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1.3 St Patrick's Primary School,
East Ayrshire
Daily Reading
Support
St Patrick's Primary
School
Pupils at risk of failing for
a number of reasons, e.g.:
- Homework not returned
- Lack of motivation
- Reaching a stage when a
little additional practice would make the difference between success
and failure were nominated.
Six adults, parent helpers and
Classroom Assistants were timetabled to support 13 pupils daily. Staff were
delighted with the offer of daily help for these pupils for whom we feel
that we can never do enough within the restrictions of full classroom curriculum
and constantly trying to meet the needs of all children. Timetables were
adjusted so that children involved did not miss direct teaching in other
areas. Activities used
differed throughout the session depending on age and stage of children involved,
e.g. phonic games and core word practice in infants, preparation of discussion
points and taping reading in middle and novels and research in upper school.
All of the pupils involved re making progress, some have achieved the appropriate
measurable standard but the most important feature of the support is the
improved motivation and willingness among individuals to participate more
fully across the curriculum. The disenchantment, which failure brings, has
at least been delayed. This is realistically all we can claim for this year
but we can only celebrate the moment. Parental
appreciation has prompted further offers of involvement in life of school.
Parents involved have improved their own skills and confidence and feel
able to apply for positions in the job market.
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