The aim of BoosterBooks is to teach children literacy strategies that will be of most use to them in other areas of the curriculum, so that they become less dependent upon the support of others and have increased confidence in their own problem-solving abilities.
BoosterBooks programmes work because they generate a high level of motivation in children working as a team, supported by sensitive adults, towards a tangible outcome in a set timescale
Benefits for schools:
 Teaching support for statemented children can be ‘bought in’ on a needs basis.
Reliable,
‘known’ teachers providing support for ‘learning
vulnerable’ children
Immediate
help can be given to children for whom there is cause
for concern without having to rely on outside agencies
or the need to meet strict criteria
There
is a beginning and an end to the intervention
Excellent
opportunities for diagnostic tuition and evidence gathering
Good
practice can be disseminated throughout school
Value
for money
Parents may make voluntary contributions to programme and tuition fees.
Tax benefits for programme fees “gifted” to schools, allow every fifth child a free place.
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Benefits for children:
Being
given opportunities to read and write for real reasons
and a variety of audiences
To experience
working as a team
To be
in control of their own learning so they spend their energy
on learning what is of most use to them
Having
fun and enjoying their learning
Growing
confidence
Discovering
their own potential
Being
valued
The
pride of seeing their work in print
Benefits for parents
To become
involved with their child’s learning without stress
To help
their child learn through games and fun activities
To experience their child being in control of, and taking
responsibility for their homework Experience has shown
us that it is the children who ‘nag’ their
parents to do homework not the other way round!
To know
what is expected of them – relieving the frustration
of not knowing how to help, which can often result in
arguments
To have
a happy child, growing in confidence and self-esteem and
enjoying their learning experiences |
