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.

Talking Points: Assessment, Celebration, Incentives, Motivation, Personalised Practice, Professional Development, Progress, Progress Monitoring, Pupil Premium, Pupil Progress, Staff Engagement, Staff Workload, Student Engagement, Target Setting

Creating a reading culture at Mickleton Primary School

Mickleton Primary School, Gloucestershire

Talking Points: Assessment, Data, Library Use, Reading Culture, Reading for Pleasure, Staff Workload, Student Engagement

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. 

Talking Points: Assessment, Celebration, Data, Data Review, Incentives, Intervention, Library Use, Motivation, Parents, Progress, Progress Monitoring, Pupil Progress, Reading Age, Reading At Home, Reading Culture, Reading for Pleasure, SATs, Student Engagement, Target Setting, Whole-School Literacy

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.

Talking Points: Assessment, Boys, Celebration, Curriculum Access, Independent Reading, Library Use, Reading Culture, Staff Workload

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.

Talking Points: DEAR Time, GCSE Preparation, Incentives, Whole-School Literacy

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.'

Talking Points: Data Review, Library Use, Ofsted, Pupil Premium, Reading Culture, Reading for Pleasure

New routines lead to reading growth in every group

Ryde Academy, Isle of Wight

Since joining the Renaissance School Partnership, staff at Ryde Academy have put in place a routine for daily reading practice and progress monitoring. They have also rolled out a paired reading scheme that has seen a significant increase in students' reading ages.

Talking Points: Data Review, Ofsted, Paired Reading, Professional Development, Renaissance School Partnerships