Building rich reading cultures across London schools

Our offer:

We offer funding grants, CPD, audits of practice and intensive support to schools in:

Bexley, Bromley, Camden, City of London, Croydon, Greenwich, Hounslow, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Wandsworth and Westminster.

Reception Language and Literacy:

• Strengthen early language, literacy and the foundations of writing through tailored support for Reception provision.

Key Stage 1; Early Reading and Phonics:

• Develop effective phonics teaching and help every child build strong foundations in reading.

Key Stage 2; Catch-up and Fluency:

• Identify reading barriers and strengthen support for pupils who need to catch up and become fluent readers.

Key Stage 3; Reading as a Strategic Priority:

• Support leaders to make reading a whole-school priority and help pupils access the secondary curriculum.

Support may include a school audit, ongoing Literacy Specialist support, training and funding for eligible schools.

Upcoming training

An online webinar aimed at: KS2 teachers, Reading Leads, English Leads, teaching assistants and school leaders responsible for developing reading.

Our key message: Accurate decoding is essential, but it is not the end of the journey. Through explicit teaching, effective modelling and purposeful practice, we can help children become fluent readers who read with confidence, expression and understanding.

Join us to explore practical strategies that will strengthen your reading provision and help more children experience the joy and success of fluent reading.

Tickets available here!

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