South West Success Stories
Empowering Maths Learning at Yeo Valley Primary School
Yeo Valley Primary School, Barnstaple
We spoke to Abigail Fleming, KS2 Deputy Phase Lead, who has been using Star Maths since she joined Yeo Valley Primary School as a NQT in 2018. When she joined, the school had recently started using Star Maths and, in 2021, it decided to also adopt Freckle as the products are closely aligned. Since adopting Renaissance solutions the school has seen immense progress in maths and numeracy amongst its students.
Ofsted-Recognised Intervention and Support for Reading at Ashleigh CE Primary School
Ashleigh C of E Primary School, Devon, England
Ashleigh CE Primary School, part of the Ventrus Multi Academy Trust, has been using Accelerated Reader and Star Reading since 2019 to support the school's reading development strategy.
In September 2022, the school received a 'Good' Ofsted inspection report with specific accommodations for the school's reading engagement initiative.
Ofsted-acknowledged Successful Reading Development Strategy at Oasis Academy New Oak
Oasis Academy New Oak, Bristol, England
Oasis Academy New Oak has been using Accelerated Reader and Star Reading since 2021 to support the school's reading development strategy.
In April 2022, the school received a 'Good' Ofsted inspection report with specific reference to the school's revived reading initiative.
Ofsted recognised reading culture at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Plymouth, England
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Plymouth has been using Accelerated Reader and Star Reading since 2019 to support the school's reading development strategy. In May 2022, the school celebrated the fantastic news of receiving a 'Good' Ofsted inspection report. In the report, the inspector made several observations about the school's incredibly successful reading development strategy, including the following:
For Remote and Classroom Teaching, Nearpod Makes Learning Engaging, Everywhere
Bearnes Primary School, Devon, England
Teacher and SENDCo, Becky Hawling, registered for Nearpod Free Trial in January 2022 as she'd used the learning management system during the multiple lockdowns while her pupils were learning from home. With Nearpod, she was able to maintain learning engagement throughout.
Creating a reading culture at Mickleton Primary School
Mickleton Primary School, Gloucestershire
A noticeable new reading culture
Dunstone Primary School, Plymouth
We spoke to Teaching Assistant (TA), Sally Geary, who has been with the school for twelve years. Sally was only recently appointed the primary contact for Accelerated Reader since January 2019. With the help of a team of dedicated TAs, Sally oversees the daily maintenance and effective administration of the Accelerated Reader and Star Reading programmes. The team have one goal, to help nurture a love of reading for all pupils.
Making gains across the whole curriculum
Hans Price Academy, Weston-super-Mare
Hans Price Academy in Weston-super-Mare has around 950 pupils and has been using Accelerated Reader for four years. We spoke to their librarian about the changes it has made across the school.
Engendering a whole-school reading approach within one term
Hayle Academy, Hayle, Cornwall
In their first term of Accelerated Reader implementation, Hayle Academy have revolutionised their reading approach across the curriculum.
OFSTED: Accelerated Reader helping students develop a love of reading at a Bristol academy
Bristol Brunel Academy, Bristol, Avon
Having used Accelerated Reader for 5 years, Bristol Brunel Academy considers it 'an integral part of school life.'