective intervention programmes. She has also provided a sustainable support system for the children she has worked with, by informing and equipping staff and families to advance each individual's progress.”
Nicola Driscoll (Head Teacher, Eastnor Primary School)
Nicola Driscoll (Head Teacher, Eastnor Primary School)
I have delivered staff training, presentations for families, and literacy intervention programmes at Bosbury, Bromesberrow, Colwall, Eastnor and Ledbury Primary Schools. I offer the following services:
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Literacy Intervention Programme:
My six week literacy intervention programme is designed to meet the needs of pupils struggling to take off with reading and writing.
Literacy Intervention Programme:
My six week literacy intervention programme is designed to meet the needs of pupils struggling to take off with reading and writing.
'Hearing and Recording Sounds' observation for Year 2 boy before the intervention:
'Hearing and Recording Sounds' observation for Year 2 boy after the intervention:
I did not achieve these results alone, but through collaboration with the school and family. The work of the Year 2/3 Higher Level Teaching Assistant deserves a special mention.
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Presentations for Parents:
Presentations for Parents:
- giving an overview of how phonics are used to teach reading and writing;
- informing parents of a range of simple strategies to use at home;
- encouraging and empowering the school community to work together to improve the child's reading and writing skills.
“Julia Warren engages parents through innovative workshops where the intricate art of learning literacy skills is presented in an engaging format which makes sense. By the end of the session parents understand how to support their children in developing literacy skills in an easy to manage, but engaging and fun way.
Julia is quietly confident in her method of presentation and this reassures parents, so they trust her advice and they feel valued as parents. I would highly recommend every primary school inviting Julia along to curriculum events where she can speak to parents about literacy in the home.”
(Julie Rees, Head Teacher, Ledbury Primary School)
Julia is quietly confident in her method of presentation and this reassures parents, so they trust her advice and they feel valued as parents. I would highly recommend every primary school inviting Julia along to curriculum events where she can speak to parents about literacy in the home.”
(Julie Rees, Head Teacher, Ledbury Primary School)
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Training for Teachers and Support Staff:
Training for Teachers and Support Staff:
- reflecting upon the teaching and learning of reading and writing, in order to continue improving our practice.
"Julia is knowledgeable and passionate about her subject and conveys that well through the interactive session."
(Class teacher, Bromesberrow Primary School)
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Training for Reading Volunteers:
Training for Reading Volunteers:
- sharing with volunteers evidence-based practice for the effective teaching of reading
- equipping volunteers to foster the child's independence and accelerate progress in reading