The Importance of a Good Transition
Transition is a tricky time for all children but it will be especially challenging this year. A good transition can mean the difference between floundering and flourishing. As such it is crucial to get it right. So, what can we do to make transition work?
Teaching Reading Skills: Retrieval
We read constantly, not just words, but emotions and images. What unites most of our daily reading is that we read to retrieve information. Unless you read for pleasure vociferously, you are more than likely spending more time reading for information than you are for pleasure. Your primary reason for reading is retrieval.
Silence is Not Golden: The Importance of Improving Oracy
The education community needs to act to prioritise the teaching and learning of Oracy, so that all children develop their own voice. What is Oracy? Why is it so important? What do we need to teach? What can we do to improve Oracy? Read our 6 steps.
Writing for Reality Using the P.I.C.C a Text Approach
Our P.I.C.C. a Text approach to planning focuses on using a quality text, such as Somebody Swallowed Stanley, to inspire real writing: writing that gives children purpose and the ability to make choices about how they write.
Complete Comprehension for KS1
“We’re thrilled to have been asked to write for Schofield and Sims, sharing our knowledge of the teaching of Reading with a wider audience.”
The Importance of Early Reading
We all know the importance of reading and as such many schools have put much time and effort into developing their Reading curriculum.
The Power of Sharing Stories
National Share-A-Story Month (NSSM) is an annual celebration that takes place throughout the month of May. It provides the perfect opportunity to recognise the importance of storytelling and story sharing, bringing families and friends together.
