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.
Celebrating Arden Primary School’s Moderation Results: A Testament to Effective Writing
A moderation success story from one of our Ready Steady Write Schools, Arden Primary School, Stockport.
Olympics: ‘Talk About It Write About It’ - with Literacy Counts & Picture News
In June 2024, Literacy Counts and Picture News joined forces to ignite excitement in classrooms in preparation for the Paris Olympics. Led by Gareth from Literacy Counts and Jo from Picture News, these ‘Talk About It, Write About It’ webinars aimed to equip educators with valuable resources and insights to enhance oracy and literacy skills through engaging, real-world content.
Research Influences - Ready Steady Write
Read about how our award-winning primary writing resource, Ready Steady Write is research-informed. Find your writing solution today.
Our Solutions: ‘Ofsted’s English Subject Report’
Ready Steady Write at Brownmead Academy, Birmingham.
Getting it Right in EYFS
Getting it Right in EYFS: 2023/24 CPD Project
