What is the best way to use an School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) in a phonics lesson? Should it be support in class or withdrawal?

We suggest that you utilise any of the valuable support time you have very wisely. Consider the needs of your students carefully. It is important to think about whether you want their support to:

• extend the top
• bump up the middle or
• support the bottom

Where are you going to get the best value, or have the greatest impact? The biggest bang for your buck is moving "D" students or CUSP students into proficiency. This can...