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FREE WEBINAR: Find out more about Ready Steady Read Together
Sept 8
FREE WEBINAR: Find out more about Ready Steady Read Together

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.

FREE WEBINAR: Find out more about Ready Steady Write
Sept 10
FREE WEBINAR: Find out more about Ready Steady Write

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.

FREE WEBINAR: Find out more about Ready Steady Spell
Sept 17
FREE WEBINAR: Find out more about Ready Steady Spell

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.

FREE WEBINAR: Find out more about Ready Steady Phonics
Sept 24
FREE WEBINAR: Find out more about Ready Steady Phonics

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.

FREE: Mixed-age Planning Solutions Webinar
Sept 29
FREE: Mixed-age Planning Solutions Webinar

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.

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View fullsize 🏆 Award-Winning Ready Steady Write 🏆 Ready Steady Write is proud to be recognised by industry-leading awards, celebrating its transformative impact on writing outcomes in schools across the UK. This research-informed resource equips teachers with
View fullsize 📖 New Blog: Moderation Counts 📖 Discover how our new moderation documents are transforming writing assessment for primary schools. With authentic examples, detailed annotations, and alignment with national standards, they provide everything teache
View fullsize 🎄📚 Festive Reads for the Classroom 📚🎄 We've curated a collection of brilliant Christmas books for EYFS, KS1, and KS2—perfect for sharing magical stories, sparking discussions, and celebrating together. 📖 EYFS: 🌟 Stick Man by Julia Dona
View fullsize 📚 Planning with Story Friends in Ready Steady Write ✏️ 🐙+ 🐻+ 🐧+ 🐘= 📝📚 Our Story Friends are making planning accessible and meaningful for EYFS and Year 1 children! These engaging characters support young learners in understanding story struc
View fullsize 📚 Introducing Moderation Counts 📚 Enhance writing assessment with our brand-new moderation documents, designed for Years 1 to 6. With authentic examples and detailed annotations, they support accurate teacher judgements and offer opportunities for
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Testimonials

  • 'Approachable and knowledgeable Consultant. Excellent, clear and concise delivery. Really enjoyed the course, great ideas!'

    Lauren Dowson, Teacher

    Newton-le-Willows Primary School

  • 'The high quality resources Literacy Counts provide enable schools to deliver the best education they can. I cannot thank them enough for the services they provide.'

    Lorraine Cartledge, Headteacher

    JH Godwin Primary School

  • 'So informative and knowledgeable! This training has given me lots of ideas for improving coherence in writing. I didn't want the training to finish! Just gorgeous. We love our sessions with Literacy Counts.'

    Alex Bennett, English Lead

    Eastcroft Park Primary School

  • 'Literacy Counts has done so much for Grange. Without it, we probably wouldn’t be in the position we’re in today. We now have whole school consistency, knowledgeable staff, confident staff and brilliant outcomes across the school.

    Sara Albiston, Headteacher

    Grange Community Primary School

  • 'Excellent! The most enjoyable training I've had as a Teacher.'

    Rebecca Ludlow, Teacher
    Oak Green Primary School

  • 'Most motivating and engaging training I’ve experienced. I simply cannot wait to teach my Year 6’s! Trainer was so lovely and made the teaching sound effortless!

    Hazel Tully, Year 6 Teacher

    St Andrews Primary School

  • 'Best training we have had in years! High-quality, comprehensive, exciting texts. Very much looking forward to developing our writing journey after the enjoyable and interactive training.'

    J Hathaway, Headteacher

    Gilmour Primary School