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Survey of primary schools showing how the best schools in England teach virtually every child to read.
Ofsted carried out a research project on struggling readers in secondary schools. This report sets out our findings and recommendations.
Shortages of prison staff and a lack of training means not enough prisoners are able to improve their reading – according to a new report by Ofsted and HMIP.
Short tips for parents of primary-aged children to make reading enjoyable.
Training materials for inspectors on early reading in schools, including systematic phonics, literacy and inspection methodology.
Guidance for test developers on the purpose, format, content, cognitive demand and specification for the key stage 1 (KS1) English reading test.
Guidance for test developers on the purpose, format, content, cognitive demand and specification for the key stage 2 English reading test.
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A study of data from the British cohort study to investigate the relationship between reading skills at age 10 and earnings at age 30.
English reading test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2024.
A course to help teachers learn how to effectively teach and promote literacy across the whole school, year group, key stage or phase.
HMI Prisons Inspectorate thematic review of Reading Education in Prisons.
Findings from PIRLS 2011, assessing and comparing the reading attainment and attitudes of year 5 children.
Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the 2023 key stage 1 English reading test.
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