PLC+2011-2012+Reading


 * __Wednesday 15th September 2011__

Abercanaid staff - Mr M Sullivan Mary Cantwell Sara Richards

Bedlinog staff - Mr A Soanes Helen Matthews Clare Hext

We discussed the following:-
 * The need for all pupils to read by the time they leave Primary School.
 * The need for shared philosophy for the teaching of reading.
 * The need for analysis of what is happening in both Schools now.
 * The need to develop a whole School understanding of how we teach reading.

Actions:-
 * To complete an audit of Oxford Reading Tree Resources in both Schools.
 * To research the phonic structure of ORT.
 * To research 'Read, Write Inc' techniques.
 * To read Literacy toolkit phonics section.
 * To research 'Letters and Sounds'.
 * All staff to complete Reading survey.
 * To look at and attend training courses to develop reading.


 * To bring resources and information acquired to the next meeting - Friday 14th October 1pm at Bedlinog Primary School.

__Monday 14th November__

Abercanaid staff - Mary Cantwell Sara Richards

Bedlinog staff - Helen Matthews Clare Hext

We discussed the following:-


 * The phonic structure of the schemes
 * Compatability of the various schemes we have available to us
 * How phonics will proceed through from foundation phase in to Key Stage 2-Need for whole class assessment at Year 3
 * Need to have a staff meeting to discuss the implications of transition from Foundation stage to Key Stage 2
 * Looked briefly at staff questionaire

Actions:


 * Report from staff meeting
 * Research on available phonic tests
 * Structure of the daily lesson at both stages-look at approaches in both schemes

__Friday 20th January 2012__ Abercanaid staff - Mary Cantwell Sara Richards

Bedlinog staff - Helen Matthews Tracey Williams

We discussed the following:-

Actions:
 * How much time to spend on the introduction of sounds and also quantity?How we would allocate stages for each class but allow flexibility within that.
 * Games/strategies used in RWI/ORT that could be used in lessons.
 * Development of M/HFSW by adding to them everyday.
 * Aled Apple and Alex and how that programme could be included in the process alongside existing strategies and programmes.
 * Decided on a layout for outline document.Need to include guided,indvidual,whole class, phonics,reading for pleasure,reading environment,assessment and resources.An appendix to focus on strategies for boys.
 * To work on our individual outlines for each school.
 * Meet at a later date to compare progress.