Getting to grips with the EAL proficiency stages

There are currently over a million learners of EAL in…

Why it’s so important to talk to your baby

We review the recent research on early language and the home learning environment

What is freestyle football? A professional explains…

Jamie Knight, top UK freestyle footballer, explains the sport and how reading has helped his career.

How to engage reluctant readers at secondary school

Helping a reluctant pupil enjoy reading is a…

Diary of a football detective: week one

14-year-old football detective Danny Harte watches England v…

School libraries in the UK: the current situation

Did you know that there are no official figures on…

Redefining children’s reading: How well are the nation’s children really reading?

Addressing England’s social mobility challenge

The earlier children develop good reading and writing skills, the better their…

Teaching literacy through film

What’s the first film you remember seeing?

Helping families to support their child’s learning from home

Improving the home learning environment…