Teach Secondary Issue 13.4

Adaptive literacy Reading Solutions UK is the home of DreamBox Reading Plus – the adaptive online reading programme that develops pupils’ fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills, improving outcomes for pupils and schools. Aimed at pupils in KS2 through to KS4, Reading Plus has a readability range fromY2 to beyond GCSE. Every pupil has different needs, and it can be challenging to implement a reading intervention strategy that benefits the whole class.With Reading Plus, each pupil is placed on a personalised learning path based on their strengths and skills gaps.When starting the programme, pupils complete a baseline assessment that measures their reading speed, motivation, comprehension and vocabulary levels. Based on these results, Reading Plus then adapts its content and support to maximise every pupil’s progress. See the impact it can have on your pupils with a free four-week pilot. Contact 0191 389 6078, email info@readingsolutionsuk.com or visit readingsolutionsuk.co.uk and sign up today. Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery Visit the Science Museum in London and step into the fascinating world of STEM careers at Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery . Recreating the workplaces of technicians across multiple sectors – health science, creative arts, manufacturing, and renewable energy – your group will get hands-on with interactive exhibits that simulate job-related tasks. Students will experience what it’s like to be a lighting technician on the Black Panther film set fromMarvel Studios, explore the problems faced by wind turbine technicians, and discover how NHS pharmacy technicians make life-saving medicines. Groups can also book free ‘Meet an Employee’ workshops, where they will participate in activities and Q&A sessions with real-life technicians. Book your free visit at sciencemuseum.org.uk/groups. Diabetes support The InDependent Diabetes Trust offers support and information to people with diabetes, their families and health professionals on the issues that are important to them. Its helpline offers a friendly, understanding ear when the going gets tough. IDDT supplies information packs to parents and teachers so they understand the needs of children with diabetes in school, and provides much-needed aid to children with diabetes in developing countries. Diabetes can cause serious long-term complications, with a cure still elusive, which is why IDDT also funds essential research. As a registered charity, IDDT relies entirely on voluntary donations. For more information or to join, visit iddtinternational.org Transformwith creativity 9 out of 10 teachers say that Artsmark’s world-leading training boosts teachers’ skills and confidence. Music, performing arts and other creative activities are vital in schools. Artsmark transforms whole schools and their local communities with creativity. The exceptional teacher CPD delivered by Goldsmiths, University of London, empowers teachers with the skills they need to embed arts, culture and creativity across the whole curriculum. Artsmark is proven to support pupil outcomes, teacher recruitment, retention and confidence, and whole school improvement. Transform your school today by visiting artsmark.org. uk/secondary 9 10 Innovative coding workshops JCA’s new School of Coding workshops offer students a unique opportunity to build critical skills for the future. At Condover Hall in Shropshire, these tech-focused sessions combine coding, robotics and drones with residential trips and outdoor activities. Launching this summer, these fun workshops aim to inspire the next generation of tech leaders. For more details, visit jca-adventure.co.uk/school-of-coding 7 8 6 teachwire.net/secondary PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 73