Reading Recovery training equips teachers to deliver the Reading Recovery programme in their schools.

The training is divided into two components: an Initial Professional Development (IPD) course followed by an annual Continual Professional Development (CPD) course. All training courses are delivered by Reading Recovery Teacher Leaders at local training centres across the UK and Ireland.

The Initial Professional Development course is aimed at primary school teachers with at least two years’ experience in teaching children aged 5-7 to read and write. It is delivered in 20 x half-day sessions spread across a full school year and includes:

• An in-depth understanding of children’s learning and early literacy acquisition.
• How to assess and overcome literacy learning barriers.
• How to support progress in reading by identifying suitable texts that follow an appropriate gradient of challenge.
• How to achieve accelerated progress in writing.
• How to monitor and report on the effectiveness and impact of intervention.
• How to work with parents to support their child’s progress.
• Full accreditation from Lesley University, Massachusetts, USA.

To remain accredited, Reading Recovery teachers must take an annual CPD course designed to deepen their knowledge and extend and refine their skills.

Cost: IPD course from £2940 (VAT free). CPD course from £1144 per year (VAT free). In some areas, however, training is free of charge. Contact your local Reading Recovery Centre for more information.

About Reading Recovery Europe: Reading Recovery Europe is a not-for-profit organisation that has responsibility for monitoring and maintaining the quality and integrity of the Reading Recovery programme across Europe.