Literacy
Within Chiltern Learning Trust, we believe that Literacy lies at the very heart of every school and indeed curriculum. Multidisciplinary literacy is our aim, where every teacher ensures that each student is equipped with the necessary skills to empower them to be proficient, confident and eloquent in: speaking; reading; writing and listening, across every subject. Research shows that literacy skills are a key factor in later life outcomes (EEF; Secondary Literacy Evidence Reviews: 2019) and crucially, the responsibility of every teacher.
‘I'm convinced that if we get our reading strategies right in schools, we will see a marked improvement in GCSE outcomes in future years, not to mention all sorts of other positive outcomes such as improved mental wellbeing and a much broader cultural understanding’
D.Connor - Headteacher, CHSB
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has a wealth of academic research and recommendations for improving reading, writing, speaking and listening across each key stage. Here are three key links to some of their many reports into Literacy.
Improving Literacy in Key Stage 1
(EEF; 2020)
Improving Literacy in Key Stage 2
(EEF; 2017)
Improving Literacy in Secondary Schools
(EEF; 2019)
READING, A WHOLE SCHOOL PERSPECTIVE
N.Quick and Henry Cross (Challney Boys)
WHOLE SCHOOL WRITING APPROACHES
A.Sutton (Chiltern Academy)
Across CLT, sharing, training and supporting all teachers to promote the importance of Literacy across the curriculum is crucial. This ensures that effective literacy strategies are implemented and embedded within our schools. Here are two recent CPD videos, taken from our Challenge Partners: Chiltern Hub programme, run by N.Goodman. These two videos showcase Reading and Writing Strategies from incredible leaders within our Trust.
Reading, a whole school perspective N.Q and H.C CHSB.movSecondary Writing.movIn this video, Nicola and Henry explore how at CHSB they have created a culture and ethos surrounding whole school reading. From Tutor Time Programmes to Reading lessons, the successful implementation, monitoring and progress of the students is beyond impressive.
In this video, Amy, from Chiltern, explores the importance of writing across the curriculum. She considers the best practice writing strategies according to research and then finally, whole school writing approaches to ensure writing is effective within and indeed across a whole school.
Resources to support Literacy across the Key Stages
Key Stage 1
Phonics Recovery
Key Stage 2
Whole Class Guided Reading
Library Reading worksheet Summer 1.pptxKey Stage 3
Reading Comprehension and Analysis Worksheets
Strategies to extend writing KJ PHS.pptxKey Stage 4
Extended Writing Strategies
Whole Trust Initiatives to promote a love of Literacy and shared language
Wider Reading within the Curriculum
AR Blogs
NH and KJ
World Book Day
Writing Competitions
Diversity within the Curriculum
Whole School Reading Enrichment
Linked Videos for CPD
In 2020, Chiltern Teaching School Hub launched their online Continuing Professional Development #LDeduchat. Here are just some of the amazing videos from experts across the world that link to Literacy, English and wider. Our ever developing, impressive programme can be found at: https://sites.google.com/denbighhigh.co.uk/chiltern-teaching-school-hub/events
Whilst all of the previous series are available on our youtube channel: #LDeduchat and on Twitter @ChilternTSH
Reading Aloud - David Didau
Challenging English - Bob Cox
Deep Dive - Nikki Goodman
Dual Coding - Oliver Caviglioli
Phonics Recovery -
Beth Taylor
Curriculum for Diversity - CLT Staff
This page was created by Nicola Hickton
Director Standards for English at CLT
For any enquiries please email: nhickton@putteridgehigh.org
