Resources
Guides for Parents & Teachers
Practical, evidence-based articles on literacy intervention, reading development, and how to support the children who need it most.
The main site is focused on schools supporting older learners aged 11-17. If you are reviewing fit for younger pupils, see our Primary Schools page.
For Parents
Literacy Challenges at Home: A Parent's Practical Guide
If reading practice ends in tears or silence, you are not alone. Here are five research-backed habits that make the biggest difference - and how to know when school support isn't enough.
Read article - 6 min read
For Parents & Teachers
Understanding Reading Ages: What They Mean and What to Do Next
A reading age can feel like a verdict. It isn't. This guide explains what the number actually tells you, what causes a gap, and the practical steps that close it.
Read article - 7 min read
For Teachers & Schools
Making Learning Personal: Why One-Size-Fits-All Literacy Teaching Doesn't Work
Every struggling reader has a different profile of strengths and gaps. Here's the evidence for personalised, adaptive intervention - and how schools can shift towards it without overhauling everything.
Read article - 8 min readFor Secondary Schools
How to Support KS3 Pupils Who Refuse Reading Work
A practical guide for KS3 teams dealing with refusal, avoidance and quiet non-completion around reading work.
Read article - 7 min readFor Schools & SENCOs
Why Older Pupils Disengage When Reading Work Feels Too Young
Why level-matched work can still fail with older pupils, and what schools can change without reducing challenge.
Read article - 6 min readFor School Leaders
What Schools Should Review in a Literacy Intervention Pilot
A practical checklist for reviewing baseline, completion, engagement and next-step decisions during a pilot.
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