What we do

Training

Better Words

Developed exclusively for ROWA!, this reading game strategy has helped many children in Derbyshire schools acquire an age appropriate sight vocabulary. Adult volunteers (partners) are trained in the use of carefully structured, 'small steps' activities that generate self-confidence and success.

One day training for partners - with one teacher per school attending for either the whole day or the afternoon session only. Our training days are 'volunteer friendly', from 9.30 am - 2.45 pm.

All materials, including assessment and recording forms, are supplied in the training pack.

Better Words is designed for infants who have 'stalled' after acquiring only a few words sight vocabulary. Each child receives three 15 minute one-to-one games sessions per week for 10 weeks. KS2 children with similar problems have enjoyed success in Better Words.

Better Words is a straightforward process designed specifically for non-professionals to implement. After training, the only cost is volunteer time.

Training costs for individual schools is from £1000 (plus expenses).