TR&W Issue 20

Inspire a lifelong love of reading from a young age Reading Planet 1 STORY-BASED PHONICS Whether you’re starting a new phonics programme or topping up an existing one, our Rocket Phonics books and resources put a love of reading at the heart of phonics, creating a high-quality programme loved by children and teachers. This easy-to-use programme is flexible and can be used for whole- class, group and independent reading. Rocket Phonics embeds the phonics skills children need to become successful readers, laying the foundation for a rapid and measurable increase in knowledge that helps keep young readers on track. 2 MEASURABLE SUCCESS Through our work with the National Literacy Trust or in partnership with independent, accredited universities and evaluators, we ensure that progress as a result of using Reading Planet is part of the story. Measuring success by improvement in children’s test scores, we have collated evidence that Reading Planet helps children build their vocabulary, improve their engagement and develop pleasure in reading. Our work with literacy experts has led to Reading Planet’s recognition with awards and nominations, including BETT and the Teach Primary awards. 3 STORIES CHILDREN CAN RELATE TO It has always been key that our stories reflect the real-world lived experiences of children, with families and situations the children can recognise themselves in. With characters and settings that represent all backgrounds, relevance and relatability are built into the Reading Planet programme. Children respond to the modern feel of the stories, and higher-level readers can move on to folk tales and re- imaginings from under-represented traditions and communities, along with inspirational figures from non-fiction, expanding their horizons beyond the world they know. 4 AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS Reading Planet publishes fiction and non-fiction books of different genres and styles using different storytelling techniques and visual approaches that will zoom off the page, including poetry books and playscripts. To enable us to do this, we work with a growing team of upcoming and established children’s authors across the globe. Our amazing authors include names such as Simon James Green, Ross Montgomery, Helen Comerford, Sarah Hagger-Holt, Jane Elson, Adam and Charlotte Guillain, Zohra Nabi, Maisie Chan and Bali Rai, among many other talented authors. 5 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Reading Planet books and supporting resources are designed to ensure reading is fun, accessible, and easy for parents and teachers, with opportunities to involve children in interactive reading. We also have free downloads to support parents with phonics and reading at home. Our range of assessment resources can be used alongside Reading Planet to provide a complete reading solution for your school. Finally, whether you need a bespoke demonstration, technical support or assistance, our Digital Support and Customer Success teams are here to help. REASONS TO TRY… 5 30 SECOND BRIEFING Reading Planet is a reading scheme for ages three–11. Starting by building a strong foundation through a story-based approach to phonics, the programme helps learners discover exciting, representative fiction. Contact: To download free samples, try Reading Planet Online for free, or learn more, scan the QR code. risingstars-uk. com/reading- planet KEY POINTS 800+ reading books by a diverse team of authors and illustrators, including fiction, non-fiction, playscripts and poems Interactive online resources for school and home, ideal for use in the classroom, supporting each reader along every step of their reading journey Friendly customer support including advice, demonstrations and digital assistance Affordable resources to suit your school’s needs and budget, with the opportunity to top up your current resources and reading scheme www.teachwire.net | 37 PARTNER CONT ENT