In this episode, Gareth, our CEO, sits down with leading education expert Alex Quigley to explore how schools can better support struggling writers. Packed with practical insights and evidence-informed discussion, this is an essential watch for primary school teachers and school leaders looking to deepen their understanding of the pedagogy of writing and improve outcomes for every pupil.

Audience: Headteachers, SLT & English Subject Leads
Venue: Mill View Primary School, Chester, CH2 1HB
Price: FREE

Would you like to see how Literacy Counts’ award-winning resources have impacted on standards in spoken language, reading and writing? Come along to our showcase to find out more.

Audience: Year 6 Teachers, SLT and ESLs.
Venue: Zoom Price: £75pp (+VAT)

Are you confident in assessing writing at the expected standard in Year 6?
This course unpicks Y6 expectations, explores STA guidance and exemplification materials, and provides practical strategies to support accurate assessment and effective teaching.

• Identify where and how foundational knowledge is explicitly taught, revisited, and secured through carefully chosen texts

• Understand how executive function is supported across the unit, including planning, organising ideas, sustaining focus, and self-monitoring

• Recognise how reading, discussion, and knowledge-building feed directly into writing tasks

• Explore how the unit scaffolds pupils from shared understanding to increasingly independent writing

• See how teacher modelling, structured practice, and purposeful tasks reduce cognitive overload and support all learners

• Understand how Ready Steady Write help pupils manage the demands of writing while producing high-quality outcomes

• Leave with a clear understanding of how to use and adapt units of work confidently in the classroom for vulnerable groups

Audience: Teachers, English Subject Leaders and SLT
Venue: Zoom Price: £75pp (+VAT)

• Would you like to further support children with SEND in reading and writing sessions?

• Are you looking for guidance on making reasonable adjustments to meet needs and ensure all children progress in literacy?

• Identify where and how foundational knowledge is explicitly taught, revisited, and secured through carefully chosen texts

• Understand how executive function is supported across the unit, including planning, organising ideas, sustaining focus, and self-monitoring

• Recognise how reading, discussion, and knowledge-building feed directly into writing tasks

• Explore how the unit scaffolds pupils from shared understanding to increasingly independent writing

• See how teacher modelling, structured practice, and purposeful tasks reduce cognitive overload and support all learners

• Understand how Ready Steady Write help pupils manage the demands of writing while producing high-quality outcomes

• Leave with a clear understanding of how to use and adapt units of work confidently in the classroom for vulnerable groups

• Identify where and how foundational knowledge is explicitly taught, revisited, and secured through carefully chosen texts

• Understand how executive function is supported across the unit, including planning, organising ideas, sustaining focus, and self-monitoring

• Recognise how reading, discussion, and knowledge-building feed directly into writing tasks

• Explore how the unit scaffolds pupils from shared understanding to increasingly independent writing

• See how teacher modelling, structured practice, and purposeful tasks reduce cognitive overload and support all learners

• Understand how Ready Steady Write help pupils manage the demands of writing while producing high-quality outcomes

• Leave with a clear understanding of how to use and adapt units of work confidently in the classroom for vulnerable groups

• Identify where and how foundational knowledge is explicitly taught, revisited, and secured through carefully chosen texts

• Understand how executive function is supported across the unit, including planning, organising ideas, sustaining focus, and self-monitoring

• Recognise how reading, discussion, and knowledge-building feed directly into writing tasks

• Explore how the unit scaffolds pupils from shared understanding to increasingly independent writing

• See how teacher modelling, structured practice, and purposeful tasks reduce cognitive overload and support all learners

• Understand how Ready Steady Write help pupils manage the demands of writing while producing high-quality outcomes

• Leave with a clear understanding of how to use and adapt units of work confidently in the classroom for vulnerable groups

• Identify where and how foundational knowledge is explicitly taught, revisited, and secured through carefully chosen texts

• Understand how executive function is supported across the unit, including planning, organising ideas, sustaining focus, and self-monitoring

• Recognise how reading, discussion, and knowledge-building feed directly into writing tasks

• Explore how the unit scaffolds pupils from shared understanding to increasingly independent writing

• See how teacher modelling, structured practice, and purposeful tasks reduce cognitive overload and support all learners

• Understand how Ready Steady Write help pupils manage the demands of writing while producing high-quality outcomes

• Leave with a clear understanding of how to use and adapt units of work confidently in the classroom for vulnerable groups

• Identify where and how foundational knowledge is explicitly taught, revisited, and secured through carefully chosen texts

• Understand how executive function is supported across the unit, including planning, organising ideas, sustaining focus, and self-monitoring

• Recognise how reading, discussion, and knowledge-building feed directly into writing tasks

• Explore how the unit scaffolds pupils from shared understanding to increasingly independent writing

• See how teacher modelling, structured practice, and purposeful tasks reduce cognitive overload and support all learners

• Understand how Ready Steady Write help pupils manage the demands of writing while producing high-quality outcomes

• Leave with a clear understanding of how to use and adapt units of work confidently in the classroom for vulnerable groups

• Identify where and how foundational knowledge is explicitly taught, revisited, and secured through carefully chosen texts

• Understand how executive function is supported across the unit, including planning, organising ideas, sustaining focus, and self-monitoring

• Recognise how reading, discussion, and knowledge-building feed directly into writing tasks

• Explore how the unit scaffolds pupils from shared understanding to increasingly independent writing

• See how teacher modelling, structured practice, and purposeful tasks reduce cognitive overload and support all learners

• Understand how Ready Steady Write help pupils manage the demands of writing while producing high-quality outcomes

• Leave with a clear understanding of how to use and adapt units of work confidently in the classroom for vulnerable groups

• Identify where and how foundational knowledge is explicitly taught, revisited, and secured through carefully chosen texts

• Understand how executive function is supported across the unit, including planning, organising ideas, sustaining focus, and self-monitoring

• Recognise how reading, discussion, and knowledge-building feed directly into writing tasks

• Explore how the unit scaffolds pupils from shared understanding to increasingly independent writing

• See how teacher modelling, structured practice, and purposeful tasks reduce cognitive overload and support all learners

• Understand how Ready Steady Write help pupils manage the demands of writing while producing high-quality outcomes

• Leave with a clear understanding of how to use and adapt units of work confidently in the classroom for vulnerable groups

This focused CPD session is designed for Isle of Man primary schools looking to strengthen writing outcomes from EYFS to Year 6. Explore how award-winning Ready Steady Write aligns clearly with the Isle of Man Entitlement and Assessment Framework, supports teachers and subject leaders and delivers measurable improvements in children’s writing through practical, whole-school approaches.

FREE Literacy event in Telford, Lighmoor Village Primary School
Audience: MAT leaders, Headteachers, SLT and English Subject Leads.

Join us in Telford for a FREE event showcasing Ready Steady Literacy and its impact on raising outcomes.

FREE event in Huddersfield
Audience: MAT leaders, Headteachers, SLT and English Subject Leads.

Join us in Huddersfield for a FREE event showcasing how Ready Steady Literacy provides a complete solution for mastering foundational knowledge and strengthening executive function.

FREE event in Liverpool
Audience: MAT leaders, Headteachers, SLT and English Subject Leads.

Join us in Liverpool for a FREE event showcasing Ready Steady Literacy and its impact on raising outcomes.

Audience: Teachers, English Subject Leaders and SLT
Venue: Zoom Price: £75pp (+VAT)

Adjust and Adapt – the Power of Adaptive Teaching for Reading and Writing in the Primary Classroom

This course will provide practical support to plan for and adapt your teaching in light of the reading and writing learning needs of all of your pupils.

FREE event in Coventry
Audience: MAT leaders, Headteachers, SLT and English Subject Leads.

Join us in Coventry for a FREE event showcasing Ready Steady Literacy and its impact on raising outcomes.

Audience: SLT, English Subject Lead & Writing Lead
Venue: Zoom Price: £75pp (+VAT)

Unlock confident, capable writers with a consistent approach to teaching writing from EYFS to Year 6.

This CPD explores clear strategies for planning, drafting and editing, helping pupils organise ideas, build fluency and take pride in their writing.

FREE writing event in Aylesbury, Oak Green School
Audience: MAT leaders, Headteachers, SLT and English Subject Leads.

Join us in Aylesbury for a FREE event showcasing Ready Steady Literacy and its impact on raising outcomes.

Audience: English Subject Leaders and SLT
Venue: Zoom Price: £75pp (+VAT)

Would you like to develop an understanding of the new Writing Framework? Are you keen to reflect on the recommendations and their implications for your school?

This Professional development opportunity enables you to consider the curriculum, teaching, assessment, professional development and pupil outcomes in relation to the new framework.

FREE Literacy event in Wolverhampton, Glebefields Primary School
Audience: MAT leaders, Headteachers, SLT and English Subject Leads.

Join us in Wolverhampton for a FREE event showcasing Ready Steady Literacy and its impact on raising outcomes.

FREE writing event in Chester, JH Godwin Primary School
Audience: MAT leaders, Headteachers, SLT and English Subject Leads.

Join us in Chester for a FREE event showcasing Ready Steady Write and its impact on raising writing outcomes.

Audience: ESL, SLT & Class Teachers.
Venue: Zoom Price: £75pp (+VAT)

• Are you keen to understand more about how AI and technology can support children with their writing?

• Would you like to develop your knowledge and use such tools to improve outcomes for all learners?

• Are you looking to reduce workload and increase engagement?

This professional development session will provide clear guidance and practical examples of how AI and technology can be used effectively in the classroom.

Audience: TAs & English Subject Leaders
Venue: Zoom Price: £75pp (+VAT)

Do you want to give your TAs the tools to unlock ideas, build confidence, and support struggling writers with impact?

This course will equip your support staff with simple, effective strategies to boost writing skills and confidence.

Audience: Teachers, English Subject Leaders, TAs and SLT within schools who have EAL learners
Venue: Zoom Price: £75pp (+VAT)

Do you have children who have English as an Additional Language in your school?

This professional development session will provide ideas, strategies and approaches for supporting with English as an Additional Language within a rich literacy curriculum.

Audience: MAT/Cluster Leads, Headteachers, SLT, ESLs & Govenors.
Venue: Zoom Price: FREE

Led by our CEO, Gareth, this session explores key findings from our latest impact report, showcasing the measurable outcomes achieved through our award-winning resources, expert CPD and tailored consultancy.

Learn how schools are raising attainment in reading, writing, spelling and phonics through strategic support, high-quality training and consistent whole-school implementation.

Join Us for a Special World Environment Day Event! 🌍🌱

We’re excited to announce a brand-new collaboration between Literacy Counts and Let's Grow, bringing an engaging and FREE online event to schools on 5th June 2025. Expect a fun, interactive session that celebrates the environment, sustainability, and a love of learning—perfect for inspiring young minds!

Audience: Headteachers, SLT & English Subject Leads
Venue: Mill View Primary School, Chester, CH2 1HB
Price: FREE

Would you like to see how Literacy Counts’ award-winning resources have impacted on standards in spoken language, reading and writing? Come along to our showcase to find out more.