Writing that is going places: developing cohesion, chronology & control in Year 5

Jane Andrews and Martin Galway share insights from the development and trialling of a new writing intervention that focuses on developing confident...

What do we mean when we talk about reading (and writing) fluency?

Martin Galway shares some of the key messages and content from his recent presentation on fluency at this 2019’s ResearchEd national conference.

Big Draw – drawing changes lives

The Big Draw Festival stimulates creative juices all over the country and promotes the power of drawing. The theme for 2019 is ‘Drawn to life’.

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.

Whipping up a book frenzy

Penny Slater provides practical suggestions for how you might get a buzz about books going in the classroom from day 1.

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.

Love that Book: The Arrival by Shaun Tan (2006)

Theresa Clements looks in detail at how Shaun Tan's highly acclaimed graphic novel can resonate at a whole school level.