Testimonials

How to be Wise about Words CPD

"There are a lot of good, easily accessible strategies which the children will enjoy.  This is also an evidenced based approach that addresses issues with opportunities for speaking and listening activities in the curriculum."

" It’s a wonderful tool to help with learning. It’s easy to follow and has a huge impact for positive learning."

attendees from 'How to be wise about words'

Ready for Reading CPD with Emma Spiers

"Amazing and knowledgeable trainer who has enthusiasm for pre-phonic learning."

" It’s been a fantastic course which has made me excited to go back to my setting and implement the activities and learning. Thank you!"

Filby Primary and Nursery School,  Fledglings Nursery

RWI training: One-to-one tutoring

"It was a great opportunity to develop our existing practice and get support with areas that we struggle with."

" The training focused on making every child a reader and gave me strategies l can use to help those making slower progress. Ensuring they can catch up with their peers. It also was good for those SEND children who need extra support."

Loddon primary federation, canister primary federation

Talk Through Stories CPD 

"It was entertaining, interesting, informative and refreshingly relevant."

"Really insightful and well presented training it was fun and engaging and I came away with so much information."

"Lots of amazing and useful information presented in a wonderful way which will create impact!"

Rachael Howard-Queen's Hill Primary School, Sian Fernandes-Mundesley Infant school, Ami Merritt- Kessingland Church of England primary academy

"Elaine’s visit was supportive and encouraging. She took the time to really understand our school and recognise the progress we’ve made over the past two years. Her approach was thorough, insightful, and positive throughout, helping us to reflect on our journey and celebrate all we've achieved. The feedback and guidance she provided was both practical and achievable, leaving the team feeling confident to continue building on our success."

Eleanor reynolds-ickworth Park Primary school

"Our time with Wensum English Hub has been so supportive.  The funding has allowed us to dramatically improve our phonics"

Rebecca starman - heartwood CE VC Primary and nursery school

"The support received from Wensum Hub has been transformative for our school. We now have a clear and consistent approach to Phonics teaching, tutoring and development. Wensum Hub have also supported the school through a challenging time with changes of leadership, offering additional LS days to train up a new reading lead. I can't thank Laura and her amazing team enough for their knowledgeable and passionate support and guidance".

Ellie Tovell - acle st Edmund Primary

"Thank you to the Wensum Hub for all of their support and training. It has made such an impact on our teaching of phonics and we are making our children readers."

Gemma Veness - Catton Grove Primary school

"I started to put ELS in place at my school in September 2023, and the support of the Wensum Hub has been invaluable.

It started with a visit from Elaine Shepherd, who completed a school audit for us of the phonics that was in place at the time.  From there, Elaine became my Literacy Support from the Hub, and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with her.

She comes in each half term, and we work together on all aspects of the phonics programme.  She looks at our data each time and advises me on moving forward.

We work on my teaching, and the teaching of the other staff, and we do training with the school LSAs who deliver the interventions.

From the work we have done together, our data will show massive improvements in the forthcoming PSC, and the children are showing a great understanding of the sounds and their application when reading, and writing.

Elaine is so supportive and enthusiastic, and all the staff at school who have worked with her have said the same.  We always feel encouraged, and the data is proving just how well it is working. 

All the staff at the hub that I have been in contact with have been so helpful, and nothing is too much trouble.  The training that I have worked on has been so important, not just for the school, but for my own personal CPD, and I would totally recommend anyone to ask for the support.

I am confident that the support I have had has enabled us to turn our phonics work around. I am very much looking forward to continuing with Elaine and the Hub as we enter our second year with them."

Sarah eastes - Thurlton Primary school

"The help and support has been brilliant!  Literacy Specialist Days provide a form to work on, highlighting the next steps.  It is an opportunity to inform and update regarding changes"

Victoria Purvis - North denes primary School

"I am truly grateful for our Literacy Specialist support and guidance over the last two years.  She has developed my confidence in my role as Reading Lead and my ability to ensure progress for all the children in our school"

Rebecca Farmer - John of Gaunt Infant and nursery school

"We have valued the support and advice our Literacy Specialist has given to us, it has meant that we have questioned our practice and made necessary changes.  The whole school approach is now embedded and we look forward to our phonics future"

Emma Borthwick - Suffield Park infant & nursery school 

"Excellent support throughout from our Literacy Specialist.  The next steps are to make progress, supportive lesson observations as well as data analysis and coaching staff"

Danielle grant - Edward worlledge ormiston academy 

"I have really enjoyed working collaboratively with the Hub to improve the quality of phonics within our school. The support sessions we have received have been informative, relevant and helpful. Targets that have been set following the support days have been clear and achievable and have contributed to ensuring consistency and high expectations of the delivery of phonics across EYFS and KS1. The Wensum English Hub specialists are always happy to help answer any of my questions and their regular contact has ensured we keep on top of data deadlines, supporting individual children and staff training"

- Loren Carpenter, Queen's hill Primary School

"We are so grateful for the opportunities and support the Wensum English Hub has given Heartwood. Thank you! The funding and support from the Hub has given us so much opportunity to ensure every child is a reader"

- Emily McMillen, Heartwood CE VC Primary & Nursery School

"I absolutely adore working with our Literacy Specialist. Our discussions are so powerful. These conversations put children at the forefront, where gaining lifelong skills in Reading and Writing is paramount. Our Literacy Specialist helps me to feel super motivated in my role as Reading Leader within school"

- Ellie Cutter - Angel Road Infant School

 "The showcase event was really interesting and informative. The presenting team were knowledgeable and supportive, and this event provided the opportunity to reflect on our own practice; looking at what we already do well but what we can also do to move our practice forward to support the children"

- Donna Southon - Watlington Community Primary School

"Its been  a delight to work with Wensum English Hub.  They support a wide range of schools through a variety of options and quality training opportunities.  It's been my pleasure wont work with such a professional and friendly team, dedicated to putting children first" 

- EMMA spiers (the learning lady)