Archive for 2011

Two-thirds ‘fail new primary phonics reading check’

Friday, December 9th, 2011

The test-run of a new primary school reading check suggests two-thirds of pupils are likely to fail it when it is introduced in England next year. Government statistics show just 32% of the six-year-olds in 300 schools who took the … Continue reading

Two-thirds ‘fail new primary phonics reading check’

Friday, December 9th, 2011

The test-run of a new primary school reading check suggests two-thirds of pupils are likely to fail it when it is introduced in England next year. Government statistics show just 32% of the six-year-olds in 300 schools who took the … Continue reading

School leaving age should be 14

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

School leaving age to be cut to 14, if former head of Ofsted, Sir Chris Woodhead, gets his way. The idea behind the proposal is to get students who are less academic to learn a trade rather than stay in … Continue reading

School leaving age should be 14

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

School leaving age to be cut to 14, if former head of Ofsted, Sir Chris Woodhead, gets his way. The idea behind the proposal is to get students who are less academic to learn a trade rather than stay in … Continue reading

Reading check for six-year-olds rolled out – Why not check out our Phonics course?

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Six-year-olds in England will face a new reading test next summer, after trials this year. They will be tested on how they read using phonics, where children learn the sound of letters and groups of letters. The government says nearly … Continue reading

Reading check for six-year-olds rolled out – Why not check out our Phonics course?

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Six-year-olds in England will face a new reading test next summer, after trials this year. They will be tested on how they read using phonics, where children learn the sound of letters and groups of letters. The government says nearly … Continue reading

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check Early Years course This course is suitable for Literacy Co-ordinators, EYFS/KS1 Co-ordinators. 1) Essential guide to 100% pass 2) Be prepared for 2012; timelines and legislation 3) The sure way to success in reading tests … Continue reading

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check Early Years course This course is suitable for Literacy Co-ordinators, EYFS/KS1 Co-ordinators. 1) Essential guide to 100% pass 2) Be prepared for 2012; timelines and legislation 3) The sure way to success in reading tests … Continue reading

Ofsted: Older pupils falter without phonics

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Phonics is seldom being used outside primary schools to improve literacy – and older students are falling behind as a result, Ofsted has concluded. Stephen Exley reports in the TES. A report by the watchdog also revealed that setting “limited” … Continue reading

Ofsted: Older pupils falter without phonics

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Phonics is seldom being used outside primary schools to improve literacy – and older students are falling behind as a result, Ofsted has concluded. Stephen Exley reports in the TES. A report by the watchdog also revealed that setting “limited” … Continue reading