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Testimonials
Discover how GEMS Wellington Academy, a leading British international school in Dubai, transformed writing through Ready Steady Write. In this case study, Head of Primary English Mariyam Ahmed shares how a research-informed writing curriculum has improved consistency across year groups, increased teacher confidence, strengthened vocabulary and oracy, supported multilingual learners, and helped raise age-related writing attainment from 45% to 84%.
During the National Year of Reading, one school has placed reading firmly at the centre of its community. Through a carefully developed library, purposeful reading spaces and the use of Ready Steady Read Together, pupils at Sacred Heart Primary School are discovering not only how to understand texts but also how much joy books can bring.
Writing remains one of the most challenging aspects of learning for many children. While some pupils appear to develop confidence and fluency naturally, others find writing frustrating, overwhelming and difficult to master. In the first episode of Ready Steady Talk, "Unlocking the Struggling Writer", literacy expert Alex Quigley joined the podcast to explore why writing presents such a challenge and what teachers can do to support pupils who struggle.
Drawing on his extensive work in literacy, including Closing the Writing Gap and Why Learning Fails, Quigley offers a practical and evidence-informed perspective on the barriers that hold young writers back. Throughout the conversation, he emphasises that writing difficulties are rarely the result of a single weakness. Instead, they emerge from a complex interaction of foundational skills, knowledge, motivation and self-belief.
Scroll through our wide range of upcoming CPD courses!
Audience: Year 6 Teachers & TAs. ESL & SLT.
Venue: Teams Price: £75pp (+VAT)
Are you new to teaching Year 6 and unsure about the expectations for assessment and writing standards?
This professional development session will give you clarity on the key requirements and practical strategies to support your teaching.
Raise Reading Outcomes with Ready Steady Read Together
Venue: Zoom Price: FREE
Audience: MAT/Cluster Leads, Headteachers, SLT, English Leads, Reading Leads & Govenors.
We are proud to introduce Ready Steady Read Together – our brand-new shared reading resource designed to support high-quality, consistent reading provision from Year 2 to Year 6.
Designed to strengthen reading comprehension, reduce planning time and ensure curriculum consistency.
Monday 13 July or Thursday 16 July | 3:45–4:30pm
Join us for an exclusive first look at what's coming next for Ready Steady Write and our exciting new Ready Steady Handwrite programme.
Audience: EYFS Teachers, EYFS Leads, ESLs & EYFS TAs
Venue: Teams Price: £75pp (+VAT)
New to teaching EYFS and unsure about early literacy expectations?
This professional development session will provide clarity on the key principles of early reading and writing, alongside practical strategies to support your teaching.
Raise Writing Outcomes with Ready Steady Write
Venue: Zoom Price: FREE
Audience: MAT/Cluster Leads, Headteachers, SLT, English Leads, Writing Leads & Govenors.
Discover how our award-winning writing programme transforms classrooms from EYFS to Year 6 – practical strategies, real school success stories and expert advice included.
Venue: Microsoft Teams Price: £75pp (+VAT)
Are you looking for guidance on developing a consistent and progressive approach to handwriting in your school? Is handwriting hindering your children from communicating effectively and fully engaging with the curriculum?
Raise Spelling Outcomes with Ready Steady Spell
Venue: Zoom Price: FREE
Audience: MAT/Cluster Leads, Headteachers, SLT, English Leads, Writing Leads & Govenors.
Discover how our award-recognised spelling programme helps children become confident, accurate spellers from Year 2 to Year 6 – packed with research-based strategies, real school insights and expert guidance.
Raise Phonics Outcomes with Ready Steady Phonics
Venue: Zoom Price: FREE
Audience: MAT/Cluster Leads, Headteachers, SLT, Phonics Leads, Reading Leads & Govenors.
Discover how our validated phonics programme lays strong foundations for reading and writing from Reception to KS1 – with practical strategies, engaging resources and expert guidance.
Audience: MAT/Cluster Leads, Headteachers, SLT, ESL and Writing Lead.
Venue: Zoom Price: FREE
This free webinar is open to all schools seeking a deeper understanding of how our award-winning, impact-proven Ready Steady Write is the leading writing solution for mixed-age classes.
Perfect for both schools already using or are exploring using Ready Steady Write in their setting.
Literacy Counts - We Lead in Reading & Writing
Venue: Microsoft Teams Price: £75pp (+VAT)
Are you keen to develop a positive and effective reading for pleasure culture in your school? Are you looking for a framework to support your next steps with practical and engaging approaches that will inspire children and their teachers?
Audience: EYFS Teachers, EYFS Leads, ESLs & EYFS TAs
Venue: Microsoft Teams Price: £75pp (+VAT)
New to teaching EYFS and unsure about early literacy expectations?
This professional development session will provide clarity on the key principles of early reading and writing, alongside practical strategies to support your teaching.
Audience: Year 6 Teachers & TAs. ESL & SLT.
Venue: Microsoft Teams Price: £75pp (+VAT)
Are you new to teaching Year 6 and unsure about the expectations for assessment and writing standards?
This professional development session will give you clarity on the key requirements and practical strategies to support your teaching.
Testimonials
Lauren Dowson, Teacher
Newton-le-Willows Primary School
Lorraine Cartledge, Headteacher
JH Godwin Primary School
Alex Bennett, English Lead
Eastcroft Park Primary School
Sara Albiston, Headteacher
Grange Community Primary School
Rebecca Ludlow, Teacher
Oak Green Primary School
Hazel Tully, Year 6 Teacher
St Andrews Primary School
J Hathaway, Headteacher
Gilmour Primary School