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A new reading partnership for your school
A new
   reading
   partnership
   for your
   school

Reading Solutions UK:

Our online programme, Reading Plus, supports good teaching first and is proven to
increase fluency, stamina and comprehension.

Our purpose is to help schools to help children learn to love to read – improving their
life chances along the way.

We partner with schools to instil a lifelong love of reading in children, delivering the
world to them through engaging texts.

Summative baseline data, formative assessments and bespoke interventions, informs
curriculum and teaching methods.
A new reading partnership for your school
Your reading                                                                                      Proven results
partner of choice                                                                                 Over 800 schools in the UK use Reading Plus as a tool
                                                                                                  to teach pupils to become fluent in silent reading.
Reading Solutions UK is the home of Reading Plus, the only
online reading programme which develops silent reading                                            Since using Reading Plus, these schools have
                                                                                                  seen improved reading speed, vocabulary and
fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and motivation.                                               comprehension amongst their pupils, as well as                                    How Reading Plus can benefit
                                                                                                  increased stamina and motivation from reluctant                                   a Multi Academy Trust:
As educationists, we understand the pressures of the classroom                                    readers. Our customers tell us it has also aided in                               • Lower cost per pupil
                                                                                                  accelerated catch up.
and recognise and respect the problems that our colleagues                                                                                                                          • Easy implementation
need to tackle in terms of reading results.                                                       In a customer survey 100% of our customers
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Trust-wide reporting data
                                                                                                  would recommend Reading Plus. They listed
                                                                                                  ‘ease of use’, ‘engaging for students’, and                                       • Consistent approach to reading
                                                                                                  ‘proven results’ as the top three benefits.
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Exceptional level of training and support

                                                                                                  Progress from all Reading Plus schools across the UK from Sept 20 - Jun 21:

Full training and                                                                                                                                                      Abc
ongoing support with
RSUK Partner Plus                                                                                                                    56.7                              5+                         2.6*                             51
                                                                    Implementation
                                                                       training                   128,613
                                                                                        Ongoing          Students                 Average reading                   Billion                        Average                   Average reading
When your school purchases a Reading Plus                                               support          enrolled                    sessions                      words read                  comprehension                  fluency gains,
licence, you gain access to much more than our                                                                                                                                                  gains in years                words per min
award-winning literacy software.
                                                           Evidencing
You gain the support of Partner Plus, entering               impact
into a partnership with our team of dedicated
professionals who are committed to making sure
you get the most out of the programme throughout                                     Pedagogic
                                                                                       advice
                                                                                                       Try a four-week pilot
your contract with us.
                                                                        Progress
                                                                        reporting
                                                                                                       To demonstrate the impact of Reading Plus we would like to
We’ll help you implement the programme in your                                                         offer you a four-week pilot at no cost or obligation.
school, provide tailored ongoing support, training,
and pedagogic advice - and be on hand during
school hours to answer any questions.                  What to expect from RSUK Partner Plus
                                                                                                  * from September 2020 – June 2021 based on average comprehension gains equated to pupils using Reading Plus for more than 10 hours.

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A new reading partnership for your school
The Reading Plus solution                                                                               How it works
Inefficient silent reading is the hidden             Reading Plus is built on decades                   Reading Plus can be used in school and at home and begins with an
hurdle that prevents the development of              of foundational research in silent                 adaptive assessment that provides the data-driven starting point for the
fluency, comprehension, and motivation.              reading development, vocabulary                    personalised instruction and practice pupils need to become independent
Reading Plus is the only adaptive                    improvement through contextual                     readers. Adaptive instruction is complemented by easily accessible resources
literacy tool that addresses the hidden              analysis, decoding practice, reading               that enable teachers to meet the needs of every pupil.
hurdle of inefficient silent reading.                stamina, efficiency development, and
                                                     comprehension improvement.                                                                   Adaptive Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                   • Diagnostic profile for each pupil

                                                                                                                                                                   • Data-driven starting point for practice
                                                                                                                                                                     and instruction
                                                            The patented Guided Window
                                                            scaffolds the reading                            Measures efficiency, comprehension,
                                                            experience by guiding the                           vocabulary, and motivation.
                                                            reader’s eyes across a page
                                                            of text. This is done at a
                                                            bespoke speed for each                                                   Adaptive, Personalised Learning
                                                            pupil to build fluency
                                                            and stamina.                                                                                           • Proven instructional and practice activities in
                                                                                                                                                                     vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing
                                                                                                                Adaptive, Personalised Learning
                                                                                                                                                                   • Builds and strengthens the visual skills
                                                                                                                                                                     needed for efficiency using the patented
                                                                                                                              Vocabulary                             Guided Window scaffold
                                                                                                                                               Writing
                                                                                                                 Reading
                                                                                                                                  Abc
                                                                                                                                                                   • Continuous data collection to customise
                                                                                                                              Visual Skills                          instructional scaffolds

                                                                                                                                                                   • Assists pupils in developing capacity and
                                                                                                                                                                     independence

                                                                                                                                                                   • Over 1000 levelled texts with cross-curricular links
                                                                                                             Online instruction adjusts dynamically
                                                                                                                     based on student need.                        • Promotes choice and control improving pupils
                                                                                                                                                                     motivation to read for pleasure

                                                 “
       We’ve been using Reading Plus for students receiving literacy intervention on our three-year
    programme. Reading Plus is extremely easy to monitor, track and provide the support that students
                                                                                                                                         Teacher-Directed Instruction
                                                                                                                            Abc                                    • Comprehensive online instruction and
                                      need and is suitable for all.                                                                                                  printable materials
    The programme is useful for targeting areas of weakness across the key stage and this can be done                                                              • Tools for direct instruction and differentiation at
        at a glance. We’ve already seen an impressive average word gain of 47 words per minute!                                                                      class, small group, and individual levels
                                                                                                               Integrated formative assessments
              Linda Norma - Literacy Coordinator, The Grange Secondary School.
                                                                                                                drive differentiated instruction.

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A new reading partnership for your school
Actionable                                                                                            Rapid results
     data at                                                                                               Reading Plus is designed to rapidly
                                                                                                           accelerate reading growth for pupils at
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Sample instructional implementations

     your                                                                                                  all reading proficiency stages.                                                                 Pupil               Typical             Total annual
                                                                                                                                                                                                           reading             weekly              instructional time
                                                                                                                                                                                                           level status        schedule            recommendation

     fingertips
                                                                                                           In just 40 to 60 hours of Reading Plus use, Expected                                                                2 lessons,
                                                                                                           and Emerging readers make significant gains to close                                            Exceeding                                       20 hrs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               20-30 min each
                                                                                                           the achievement gap.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               3 lessons,
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Expected                                        40 hrs
                                                                                                           Exceeding pupils at age-related expectations                                                                        20-30 min each
                                                                                                           improve proficiency and significantly increase silent
                                                                                                           reading fluency rates to master higher volumes of                                                                   4 lessons,
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Emerging                                        60 hrs
Reading Plus provides teachers with quick access to a complete suite of reports                            complex text.                                                                                                       20-30 min each

that show growth at pupil, class, and school levels. From the dashboard, leaders
and teachers can access pupil and class analytics and reports that inform planning,
grouping, and growth.

                                                                                                                                                                                                   “
                                                                                                                   I never liked reading at primary school but since I’ve been using Reading Plus, I really enjoy it.

                                                                                                                                                                            Year 7 student - Wey Valley Academy.

                                                                                                                                                                              Reading Proficiency Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                Based on hours of Reading Plus use

                                                                                                                                                             2.5

                                                                                                                        Average Comprehension Gain (Years)
The Reading Progress Report makes it easy for           The Expected Growth Report helps predict pupil                                                                                                                               60 Hours
administrators to monitor use and progress.             growth over time.                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                        40 Hours
                                                                                                                                                             1.5

                                                   “
        Since starting Reading Plus, two years ago, we found it simple to implement and effective in
                                improving the reading skills of our students.
                                                                                                                                                             1.0

                                                                                                                                                             0.5
                                                                                                                                                                           20 Hours

     Staff and parents appreciate the intuitive interface and the helpful data that the system generates
                                          for monitoring progress.                                                                                           0.0
                                                                                                                                                                   Exceeding (At/above A.R.E.)    Expected (At/just below   Emerging (Well Below A.R.E.)
                      Mr Dan Perrier - Head of LSU, Beaulieu Convent School.                                                                                                                             A.R.E.)

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Pupil Level Groups

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A new reading partnership for your school
Try a four-week pilot
To demonstrate the impact of Reading Plus on fluency, reading with
metacognition and reading for pleasure we would like to offer you
a four-week pilot at no cost or obligation.

What can you expect from a Reading Plus pilot?
Our pilot is quick to implement and fully supported. It will help you experience just how
simple Reading Plus is to use. It’s free for your school to try – with no obligation. Here’s what
you can expect:

     Week 1:                     Week 2:            Week 3:                                        Week 4:
  Getting started           Developing readers Evidencing impact                               Bespoke package
  Staff take part in an       Pupils enjoy a selection         Teaching staff are                You meet with your
initial training session.      of over 1000 engaging           trained on how to                Reading Development
   Pupils complete a          texts, while developing      interpret data, evidence             Consultant to discuss
 baseline assessment           their reading fluency,          gains and provide                     your licence
and are placed at their            vocabulary and              support based on                   requirements for
correct reading level on          comprehension.              recommendations.                      Reading Plus.
      Reading Plus.

    For more information, or to book
    your free pilot today, please:
         0191 389 6078
         info@readingsolutionsuk.com
         www.readingsolutionsuk.co.uk

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