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This booklet explains why phonics should be used as a teaching aid and provides links to other resources.
Findings from the progress in international reading literacy study (PIRLS) 2021, assessing and comparing the reading attainment and attitudes of year 5 children.
Survey of primary schools showing how the best schools in England teach virtually every child to read.
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.
Ofsted carried out a research project on struggling readers in secondary schools. This report sets out our findings and recommendations.
English reading test materials were administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 1 in May 2018.
HMI Prisons Inspectorate thematic review of Reading Education in Prisons.
English reading test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 1 in May 2017.
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.
Use our guide to plan ways you can safely rediscover summer with your family.
English reading test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2017.
English reading test materials were administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2018.
Materials for administering the Modified Large Print (MLP) and Unified English Braille (UEB) versions of the 2017 key stage 2 English reading test
Guidance for test developers on the purpose, format, content, cognitive demand and specification for the key stage 2 English reading test.
A course to help teachers learn how to effectively teach and promote literacy across the whole school, year group, key stage or phase.
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