Literacy and numeracy

Podcasts

Headteacher Update Podcast: Phonics and early reading

News

Phonics check outcomes improve, but still behind pre-Covid levels

News

Covid recovery: Primary schools urged to increase focus on reading support

Downloads

Best Practice Focus: How to teach writing

In character: Workshops at Mary Arden’s Farm, the childhood home of Shakespeare’s mother immerse primary pupils into the world of Shakespeare, his childhood and his plays
Resources

Children’s folio offers access to 36 abridged Shakespeare plays

Best Practice

Coherence and concepts in the primary English curriculum

Resources

A free book from the Marcus Rashford Book Club

News

Writing enjoyment falls sharply from the age of eight

Best Practice

Tackling the cost-of-living crisis through reading

Resources

Accelerator Fund: The phonics funding explained

Opinion

The power of the (school) library

Best Practice

Phonics screening check: Ten ideas to support pupils