What does it take to see real change in literacy outcomes? When it comes to literacy, we all agree...
Seven Steps to Improving Reading Comprehension
We often test comprehension, but how do we teach it? In the so-called reading wars, all sides...
No Excuses Left
So what if they can’t read? And whose fault is it anyway? A recent discussion on Twitter provided...
Building on the Evidence
How do you start to build an evidence base? We all know that it’s important to know the evidence...
Blurred Vision
Can coloured lenses solve reading problems? One of the most common ‘interventions’ for...
Looking for Impact? Structure Matters
Why do school structures matter when it comes to reading interventions? Sometimes the obvious...
Read For Your Life
Reading is essential to the stability of society. This last weekend we had the wonderful...
What Works?
The latest edition of Prof Greg Brooks' work provides important insights - and raises questions....
There is hope
Reading problems hinder attainment - but with wise leadership choices, there is hope. There is...
Leveraging Literacy at Secondary School
School leaders are uniquely placed to impact literacy Sometimes it’s difficult, in the maelstrom...
Addicted to Denial?
When it comes to the reading problem there appear to be two forms of denialism: the claim that...
Post Script
Assumptions based on our own experience do not necessarily inform a debate. I have been...