The Spotlight
This term, the spotlight is on: bringing the curriculum to life through narrative.
We explore: how can high-quality texts engage pupils, spark curiosity and deepen their knowledge across the curriculum?
Leading reading
Chris gives an overview to support Leaders for Reading in schools. Practical and purposeful advice for those evolving school practice. Resources: You...
Diverse reading in schools
Here we discuss the key research that influenced the thinking behind the paper and what exactly is meant by “diversifying reading”. We...
The Reading Curriculum
Hydeh Fayaz talks about the powerful Reading Curriculum at St Matthews C of E Primary in Birmingham. You need school membership access...
Reading the world
This discussion focusses on issues around reading for pleasure and links between enjoyment of and achievement in reading. We discuss what schools...
Webinar recording: The Reading Deficit
The good news is that 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading in 2024. The bad news is that almost...