Brighton College Dubai Becomes First School in Dubai to Be Recognised as a Read Write Inc. Flagship School

Brighton College Dubai has become the first school in Dubai to be recognised as a Read Write Inc. Flagship School by Ruth Miskin Training, the organisation behind one of the UK’s leading phonics and early reading approaches.

The recognition reflects Brighton College Dubai’s consistent and highly effective delivery of the Read Write Inc. programme since the school opened in 2018. The school has been recognised for its strong pupil outcomes, data-led approach and the quality and consistency of its teaching.

The achievement comes as Brighton College Dubai continues to maintain strong reading progress amongst younger pupils. In the most recent Phonics Screening Check, 92% of pupils met the expected standard, while more than 75% of children from FS2 to Year 2 are working at or above year-group expectations. This demonstrates that pupils are not only developing strong phonics foundations but are also applying these skills successfully in their wider reading. The school has embedded the Read Write Inc. approach across the early years and primary stages since 2018, helping children build confidence in reading, sounds and early literacy from the earliest stages of their education.

Mr Simon Crane, Head Master at Brighton College Dubai, said:

“Becoming the first Read Write Inc. Flagship School in Dubai is a proud moment for Brighton College Dubai. It reflects the expertise and dedication of our staff and the enthusiasm of our pupils.

This recognition has been earned through a consistent, high-quality approach to phonics and early reading. We know that when children learn to read confidently, they are able to thrive across every area of school life.

Reading is at the heart of everything we do, and this achievement reflects our commitment to giving every child the strongest possible start.”

Rhian Phillips, Deputy CEO at Ruth Miskin Training, commented:

“At Brighton College, leadership is data driven and focused on what makes the biggest difference, the reading team teaches with confidence, consistency and expertise, and children’s reading progress is exceptional. It is these qualities, combined with the school’s unwavering commitment to getting every child reading with the programme, that led us to recognise Brighton College as a Read Write Inc. Flagship School.

Read Write Inc. is one of the UK’s most widely used phonics and early literacy programmes, used in schools across the UK and internationally. It teaches children to recognise the links between letters and sounds, helping them to read accurately, build fluency and develop confidence from an early age. The approach is particularly focused on giving children strong foundations in reading, writing and communication during the early years and primary stages. At Brighton College Dubai, the programme is supported by regular training and quality assurance from the Ruth Miskin Training team in the UK, ensuring staff remain confident, consistent and up to date in their teaching.

The school’s flagship status recognises not only its outstanding results, but also the sustained and long-term approach the programme has successfully embedded for eight years now.