Ghost by Jason Reynolds
Vocabulary and word list from Ghost by Jason Reynolds.
The Explorer by Katherine Rundell
Vocabulary and word list from The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
Of Love and Haggis
Born on the 25th January 1759, Robert Burns was a Romantic who wrote lyrically in the Scots language, so how's your lallans? Do you know your ceilidh from your peely-wally and your bogle from your shoogle? It might be canny to ken.
The Lost Whale by Hannah Gold.
Vocabulary and word list from The Lost Whale by Hannah Gold.
How ReadingWise Delivers on the EEF Guidance for Improving Literacy in Secondary Schools
Secondary school leaders need to consider the best evidence when selecting their literacy interventions. This article helps by summarising how the ReadingWise programmes align to EEF guidance for secondary literacy.
Remembrance Vocabulary
Vocabulary and Word List Suitable for Remembrance Sunday, from the ReadingWise Primary History Collection
Budget 2024: What policy changes can we expect in education and when will they be delivered?
Now that the October 2024 budget has been delivered, what policy changes can we expect in education and when will they be implemented?
Exploring Google's NotebookLM: Reviewing the Evidence Around Phonics
This blogpost aims to show teachers and those interested in reading outcomes how one can use Google's new NotebookLM to create and digest relevant information.
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Vocabulary and word list from The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
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.
