The Masterclass:

Struggling readers and writers risk falling behind – not from lack of effort, but lack of access. Without fluent reading and confident writing, students at every stage, from primary to college, can’t fully engage with the curriculum

In this exclusive Teachology Masterclass, literacy expert Alex Quigley shares high-impact strategies, accessible diagnostic tools, and evidence-based approaches that can work. Gain practical techniques for reading, writing, and targeted intervention—designed to help every student succeed.

Understand reading and writing barriers.

• What is holding students back from exam success each year?
• Explore how the current SEND crisis can be mitigated with a focus on reading and writing knowledge and skills.
• Understand how the changing demands of the curriculum catch out so many pupils at transitions and in subject disciplines.
• Recognise how the foundations of reading and writing fluency are missed and what every leader and teacher can do to make quick gains.

Practical strategies every teacher can implement.

• Understand how reading fluency and writing fluency can prove the keys to success.
• Explore the ‘Struggling to Read Big 5’: 1) Decoding 2) Reading Fluency 3) Vocabulary instruction 4) Book talk 5) Disciplinary reading strategies
• Explore the ‘Struggling to Write Big 5’: 1) Spelling 2) Handwriting instruction 3) Sentence composition 4) Scaffolding the writing process 5) Disciplinary writing strategies.

Supported by high-quality diagnosis, assessment and planning ideas.

• Explore what diagnostic assessments teachers should use at the start of the academic year.
• Understand how dyslexia, developmental language disorder, and speech and language needs can impact on students’ reading and writing success.
• Plan to implement a manageable approach that can improve outcomes for all students.

Who should attend?

Literacy leaders, middle leaders, SENDCOs, teaching and learning leads, curriculum leads, and senior leadership teams wanting to enhance teaching and learning for every learner. The strategies are also manageable and meaningful for classroom teachers.

The course has been designed for primary school, secondary schools, and colleges.

Prices

• 1 delegate place £269 + VAT (Live & Online)
• 1 delegate place £279 + VAT (Physical Venue)

LIVE & ONLINE (Hybrid) OPTION

If you are not able to join one of our in-peron masterclasses then join Alex virtually. We will be bringing together our physical and virtual delegates into one live collaborative experience. Teachology Education has teamed up with award-winning technology and software provider Glisser to combine live video and interactive slide sharing so you can fully engage in the virtual masterclass and receive the same content and training live.

Please note the timings for this course are 9.45am - 3.20pm (same as physical course)

The price is £269 + VAT per person.

Please note the price covers the license fee for one person. If you would like to invite other teachers please email chris@teachology.co.uk and we can apply a discount for two or more attendees.