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Guidance for primary and secondary schools to meet existing expectations for teaching reading.
Ofsted has today published a subject report looking at how English is being taught in England’s schools.
How the government will support schools to improve reading standards, and promote reading for pleasure.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Primary school pupils show improvement in their reading ability as attainment in this year’s reading assessment increases since last year.
Research into how and why children read for pleasure and evidence for how to promote it.
Ofsted carried out a research project on struggling readers in secondary schools. This report sets out our findings and recommendations.
English reading test materials were administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2023.
Survey of primary schools showing how the best schools in England teach virtually every child to read.
Shortages of prison staff and a lack of training means not enough prisoners are able to improve their reading – according to a new report by Ofsted and HMIP.
Short tips for parents of primary-aged children to make reading enjoyable.
Training materials for inspectors on early reading in schools, including systematic phonics, literacy and inspection methodology.
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