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Why did Hartland International choose FFT Success for All Phonics?
Hartland International School is a thriving British International School located in the newly developed Sobha Hartland community in Dubai. Serving a vibrant, multicultural student body representing 114 nationalities, the school reflects the area's continued growth and development. With an impressive 8-form entry in Key Stage 1, Hartland provides world-class education to a diverse and expanding community of learners.
Hartland International School chose FFT Success for All Phonics to strengthen phonics instruction and improve literacy outcomes through evidence-based practices. The programme offered flexible, tailored training that combines in-person sessions, virtual meetings, and pre-recorded videos, allowing teachers to develop skills at their own pace. FFT's ongoing support included classroom observations, data analysis, and constructive feedback that helped teachers refine practices and address challenges promptly.
The data-driven approach enabled effective tracking of student progress and the optimisation of instructional strategies. With over 20 years of UK experience and extensive international school collaboration, FFT – alongside their comprehensive digital reading solution and specialised Reading Assessment Programme used by more than 1,000 schools – were ideal partners for delivering world-class literacy education with measurable outcomes tailored to our school’s needs.
Teachers at Hartland International
“Access to the vast range of resources on both the platform and in the shared reader texts is extremely useful and supportive for our teaching and the children’s learning.”
“FFT's tailored training and ongoing classroom support have empowered our teachers to refine their phonics instruction with confidence and precision. The measurable improvements in our students' reading fluency and decoding skills demonstrate that this evidence-based programme truly delivers world-class literacy outcomes for our diverse learners.”
Implementing the programme
Hartland International has been using FFT Success for All Phonics for over two years. To ensure comprehensive staff training in the programme, the school implemented a multi-faceted professional development approach. Staff were guided through training modules and videos on the FFT portal, providing flexible, self-paced learning opportunities. The school prioritised hands-on development through modelling and classroom observation sessions, with ongoing coaching opportunities continuously planned to support teachers’ growth.
The school’s phonics lead conducted online meetings and specialised training sessions, collaborating closely with the English Language Learners (ELL) department to focus on the effective use of the tutoring platform. A whole-staff meeting was held to share current information, communicate action plan targets, and provide updates on platform features. This comprehensive training strategy – combining digital resources, peer observation, targeted departmental support, and school-wide communication – ensured all staff were equipped with the knowledge and confidence needed to implement the programme successfully and meet the diverse literacy needs of the school’s 114-nationality student community.
Attending the FFT Success for All Phonics online training meeting proved invaluable for Hartland International School in staying current with programme developments. The session provided essential information about the updated adaptive assessments, which the school successfully implemented at the start of the academic year. These enhanced assessment tools have strengthened the school’s ability to accurately measure student progress and identify individual learning targets. The training ensured the team understood the new features and could effectively utilise them to support the diverse student population.
Staff shared that FFT’s commitment to continuous programme improvement and ongoing professional development demonstrates their dedication to providing schools with cutting-edge resources that drive meaningful literacy outcomes.
Reading Progress made
Since implementing FFT's Success for All Phonics programme, tracking student progress at Hartland International School has become significantly clearer and more informative. The comprehensive reports generated by the platform have enabled teachers to identify and focus on specific target sounds for individual students, allowing for precise, personalised instruction. The impact has been remarkable: over this half term alone, based on the most recent adaptive assessment in Year 2, twelve students have progressed from Working Towards Standard (WTS) to Expected Level – a substantial achievement demonstrating the programme’s effectiveness.
This data-driven approach has transformed the school’s ability to monitor literacy development, intervene promptly where needed, and celebrate meaningful progress. The detailed insights provided by FFT’s assessment tools have proven instrumental in accelerating student achievement and ensuring every child receives the targeted support necessary for literacy success.