Literacy Blog
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Why literacy fails — and how schools can overcome it
Why literacy is fundamental for GCSE results across subjects
In recent years, research has underscored the increasingly critical role of literacy in determining students’ success in GCSE exams across all subjects.
Why should grammar schools partner with Bedrock Learning?
Robert Marzano's 6 steps for effective vocabulary instruction
Effective vocabulary instruction is vital for academic achievement and language development.
A guide to Tier 1, 2 & 3 vocabulary
Understanding vocabulary development is essential for effective teaching, particularly when aiming to enhance students' language skills.
Why 'reading for pleasure' isn't enough: how to enhance children's reading comprehension
Reading for pleasure is championed as a fundamental practice to cultivate a love for literature and enhance literacy skills in children. While this practice is undoubtedly beneficial, is it sufficient on its own for the comprehensive development of reading skills essential for academic success?
Your guide to disciplinary literacy in Maths
Transform your maths classroom with disciplinary literacy and tier 3 vocabulary
The eight reasons why literacy is more important than ever
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, literacy has taken on a new level of significance for school children going into the 2024/25 academic year. Here's why.
Moving pupils from receivers to active participants when reading
I've never been entirely comfortable with the notion of 'Reading for Pleasure' as an agenda.
A deep dive into the Bedrock Grammar curriculum
Teaching grammar is a cornerstone of language education, yet it can send shivers down the spines of even the most experienced teaching campaigner.
UK reading tests compared: discover the best one for your school
We are blessed to live in times where data, analytics and technology is changing the classroom and enabling us to transform educational outcomes. The reading test is all part of this.