tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35871689525016179622011-07-08T07:27:39.940+01:00News, Views and UpdatesLiteracy Mattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14464436397106726347noreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587168952501617962.post-33010976958735956402010-09-10T12:38:00.000+01:002010-09-10T12:39:12.228+01:00<div>We are looking for AMBDA-level trained tutors who might be available to help with the delivery of (or support with) Dyslexia-SpLD teacher training courses. </div><div>Tutors could provide some of the following on ATS or AMBDA level courses: course delivery tutorial support, marking work, help with observations or teaching practice and training in diagnostic assessment skills. The types of work required may vary depending on the model of delivery employed, e.g. face-to-face or on-line. </div><div>Would you like to be part of our successful team? Please send your CV with a cover email or letter to</div><div><br /></div><div>Hannah Glennon</div><div>Business Development Manager</div><div>Literacy Matters Ltd</div><div>7 Buxton Road West</div><div>Disley</div><div>Stockport</div><div>SK12 2AE</div><div><br /></div><div>Email:hannah@literacymatters.com</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3587168952501617962-3301097695873595640?l=literacymattersblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Literacy Mattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14464436397106726347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587168952501617962.post-71275475338729575502009-12-02T10:05:00.003Z2009-12-02T10:08:36.483ZIt's all change at Literacy Matters as we've completed our move to bigger, brighter offices much more in keeping with our swish image. New office address:<div><br /></div><div>Literacy Matters Ltd</div><div>7 Buxton Road West</div><div>Disley</div><div>Stockport</div><div>SK12 2AE</div><div><br /></div><div>Tel 0844 277 9569 and Fax 0844 277 9568 stay the same.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3587168952501617962-7127547533872957550?l=literacymattersblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Literacy Mattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14464436397106726347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587168952501617962.post-45597031640049423312009-07-28T06:45:00.002+01:002009-07-28T06:53:42.425+01:00With the swine flu pandemic spreading throughout the UK, and the resulting media and public panic increasing, will there be a prompt return to the classroom in September? A combination of advice from Health Authorities and concern from parents could see children, the group particularly vulnerable to the virus, being kept away from schools this Autumn.<br />But is this a case of sensible precaution or misguided panic?<br />Do we know enough about the virus or is the media raising the shackles of panic uneccessarily? Share your views. And remember, do take care and keep up to date with the government's latest advice on swine flu - visit <a href="http://www.direct.gov.uk/pandemicflu">www.direct.gov.uk/pandemicflu</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3587168952501617962-4559703164004942331?l=literacymattersblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Literacy Mattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14464436397106726347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587168952501617962.post-55625754727753134182009-07-28T06:37:00.003+01:002009-07-28T06:45:10.012+01:00It seems the new intensive teacher training route being piloted at the London Institute of Education is not attracting the right calibre of potential teachers, with many applications being rejected. The fast track training scheme, awarding QTS within 6 months, is a Government initiative aimed at encouraging high flyers from the banking and finance world into the classroom, however, Dylan Williams, deputy Director of the London IOE, shares his concerns in the TES this week .<br />Do you think this is just a recession quick-fix?<br />As a qualified teacher yourself do you think it's fair to award QTS within as little as 120 days in the classroom?<br />Share your views here.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3587168952501617962-5562575472775313418?l=literacymattersblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Literacy Mattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14464436397106726347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3587168952501617962.post-8340975187499123722009-07-17T12:11:00.000+01:002009-07-17T12:35:37.553+01:00Some schools are concerned about the erratic marking of SATs.  Last year was a marking disaster with Raise online data released so late it was almost time for this year's SATs!  For schools the outcome of not being able to trust the marking  is hours of extra work spent checking individual papers.  One literacy co-ordinator reported spending two weeks checking papers. If schools are to be judged by SATs results then they deserve to have accurate marking. <div>So how widespread is this? The NUT say that historically 20% of awarded grades have been inaccurate. <div>What has been your school's experience this year? Were you a marker for the 2009 SATs? If so what quality assurance procedures were in place?  Are these reports the tip of the iceberg or are they isolated cases? Please let us know your experiences.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3587168952501617962-834097518749912372?l=literacymattersblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Literacy Mattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14464436397106726347noreply@blogger.com0