George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
Vocabulary and word list from George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl.
Private Peaceful by Micheal Morpurgo
Vocabulary and word list from Private Peaceful by Micheal Morpurgo.
5 Ways Schools Can Help Children from Disadvantaged Backgrounds Who Struggle with Reading
Around 25% of children in schools in the UK are from disadvantaged backgrounds. Schools can't solve disadvantage. This blogpost explores what they can do.
Year 1 Phonics Screening Check Dates 2025
The government has released the dates of the phonics screening check for 2025. This blog post details when they take place and how the ReadingWise Zip module can support your phonics programmes in KS1.
What’s the Impact of Screen Time on Children’s Literacy?
ReadingWise at Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, With Outstanding Ofsted Results
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East, a Star Academies secondary school, received an Ofsted inspection in 2023. The inspectors found that "Those who are behind in reading are supported and rapidly improve."
Finding Balance by Kati Gardner
Vocabulary and word list from Finding Balance by Kati Gardner, inlcuding vocabulary cards and printable resources.
Key Primary School Assessments: Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Which assessments are happening when for the 2024 - 2025 academic year in England's primary schools? Find out here.
One Dog and His Boy by Eva Ibbotson
Vocabulary and word list from One Dog and His Boy by Eva Ibbotson.
What could change about teaching Phonics in primary schools?
Phonics has been a subject often debated in teaching and academic circles since it was made mandatory for primary schools across England and Wales. In this article, we look at the ongoing debates around the teaching of phonics, what could change after the government’s review of the national curriculum, and how teachers can improve educational outcomes with evidence-based interventions.
The Edge by Alan Gibbons
Vocabulary and word list from The Edge by Alan Gibbons.
Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Vocabulary and word list from Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
What is the Labour Government’s Plan for Schools & Education?
Call for the Dead by John le Carré
Vocabulary and word list from Call for the Dead by John le Carré.
3 Key Challenges When Teaching SEND Pupils to Read English
The Stormzy Biography
Vocabulary and word list from the Stormzy Biography - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module.
The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon
Vocabulary and word list from The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon.
Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
Vocabulary and word list from Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry by Mildred D. Taylor - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr
Vocabulary and word list from When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
ReadingWise Supports Lealands High School, Luton, With Good Ofsted Results
Another school we work with, Lealands High School, Luton, received a Good Ofsted inspection in 2023, with the inspectors impressed at their reading and SEND provisions.
