"Our son is now in Year 8 at Avonbourne Academy. He is very happy there and has made huge academic progress since he has been there. The DI facility is amazing, and my son is now working to the correct academic level in English having spent the whole of Juniors 'working below'."

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"I have had the Direct Instruction training before from another provider, and The Direct Instruction Hub UK was far superior. Content was more thorough, accurate and informative."- 

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"Clear and informative programme delivery. It was very engaging throughout. Thank you!"

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"Suzy clearly delivered the session with a real sense of purpose. Excellent delivery. She was very patient with us too! Thank you!

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"Completely met our objectives, very practical and plenty of opportunities to practice the skills taught. Delivery was excellent, very relaxed. Lots of opportunities to ask questions."

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"Suzy was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I have no doubt DI would be successful."

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"Suzy is an inspiring instructor with great passion and clearly an expert in her field. The programme was delivered clearly with passion and humour." 

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"Lots of information given in clear detail and have I left feeling confident."

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"Suzy was amazing, very knowledgeable! Very informative session, lots of clear information and guidance."

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"THANK YOU SUZY! Brilliant CPD - we have loved it, we are buzzing! I wholeheartedly recommend Suzy and her work."

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"Thank you for being so thorough and so patient."

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"Good CPD. Very useful to practice."

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"I now understand the method, delivery and script which I will need work on and become more fluent in!"

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"Suzy explained very clearly the aspects of Direct Instruction."

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"Suzy delivered the session very clearly and was very supportive."

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"The aim and purpose of Direction Instruction is very clear... the benefits for the students!"

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"CPD was really good. Direct Instruction is very different, but I feel it is needed."

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"Great Direct Instruction session, a lot of information! Will work with our students if delivered properly."

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"Thorough programme with lessons and routines. Session was very clear!"

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"Very informative CPD. Expectation of the script was very clear."

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"Excellent insight into a teaching method I knew nothing about! Clear understanding of the benefits of Direct Instruction for our students." 

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"The Direct Instruction session was excellent, Suzy was lovely!"

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"I now feel prepared to deliver lessons and know where further resources can be found when teaching Year 9."​

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"Thanks for an informative day! Questions were answered clearly. The repeated practice of the script was useful."

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"A very detailed introduction and CPD to Direct Instruction!"

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"I love teaching Direct Instruction, seeing my students grow in their Maths confidence. We were trained before by another Hub but this CPD was more in depth."

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"Great delivery by Suzy Wybrow! Great session, really hooked on how Direct Instruction came about. I was apprehensive of reading a script as I still want to include my personality in the lessons, however feeling much more confident for Direct Instruction."

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"Thank you for bringing DI into my life, I know how much it has helped me develop as a teacher and benefited so many children already."

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"I really enjoyed the talk, each step was broken down so well and seeing the case studies were amazing! Thank you Suzy for keeping us intrigued, I am really look forward to implementing DI."

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"The delivery was consistently clear, both orally and with visual aids. Suzy answered all of our questions clearly too and in a lot of detail. From the outset, we had a clear understanding of the aims and content. I feel I understand how to deliver DI, the benefits of delivering DI and where I can receive support."

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"Very informative, well structured and excellent opportunity. Clear objectives and clear well formatted delivery. Thank you very much for supporting us over the last few days."​

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"I now feel knowledgeable about the theory and development behind the Direct Instruction programme. Excellent balance of teaching and rehearsal and I am excited and confident that this programme will help our weakest readers. This is the best CPD received in ten years of teaching English. I have always wanted to support reading better and I feel this will be the break through I have been looking for."

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"It was a very informative session delivered in a relaxed and professional way. I like that we could freely ask questions, double check points made previously and have time to practice without feeling pressured or being judged. We all had a good experience together!" 

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"Incredible delivery- loads of practice time with instant feedback. I loved the introduction and context  and looking forward to rolling out DI to our Year 7s and Year 8s from September. I feel 100% ready to go with a much clearer understanding. As a school. reading is a barrier to so much of our pupils and I now have real hope that we can turn it around."

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Suzy provided clear explanations and ensured that we all understood the aims of the programme. Everything made sense. The CPD has prepared me really well. This session was absolutely brilliant."

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"Thank you Suzy for a brilliant talk on Direct Instruction."

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"I am thrilled that this programme is so helpful. it was useful to see student and parent feedback from lessons. We really enjoyed it."

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"Delivery was presented clearly. There was a lot of time to answer questions and practice. Clearly defined at the start. The sessions were well thought, friendly and engaging, and the course was delivered in a way which was easy to follow."- 

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"I now understand the reason behind the Direct Instruction Training and how the programme will boost students' confidence and in turn, progress. The talk was packed with amazing information. Suzy delivered the CPD absolutely well, making sure we understood the aims and how the programme works."

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"Thrilled to have Suzy Wybrow and the Direct Instruction Hub UK coming to visit us next term. I can’t wait to hear all things DI."

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"I attended the DI Corrective Maths CPD delivered by Kevin Surrey and Suzy Wybrow. I wanted to say that it was superb! As somebody who has delivered a DI programme to pupils, I learnt so much, as well as my team who were learning about DI for the first time. Kevin and Suzy delivered the training with such clarity, brevity and enthusiasm. They did a great job in persuading the cynics and raising the interest for the converted. The delivery was incredibly clear and informative. I really appreciated the focus on rehearsal which got teachers up and practising their delivery. I'm very excited to see how the Direct Instruction programme is implemented at Astrea Academy Trust, and ever so grateful that United Learning has invested so much into Direct Instruction training."

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"We've enjoyed an excellent day talking about Direct Instruction from Kevin and Suzy at the Direct Instruction Hub UK- the quality of explanation on QA, coaching and supportive follow up on offer will make a huge difference to pupils in schools across our trust. THANK YOU!"

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"Great talk from two passionate leaders at the Direct Instruction Hub UK. Helping us to evaluate and strengthen the delivery our of Direct Instruction lessons. Sparked an interesting debate about the best model for delivery at Swindon Academy."

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"The Direct Instruction Hub UK have lots of expertise in this area and provided fantastic training and support."

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"For teachers wanting to know more about Direct Instruction- Kevin and Suzy."

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"Honestly, best and most practical CPD I've ever been on. Offered me clear solution to raising standards in KS3 and I have not been able to find this anywhere! Thank you so much. I would love to work closely with the Direct Instruction Hub UK going forward." 

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"Both Kevin and Suzy were approachable and knowledgeable. Both were keen to answer questions and explained answers clearly."

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"First DI CPD course I have done, and it was a great experience."

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"I will highly recommend Direct Instruction- not only to be used at my current school, but at any school I go to in the future."

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"This CPD was very useful to my role and has given me a thorough understanding of the programme."

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"I thoroughly enjoyed the two day session- there is a lot to take in! I love that Suzy is readily available to contact. I want to be as able as I can to allow our students to become successful readers."

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"I have also visited Avonbourne and seen the line ups. Anyone in a school trying to implement these should watch 'the real thing' at this school. Also watch Kevin and Suzy teaching Direct Instruction if you get the chance. You won't ever observe better use of lesson time."

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"DI CPD today with the Direct Instruction Hub UK and Suzy It’s been insightful to see the clear impact Direct Instruction has on lower prior attaining students - excited to meet some students later to talk about their experience with the programme!"

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"Had a great time and going away brimming with ideas! Thank you for your time and support."

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"Great talk delivered. Really excited to get involved and deliver this!"

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"Good DI session. Attention to detail being key. Lot's of background on its' effectiveness."

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"Superb CPD from both Suzy and Kevin. Incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable in their field. They are keen to offer support and answered any questions that I had!"

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"Great CPD from the Direct Instruction Hub UK. We can't wait to get started!"

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"Thank you for a very pleasant DI session."

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"Thank you! An excellent course delivered in a friendly and professional manner. The mix of theory, content and practical tasks were well balanced."

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"I feel confident that I will get the help that I need if I struggle with any aspects of the Direct Instruction programmes."

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"I understand now why you need to have the Direct Instruction session in order to deliver the programme."

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"BEST CPD I have attended! I can't wait to get started and start seeing progress and children achieving success."

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"The Direct Instruction CPD was very friendly and informative." 

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"Brilliant course. Well informed and supportive instructors. Excited to start Direct Instruction in my school and see the success of our students."

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"Suzy Wybrow was superb- couldn't have been more open in terms of offering support and guidance moving forward."

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"Fully enjoyed the DI CPD. I found Suzy and Kevin very knowledgeable and understanding of staff who have never accessed Direct Instruction. It helped me to have the script for all steps of the misconceptions."

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"I enjoyed learning the new skills and seeing how reinforcing of key facts for kids who struggle remembering facts and getting the tools to ensure that occurs within a lesson."

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"Was really enjoyable and learnt so much. I have never done anything like this before so thank you!"

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Really useful to have the chance to practice delivery on the course especially the error correction routine."

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"I wanted to thank you for delivering the Direct Instruction session for English in July and say how wonderful it was to hear how you and UL have developed the intervention to really have the potential to make a difference."

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"I would like to thank you for what you have done for my daughter. I have seen a great improvement in her use of vocabulary and using it in the correct context and she is always asking what certain words mean. I am just glad she is picking up a book."

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"Thanks so much to Suzy and Kevin for the CPD on all things Direct Instruction!"

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"The power of Direct Instruction is incredible! Think about setting this up. Looking forward to seeing it grow & even more pupils benefit across primary & secondary! Thank you Suzy and Kevin for all your help!"

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"Direct Instruction Hub UK strikes again! What an amazing achievement from this student and great work from Kevin and Suzy. Let's continue with THIS energy and determination so more students can reap results like this! #DirectInstruction #closingthegaps #learningmatters"

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"Popped into the Direct Instruction Hub UK at Avonbourne too and saw the brilliant Suzy and Kevin in action with Direct Instruction - great to see it live and led by the pros!"

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"If you want to look into Corrective Reading I'd recommend contacting the Direct Instruction Hub with Kevin and Suzy

and for help sourcing books, contact Emma Chambers at McGraw Hill.

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"Had a great day with the Direct Instruction Hub UK with Suzy and Kevin. Loved the opportunity to practice with the scripts and the 7 steps for error correction. Such a wonderful tool. Really looking forward  to more practice #engelmannsDI. Kevin & Suzy were great. Lovely, warm, welcoming and their feedback was brilliant. Check out their website for case studies, blogs and NIFDI for the programmes and further information. I’ll be using the Mathematics programmes. Corrective Mathematics I think it’s called."

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"I think I am just really fortunate to be working with such great people all of the time and the CPD you both ran is some of the best I have attended, thank you both!"

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"Excellent Direct Instruction CPD for our Greenshaw Learning Trust schools, led by the wonderful Suzy and Kevin. Such clarity around the need to provide precise instruction and achievable steps to mastery in the classroom. " It’s great to see that his legacy is in such great hands here in the UK."  

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"Thank you for hosting two of my new colleagues! Really excited to hear all about it next week.

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"Thank you for a very thought provoking day Suzy and Kevin at the Direct Instruction Hub UK- we are looking forward to becoming part of #TeamDI"

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"So pleased that so many Greenshaw Learning Trust staff are there learning from the best- Suzy and Kevin at the Direct Instruction Hub UK!"

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"Brilliant day with the Direct Instruction Hub UK today, learnt so much about the course and can't wait to roll it out in September!"

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"Check out Direct Instruction @suzywybrow"

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"Thank you Suzy and Kevin for a fascinating day. My brain definitely aches from the intensity of it all!"

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"We have enjoyed our day with you Suzy and Kevin and very happy to host."

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"Mind buzzing after working with the Direct Instruction Hub. Huge thanks to Suzy and Kevin for an enjoyable and truly fascinating course. Lots to think about regarding the next stage."

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"Have a look at the work of the Direct Instruction Hub UK! Suzy and Kevin are incredibly helpful people to reach out to"

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"Really insightful looking at the huge impact Direct Instruction has on learners who need it the most. #equalityofopportunity #educationchangeslives"

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"Thank you Suzy and Kevin at the Direct Instruction Hub UK. The Direct Instruction session was very thorough and incredibly helpful. This will hugely benefit our team and most importantly our pupils!"

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"Fantastic day with the Direct Instruction Hub UK. Suzy and Kevin do an amazing job. This is exactly what you need if you're implementing Direct Instruction!"

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" A fabulous day of learning about Direct Instruction. So excited to implement this. Thank you Suzy and the Direct Instruction Hub UK."

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"Thanks for last week - all the staff really enjoyed it and are excited to start implementing it ASAP."

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"Contact the team at the Direct Instruction Hub UK, they are so incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Suzy and Kevin are phenomenal practitioners too! If you're serious about making a difference- this actually gets lasting results!"

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"So far, a great morning at the Direct Instruction Hub UK with Kevin and Suzy. Excited to keep learning more about the positive impact Direct Instruction has on our learners!"

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"Thank you so much for the fantastic session on Friday, it was brilliant."

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"Thank you so much to you and Kevin for all your support and helpful CPD on Thursday."

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"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the session today. I thought I was smashing the Direct Instruction teaching, but there was so much I didn't know! Without sounding too gushy, I absolutely love teaching Direct Instruction. I have been teaching English for twenty years, HoD for almost half of that, and I can honestly say I haven't bought into anything as much as I do Direct Instruction. Thanks again for all the support!"

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"Suzy and Kevin do some amazing work with Engelmann’s programmes in schools"

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"Absolutely lovely to talk to you both - a huge thank you for your support, encouragement and guidance!"

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"Thank you so much for the inspiring talk by the DI Hub UK last week."

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"A big thank you, to Suzy & Kevin! Very well delivered session."

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"Fab session with the awesome Suzy and Kevin looking forward to our virtual start!"

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"I just want to say a MASSIVE thank you for your support and how much this has helped."

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"Just to say a huge thank you Direct Instruction Hub UK for your support ahead of our OFSTED inspection today. You really instilled a great deal of confidence in me and luckily the Direct Instruction programme and the work we are doing related to it went down very well with the Inspector. I also found the CPD session really useful and now feel more empowered to better support my Direct Instruction teachers! Thank you so much and I look forward to meeting you both again in March!"

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"A great Direct Instruction session. Thanks so much Kevin and Suzy at the Direct Instruction Hub UK"

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"Suzy, I just wanted to say thanks for letting me watch your remote lesson today. It was very useful to see all your tips in action!"

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"Just wanted to say that the delivering Direct Instruction session last week was incredibly useful. I’m currently waiting on my books to arrive for the students, but have plucked up the courage to try to replicate our lessons remotely.

Individual turns definitely works, the engagement is brilliant and the students are getting the deal that they deserve."

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"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the informative and useful session yesterday. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

And thanks for the resources too."

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"A big thank you to Suzy and Kevin at the Direct Instruction Hub UK for being so generous with their time, advising us on taking our DI delivery online. I know so many of our students will benefit and we are all very grateful."

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"Excellent Direct Instruction Hub UK webinar today (14th January 2021) with pragmatic tips for delivering live online Direct Instruction lessons. Critical for these students: practice+relax, teacher/student game (beat the teacher!), Systematic Individual turns, Say the fact, Cognitive Routine and 6 Error Steps"

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"Amazing to see the Direct Instruction Hub delivering NIFDI Direct Instruction via #remotelearning for students up and down the UK. It's an uncertain time for teachers and schools right now and we are working closely with Suzy and Kevin to support as much as we can. Watch this space!"

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"Got annihilated by my Year 8 and 9 Direct Instruction class today in the teacher/student game, what brilliant focus they had! Live lessons and on a Friday! Thanks Direct Instruction Hub UK"

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"Highlight of the day was being on duty and seeing students come round holding their Direct Instruction certificates showing everyone (students and staff) they could see. Reading ability (tick) Numeracy ability (tick) Confidence (tick) A life changing programme!"

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"Another week of remote learning going well. The provision from Avonbourne Academies has been fantastic. So impressed with the Direct Instruction Hub UK Maths lessons my child is receiving."

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"Really excited that we are managing to get our NIFDI Engelmann Direct Instruction lessons shifted to online live lessons at United Learning. The Direct instruction Hub UK provide guidance and support #gapbusting."

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"A fantastic day with Suzy and Kevin from the Direct Instruction Hub UK. I am so excited to begin this journey! Thank you for everything! #TeamDI"

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"Excited to hear about DI with Suzy and Kevin at the Direct Instruction Hub UK"

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"Brilliant programme of intervention, loved the CPD! Super excited!"

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"Really good to see effective local MAT collaboration with Suzy and Kevin from the Direct Instruction Hub UK based at Avonbourne Academies, providing Engelmann Direct Instruction training to colleagues from Budmouth Academy All Saints and Wey Valley last week."

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"Project Follow Through- just like Suzy and Kevin explained in their excellent Direct Instruction session."

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"It was so fantastic to meet Kevin and Suzy from the Direct Instruction Hub UK this week! We were so lucky to receive such excellent Direct Instruction sessions for Swindon Academy and Nova Hreod and we are excited to continue our journey with Direct Instruction at United Learning. Thank you!"

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"The feedback I've heard from the staff has been really positive. Thank you Direct instruction Hub UK"

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"Really looking forward to meeting Kevin and hearing about Direct instruction."

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"I watched your excellent Direct Instruction Webinar on the 10th November 2020."

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"Our students and staff are incredibly fortunate to have access to Direct instructions programme here Avonbourne."

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"Huge thanks to Suzy and Kevin from the Direct Instruction Hub UK for their input to a busy day!"

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"I had an hours catch up with the Direct Instruction Hub UK superstars, Suzy and Kevin. Inspired. My classroom practice has changed permanently after one hour with these guys. Blessed. Direct Instruction- there's fruit for every child & teacher"

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"Have been hearing wonderful things about the high quality work of Kevin and Suzy at the Direct  Instruction Hub UK!"

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"So excited to be welcoming Suzy and Kevin to our school today- our journey with Direct Instruction begins!"

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"Effective and efficient'. For those starting KS3 not where they should be, DI with Kevin at the Dirct Instruction Hub UK"

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"Explicit and Direct Instruction blogs by Tom Needham and the Direct Instruction Hub UK- super helpful people!"

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"I would suggest speaking to the Direct Instruction Hub UK about the Direct Instruction Maths intervention programme such as Connecting Maths Concept"

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"A huge thank you to Suzy and Kevin at the Direct Instruction Hub UK for their engaging Introduction to Direct Instruction Webinar, a great resource that can help teachers bridge the attainment gap and give learners the best chance to excel"

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"Fortunate to have taught in the same school and been able to drop into lessons of the Direct Instruction Hub UK for the last three years- the greatest influence on my teaching!"

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"Really enjoyed the Direct Instruction session today- thank you to the Direct Instruction Hub UK for a fantastic day with lots to reflect on. Now I can't stop clicking my fingers"

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"Suzy is your person for explicit instruction in English!"

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"We are very excited for this year! Looking forward to working with the DI Hub UK!"

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Direct Instruction CPD done, Kevin from the Direct Instruction Hub UK- you were inspiring. Suzy you were missed!"

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"Really excited to welcome Suzy and Kevin to our school and hearing all things DI."

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"Thanks for having me this afternoon Suzy and Kevin at the Direct Instruction Hub UK- really enjoyed seeing the Direct Instruction pros in action!"

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"Thank you for a great day! All of us have come away really enthused!"

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"A great day learning about Direct Instruction and Engelmann's principles. I am hoping to incorporate these techniques when delivering the exam unit of the OCR Sports Science course. Thank you Suzy and Kevin from the Direct Instruction Hub UK"

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"Thank you Kevin and Suzy, so glad we came to visit you at Avonbourne!"

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"Proud to have the Direct Instruction Hub UK based on site at Avonbourne! A fantastic opportunity for schools looking for support and training on theory and practice of Direct Instruction."

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"Thanks to Suzy and Kevin for their time today planning for Direct Instruction- supporting students to climb their personal mountain!"

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"Suzy Wybrow and Kevin Surrey are experienced Direct Instruction Lead Practitioners. If you've not been to see them delivering the Maths and English programmes then go and visit. Their energy is infectious."

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"Feel very fortunate to have witnessed the life changing results of Direct Instruction. As tutor, I saw these students' confidence and self-esteem grow massively as a result of this programme (in addition to their basic numeracy and reading). The gaps were closed!"

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“During the time that I have worked with Suzy and Kevin I am struck by their positivity and enthusiasm for delivering Direct Instruction, seeing the results and most importantly their sheer happiness at the confidence that Direct Instruction gives their students in each lesson.  Their enthusiasm is infectious and I really look forward to continuing to work with them to help others their Direct Instruction journey."

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"Just had the pleasure of watching Suzy Wybrow doing the Engelmann Direct Instruction Corrective Reading programme with some of our Y7s. Brilliant! Let's watch those gaps start to close. Direct Instruction Hubs are the future."

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"The Direct Instruction Hub UK team, Kevin and Suzy, have gone from strength to strength, driving the department to absolute excellence. So honoured to be a part of their journey."

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"I went to see one of Suzy Wybrow's lessons; really incredible. Nothing was left to chance and students really responded to the instant feedback" 

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