Literacy Blog
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Cultural literacy: the importance of a knowledge-rich curriculum
Cultural literacy – knowledge of histories, traditions, literature, art and so on – is a significant part of the UK National Curriculum. Here, we look at its benefits and how to teach it.
How parents can support your school's literacy strategy
It goes without saying that a good whole-school literacy strategy requires support from staff across the school. But successful implementations also engage another key stakeholder: parents.
Disciplinary literacy: tips from literacy experts
"Literacy is not an initiative. It needs to be a living breathing entity in every classroom and every subject." - Charlotte Evans, Harris Federation
Embedding a whole-school literacy strategy: tips from literacy experts
School leaders share best practice for engaging staff and students.
Diagnostic tools: how they measure and improve literacy
Diagnostic tools can help you to assess learners’ current knowledge in a particular subject area, such as literacy. Here, we look at: when to measure literacy with a diagnostic tool what insights diagnostic assessments can provide a selection of diagnostic tools that measure literacy what to do with the information in a diagnostic report
What is literacy and why does it matter? A guide for parents
Schools often emphasise the importance of literacy in their communication with parents. It’s regarded as a vital life skill – but what exactly does ‘literacy’ mean, why is it important and how can families support the development of their child’s literacy skills? Find out in this guide.
Praise, encourage, intervene: 3 ways to motivate students on Bedrock
How to improve literacy in Key Stage 2: embedding EEF guidance
Engaging students, parents and teachers: tips from Bedrock school leaders
How to improve literacy at your school
3 ways to make knowledge visible in your classroom
