Testimonials

 

I'd like to thank you on behalf of all at Stanley Road for the support that you

have given us with Early Reading and phonics. We had Ofsted in last week

and they were very complimentary about it.

Lorraine Adams, Headteacher, Stanley Road Primary School, Worcester

 

I am SO proud of all that our team has achieved! Your support and guidance

have been outstanding,  We have all learned so much from this process

and your support and I would like to say the biggest THANK YOU to you

and to your fabulous team.

Joanne Harvey, Headteacher, St Anne's Primary School, Bewdley

 

Since being supported by the English Hubs, we have undoubtedly

overturned our Phonics provision at Villiers Primary. We were designated

Mel Glazzard as our Literacy Specialist, which we were incredibly pleased

about. Before our intensive support, we followed the Letters and Sounds

programme and carried out practical lessons, where in hindsight the

fundamentals of reading were not prioritised. Shortly after being accepted

by the Hub we were encouraged to adopt a new scheme and we chose

to implement Little Wandle. We were closely guided through every step

of implementation: helping train our staff, mapping out planning and

coaching sessions and analysing assessments effectively. We are so grateful

for the kindness, knowledge and commitment that Mel and the Hub

have offered us over the last year.

S A Potts, Headteacher, Villiers Primary School, Bilston

 

The English Hub has been a great supportive tool in transforming the

attitudes towards reading in school of both staff and children. Participating

in the TSRC project breathed new life into our approach to reading for

pleasure and has helped to raise the profile across the school. The CPD

sessions for myself as Reading Lead have enabled me to upskill personally

before imparting new learning to all staff. The offer of support is also bespoke

to different areas of school including the Early Years so really does cover all

bases and ensures all children can benefit. Additional Phonics CPD has been

available, equipping staff with the knowledge and understanding to give the

best for our children.'

Mrs N Bennett, Northfield Road Primary School

 

I have found the support from St John Bosco English Hub invaluable.  The in-house

support to implement our new phonics programme has given our staff the skills,

expertise and confidence to deliver the programme to a high standard resulting

in our best results yet.  As well as this we have been involved in a range of CPD

offered to all staff which we have actively engaged in.  We have found all the

CPD on offer to be high quality, informative and engaging which again has helped

our school to move forward in areas such as: language development and reading

for pleasure.  

Claire Seddon, Reading leader, Springfield Primary School, Rowley Regis