Resource Exam command words: a case study from William Perkin School This case study explores how William Perkin School developed a command word guidebook for students following inspiration at a National Literacy Trust workshop.
Resource Craze of the Month: Tour de France This month, excitement generated by the Tour de France provides a hook for activities promoting literacy and learning.
Premium resource Whole-school literacy: a case study from Abraham Moss Community School In this case study we explore how a whole-school strategy for literacy has led to student achievement and Ofsted recognition in this Manchester all-through school.
Resource Fake news and critical literacy resources These resources are designed to help teachers, parents and librarians equip children with the critical literacy skills they need to survive and thrive in today's digital world.
Resource World Cup short story writing with Kickaround magazine We've teamed up with Kickaround magazine to bring your pupils a brilliant writing competition this World Cup season.
Premium resource Planning reading interventions: a case study from Shevington High School Using the Annual Literacy Research and Policy Guide to plan and deliver improved reading skills for Year 7 and 8 pupils on a budget.
Premium resource Whole-school reading recommendations posters We share the experience of how whole-school reading posters succeeded in getting staff and students talking at Eggbuckland Community College, with examples to inspire you.
Resource Defenders: Russia - a World Cup 2018 football story by Tom Palmer Children's author Tom Palmer is writing a daily story during the 2018 World Cup. The story is designed to be read aloud in the classroom or at home, and follows events on and off the pitch as they happen.
Resource Equality and gender: classroom resources and book list We have produced a learning sequence and book list for Hay Festival to accompany their publication Letters to the future: on equality and gender by Owen Sheers and Laura Bates.
Premium resource Literacy in PE These resources support teachers to develop new approaches to embedding literacy into GCSE PE and sport science lessons.
Resource Craze of the Month: Royal wedding This month we're exploring the excitement around the upcoming Royal wedding and sharing ideas for how it can be used to promote literacy in schools.
Resource Skills Academy resource pack This sample resource pack for our reading intervention Skills Academy includes a lesson plan, sample activities and extracts from popular football books.
Resource Craze of the Month: using the latest trends to promote literacy What’s the latest craze in your school? Each month we focus on one of the latest trends to have your pupils hooked.
Premium resource Writing for pleasure Materials to support whole-school exploration of writing for pleasure.
Premium resource School libraries - the beating heart of the school School libraries have the potential to have an important impact on many areas of pupil development including pupil skills, motivation and enjoyment, not only in reading, but in a wider learning context.
Premium resource Grammar for writing for secondary The grammar for writing resources this month are designed to bring secondary teachers up to date with the research and knowledge about grammar in context.
Resource Free resources for National Tell a Fairy Tale Day Download our simple printable planner guides to writing your own modern day fairy tale or quest story based on the ever popular Rainbow Magic and Beast Quest series.
Resource World Book Day 2018 Our round-up of the best resources to help you have a great World Book Day on 1 March
Premium resource Understanding the language and literacy needs of EAL learners The resource includes a glossary of terms used to describe EAL learners, a whole-school audit tool, guidance about annual EAL proficiency assessment and formative assessment and advice on reading with EAL learners.
Premium resource Top five tips for encouraging talk, with practical examples This resource outlines ways that teachers can encourage talk in their secondary classroom, along with downloadable activities to put the ideas into practice.
Premium resource Developing listening skills in secondary school This guide sets out some of the techniques for good listening and suggests some simple activities to support students in practising and improving their listening skills.