Professional Development for Educators: The Education Endowment Foundation
At Monster Phonics, we are committed to building a team of phonics experts within your school, ensuring that every staff member is equipped to deliver high-quality phonics and early reading instruction. Our approach aligns with the
Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) guidance on effective professional development, which emphasises the importance of building knowledge, motivating teachers, developing teaching techniques, and embedding practice.
The EEF’s Key Ingredients for Professional Development:
- Building Knowledge: Focused learning that is reinforced over time.
- Motivating Teachers: Setting clear goals and recognizing progress.
- Developing Teaching Techniques: Providing practical, guided support in applying new skills.
- Embedding Practice: Ensuring that new practices are reinforced through real classroom application.
By integrating these elements, professional development moves beyond a single session to a sustained process of growth and improvement.
How Monster Phonics Aligns with the EEF Model:
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Expert-Led Online Training: Every school partners with a Monster Phonics specialist who provides initial onboarding and custom INSET sessions, followed by regular health checks. This ensures that learning is revisited and reinforced throughout the year, building a strong foundation that develops and supports real teaching impact.
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Training Hub for Anytime Access: Our Training Hub offers a wealth of on-demand resources, including video tutorials and advanced modules, allowing teachers to revisit core concepts, refine skills, and build new knowledge at their own pace. This aligns with the EEF’s emphasis on sustained, accessible learning.
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Live Webinars for Ongoing Development: Regular live webinars provide further learning opportunities, allowing staff to stay engaged and motivated. Sessions are recorded for flexibility, supporting a continuous journey of professional growth.
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Flexible Support: For schools needing additional guidance, our Head of Training, Kathryn Tilbury, is available to discuss tailored support, offering adaptable options without sacrificing quality or consistency.
The EEF highlights that professional development should not just be implemented but embedded into daily practice.
At Monster Phonics, our training programme delivers on this by aligning with the EEF’s guidance, offering structured, flexible, and ongoing support that helps schools build a team of experts in phonics teaching—ensuring every child’s journey to reading success.
