Category: Literacy

Teaching Reading Skills and Strategies: Inference

Reading is complex. As adults, we often forget what it means to read as it has become automatic to many of us. However, for children, who are not yet automatic readers, we must consider how best to teach them the skills and strategies of being a fluent reader. Our previous blog in this series focused on the teaching of retrieval, but the reading skill that children often find most challenging after this is inference.

Spring Recommended Reads 

As the dark nights fade and the days become brighter, it’s time for a spring clean! Get started with refreshing your book shelves as we share our favourite latest page-turners.

The EAL Learner

Find out how to create an environment where the EAL learner feels empowered to use both their first and second languages as tools for learning and communication.

World Book Day 2025: Virtual Events Round-Up 

Discover some of the best virtual events happening this World Book Day, ensuring that every child has the chance to connect with stories and experience the magic of books. 

The Principles of Establishing Effective Oracy Practice

Teaching children how to talk and communicate effectively is fundamental to their success. In this blog, we will explain what excellent practice in oracy looks like in schools.

Reading Gems Part 2: Teaching Reading Effectively in Primary School 

In this blog, our experts share their structure for teaching reading effectively in primary school. Includes free resources to support teaching and learning.

Enabling Greater Depth Writers 

Learn what you can do to ensure that children with the potential to become greater depth writers are given the tools and opportunities they need to excel in writing. 

Fostering Reading for Life: The Importance of Reading at Secondary School 

Consider how you can foster secondary school reading by supporting pupils to build fluency, make meaning and strengthen their enjoyment of reading.

Recommended Reads For Winter 2025  

In this blog, our Literacy team shares their recommended reads for winter, giving you all the inspiration you need to enrich your school’s reading curriculum offer. 

Case Study: Writing Curriculum

Find out how our Literacy experts worked with Chapel Street Community Primary School to create a bespoke Writing curriculum tailored to meet children’s needs and raise attainment.