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.

Proud Sponsors: Literacy Counts at the Chester Standard Education Awards
Olivia Monks Olivia Monks

Proud Sponsors: Literacy Counts at the Chester Standard Education Awards

Literacy Counts was a proud sponsor of the Chester Standard Education Awards on Friday, 12th July 2024! Hosting the event was the wonderful Lucy Meacock from ITV Granada. Gareth Davies, our CEO, presented the awards for the categories of Primary School Teacher and Primary School of the Year.

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Olympics: ‘Talk About It Write About It’ - with Literacy Counts & Picture News
Olivia Monks Olivia Monks

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.

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