Read Write Inc. Fresh Start rescues students aged 9 and above who are reading below age-related expectations, using a phonics-based approach. It enables them to become confident, fluent readers, who can access the wider curriculum.

Getting started 1: Introduction 2: Fresh Start resources 3: Route through Fresh Start 4: Learn the sound system 5: Manners matter 6: Practice matters Assessment and progress: 1: Assessment Pupil Sheet 2: Individual Progress Record Speed Sounds lesson plans: Part 1: Set 1 Speed sounds - single-letter sounds Part 2: Blending sounds into words Part 3: Word Time 1.1 to 1.5 Part 4: Set 1 Speed Sounds - Best Friends Part 5: Word Time 1.6 and 1.7 Part 6: Set 2 and Set 3 Speed Sounds Modules: Introductory Module - Timetable - Activities for one-to-one tutoring - Module-specific teaching notes Modules 1 to 33 - Timetables - Activities for one-to-one tutoring - Homework - Module-specific teaching notes Appendices: Timetable and module activities for a small group Glossary Simple Speed Sounds Chart Complex Speed Sounds Chart Red Words Summary of activity purposes Phonics practice activities for teachers

We have seen an enormous improvement in not only the reading ages of our students but also their enjoyment of and enthusiasm for reading. Many teachers have commented on the increased confidence these students display when reading aloud in class and contributing to group discussions.

We have seen an enormous improvement in not only the reading ages of our students but also their enjoyment of and enthusiasm for reading. Many teachers have commented on the increased confidence these students display when reading aloud in class and contributing to group discussions. Students are becoming equipped with the tools needed to be independent readers; gaps in their reading knowledge are being explicitly addressed; they get to practise reading texts that are absolutely accessible to them and they are visibly more confident as a result. It's like they are suddenly able to unlock a code and it's brilliant to see!

Ruth Miskin is one of the UK's leading authorities on teaching children to read. She has many years' experience as a head teacher, teacher trainer and consultant in phonics and literacy, working with primary and secondary schools throughout the UK. Ruth has been an adviser to the government on many aspects of literacy teaching since 1997. Her work has been featured both by Newsnight on BBC2 and Dispatches on Channel 4. Ruth was awarded a CBE in 2019 for Services to Education.

Supports teachers to implement the Read Write Inc. Fresh Start programme Provides full guidance on how to timetable and teach the activities in each Module Offers detailed advice on how to identify students and assess their progress.