Really reading: developing reading with understanding in KS1

In this blog, Kathy Roe considers the importance of literary knowledge in developing young readers.

Reading at Key Stage 1 – What might we do and how might we do it?

Kathy Roe shares some strategies for supporting children with reading in Key Stage 1.

Reading at Key Stage 1 – What might we do and how might we do it?

Kathy Roe shares some strategies for supporting children with reading in Key Stage 1.

Five books for linking science and English

There are so many fantastic books to support the teaching of science. Here are five which are among my current favourites.

Science and Dr Seuss – classroom inspiration from Bartholomew and the Oobleck

Charlotte Jackson, teaching and learning adviser for science, talks about discovering oobleck.

Reflections from analysis of the 2019 KS2 reading SATs: part 4

In this series of blogs, Penny Slater takes an in-depth look at the 2019 reading SATs paper and draws out some key points for reflection.

Getting forensic with phonics: Ofsted’s focus on the early stages of reading

Common questions emerging from the new Ofsted EIF, and suggested next steps.

Reflections from analysis of the 2019 KS2 reading SATs: part 3

In this series of blogs, Penny Slater takes an in-depth look at the 2019 reading SATs paper and draws out some key points for reflection.

Reflections from analysis of the 2019 KS2 reading SATs: part 2

In this series of blogs, Penny Slater takes an in-depth look at the 2019 reading SATs paper and draws out some key points for reflection.

Reflections from analysis of the 2019 KS2 reading SATs: part 1

In this series of blogs, Penny Slater takes an in-depth look at the 2019 reading SATs paper and draws out some key points for reflection.