A simple, new approach...
to boost your reluctant readers
aged 9-15
After years of frustration stuck on a reading plateau, these older students need to try something different, to get them progressing again.
Reading Copilot is our new evidence-based solution, that has been seeing great results.
Reading Copilot combines three key elements:
1 – A deep knowledge of the potential barriers each student might be facing.
2 – A fast analysis process to determine the changes needed.
3 – A library of trainertext resources to help them build confidence while reading unassisted.
Practical to Implement
Reading Copilot is very practical to deliver because a single TA can manage each 10-minute session for a group of 5-10 students, as they work independently in the trainertext library.
What Teachers are Saying
Watch Some Transformations
Here are some videos to give you a feel for the sort of transformation that is possible, even after years of prior frustration.
Each video is a before and after view of their reading:
James, age 15:
Lowena, age 10:
Aria, age 10:
Age Appropriate
All the materials in the Reading Copilot Trainertext Library are designed to be suitable for older students. The psychology of learning is very critical. Reading Copilot can work for teenagers, just as well as younger students.
Hands Free and Quick
The system is designed so that the student can do their daily sessions unassisted.
This is important for building their psychology of ability and autonomy.
It also means that a single teaching assistant can. monitor a group of 5-10 students doing the daily reading practice in just 10 minutes.
Holistic
There are three main reasons for persistent reading frustration:
1 – Visual Issues. Despite having passed an eye test, some students struggle with small text.
2 – Decoding Weakness. Despite years of phonics, some students keep guessing short words.
3 – Poor Comprehension. Some students can read accurately, but struggle with comprehension.
It is only when you deliver a solution to each and every difficulty a child has, that you can expect dramatic progress.
Evidence Based
You can check the results of the randomised control trial done by the Open University here. The cohort of 90 children were 2+ years behind and all caught up bar one within 6 months of trainertext intervention. You can read a summary here.
We have been delivering reading intervention processes since 2008 and have worked directly with over 15,000 reluctant readers and dyslexics.
We are always testing new techniques, but all the elements of our core processes have been tested many times.
Expert Supported
The process will be overseen by one of the team here, who is trained on the patterns of all nine potential causes of reading frustration that we track.
They are there to make sure you achieve the best and fastest results with all the interventions you are running. That will save you from wasted time and doubts about what is possible.
This also removes the need for lengthy training processes. You can get started right away.
Cost
Our aim is for Reading Copilot to be practical to implement. So the staff costs are low and the financial costs are low as well.
We charge £250/$325 per annum per school, plus £7/$9 per student, with discounts available for MATs, counties and school districts.
It only takes minutes for an experienced educator to be able to implement Reading Copilot. Online training is included and we can provide in-person training/support as well.
Life Changing for Every Teacher and Student
The sad truth is that many of these students can begin to despair of being successful in school.
Sometimes that frustration can lead to deteriorating behaviour patterns, which impacts the daily experience of every teacher and student in the school.
When they break through to a strong level of functional reading, it often transforms them as individuals and improves everyone’s lives.
Get in Touch
If you would like to explore Reading Copilot further, just book into our diary to have a chat on Google Meet: