Literacy Counts Celebrates Four Finalist Nominations at the Bett Awards 2026
We are delighted to once again be shortlisted for multiple categories in the International Bett Awards 2026.
This year, we are proud finalists in four prestigious categories:
Transformational Impact – Everybody Write Two-Year Project
Primary Digital Learning Product – Ready Steady Read Together
Early Years Product or Service – Ready Steady Write
Company of the Year - Literacy Counts
This latest recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the schools we work with, who share our mission to improve outcomes for all children in reading, writing, spelling and phonics.
A message from our CEO, Gareth
“We are absolutely thrilled to receive four finalist nominations at the Bett Awards 2026. This recognition across multiple categories reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting schools with research-backed resources and professional development that make a measurable difference to children’s literacy outcomes. We are grateful to Bett for recognising the impact of our work and proud that schools using Literacy Counts can feel confident they are working with leading solutions designed to evolve alongside national guidance and curriculum expectations. Most of all, we would like to thank the hundreds of schools that work so hard to support their children in reaching their potential.”
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Let’s take a look at what has been nominated!
Company of the Year
This nomination celebrates Literacy Counts as the leading provider of complete literacy solutions for primary schools. We are proud to deliver a full suite of research-backed resources and consultancy services that cover every aspect of reading, writing, spelling and phonics.
From Ready Steady Phonics and Ready Steady Write to Ready Steady Spell and Ready Steady Read Together, our resources help schools implement consistent, research-backed practice that raises outcomes for every learner. Supported by expert CPD and bespoke consultancy, we continue to evolve with national guidance, giving schools complete confidence that they are working with the best in literacy education.
Transformational Impact: Everybody Write Two-Year Project
The Everybody Write two-year sustainability project was designed to raise writing standards and enjoyment across groups of schools. National data highlights a widening gap between reading and writing, particularly for vulnerable groups such as EAL, SEND and looked-after children. This whole-school improvement project places writing at the heart of the leadership team in participating schools. It delivers a coherent, research-backed approach that upskills teachers, strengthens leadership and improves outcomes for all. Everybody Write has already helped schools build leadership capacity and sustainable practices that transform writing and its culture within schools and MATs.
Primary Digital Learning Product: Ready Steady Read Together
Ready Steady Read Together is a new shared reading resource for Years 2 to 6 that helps teachers inspire a lifelong love of literature. It provides a clear structure for whole-class reading lessons that are dynamic, inclusive and focused on explicit teaching of comprehension strategies.
Using diverse, high-quality texts, this fully digital programme brings reading to life in the classroom while improving comprehension, fluency and vocabulary. Teachers are supported with everything they need to deliver engaging lessons that raise attainment and foster a genuine love of reading.
Early Years Product or Service: Ready Steady Write
Ready Steady Write for EYFS puts story retelling at the heart of writing and gives children the strongest possible start through high-quality picture books. Its consistent three-week structure, Jump In, Look, Say & Plan, Say & Write, builds children’s confidence from oral rehearsal to independent writing.
The enhanced EYFS units introduced in 2025 include digital tools such as the Sentence Snake, Interactive Writer’s Knowledge and Story Friends characters. These features make early literacy interactive, fun and accessible, strengthening both foundational knowledge and executive function.
Thank You
The winners will be announced in London on 21st January 2026, and we are very much looking forward to celebrating alongside so many outstanding education providers.
We are proud to be recognised by this industry-leading award for our continued impact on literacy education, and we remain committed to empowering all schools to help every child reach their potential.
