Top-rated programmes
Strong Evidence of Effectiveness
At least one large or two small randomised studies with median ES= +0.20 or more.
No programmes
Moderate Evidence of Effectiveness (Beginning Reading)
At least two large or four small studies (randomised and matched) with median ES= +0.20 or more.
Available in the UK
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Success for All: Bilingual and English |
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| Comprehensive school reform model for pupils aged 5-14. Emphasizes co-operative learning, phonics, frequent assessment, tutoring, and parental involvement. Versions available for English language development, transitional bilingual education, and two-way bilingual. | |
| Available in UK | Yes |
| Contact/ Website | UK website: www.successforall.org.uk |
Not available in the UK
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Small-group tutoring using Direct Instruction-English |
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| Programme for struggling pupils aged 5-9, using Direct Instruction materials (see below). | |
| Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | US website: www.nifdi.org US contact: kengel@nifdi.org |
Moderate Evidence of Effectiveness (Upper Primary Reading)
At least two large or four small studies (randomised and matched) with median ES= +0.20 or more.
Not available in the UK
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Tutoring using Read Well-English |
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| One-to-one tutoring in English for struggling pupils aged 7-11, which uses a structured, phonetic programme. | |
| Available in UK | No |
| Contact/ Website | store.cambiumlearning.com/Program Page.aspx?parentID=019005451 |
EAL reading
Educator's summary
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Top-rated programmes
Full report (27 pages)
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