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Welcome to Raising Achievement.
 
An organisation dedicated to supporting schools and parents to raise achievement for underachieving students.  

The Structured Literacy Journey:   COHORT 7 OPEN NOW for APPLICATIONS

Would you like:

  • To feel valued and supported as you step into your structured literacy journey?

  • To implement structured literacy practices with freely available

resources, and those already available in your school, with minimal

additional expenditure?

  • To learn the key skills for greatest impact without being overloaded?

  • To be led on this journey by someone with proven outcomes with

diverse student populations in cross cultural, socio economic groups?

  • To have fun, joy, and passion as you develop great practice that works with your programme?

  • to maintain your autonomy while implementing

structured literacy and meeting Ministry requirements?

For more information, and to register before closing date (31 October), click below 

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New resource for 2025
Podcast with Jenny Tebbutt and Spectrum Education

Episode 9: Why Cognitive Load Theory Deserves a Front Row in Education

Cognitive overload isn't just a buzzword — it's a barrier to learning. In this episode, Karen and Jenny unpack why cognitive load theory matters more than ever, how it's missing from most teacher training, and what you can do tomorrow to lighten the mental load and boost student outcomes. From classroom noise to worked examples, this episode connects science with real teaching. Tune in now!

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'Hour of Power' Teacher Aide Training 2025
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At-risk Learners – Neurodiversity – Structured Literacy Practice 

Suitable for Primary and Secondary Successful 2024 Programme Revised 

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Still time to join - free introductory class below

An amazing opportunity in 2025 to get your teacher aides/support

staff/literacy assistants trained in structured literacy approaches and in

understanding and meeting the needs of at-risk learner groups such as

students with:

  • Dyslexia

  • Dyspraxia

  • ADHD

  • on the spectrum

  • Auditory and Visual Processing difficulties.

 

30 hours plus of training for all staff for just $1500 plus GST per school

For schools with 3-6 participants - $350 plus GST per person

Individuals - $400 per person.

PLD Highlights for 2025

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  • Ministry approved and funded PLD for Structured Literacy Facilitation in partnership with provider Spectrum Education

  • Revised and updated 1 year online programmes for Leadership/SENCO, Teachers and Teacher Aides

  •  Whole School Development - Neurodiversity and Raising Achievement for 2025 and Beyond – Hour of Power Programme

  • Teacher Aide Structured Literacy principles and practice module

  • Teacher Aide Career Development Programme

  • Free parent courses – understand your child as a learner and support your child with learning (structured literacy approach)

  • Parent 3-webinar series – Growing Great Children with Learning Differences.​

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I look forward to working with you and your school in 2025 so we can all

“Make the difference for those who learn differently.”

THE WOBBLY KIDS  - Available Now!

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We are thrilled to announce the arrival of 
The Wobbly Kids  - A guide for schools and teachers and The Wobbly Kids - A guide for parents 

These book covers Jenny's own career journey of becoming a specialist teacher, leading and developing literacy and numeracy programmes and her work as an educational consultant in New Zealand and Australia over the last 20+ years.
 
Not only will you gain an understanding of the hard-to-reach learner groups, but the book is filled with practical steps for raising whole class and individual achievement with templates and resources to assist your journey.

Secure your copy today!

We help parents grow great children with learning differences to become patient, passionate and purposeful parents.
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