S.E.N.D. for Schools
BLEER Training can support Special Needs pupils in a well structured and enjoyable manner, with both training for staff as well as a range of precisely levelled quality resources.
Scholastic have produced a range of “Short Reads” boxes, that are colour banded to improve reading mileage and expand knowledge. There is also Popcorn ELT primary Readers to build confidence in reading English as a second language, with high interest topics based on popular TV and film characters.
Training can be provided for effective use of the popular PM Literacy Assessment kits. We also provide the popular PM literacy Assessment kits with training. For pupils in Key Stage 2 the excellent “Fast Forward” scheme contains finally levelled fiction and non-fiction books with audio and comprehension activities in addition to a Teacher’s Guide. “Fast Forward” is highly recommended for providing targeted high interest, low book levelled texts.
BLEER’s own reading to learn approach with:“WiNC 2 Reasearch Transport” programme, followed by “WiNC 2 “Researching Animal Habitats” programme, can be used as a cross curriculum intervention for Year 2 or younger Key Stage 2 pupils, requiring catch up.
Ransom Publishing provides an engaging phonics scheme called “Reading Stars Plus” for the learning to read Key Stage 2 as well as a phonic football scheme called “Goal” In addition engaging books about Peter Ian Green’s life in the: “PIG Diaries”, ‘Boffin Boy” , “321 Go!”, and “Thunderbolts” are available.
Finally there are professional development resources for Reading teachers.
To request a quotation or to place an order, please contact us at angela@balancedliteracy.co.uk
“BLEER Training can support Special Needs in a well structured and enjoyable manner, with both training for staff as well as a range of precisely levelled quality resources.”
Testimonials
Angela is a highly experienced and intuitive teacher with the ability to adapt her approach to ensure that she reaches each individual child.
Angela gave my daughter a wonderful head start to reading at school as well as a love for reading and understanding of the story.
PiLT is an excellent literacy program that from the youngest age allows children to explore the world of books, and use their enriched vocabulary in theme designed games.