Phonics, adaptive learning and supporting schools to close the reading gap
Can a simple adaptive learning programme help to close the reading gap at KS1?
Keep the excitement of Roald Dahl Day 2019 alive all term
With Roald Dahl Day just 2 weeks away (Friday 13 September) it's the perfect time to introduce the ReadingWise programme's Roald Dahl Pack for Primary Schools. Ask for your Free Roald Dahl Pack and ReadingWise poster.
Why SENCOs are choosing ReadingWise literacy interventions
Using adaptive classroom technology, the ReadingWise programme is providing SENCOs with the ability to deliver engaging, tailored, 1-2-1 literacy intervention to groups of 10 learners at a time, via one TA. Here's how...
Summer Holiday Reading Skills for Early Years
Starting school is a fun, exciting and nerve-racking time for children… and parents! A perfect way to get school ready is to boost your little ones reading skills this summer with Zip from ReadingWise. Zip takes just 5-10 minutes a day and will help set you up for a flying start.
Comprehension Strategy 12: Chain of Events
Comprehension strategies are seen as one of the most effective ways of helping struggling readers. In this article we explore the rationale behind the mini-skill 'Chain of Events' - 12 of 12 in our comprehension resource
Comprehension Strategy 11: Key Themes
Comprehension strategies are seen as one of the most effective ways of helping struggling readers. In this article we explore the rationale behind the mini-skill 'Key Themes' - 11 of 12 in our comprehension resource
Comprehension Strategy 10: Emotion Journey
Comprehension strategies are seen as one of the most effective ways of helping struggling readers. In this article we explore the rationale behind the mini-skill 'Emotion Journey' - 10 of 12 in our comprehension resource
Comprehension Strategy 9: Word Web
Comprehension strategies are seen as one of the most effective ways of helping struggling readers. In this article we explore the rationale behind the mini-skill 'Word Web' - 9 of 12 in our comprehension resource
Why The Reading Curriculum Needs To Change If We Want To Raise Girls' Aspirations
Surely inspiring girls by regularly exposing them to strong female role models in the books they read would have a significant, positive influence?
Comprehension Strategy 8: Word Pairs
Comprehension strategies are seen as one of the most effective ways of helping struggling readers. In this article we explore the rationale behind the mini-skill 'Word Pairs' - 8 of 12 in our comprehension resource
Comprehension Strategy 7: Tricky Words
Comprehension strategies are seen as one of the most effective ways of helping struggling readers. In this article we explore the rationale behind the mini-skill 'Tricky Words' - 7 of 12 in our comprehension resource
Comprehension Strategy 6: Discuss
Comprehension strategies are seen as one of the most effective ways of helping struggling readers. In this article we explore the rationale behind the mini-skill 'Discuss' - 6 of 12 in our comprehension resource
Comprehension Strategy 5: Digging Deeper
Comprehension strategies are seen as one of the most effective ways of helping struggling readers. In this article we explore the rationale behind the mini-skill 'Digging Deeper' - 5 of 12 in our comprehension resource
Comprehension Strategy 4: Look-Back Race
Comprehension strategies are seen as one of the most effective ways of helping struggling readers. In this article we explore the rationale behind the mini-skill 'look-back race' - 4 of 12 in our comprehension resource
Comprehension Strategy 3: Prediction Connections
Comprehension strategies are seen as one of the most effective ways of helping struggling readers. In this article we explore the rationale behind the mini-skill 'prediction connections' - 3 of 12 in our comprehension resource
Comprehension Strategy 2: Key Words
Comprehension strategies are seen as one of the most effective ways of helping struggling readers. In this article we explore the rationale behind the mini-skill 'key words' - 2 of 12 in our comprehension resource
Comprehension Strategy 1: Think Aloud
Comprehension strategies are seen as one of the most effective ways of helping struggling readers. In this article we explore the rationale behind the mini-skill 'Think Aloud' - 1 of 12 in our comprehension resource
3 Reasons Why Comprehension Strategies Make For An Effective Literacy Intervention
An exploration of comprehension strategies and why they underpin the ReadingWise comprehension intervention. Part 1 in a series of 13 blog posts.
Dyslexia-Friendly Literacy Intervention
We've integrated a dyslexia-friendly font to further our goals of inclusivity and empowerment
Scottish Schools' Recommendations for the First Minister’s Reading Challenge
Scottish schools give us their book recommendations for the First Minister’s Reading Challenge.
