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We Aim to Help Close the Reading and Writing Gap
We Aim to Help Close the Reading and Writing Gap
Please note: Recruitment for this project has now ended, and the RILL evaluation data are currently being processed for publication. We will share overall results here when available.
Please note: Recruitment for this project has now ended, and the RILL evaluation data are currently being processed for publication. We will share overall results here when available.
If you are interested in future research opportunities or accessing the RILL materials, please contact us.
If you are interested in future research opportunities or accessing the RILL materials, please contact us.
The Research on the Instruction of Literacy with Language (RILL) English programme was developed to support pupil’s reading and writing after the learning disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Following the success of delivering RILL remotely, we are now working with schools to deliver the programme in-person using a technology-augmented, evidence-based approach.
Funded by the Nuffield Foundation and the Welsh Government, this project aims to test how well the RILL programme can improve reading and writing outcomes for 7–9-year-old pupils, particularly those who find literacy challenging.
Our Aims
To develop and enhance pupils’ language and literacy skills
To evaluate the ease and effectiveness of implementing the RILL intervention in schools
To collaborate with teaching assistants to advance their literacy instruction and ICT skills
Explore the sections below to learn more about the RILL English project - how we evaluate its effectiveness, what the programme involves, practical information for schools, and reflections shared in our blogs.
Learn what the RILL English project is and how it aims to support pupils' reading and writing.
An overview of how the RILL English programme is delivered and structured.
Learn how we are evaluating the RILL English programme in schools, including our structured process and timelines. For details on the specific assessments we use, see our Assessment Activities page.
Practical details for schools delivering RILL English.
Read reflections on recruitment, implementation, and the importance of phonology and phonics in reading.
Meet the team behind RILL English.
Answers to common questions about RILL English.
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