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DigiSmartLiteracy - Expansion map
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Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. DigiSmart is expanding nationally through strong partnerships. In local authority areas. Schools can apply wherever they are in the UK. DigiSmart has a presence in 75 local authorities, some of which are shown below:.
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DigiSmartLiteracy - Target group of children
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Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Target group of children. DigiSmart is designed for Year 5 and Year 6 children who are at risk of not achieving expected national standards in literacy but who have the potential. Each group of children (typically 12) is selected for a variety of reasons:. Working at Level 2 or low Level 3 in reading. Poor concentration and focus. Low self-esteem / confidence. Transfer new skills and confidence back to class. DigiSmart child, London.
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DigiSmartLiteracy - Confident learners
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Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Children quickly become motivated by DigiSmart and by their success. They develop skills and assurance beyond any previous expectations. They believe they can do it and aspire to do more. When asked at the end of DigiSmart:. How much smarter do you feel now? Of children gave a score of 4 or more out of 5. When asked at the end of DigiSmart:. How much better do you FEEL now about standing up in front of people and showing your work?
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DigiSmartLiteracy - DigiSmart track record
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Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Initial pilot with 3 schools. DigiSmart has supported over 23,000 children. Provided training to 3,400 teaching staff. Literacy gains backed up by 12 years of hard evidence. Underwritten by 5 major UK charitable trusts. Evaluated and endorsed by a respected UK university. Kim Farrall, Head Teacher, Rochdale.
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DigiSmartLiteracy - How DigiSmart works in schools
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Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. How DigiSmart works in schools. Charitable funding makes it possible to ensure that DigiSmart can target children who will benefit most. DigiSmart is offered without charge. To schools who are willing to work in partnership to achieve this goal each side brings something to the table:. Online programme of activities. Printed workbook for each child. Training and handbook for each tutor. Each partner school provides:.
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DigiSmartLiteracy - Evidence
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Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. It is clear from the data collected during the research that pupils participating in DigiSmart achieve real progress in literacy. Impact is quick and sustained. ”.
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DigiSmartLiteracy - Trusts
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Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. DigiSmart development and growth have been fuelled by leading UK charitable trusts determined to fulfil the talents and expand the horizons of disadvantaged children. Support from the independent grant-making sector has made it possible to nurture DigiSmart from seed to early stage development trialling replication and now, into a phase of major scale up. Our strong partnership model ensures that we reach our target group:.
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DigiSmartLiteracy - Strong reading gains
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Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Assessment data has been rigorously and continuously recorded over the past 12 years. Based on a large data sample, DigiSmart’s results are consistently strong. All the children taking part in DigiSmart were selected because they were at risk of not achieving expected national standards in literacy. We have 12 years of hard evidence. Proving that, after DigiSmart:. Of children improved in their reading.
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DigiSmartLiteracy - Applications for 2015-16 now closed
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Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Applications for 2015-16 now closed. The 2015-16 Application process has now closed. It is no longer possible to Apply to run DigiSmart in this academic year. However, please CLICK HERE. To provide your contact details if you are interested in offering DigiSmart in 2016-17.
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DigiSmartLiteracy - Expansion
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Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Also see …. Why DigiSmart is needed. Why DigiSmart is needed. Children really bought into the concept and saw it as a positive thing, not just another intervention. This year we have had the best ever SATs results in Year 6. DigiSmart Lead Teacher, Sheffield.