People, pedagogy and progress

We know our products and services will only work, and enable students to progress in Literacy and English, with input from experts and feedback from you, our teachers.

Skills for Writing

Alongside Professor Debra Myhill, we've developed Skills for Writing to provide an evidence-based approach to accelerating progress in writing at KS3, which:

  • Embeds theÌýprinciples of the Grammar for WritingÌýpedagogy
  • Teaches grammar in aÌýcontextualised way
  • Motivates your students toÌýwrite independently

Bug Club Efficacy

Proven to significantly accelerate children's progress in reading, our primary reading scheme Bug Club has tried-and-tested methodologies at its heart. Learn more in our efficacy reports below.Ìý

Efficacy studies
Teacher Partner Programme
Pedagogy

Recent news and blog posts

  • Stepping forward: Comprehension at KS1

    At the same time that the government published the KS2 teacher assessment exemplifications, it also published guidance for KS1 teacher assessment, and though most of the guidance was as expected with regards to phonics and reading fluency there were a few interesting points.Ìý

  • 5 top tips for making KS1 SATs less stressful for children

    Key Stage 1 SATs have long been controversial. But with tests this year the first to be linked to the new curriculum, they feel more high-stakes than ever. With this in mind here are 5 ideas to help you to prepare your children and minimise stress while maximising results.