A launch event introducing the Reading Development Course (RDC): “a highly structured, rapidly effective reading intervention designed for Years 5 and 6 learners not yet reading at age-related expectations.”
The session will outline trial findings, demonstrate how the programme improves accuracy, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension, and explain how it can be delivered efficiently in both whole-class and small-group contexts.
Impact from Initial Trials
“10 pupils – average reading age gain: 12.6 months in less than 20 hours”
Why Attend?
- To understand a unique, high-impact, low-cost intervention proven to improve reading accuracy, fluency and comprehension within just 30 sessions.
- To hear outcomes of the pilot and learn how the programme can transform reading profiles for struggling learners, including those in AP settings.
- To see how the Reading Development Course aligns with the new Ofsted framework, prioritising accurate and fluent word reading .
Impact from Initial Trials
“The vocabulary development has been significant. The children enjoyed learning about and collecting homographs and idioms. They have also grown their own vocabulary; the frequent word recaps enabled them to regularly see the printed word accompanied by an image; as well as hear and say the word in a number of sentences, consequently learning how to use the word in different contexts.”
What will it cover?
- The structure and components of the Reading Development Course (HFW practice, grapheme review, vocabulary pre-teaching, prosody, purposeful comprehension).
- How the programme ensures reduced cognitive load and predictable structure for maximum progress.
- Guidance on implementation in mainstream and AP settings.
Impact from Initial Trials
“There is no doubt that the programme has improved the word-reading accuracy and automaticity of every single child. The intonation slides and 'echo' reading technique was a really good way to teach the children to read with prosody. This, in turn, deepened the children's reading comprehension.”
Who should attend?
Headteachers, Senior Leaders, English Leads, Reading Leads, Literacy Leads, PP Leads, SENDCos, AP Senior Leadership Teams (The RDC specifically targets Years 5/6 and is relevant to mainstream primaries and AP provisions.)
