What is the
Galaxy Reading Approach?
It is a package that provides training, guidance, materials and proven structures for reading lessons.
It is made up of two approaches: Launchpad Reading and Orbital Reading
Launchpad Reading
- A weekly structure for reading lessons with decodable reading books.
- Complements a range of phonics programmes.
- Can be used with groups or whole class.
- For Reception to Year Two
Orbital Reading
- A daily lesson structure.
- Supporting practitioners to create text-driven reading lessons.
- Can be used with a range of text.
- For Year Two to Year Six
- Can be used for reading-based lessons in KS3
Why choose it?
- Research informed and follows the DfE Reading Framework guidance.
- Created by a literacy expert who has demonstated impact at a school, trust, regional and national level.
- Developed in partnership with schools.
- It helps build practitioner confidence and expertise.
- It offers a low-cost approach to reading lessons.
- Has made a demonstrable impact on the award-winning Flying High Trust. Galaxy Reading is the trusted approach for the majority of schools across their trust.
Are you looking for reading lessons that children and teachers enjoy?
Email info@theliteracyadvisor.co.uk or explore the packages below
Do you want to develop practitioner expertise and give them a research-informed reading lesson approach that delivers results?
Email info@theliteracyadvisor.co.uk or explore the packages below
How do schools begin to implement Launchpad Reading or Orbital Reading?
There are various packages that schools can access. They are as follows:
Bronze
£150
- Access to the pre-recorded training material for Launchpad or Orbital Reading (3 months access).
- An accompanying handout PDF.
- Top up access can be arranged for £75. This gives one month of access to the training again. Great for a refresher or training new staff.
Silver
£175
- Access to the pre-recorded training material for Launchpad and Orbital Reading.
- Accompanying handouts as PDFs.
- Access to the Launchpad Planning document.
Gold
£425
- Access to the pre-recorded training material for Launchpad and Orbital Reading.
- Accompanying handouts as PDFs.
- Access to the Launchpad Planning document.
- An exemplar planning support document for Launchpad Reading.
- 60-minute bespoke follow-up webinar.
Platinum
£525
Same as Gold, however, Platinum enables you to share up to two hours of lesson footage.
You will then receive feedback and bespoke coaching points.
The Galaxy Reading Approach
A range of tools for class wide reading to empower educators and engage students to become better at literacy.
Remote Training
A selection of niche training videos aimed at specific areas, to help improve teaching and also student participation.
In-School Training & Support
In-school or online audits of how literacy programs are being delivered. Providing a plan of action and training to address any areas for improvement.
Support for Spelling
A comprehensive programme for teaching spelling. Built to empower practitioners to teach spelling with confidence.
Pearl Phonics programme
A comprehensive systematic synthetic phonics programme. Low-cost and highly effective.
What do people think about The Literacy Advisor?
I thought this session was well thought out, building in complexity well and made excellent wider links for me to follow afterwards. I have just purchased two books off the back of this! Thanks so much.
Chantelle N, Teacher
The Sutton Academy
I felt our children were well prepared for the KS2 SATs spelling this year and we had only been using Support for Spelling for two terms. Excellent support from Carl too.
Mel, Teacher
The Pinxton Academies
Secondary reading: how to support pupils unable to read.
A very clear explanation on how children learn to read, the frustrations some may experience and how the ‘gap’ gets ever wider as they progress through school life if they do not get early help and support.
Jo B, School Staff (Non-teaching)
The James Hornsby School
