News : Rapid English

March 2009 ------------------ Further recognition of Rapid English from Ofsted “The Rapid English programme was providing excellent provision for children and young people facing severe literacy barriers. Some remarkable results were achieved in a fairly short period of time.” Extract from Ofsted Report on Wokingham Youth Offending Service
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 2008 ------------------ Inspection Report from Reading Youth Offending Service The use of Rapid English in Reading Youth Offending Service was recently inspected as part of the joint YOT inspection programme. The final report states: "The Rapid English Project, developed in Reading YOS, is an innovative way to assess and develop the literacy and communication skills of children and young people who have offended. It involves regular tutor supported sessions, based at the YOS, using specially developed ICT programmes to improve writing and communication skills. Other YOTs are showing interest in developing the use of this. Feedback and evaluation confirms that this programme is effective in making significant difference to the skills, motivation and self-esteem of participants."
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 2008 ------------------ Inspection Report from Reading Youth Offending Service The use of Rapid English in Reading Youth Offending Service was recently inspected as part of the joint YOT Inspection program. The final report states: "The Rapid English Project, developed in Reading YOS, is an innovative way to assess and develop the literacy and communication skills of children and young people who have offended. It involves regular tutor supported sessions, based at the YOS, using specially developed ICT programmes to improve writing and communication skills. Other YOTs are showing interest in developing the use of this. Feedback and evaluation confirms that this programme is effective in making significant difference to the skills, motivation and self-esteem of participants."