How can schools improve the teaching of vocabulary?
Vocabulary development is intimately connected to strong comprehension. Many schools integrate the teaching of vocabulary effectively into their daily practice. In this article, we look at how vocabulary is taught and how schools can make it easier and more effective for teachers responsible for vocabulary in their classrooms.
What are the most effective teaching methods for Phonics?
For reception and primary school teachers and teaching assistants (TAs), teaching phonics to reception and year 1 (Y1) children in primary schools can be challenging. In this article, we look at the reasons why teaching phonics is challenging and how teachers can improve educational outcomes with evidence-based interventions.
Ghost Game by Nigel Hinton
Vocabulary and word list from Ghost Game by Nigel Hinton - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
How to teach EAL and SEND pupils who are struggling with reading?
In most cases, children of every age who speak English as Another Language (EAL) and who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) will struggle with reading, literacy, and writing. That’s where ReadingWise can make a significant difference, especially if you can deliver targeted interventions when they’re younger⏤in primary schools or early into a secondary education.
How Multi-Academy Trusts Benefit from ReadingWise for Literacy
Getting the best literacy and reading learning outcomes at primary and secondary schools is a crucial part of delivering a comprehensive curriculum. ReadingWise is an online evidence-based reading and literacy intervention programme. Our programmes support children of every age and across every key stage in multi-academy trusts (MATs) across the UK.
How ReadingWise Improves Literacy Outcomes in Secondary Schools
Getting the best literacy and reading learning outcomes at secondary schools is a crucial part of delivering a comprehensive curriculum. ReadingWise is an online evidence-based reading and literacy intervention programme. Our programmes support KS3 and KS4 pupils in England and Wales and S1 to S4 pupils in Scotland.
ReadingWise Improves Literacy and Learning Outcomes in Primary Schools
Getting the best literacy and reading learning outcomes at primary schools is a crucial part of delivering the education young children need. ReadingWise is an online evidence-based reading and literacy intervention programme. Our programmes support KS1 and KS2 pupils in England and Wales and P1 to P7 in Scotland.
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Vocabulary and word list from Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
The 10pm Question by Kate De Goldi
Vocabulary and word list from The 10pm Question by Kate De Goldi - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
Vocabulary and word list from A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
Storm Catchers by Tim Bowler
Vocabulary and word list from Storm Catchers by Tim Bowler - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Vocabulary and word list from Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
Stig of the Dump by Clive King
Vocabulary and word list from Stig of the Dump by Clive King - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
Swallows & Amazons by Arthur Ransome
Vocabulary and word list from Swallows & Amazons by Arthur Ransome - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
Telling the Story: ofsted English Education Subject Report Analysis
An analysis of the ofsted research and analysis report 'Telling the Story: ofsted English Education Subject Report' explored through the key words comprehension, vocabulary, decoding, phonics, and fluency.
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement for Secondary Schools: Free Download
Let us help you provide evidence for the valuable additional financial resources to support your secondary school pupils who are struggling the most with reading and literacy. Download our free Pupil Premium Strategy Statement and use this guide, or contact us to help you fill in the information you need to evidence using the Pupil Premium for your secondary school.
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement for Primary Schools: Free Download
Let us help you evidence the valuable additional financial resources to support your primary school pupils who are struggling the most with reading and literacy. Download our free Pupil Premium Strategy Statement and use this guide, or contact us to help you fill in the information you need to evidence ReadingWise and the Pupil Premium for your primary school.
Key Dates for Primary School Assessments: Academic Year 2023 - 2024
In the 2023 - 2024 academic year, primary school teachers and headteachers need to implement several Department for Education (DfE) assessments to test for reading, writing, and numeracy skills at KS1 and KS2.
Primary School: Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) for KS1, Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Since September 2021, primary schools need to conduct a reception baseline assessment (RBA) to understand children’s abilities in reading and maths. An RBA has to be administered in the first 6 weeks of a pupil starting in a reception class (Y1, KS1).
Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Assessment (EYFS), Academic Year 2023 - 2024
The Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Assessment (EYFS) is an assessment of children’s development at the end of the academic year in which children turn 5 in KS1 ⏤ before they’ve finished reception.