How to support struggling readers in secondary schools
24 June, 2022
In this blog, we explore how to support struggling readers and improve reading comprehension with some practical examples.
Kathy Ewers
Kathy is an experienced teacher who has taught in both primary and special schools holding a variety of roles including English Leader, SENCo and Advanced Skills Teacher. She is an experienced KS1 and KS2 moderator and an accredited trainer for a number of literacy interventions. Kathy leads a variety of training on different aspects of English within the National Curriculum including phonics, spelling, reading comprehension and writing. She also provides support for English subject leaders and a range of school based consultancy.
Ofsted Five-year Strategy: What Schools Need to Know
10 May, 2022
Ofsted recently published its latest five-year plan detailing its strategy and approach for the coming years. In this blog, we outline what schools need to know.
How to prepare for end of key stage primary assessments
3 March, 2022
This blog explores some of the gaps that may impact assessment outcomes and examines practical ways to address them in preparation for upcoming key stage primary assessments.
Reflecting on the Reading Framework: Teaching the Foundations of Literacy
16 July, 2021
The Reading Framework is an extremely useful but dense document for educators. Here is our summary of the foundations of literacy.
The Importance of Oracy in our Schools
17 June, 2021
This blog considers the importance of oracy within the education system. Drawing on the recommendations of the recently published report Speak for Change it suggests ways in which the profile
Ofsted Annual Report – Implications for Schools
11 January, 2021
This article explores what The Annual Report of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills 2019/20 which was published at the beginning of December 2020 says about
The Phonics Screening Check Autumn 2020
23 October, 2020
Pupils in Year 2 will shortly be taking the Phonics Screening Check. This blog reminds schools of the process for administering the check and provides suggestions for teaching to ensure
Creating a Dyslexia Friendly Classroom
23 September, 2020
This blog outlines what all teachers can do to ensure their classroom and their teaching are dyslexia friendly.
Developing an Outstanding Curriculum
7 February, 2020
In light of the new Ofsted inspection framework many schools are reviewing their curriculum and considering the Intent. What is an Outstanding Curriculum?. engages pupils and motivates them to learn