1. “The Premier League project has changed my life because I NEVER used to read.”

2. PLRS Training Day Agenda 0915-0930: Registration, tea and coffee 0930-1015: The warm-up. The literacy picture in the UK 1015-1100: Pre-season training. About the programme 1100-1115: Half-time. Tea / coffee 1115-1300: The big match. How to deliver the programme 1300: Evaluation and close

3. The warm up

4. www.extra-time.org https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo12sSVdcOk&list=UUUUFdtw3dEtxFKyX3WmFrsA A literacy intervention, based on football. What’s it all about?

5. The main players: who we are National Literacy Trust The Premier League

6. National Literacy Trust Improving literacy is a national priority for the UK. The National Literacy Trust exists to lead the national campaign to raise awareness of the issue and find solutions which mobilise the resources of the business, corporate and third sectors. The mission of the National Literacy Trust is to break the relationship between low literacy and poverty.

7. What’s the problem? Reading attainment across the Key Stages Source: DFE website, results from 2014

8. What’s the problem? Reading enjoyment across the Key Stages Source: National Literacy Trust, Children's and Young People's Reading in 2014, Dr Christina Clark

9. Increase reading attainment Increase enjoyment of reading Grow knowledge of own reading preferences Increase reading confidence Improve attitudes towards reading Increase reading frequency What would we like to change?

10. What are the barriers?

11. Bored? Distracted? Don’t see the point? Lack of family support? Lack of practitioner knowledge? EAL? No role-models? Use interests and influences Get multimodal Make it real, keep it relevant Appeal to their interests Use our titles Universal language of football You do it! Use their heroes

12. According to research, these are students’ biggest role models. Teachers Other family members Mothers Fathers Friends Other adults in the school “Famous” people Why use role models? 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

13. Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are twice as likely to say their role model is a sportsperson Other celebrities are influential but significantly lower Why use FOOTBALL role models? Proportion of children in primary school who say that a sportsperson is a very important reading role model Source: National Literacy Trust, Reaching out with Role Models, 2009 Dr Christina Clark

14. So what should we do? +=

15. The Premier League brand The values of sport: hard work = reward and success; team- spirit; leadership; support and fair-play Why work with football?

16. Since 2003 nearly 120,000 young people and their parents have participated directly in PLRS, with over 800,000 participating in wider PLRS activities. Our 2014 evaluation shows: 3 out of 4 children make at least 6 months’ progress in reading in just 10 weeks 1 child in 3 makes a year’s progress, or more The number of children who say they enjoy reading "very much" is more than double The number of children who read everyday is more than double 7 out of 10 say that they are now proud to be readers Over half visit a library as a result of the programme and a third of participants become library members Half say that as a result of taking part they have a favourite author Nearly two thirds of participants say that seeing Premier League footballers read made them want to read more Does Premier League Reading Stars work?

17. Playing by the rules Supporting your literacy outcomes “The Premier League Reading Stars scheme has had a very positive impact on the group of pupils we targeted. The data impact has been measurable and this was highlighted by our recent OFSTED report. It was a fine example of a high impact intervention which was recognised and applauded by the inspectors.” Mark Ratchford, Headteacher, Castor CofE Primary School, Peterborough The ethos of the programme fits with the Aims and Purposes of the National Curriculum for KS2 and KS3, also Ofsted’s focus on reading for pleasure Fixtures deliver Statutory Requirements for Key Stage 2 Programmes of Study for Reading, Writing and Spoken Language Fixtures deliver Statutory Requirements for Key Stage 3 Programmes of Study for Reading, Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary and Spoken English

18. 1. Digital: exclusive films, teacher resources, activities 2. Physical: inspirational delivery packs for schools and communities How do we do it? …a game of two halves

19. For 2015/2016: Physical packs, containing enough resources for 20 participants, including: 20 Books (with PLRS sticker sheets) 20 PLRS Log Books, Premier League branded pens, pencils & rulers 20 x bookmarks & certificates Tactics Book, Challenge poster and promotional posters You also get: NLT Network membership for 12 months PLRS web site for children (with teacher’s area for pupil tracking & parent area) www.extra-time.orgwww.extra-time.org PLRS Competition entry via children’s Log Book or online Author events PLRS recommended reading list 2015/16 Evaluation tools and Fixture PowerPoints Fixture-supporting materials (book jackets, sample articles etc) What do you get? Physical and digital resources

20. The warm-up Training: Attend the training Planning: Decide the who, when and where Selection: Select your pupils to take part. Collect and log reading data on your participating pupils and control group Equipment: Source books, magazines, prizes. Receive your pack The match Delivery: Deliver 10 football-themed literacy sessions and encourage children, and their families, to use the online activities Post-match interview Evaluation: Submit end of project data for the evaluation + online questionnaires How do you do it? Step by step

21. The programme helps to narrow the gap between those who are under-achieving and those who are achieving expected attainment levels. Target Audience ‘Reluctant’ readers who are football fans. Lack of motivation rather than lack of comprehension Years 5, 6, 7 & 8 who are struggling to reach the expected levels of literacy Public librarians should work alongside partner schools to identify the most suitable participants How do you do it? Who’s in the squad? Selecting participants

22. Schools Classroom teachers, or TAs with support from a classroom teacher PE teachers working alongside TAs English teachers, tutors PE staff or librarians with support from staff from the English department Community Librarians, maybe with support from school staff Football education officers and coaches, who can come to your school to deliver, or support, your fixtures Who’s the coach? Ideal delivery staff:

23. Standard format: 1 hour per week x 10 weeks During school time, normal literacy / English teaching or another time Outside school hours, either before or after school Intensive option Delivered in an intense block, over a half-term, with 2 / 3 sessions per week Libraries Deliver in an established homework club, or other club, or set up an entirely new group Football clubs: Deliver as part of after-school provision or via study centres When’s kick off? Delivery options for the 10 fixtures

24. Where’s the pitch? Where do you deliver Reading Stars?

25. Visit to library / trip An author event If held out of hours, they could participate Celebratory event Parents on the touchline Reading Stars is a great chance to involve parents

26. Warm up - icebreaker (5mins) Main Activity – Two Halves – 15 mins min per session Post Match Activity Updating the challenge poster (5 mins) Update of online challenges (5 mins) A reading from a short story (5 mins) Updating the Training Logs (5 mins) The cool down (5 mins) Extra Time? Extension activities The Fixtures What happens in each 1 hour fixture

27. 1. The warm up Build the pre-match hype (5 mins)

28. 2. The main activity 10 different activities Divided into two halves: 15 mins to explain and trial, 15 mins to have a go and consolidate learning Designed to engage children and motivate them to read Children will be encouraged to read a variety of texts and to develop appreciation that all reading material is valid You should ensure that they are all suitable for your squad Many fixtures require use of the internet (30 mins)

29. 3. The challenge poster (5 mins)

30. 4. Online challenges www.extra-time.org www.extra-time.org

31. 5. Instalment story Choice of exclusive short stories Choose between short stories from top authors including Tom Palmer, Neil Arksey, Alan Gibbons, Justin Somper, Helena Pielichaty, Barry Hutchison, Sam Gayton and Dan Freedman Read 1 instalment of the story at each fixture

32. 6. Update the training logs

33. 7. The cool down Every athlete knows how important this is

34. Half-time Oranges? Tea.

35. How do clubs support their community?

36. www.literacytrust.org.uk http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/resources/videos/5365_premier_league_reading_star How do we do it? How the programme works

37. The kick off Ready? Make sure you read all of your Tactics Book before you start – spend a bit of time preparing your fixtures Have you got all the resources you need? Collect attainment data. Children complete attitudinal questionnaires There is an action checklist online and in the appendices Remember: you can adjust activities to suit you and your pupils’ needs. *Ref blows to start the game…*

38. Each fixture has a different focus - all with reading at the heart 1.Kick-off 2.Team selection 3.Poetry Slam 4.A Speaker 5.In the News 6.Player Profile 7.A Visit 8.Football Homepage 9.Pass It On 10. Awards Ceremony The fixtures What does each one bring?

39. Fixture 1 - Kick off AIM: To provide a gentle introduction to the Premier League Reading Stars programme. Run a fun quiz to introduce children to a range of different football-related texts to remind them how well they already skim and scan for key information. Learning Outcomes Pupils are introduced to a wide variety of texts, fiction or non fiction, written for different purposes e.g. magazines, newspapers, match reports or novels about football. Pupils use reading strategies such as skimming and scanning to read for the gist and keywords to locate specific information. Pupil’s options for reading for pleasure, about football, in a variety of forms, including fiction and non fiction, are reinforced. Pupils learn to collaborate and work in a group. You will: Play a warm-up; run the main activity (explain the project; run the Reading The Game quiz); introduce the PLRS challenge poster; introduce the PLRS online challenge; hand out Training Logs

40. Fixture 2 Team selection Aim This fixture is an opportunity for pupils to explore their own reading preferences, discuss the different choices there are for reading, including reading about football, and discuss how to evaluate and judge texts for themselves. Learning Outcomes Pupils are aware of their preferences for reading independently. Pupils are aware of the different options available for choosing reading material, fiction or non fiction, by a variety of authors in a variety of genres. Pupils use reading strategies such as skimming and scanning to read for the gist and look for specific information. Pupils learn to collaborate and work in a group.

41. Fixture 3 Aim This fixture is designed to encourage and develop a love of reading poetry using performance and football poems. Learning Outcomes Pupils access a wide variety of poetry, some with a football theme. Pupils have a greater appreciation of poetry through participation in performance and improvisation. Pupils practise oracy skills by preparing their poem as a group and presenting it clearly with expression. Pupils learn to collaborate and work in a group. http://poetrystation.org.uk/poems/football-mad

42. Fixture 4 A Speaker Aim To help pupils understand more about real-life readers and writers in their own community. Learning Outcomes Pupils develop effective listening and questioning skills. Pupils understand the different audience and purposes for reading and writing. Pupils explore the relevance of reading and writing for real. Pupils practise presentation and develop oral skills. Who? Author (PLRS have contacts) / Journalist / Club rep / Pillar of community

43. Aim To encourage participants to follow their passion for football in newspapers, online and in the media and to explore the language and style of reports; to let them know that reading about football in newspapers is real reading. Learning Outcomes Pupils have an understanding of the features of non-fiction reports. Pupils have an understanding of reading for different purposes such as “reading for real” and the work of the journalist. Pupils continue to practise reading strategies i.e. skimming and scanning introduced in previous fixtures. Pupils are able to evaluate the reliability of a news article Pupils learn to collaborate and work in a group, expressing and sharing opinions. Fixture 5 In the News

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45. Fixture 6 Player Profile Aim This fixture uses online articles to encourage and develop an understanding of the importance of reading in research. It introduces the skill of summarising important and key facts and provides participants with an opportunity to use these skills to generate a quiz about their favourite player. Learning Outcomes Pupils can read confidently for information. Pupils can verify their sources to provide reliability. Pupils can present information coherently and effectively. Pupils learn to collaborate and work in a group.

46. Fixture 7 A visit Aim To develop the participants’ understanding of reading in the wider community & use the inspiration of a visit for the basis of a written task Learning Outcomes Pupils develop self-motivation and confidence in reading beyond the school environment. Pupils understand the relevance of reading in the real world. Pupils learn how to use the library, and where different texts are kept.

47. Fixture 8 Football Homepage Aim This fixture helps pupils to select, discuss and evaluate football websites, enabling them to make effective choices about their reading online. Learning Outcomes Pupils develop and acknowledge reading behaviours that are useful, relevant and meaningful to them. Pupils develop evaluative skills, express and explore opinions and justify ideas. Pupils learn to collaborate and work in a group.

48. Fixture 9 Pass it on Aim This fixture encourages the group to personally reflect upon the importance of reading for pleasure, and to create plans for how they can champion reading to their peers Learning Outcomes Pupils develop and foster independence, responsibility and self-reflection skills Pupils support each other and develop collaborative team work skills Pupils begin to embed a lifelong habit of reading for pleasure Pupils learn to collaborate and work in a group “It has made me read loads more and has encouraged me to get my family to read more.” Reading Stars participant

49. Fixture 10 Awards Ceremony Aim This fixture provides the chance to celebrate the success of the whole programme, to reinforce the importance of, and rewards that come from, reading. It also provides a platform to reward the excellence of the pupils and to recognise their achievements in reading as they graduate to the first-team of Reading Stars! Learning Outcomes Pupils reflect upon what they have been reading over the course Pupils celebrate the successes they have made and reflect upon changes in attitudes to reading Hand out awards

50. Want more? Online Fixture Team talk Aim To motivate and engage participants to read and enhance comprehension through developing participants’ reading response and drama Learning Outcomes To help participants draw inferences such as inferring characters’ feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions, and justifying inferences with evidence To encourage a deeper engagement and response to texts through drama and discussion To identify how language, structure, and presentation contribute to meaning

51. Want more? Online Fixture Star players Aim To develop reflective talk and exploration about what a role model is, why they are important and what qualities might make a good reading role model. Learning Outcomes To use collaborative group talk to build confidence in spoken language To help express ideas and build listening skills To consider and evaluate different viewpoints, attending to, and building on, the contributions of others To explore the qualities of a good reading role model in preparation for becoming role models themselves To support participants to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually

52. Want more? Fixtures 11-15 Premier League Writing Stars A Game of Two Halves: The Coin Toss. “Reading and writing are both sides of the same coin” Vacca & Vacca 1989. So you think it’s all over... Would you like to build on, and embed, the Premier League Reading work? and deliver five Premier League Reading Stars writing fixtures? Available on the website. Fixture 1: Your Story Fixture 2: Twitterball Fixture 3: Competitive Writing Fixture 4: The Ultimate Villain Fixture 5: Football Commentator

53. Want more? Want less? Extension activities Extension activities in Tactics Book relating to each fixture’s main activity Particularly useful for secondary schools if you feel a need to adapt activities to suit students’ abilities. Feel free to omit elements of the fixtures if you feel your group would benefit from less to do. Find what suits you and your group!

54. Limited number of opportunities Free Take part in author workshops Range of venues and locations Extra fixture Author Event

55. Does it work? How do we find out if we are achieving these outcomes? Our evidence shows that Premier League Reading Stars helps to close the gap in reading attainment levels between under achievers and those who are achieving expected attainment levels. Collecting information about pupils’ progress will help: you to justify delivering the intervention and demonstrate how you are contributing to your School Improvement Plan us to develop the programme us to raise further funds to allow even more young people to take part

56. “It has genuinely helped transform some of our boys’ reading habits forever.” Reading Stars teacher “One Year 7 boy… says he is now teaching his younger brother to read at home because he feels he is good at it now.” Reading Stars teacher Does it work? What they say “I never used to read. But then ever since I read the first Dan Freedman book, The Kick Off, I couldn’t stop reading the whole series and I read the whole series in about two weeks. And also I’ve started to read the Foul Play series by Tom Palmer.” “Yes because I didn't read much but I read so many that my level at reading has boosted up [from] 3a to 4a!” Teachers Participants

57. The re-cap Key jobs and timeline Training Squad selection Pack delivery Source titles, additional resources Collect reading data and take attitudinal questionnaires Programme delivery Club Author Day, author visits, celebration event Evaluation

58. PLRS Online resources For children

59. PLRS Online resources For children Overview: https://management.prevue.it/p/ycchttps://management.prevue.it/p/ycc Programme leader landing: http://management.prevue.it/view/v13zlx http://management.prevue.it/view/v13zlx Teacher landing: http://management.prevue.it/view/uhq2hj http://management.prevue.it/view/uhq2hj Pupil progress overview: http://management.prevue.it/view/u3hp58 http://management.prevue.it/view/u3hp58 Teacher resources: http://management.prevue.it/view/0xxxv8 http://management.prevue.it/view/0xxxv8 Pupil landing: http://management.prevue.it/view/ulee3phttp://management.prevue.it/view/ulee3p

60. PLRS Online resources For children

61. PLRS Online resources For children

62. PLRS Online resources For practitioners Locked teachers’ area includes: Ability to monitor children’s activity All locked rewards (you can print their certificates, play videos etc) PowerPoints for each Fixture All downloadable resources for each fixture National competition details News feed with exclusive Premier League and author event offers / sign-up opportunities FAQ

63. I have found the website and resources incredibly useful, both at a practical and research level. They have helped me establish literacy across the curriculum in my school. Anne-Marie Anderson, Senior Manager, The Angmering School, West Sussex The Network

64. As part of your PLRS package, you also have membership to the National Literacy Trust Network, worth £100 The Network supports schools to develop outstanding literacy provision by providing literacy leaders with tools, resources and inspiration If you signed up before 15 September you will be sent your Network log in details on 3 November www.literacytrust.org.uk/our_network

65. Go to www.literacytrust.org.uk and log into your account herewww.literacytrust.org.uk Access the Network homepage from the Projects/Network drop-down menu You can use our search facility to find resources on a specific topic or area. Use the advance search option to narrow the results down to Network resources only.

66. Click here to download our Annual Literacy Review, enabling you to review your school's current literacy provision and develop an action plan for moving forward. Click here to download our Literacy Guide for Schools, which will support you to interpret the ongoing policy changes and important research in key areas of literacy. This is a handy Excel document which lists all our Network content with links. This opens a new page which lists all our content by topic, so you can browse according to your school priorities.

67. The post match interview Questions?

68. Early years Talk to Your Baby Conference Annual conference Early Words Together Literacy programme for families with children aged 2-5 Early Years Training Training for early language and communication development Words for Life wordsforlife.org.uk website with information for parents Primary Premier League Reading Stars Reading intervention that harnesses children’s passion for football Young Readers Programme Motivating disadvantaged young people to read by giving them the chance to become the owners of new books that they choose for themselves Secondary Premier League Reading Stars Reading intervention that harnesses children’s passion for football Words for Work Intervention for Yr 8-10 working with business volunteers to unlock speaking and listening skills for employability Literacy for Life Embedding language and literacy across the curriculum, developing academic language and promoting reading for enjoyment Looking for interventions, tools, resources and inspiration for teaching literacy? National Literacy Trust Network Literacy tools, resources and inspiration, including annual literacy reviews, literacy guides for schools, classroom ideas, as well regular policy updates, access to the latest research and 30% discount on Browns Books for Students @literacy_trust www.literacytrust.org.uk Outstanding Literacy Leadership CPD Professional development opportunities for literacy leaders

69. Full time They think it’s all over… Premier League Reading Stars E: plrs@literacytrust.org.uk DD: 020 7820 6255 W: www.premierleaguereadingstars.org.uk.plrs@literacytrust.org.ukwww.premierleaguereadingstars.org.uk