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. Read more about Reflections from analysis of the 2019 KS2 reading SATs: part 1
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. Read more about Love that Book: The Arrival by Shaun Tan (2006)
Ten top tips for core subject leaders Kirsten Snook reflects on what makes the biggest differences to increasingly busy subject leaders with increasingly tight budgets. Read more about Ten top tips for core subject leaders
Well, buckle my shoe: it’s 32! Analysing the 2019 PSC Download our free Phonics Screening Check analysis tool for the 2019 PSC words. Read more about Well, buckle my shoe: it’s 32! Analysing the 2019 PSC
Getting it Write in KS1 Key to success: cover less; practise more. Read more about Getting it Write in KS1
Far more unites us… Teach about diversity and tolerance through looking at family types. Read more about Far more unites us…
When writing for learning becomes writing for pleasure Find out how Hermelin, the Detective Mouse by Mini Grey and HfL planning (available to download) can make children want to write and write and write. Read more about When writing for learning becomes writing for pleasure
Would you Bee-lieve it! Would you bee-lieve it! Penny Slater reflects on how to increase children’s confidence in accessing non-fiction texts. Read more about Would you Bee-lieve it!
Early Reading - both a privilege and a responsibility Thinking about the skill of reading that we are nurturing, if we pause long enough we could become quite overwhelmed by the responsibility of it all! Read more about Early Reading - both a privilege and a responsibility
Oh, what a Journey! In need of inspiration? Join us on a journey to see how one group of Hertfordshire junior schools reignited a passion for reading and writing. Read more about Oh, what a Journey!