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The Right to Write: Why you need a Writing Revolution
I was first introduced to The Writing Revolution a few years ago. Initially, because it didn’t seem like it was going to give me ‘off the shelf’ or ‘exam board specific’ advice, I had to push myself to really engage with it. And I’m so glad it did, because it changed not only the way I look at language, but the way I see teaching.
Teaching Writing: Transforming your classroom
If you read nothing else today, please read this.
Nurturing Voices: Supporting Learners in Finding Their Writing Identity
We are a finalist at the 2024 Bett Awards!
The Bett Awards are a celebration of the inspiring creativity and innovation that can be found throughout the Education Technology space. Being shortlisted for a Bett award is a sure sign of excellence.
How does Bedrock help learners with dyslexia?
When I began my teacher training in 2010, one of the first things we were asked to consider was dyslexia. We were pointed to a grainy copy of the controversially titled The Dyslexia Myth documentary on YouTube.
Disciplinary Literacy in Geography
Breaking Down Barriers: Why We Need to Stop Stigmatizing EAL learners in the Classroom
The number of EAL students in England is growing, with the number more than doubling since 2006.
From Classroom to Real World: How Grammar Shapes Reading Abilities
Having a sound knowledge of the nuts and bolts of the English language is crucial for success in school and beyond.
Release Notes: 26th October - Reporting Dashboards
We've made some exciting upgrades to your teacher reporting dashboard in the Core Curriculum. Here's a rundown of what's new:
How Bedrock supports The EEF's Vocabulary in Action Teaching strategies
"Rich vocabulary words can make learners giggle, and drive them to use words that express thoughts, feelings, and ideas in more accurate ways." Maureen Donnelly
Sequencing vocabulary: two huge considerations
5 disciplinary literacy considerations for the History classroom
We all know that we need to shift our thinking about literacy away from stale, unhelpful notions of SPAG corrections, towards a more dynamic and exciting reimagining of what it means to teach our own subjects.