Emmanuel College CTC, Gateshead

The school conducted a 3 year evaluation relative to the use of Global English as part of an Open Integrated Learning System. The report stated

"...our results lead us to believe that the use of the Global English ILS software effectively lifts the literacy rates of children who are over a year behind on intake, into Yr 7, when used in conjunction with one to one tuition and in-class support..."

Summary of Results

The children involved in the evaluation were Year 7 students, representing a mix of abilities with a span of Reading Ages between 7 years 6 months and 12 years approx. The groups contained a number of children with learning difficulties including Statements of Special Educational Need.

• Average gain over 3 weeks @ 3 x 50 mins week = 4.5m

• 88% of students entering the College with Reading Ages over one year retarded, achieved our target by the end of Year 7.
• 61% of these students made gains of over 2 years in 9 months tuition.
• Average gain over 9 months @ 3 x 50 mins week for 18 weeks = 10.5m.
• The average gain in Spelling Age over 7 weeks using 3 x 50 mins week = 10.5m.

• Average gains over 6 months = @ 3 x 50 mins week for 12 weeks = 1y 6m.

"...the evaluation established that when Global English software is used for 30 minutes per day over a six week period children's Reading Comprehension Ages can be increased by 12 months..."

Contact: Mr G J Draper
Telephone: 0191 460 2099

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