Tag: literacy
Boosting children’s communication skills
A whole-school approach to supporting children’s speech, language and communication skills can produce a 50 per cent increase in progress in reading skills, says...
Early years literacy in the spotlight
The National Literacy Trust is to launch a new research project into literacy in the early years. The aim is to better understand literacy...
October deadline for phonics match-funding
Schools have until October 2013 to take advantage of the Government’s programme of match funding for approved systematic synthetic phonics products and training.
In addition...
England climbs up reading tables
England has moved up the international league table for teaching reading. The Programme of International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), the international comparison of reading...
Adult dyslexia forty years on
The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has published a report examining progress on issues facing adults with dyslexia over the past four decades. Produced to...
Dyslexia/SpLD resource for schools
A free online resource has been developed to help education professionals understand the skills and knowledge they need to support those with dyslexia and...
Book Reviews
Neurodiversity and Education
The authors of this publication combine extensive experience in the fields of education, neurodiversity, teacher training, tutoring and consultancy. Paul Ellis broadcasts regularly on...
