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How teaching punctuation can improve reading comprehension
Punctuation can add expression to a sentence, or completely change its meaning. This makes it as essential to teaching reading comprehension as it is to writing instruction. In this article, we focus on key punctuation to help learners with reading comprehension.

Teaching grammar basics: paragraphs

Aspects of poetry: poetic devices
This blog will explore the essential poetic devices which your learners are most likely to encounter within the classroom, how to identify them, and how they can be utilised when writing poetry.

We are a finalist at the 2023 Bett Awards!
Innovation, creativity and impact: in assessing for these metrics, the Bett Awards celebrate market-leading resources to support schools, teachers and learners.

The future of education: how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced technology
What does the future hold for education? We take a look at how the pandemic has influenced technology and changed the face of education online and in the classroom.

How to foster critical literacy skills in your learners
Critical literacy teaches students how to read and write in such a way as to empower, equip and inspire. In this blog, we will delve into critical literacy and how to foster critical literacy skills in your learners.

The pros and cons of game-based learning
Game-based learning is becoming more and more prevalent in educators' toolkits... but can it truly enhance learning? Learn more about the pros and cons of game-based learning in this blog.

What is a special school?
For parents and guardians of children with special educational needs, it can be difficult to figure out whether your child would have better success in a mainstream setting, with the support of SEN provisions, or in a special needs school.

The attainment gap: what is it and how do we close it?
Over 90% of teachers believe that literacy plays a crucial role in closing the attainment gap - but what is the attainment gap? And what role do teachers play in closing it?

Is social media changing how we use punctuation?
Punctuation is not only difficult for children who are learning it for the first time, but it’s also difficult for us adults.

Teaching grammar basics: sentence structure

Teaching grammar basics: word order
Sentences are like a puzzle. Many pieces must fall in place, and the keywords are often like the glue that holds everything together. This article will look at the basic pieces of grammar that allow sentences to communicate clearly.