Celebrating Reading for Pleasure

As we prepare for National Read a Book Day and International Literacy Day, we share ideas on how you can celebrate books and inspire a love of reading that lasts a lifetime!
Learning from KS2 SATs Assessment in 2024Â

Join us we breakdown the data from this year’s KS2 SATs and share our analysis to help inform future teaching and learning of English in your school.
National Share a Story Month 2024

Every May, National Share a Story Month is celebrated in schools across the country. Let’s consider how we can take this opportunity to engage parents and promote reading for pleasure at home.
OFSTED English Subject Report: The Value of Spoken LanguageÂ
Explore the top takeaways from Ofsted’s English Subject Report, including the implications for teaching oracy and the importance of spoken language in the classroom.
OFSTED English Subject Report: Implications for Teaching and Leading Primary WritingÂ

Earlier this month, OFSTED published its long-awaited English subject report. Discover our top takeaways from the report and the implications for teaching writing in primary school.
Assessing Writing for Impact: The Three C’sÂ

Discover the essential steps that curriculum leaders should follow when assessing writing, ensuring assessment is clear, consistent and consequential.
World Book Day 2024Â

Looking for ideas to celebrate World Book Day 2024? Read ahead to find a list of free virtual events to help you mark this special day and inspire a love of reading that lasts all-year round!
Case Study: Writing Assessments

Discover how One Education’s Literacy Team supported Oswald Road Primary School with boosting teachers’ confidence and quality of writing assessments.
Reading Gems Part 3:Â Teaching early reading for understandingÂ
Part three of our blog series, focusing on One Education Reading Gems. In part three, we discuss teaching early reading for understanding.
Lessons Learnt From Last Year in Primary Education

Farewell 2022-23 and hello 2023-24! As we settle into the new academic year, let us reflect on lessons learnt over the past twelve months and how we can use these to inform and improve our practice in primary education.