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Literacy Development

Literacy permeates all aspects of life and is essential to allow all students to access the curriculum. Guiding students to effectively speak, read and write is at the core of high-quality learning and teaching, and in preparing students to acquire life-long Literacy skills. The importance of a whole school, consistent, strategic and effective approach to Literacy cannot be underestimated.

Our Literacy courses are grounded in research, and provide strategies and resources to help promote Literacy throughout the school community. Teachers, classroom assistants and parents/guardians will leave the sessions feeling confident, enabled and empowered to support children in developing their Literacy skills, not just for school but in order to lead fulfilling and satisfying lives.

Courses available:

  • STRENGTHENING LITERACY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
  • GUIDING PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: HELPING YOUR CHILD WITH LITERACY
  • ENABLING STUDENTS WITH LITERACY DIFFICULTIES
  • ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EFFECTIVE LITERACY COORDINATORS
  • POST-PRIMARY DISCIPLINARY LITERACY
  • LITERACY ACTION PLANNING AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT 
  • EMPOWERING CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS TO SUPPORT LITERACY (Introduction Course)
  • EMPOWERING CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS TO SUPPORT LITERACY (Advanced Course)

All courses can be delivered as half or full day sessions. They can also be grouped together to make a programme of development.

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We have used Learnspark for a number of years now to deliver support and training for parents and students to get them revision ready. They have a wealth of knowledge to share and are so entertaining! Parents in particular have found the support invaluable and we have found the sessions an excellent starting point to develop our partnership with parents in their child's learning.

Jennifer Yeates
Limavady GS

Working with Learn Spark is an absolute pleasure, both in terms of their planning and execution of professional development sessions. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and willingness to ensure the training is interactive, informed by research, and bespoke to our school’s specific requirements and ethos is exemplary. They always exude a positive outlook and demeanour; the energy and enthusiasm they bring to TPL sessions are key to staff enjoyment and engagement. 

Vicky Murray
Vice Principals – Blessed Trinity College, Belfast

The staff and students in St Patrick’s College have benefited greatly from the training and workshops provided to us over the years from Learn Spark. We have been inspired and supported in our journey to raise standards and meet the needs of students through the sessions we have participated in. We have enjoyed the high energy, interactive, engaging and progressive content and delivery. We have found ourselves returning to Learn Spark to secure new tailored training to help us meet the objectives set out in our School Development Plan and we are always assured that the content is both current and creative, solution focused and relevant.

Catherine McHugh
Principal – St Patrick’s College, Dungannon

We have worked with Learn Spark in several areas across our school.  The workshops and support provided, whether to further enhance our professional capacity or to build the wider skill set of our students or engage positively with parents, have all been interesting, engaging, energetic and beneficial to all involved.   Paul and his team provide a first-rate service and I have no hesitation in recommending them.   

Siobhan Haines
Vice Principals – Banbridge High School

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