Expert Insights on Primary Literacy
Welcome to the Literacy Counts blog — your go-to space for expert insights, school success stories and trusted advice on primary literacy. From award recognition and Ofsted updates to SATs preparation, CPD highlights and Ready Steady Literacy School Spotlights, our blog supports teachers, leaders and MATs in raising outcomes in reading, writing, phonics and spelling. Whether you're looking to improve your literacy provision or stay up to date with sector developments, you’ll find practical guidance, inspiration and research-informed strategies across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
MAT Impact: From Inconsistency to Impact
Discover how Warrington Primary Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust in Warrington, transformed its writing culture through the Ready Steady Literacy programme.
MAT IMPACT: Weaver Trust
Discover how Weaver Trust, a multi-academy trust in Cheshire, transformed its writing culture through the Ready Steady Literacy programme.
In this case study, Director of Education Alison Lawson shares how a two-year Everybody Write school-improvement project helped build staff confidence in teaching writing, strengthened knowledge of National Standards and reduced workload.
The project also supported a stronger whole-school literacy culture, helping pupils develop greater confidence as writers and creating a more consistent approach to writing across the trust.
