Schools

What’s new in the DfE’s expanded reading framework?

Updated guidelines suggest in-class 'influencers' could get more children reading

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Schools

PIRLS 2021: England rises up rankings, and 8 more findings

England moves to fourth in world for reading, but caution urged over pandemic-hit study as enjoyment levels fall

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Long-awaited EEF phonics study shows ‘disappointing’ progress

But EEF urges caution over findings on government-approved Ruth Miskin phonics scheme as trial hit by problems

Schools Week Reporter
Donna Ferguson
Ofsted

Downgraded school head accuses Ofsted inspectors of lacking SEND experience

Special school leader hits out after 'inadequate' Ofsted rating

James Carr
James Carr
The Knowledge

Covid delays release of long-awaited phonics study

Important £1m trial study now due in 2023

John Dickens
John Dickens
Schools

Academics want reform of ‘narrow’ phonics focus

Study claims teaching reading in England has been 'less successful' under new approach

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Williamson announces autumn 2021 phonics screening check

An autumn phonics screening check will take place again this year, the education secretary has announced. Gavin Williamson told...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Autumn phonics check 2020: What schools need to know

The government has confirmed details of this year’s autumn phonics screening check, following the cancellation of the test in...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

STA plans autumn phonics check for year 2s who missed June test

Schools will be asked to administer a phonics screening check for year 2 pupils in the autumn, after the...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker