Children are struggling with reading. A different approach is needed Rather than intensifying ‘rigorous and systematic’ phonics programmes, schools should be confident in finding new ways to address pupils’ motivation in tackling this essential skill
Struggling readers spotted by eye-tracking software trial Schools point to ‘amazing’ results, but privacy campaigners raise concerns about use of data
Ofsted reveals most common subjects for inspection deep dives New Ofsted analysis shows an average of four deep dives per school inspection, with music and RE among the least likely to be probed
What’s new in the DfE’s expanded reading framework? Updated guidelines suggest in-class ‘influencers’ could get more children reading
Schools minister will ‘look at’ SATs reading paper complaints But he claims most children who tried the questions last year ‘enjoyed’ taking the test
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
Boosting reading in secondary schools: 6 Ofsted report findings Watchdog says tips from top schools will help others improve reading for struggling pupils and inform its own inspections
Covid: Year 1 pupils furthest behind in reading, study finds Youngest pupils have been worst-affected by partial school closures, and show less signs of recovery