Useful Links & Resources

The DfE Reading Framework July 2023

Nick Gibb MP's foreword

Phonics, although essential to the teaching of reading, is not sufficient on its own to develop fluent readers who love doing so. The very best schools in our country are achieving near to 100% in the phonics screening check and actively creating a culture in their schools where pupils become readers who choose to read.

You can view the new Reading Framework by clicking the link below

The_Reading_Framework_July_2023.pdf

The following PowerPoint presentation, 'The Alphabetic Code', explains why we need a systematic approach to the teaching of phonics

The Alphabetic Code

Useful Links to Documents and Websites

National Professional Qualification in Leading Literacy Follow this link for information about this course and how to apply.

Ofsted Webinars Ofsted offers webinars which look at the different aspects of school inspection.

Ofsted Research Review Series: English This review explores the research literature relating to English. Its purpose is to identify factors that can contribute to high-quality curriculums, pedagogy, assessment and schools’ systems for managing the subject.