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In May 2003, the NLS produced a
leaflet in which they recommended THRASS - because NLS research
indicates that there is "at least double the normal rate of
progress". Bear in mind that the Government recommendations are
based on the available research and THRASS has now moved into a
completely different league with the publication of the new 100+
page A3 teaching guide, "Teaching THRASS Whole-Picture Keyword
Phonics" (March 2003).
Ref: DfES 0201/2003 Date of issue: 05/03
Leaflet: Curriculum & Standards Guidance
Title: TARGETING SUPPORT: CHOOSING AND IMPLEMENTING INTERVENTIONS
FOR CHILDREN WITH SIGNIFICANT LITERACY DIFFICULTIES
Description
This guidance aims to support schools in:
• taking an informed and independent view of the many possible
literacy interventions which are available;
• evaluating the outcomes of their current SEN provision and the
value for money it provides;
• making decisions about how best to target available funding;
• enhancing the life chances of some of their most vulnerable
children.
Audience: Headteachers, SENCOs and Literacy Coodinators in primary
schools
Date of issue: May 2003
At least double the normal rate of progress: The main impact measure
was ratio gain: the amount of progress which children made, in
months of reading or spelling age, divided by the number of months
over which those gains were made. A ratio gain of 1 represents the
normal rate. The research showed that ratio gains of at least 2
(sufficient to double the normal rate of progress) were achievable.
Eighteen of the forty types of intervention investigated were able
to provide evidence of this kind of impact. Of these successful
interventions, those that are readily available to schools are
listed, in alphabetical order, in the table below.
Intervention: THRASS
Age group: Years 2–6
Delivered by: Teacher
Description: A structured, multisensory word-level programme
covering handwriting, reading and spelling; the teacher works with
individuals or a group for 30 minutes a day over periods of 13–22
weeks.
For more information: www.thrass.co.uk.
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