Chris gives an overview to support Leaders for Reading in schools. Practical and purposeful advice for those evolving school practice. Resources:

Here we discuss the key research that influenced the thinking behind the paper and what exactly is meant by “diversifying reading”. We go on to talk about the importance of sharing texts such as graphic novels and poetry with classes and also explore the concept of “seeing reading”. Links:

Hydeh Fayaz talks about the powerful Reading Curriculum at St Matthews C of E Primary in Birmingham.

This discussion focusses on issues around reading for pleasure and links between enjoyment of and achievement in reading. We discuss what schools can do to intervene with pupils who make a slow start with reading and how schools can create an effective reading culture. Links:

The good news is that 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading in 2024. The bad news is that almost a quarter did not. This has big implications for pupils starting secondary school, when they will be expected to read more demanding texts. The great news is that we have some impressive research […]