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.
What makes a high-quality text?
Phonics may be the foundation for the English curriculum, but high-quality texts are the cornerston..
10 Simple Steps Towards Bridging the Reading Gap in KS2
Recent government guidance highlights the importance of children ‘keeping-up’ with reading progressi..
Accelerated Reader™ — A Time-Saving Start-Up Guide
Thinking of Accelerated Reader™ (AR) for motivating, monitoring and managing pupils’ independent re..
Children’s Mental Health — Ideas to Support Wellbeing in Schools
NHS Digital (2021): Mental Health of children and Young People in England reports that — “Rate..
Reading Schemes — Evaluating what’s right for your school
Choosing a new reading scheme is a big investment for any school, both in terms of financial commitm..
Ofsted Reading Deep Dive — Overview and Key Questions
The Ofsted Education Inspection Framework includes a “deep dive” in reading, and this forms part of ..
