![Storm Catchers by Tim Bowler](/assets/uploads/images/blog/Storm-Catchers-Tim-Bowler-cover-1.jpg)
Storm Catchers by Tim Bowler
Vocabulary and word list from Storm Catchers by Tim Bowler - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
![Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card](/assets/uploads/images/blog/Enders-Game-Orson-Scott-Card-cover-1.jpg)
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Vocabulary and word list from Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
![Stig of the Dump by Clive King](/assets/uploads/images/blog/Stig-of-the-dump-Clive-King-cover-1.jpg)
Stig of the Dump by Clive King
Vocabulary and word list from Stig of the Dump by Clive King - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
![Swallows & Amazons by Arthur Ransome](/assets/uploads//images/blog/small_swallows_and_amazons.png)
Swallows & Amazons by Arthur Ransome
Vocabulary and word list from Swallows & Amazons by Arthur Ransome - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
![Telling the Story: ofsted English Education Subject Report Analysis](/assets/uploads/images/telling_the_story_small.png)
Telling the Story: ofsted English Education Subject Report Analysis
An analysis of the ofsted research and analysis report 'Telling the Story: ofsted English Education Subject Report' explored through the key words comprehension, vocabulary, decoding, phonics, and fluency.
![Pupil Premium Strategy Statement for Secondary Schools: Free Download](/assets/uploads/images/blog/StarAcadamies2.jpg)
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement for Secondary Schools: Free Download
Let us help you provide evidence for the valuable additional financial resources to support your secondary school pupils who are struggling the most with reading and literacy. Download our free Pupil Premium Strategy Statement and use this guide, or contact us to help you fill in the information you need to evidence using the Pupil Premium for your secondary school.
![Pupil Premium Strategy Statement for Primary Schools: Free Download](/assets/uploads/images/blog/ReadingWise 2024 Survey2.png)
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement for Primary Schools: Free Download
Let us help you evidence the valuable additional financial resources to support your primary school pupils who are struggling the most with reading and literacy. Download our free Pupil Premium Strategy Statement and use this guide, or contact us to help you fill in the information you need to evidence ReadingWise and the Pupil Premium for your primary school.
![Key Dates for Primary School Assessments: Academic Year 2023 - 2024](/assets/uploads/images/blog/RW_Primary, KS1-KS2_ReadingWise7.jpeg)
Key Dates for Primary School Assessments: Academic Year 2023 - 2024
In the 2023 - 2024 academic year, primary school teachers and headteachers need to implement several Department for Education (DfE) assessments to test for reading, writing, and numeracy skills at KS1 and KS2.
![Primary School: Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) for KS1, Academic Year 2023 - 2024](/assets/uploads/images/blog/RW_Primary, KS1-KS2_ReadingWise16.jpg)
Primary School: Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) for KS1, Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Since September 2021, primary schools need to conduct a reception baseline assessment (RBA) to understand children’s abilities in reading and maths. An RBA has to be administered in the first 6 weeks of a pupil starting in a reception class (Y1, KS1).
![Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Assessment (EYFS), Academic Year 2023 - 2024](/assets/uploads/images/blog/RW_Primary Images_from Family Lives1.png)
Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Assessment (EYFS), Academic Year 2023 - 2024
The Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Assessment (EYFS) is an assessment of children’s development at the end of the academic year in which children turn 5 in KS1 ⏤ before they’ve finished reception.
![Primary School Optional Key Stage 1 tests (KS1), Academic Year 2023 - 2024](/assets/uploads/images/blog/RW_Primary Images_from Family Lives1.png)
Primary School Optional Key Stage 1 tests (KS1), Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Although these tests at the end of KS1 are no longer mandatory or statutory, if teachers want to assess how well pupils are performing at the end of KS1 then this test can be administered during May 2024.
![Primary School Key Stage 2 Tests (KS2): SATs, Academic Year 2023 - 2024](/assets/uploads/images/blog/RW_KSI SATs tests 3.png)
Primary School Key Stage 2 Tests (KS2): SATs, Academic Year 2023 - 2024
The statutory key stage 2 tests, also known as the SATs are an important primary school milestone. In the 2023 - 2024 academic year, these test are to be sat between Monday 13th - Thursday 16th May 2024.
![The Recruit by Robert Muchamore](/assets/uploads/images/blog/Robert-Muchamore-The-Recruit-cover-image-3.jpg)
The Recruit by Robert Muchamore
Vocabulary and word list from The Recruit by Robert Muchamore - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
![Enhancing Student Outcomes Through a Focus on Reading for Pleasure](/assets/uploads/images/blog/Reading-for-pleasure-blog.png)
Enhancing Student Outcomes Through a Focus on Reading for Pleasure
Fostering a culture of reading for pleasure in key stage 3 can have a transformative impact on student outcomes, as discussed by Professor Teresa Cremin
![Phonics Screening Check Dates 2024](/assets/uploads/images/blog/RW_Phonics_Checks_2024.png)
Phonics Screening Check Dates 2024
The government has released the dates of the phonics screening check 2024. This blogpost details when they take place and how ReadingWise Zip can support your phonics programmes.
![Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys](/assets/uploads/images/blog/Ruta-Sepetys-Between-Shades-of-Grey-cover-image-3.jpg)
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
Vocabulary and word list from Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
![The Weight of the Water by Sarah Crossan](/assets/uploads/images/blog/Sarah Crossan-The-Weight-of-the-Water-cover-image-3.jpg)
The Weight of the Water by Sarah Crossan
Vocabulary and word list from The Weight of the Water by Sarah Crossan - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
![The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross](/assets/uploads/images/blog/Gillian-Cross-The-Demon-Headmaster-cover-image-3.jpg)
The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross
Vocabulary and word list from The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module
![Burns Night Word Lists](/assets/uploads/images/blog/Burns Night Image.jpg)
Burns Night Word Lists
Burns Night Vocabulary and Comprehension Activity
![Hag Storm by Victoria Williamson](/assets/uploads/images/blog/Victoria-Williamson-Hag-Storm-cover-image-3.jpg)
Hag Storm by Victoria Williamson
Vocabulary and word list from Hag Storm by Victoria Williamson - Vocabulary is added to our Vocab module