DfE Writing Framework Summary: Aligned, Actionable, Ahead -
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We Improve Outcomes in Reading and Writing
High-quality professional development and award-winning resources to support a school’s or MAT’s every literacy need.
We Improve Outcomes in Reading, Writing, Spelling and Phonics
Literacy Counts offers a complete suite of evidence-based literacy programmes for UK primary schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs), designed to raise standards from EYFS to Year 6. Our award-winning, research-informed Ready Steady Literacy resources include a fully resourced primary writing scheme, a validated phonics programme, a structured spelling curriculum, and a game-changing, high-quality shared reading resource - all aligned to the National Curriculum.
We partner with multi-academy trusts (MATs) and individual schools to embed a consistent, whole-school literacy approach. Through bespoke consultancy, expert CPD and curriculum planning support, we help schools implement impactful, sustainable strategies for teaching reading, writing, phonics and spelling. Whether you're seeking a systematic synthetic phonics programme, an English writing curriculum for EYFS, KS1 and KS2, or literacy CPD for teachers and leaders, Literacy Counts delivers high-impact, research-informed solutions that improve outcomes for all learners.
Literacy Counts – Leading the Way in Primary Reading and Writing
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Aligned with the 2025 DfE Writing Framework
Ready Steady Write fully aligns with the recommendations of the July 2025 DfE Writing Framework and is already trusted by hundreds of schools across the UK. For leaders seeking clarity, Claire Belisari, our Head of Consultancy, provides a section-by-section breakdown of the framework, showing how Ready Steady Write meets every consideration when selecting a writing scheme and supports all children in viewing themselves positively as effective writers.
See the Impact in Schools
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Ready Steady Write, Read Together, Phonics & Spell, Weaver Trust, Cheshire
We spoke with Ali Lawson, Director of Education for Weaver Trust, a MAT of six primary schools in Cheshire, to explore how their partnership with Literacy Counts is driving improvement across all aspects of literacy.
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Mixed-age classes, Ready Steady Write, Elton Primary School, Bury
Elton Primary School in Bury, part of The Keep Learning Trust, has achieved remarkable writing outcomes in its mixed-age classes through Ready Steady Write. Since adopting the programme, the school has seen 27% of Year 6 pupils working at Greater Depth.
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Ready Steady Spell, Grange Community Nursery and Primary School, Cheshire
Grange Community Nursery and Primary School in Cheshire has transformed its spelling provision using Ready Steady Spell. Leadership report whole-school consistency in literacy teaching, confident staff and impressive pupil engagement.
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Ready Steady Write, Feniscowles Primary School, Blackburn
At Feniscowles Primary School in Blackburn, the EYFS Sisters—Bex and Colette—are creating magic in early writing through Ready Steady Write. With Story Songs, Story Friends and the programme’s clear structure, children are developing confidence, motivation and strong routines from the very start.
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Ready Steady Phonics, Newhampton Federation
At Welshampton and Newtown CE Primary Schools in Shropshire (the Newhampton Federation), embedding Ready Steady Literacy—especially Ready Steady Phonics—has enabled a high-impact, whole-class phonics approach across mixed-age EYFS and Key Stage 1 classes.
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Ready Steady Write, Arden Primary School, Stockport
Arden Primary School in Stockport has significantly boosted writing standards through Ready Steady Write. From 2022 to the external moderation in June 2024, the proportion of pupils meeting the expected writing standard rose from 52% to 80%.
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Ready Steady Write is a Teach Primary Award Winner!
Here’s what the UKLA judge said:
“Ready Steady Write is an excellent, user-friendly and comprehensive platform that is long-lasting and rich. It was highly praised by the judges for its impressive joined-up approach, which offers a real wealth and wide selection of resources for whole school planning purposes. Each unit has quality children’s literature embedded within it; they are inclusive and could be found in most classrooms. The programme includes dedicated segments for narrative or non-fiction outcomes, all centred around the importance of talk which ensures rich writing and deeper learning; whilst poetry creation is integrated into each curriculum block. In addition to the thorough planning units and examples of children’s writing, clear links to the national curriculum and teaching slides, the website encompasses robust assessment and monitoring strategies. This element was noted by the judges as particularly helpful for those in senior leadership to ensure a consistent approach is easily implemented across the school. Both early career teachers and those well-experienced in the profession will find value within this site.”
-Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves, UKLA
Testimonials
‘Children only get one chance at an education: since the implementation of Ready Steady Write at Arden, we can confidently say that we are doing things right with writing.’
Julia Dunn, Deputy Headteacher, Arden Primary School
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