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Reading Doctor

We would like to introduce you to The Reading Doctor. The Reading Doctor intervention is a high quality, bespoke, tuition service, delivered by a qualified Reading Doctor to those who struggle with reading. 

It is designed for pupils who have previously received quality teaching, including phonics, but have still not fully got to grips with reading. It might be that they can read but they find comprehension challenging or they don’t particularly enjoy reading. 

  • We teach pupils in the way they learn best. 
  • We use ‘real books’, carefully matched to the students interests and which are age appropriate.  
  • We actively promote real problem solving and help the students know what they have to do when they are faced with unknown words. 
  • We use bespoke, dyslexia friendly resources which are perfect for all students. 
  • We raise the students' self-esteem. 

 

Referrals to the Reading Doctor 

  1. Initial Concern 
    The Class Teacher identifies concerns about a pupil’s reading progress based on observations, assessments, and attainment data. 

  1. Discussion with English Lead 
    The Class Teacher meets with the English Lead to review the pupil’s needs. Together, they consider the strategies already used and explore any further approaches that could be implemented within the classroom. 

  1. Referral Consideration 
    If it is agreed that all appropriate in class support has been exhausted, the English Lead consults with the Reading Doctor to discuss the pupil and determine whether the intervention may be suitable. 

  1. Initial Assessment 
    The Reading Doctor conducts an initial assessment with the pupil and provides feedback to the Class Teacher regarding the pupil’s suitability for the intervention. 

For further information about The Reading Doctor and their approach please visit:

The Reading Doctors