Knowledge Hub
Welcome to our Knowledge Hub! We will be regularly adding well-researched articles from our expert contributors on all matters to do with reading and books in schools. Do drop us a line if there’s a subject you’d like us to cover.
A Guide to Guided Reading
Guided reading is an essential strategy for developing literacy skills and encouraging a passion for reading. In this guide, Karen Moncrieffe provides answers to the most commonly asked questions about guided reading
Top Tips for Teaching Fiction Through Whole Class Guided Reading
This blog is written by Karen Moncrieffe, an experienced Literacy Consultant, teacher, and author with over 20 years’ experience in education…
Jon Biddle’s Recommended Reads
It was a privilege to be asked to put together these book collections for Pandora Books. Developing a love of reading in my class and building a school reading culture has…
Creating a Reading for Pleasure Community
Fostering a culture of reading for pleasure within our school communities goes far beyond encouraging children to simply choose a book and read…
Books to Support the Reading Framework (July 2023)
The updated Reading Framework sets out guidance on the teaching of reading in schools. It draws on…
Book Bands — A Guide
What are Book Bands? Why Use Book Bands? What are the Book Band Colours? How do you..