How is Success for All implemented?
In order for the programme to be successful, each school
appoints a programme facilitator. The roles of the facilitator,
head teacher and supporting teachers are distinct and essential.
SFA Facilitator - Is in most cases the English co-ordinator
and is responsible for:
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Supporting
teachers in the implementation of the programmes. (Modelling
good practice and ensuring consistency across groups)
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Administering
assessments, analysing results and regrouping children
accordingly.
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Spotting
children who have poor attendance rates and liaising with
the family support team.
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Ensuring
that any child falling behind the programme receives extra
tutoring.
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Training
tutors.
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Maintaining
school momentum and motivation for programme.
Head
teacher -
It is essential that the head teacher give full support to the
programme if it is to have full effect. The head teacher will
need to attend the initial training and supporting the
facilitator in their role.
Teachers - Are responsible for:
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Embedding
co-operative learning techniques in their classroom
practice.
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Teaching
the programme relentlessly.
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Encouraging
high attendance.
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Keeping
assessments up to date and using this information to guide
their teaching.
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What if a child's attendance is poor?
The lessons are intensive and cumulative so
poor attendance will disrupt a child's progress. One-to-one
tutoring can help to remedy this.
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What training is given to teachers?
Teachers receive three days training. The
first day is to introduce the co-operative learning process and
the Getting Along Together programme. Days two and three are
training in either the Foundation Stage, Roots or Wings. The
third day is usually half a term after the second day's training.
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What follow-up support is given after training?
At least two days support is given during the
first year to ensure that the programme is implemented
successfully. Further support days can be arranged in response
to schools' particular areas of need. In second and subsequent
years the level of support is negotiated with individual
schools.
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What materials are provided?
All the materials to ensure the smooth
running of the programme are provided. Teacher manuals, phonics
materials and children's stories, planning sheets etc. are all
provided.
