Use of evidence-based approaches to teaching literacy (e.g. Education Endowment Foundation Improving Literacy in Key Stage 2 guidance report).

In the co-production of this document, Sencos suggested interventions and approaches below:

Collaborative learning and peer tutoring approaches (e.g. Paired Reading, Cued Spelling).

Reading buddy/peer support/joint learning.

Kagan Structures and mixed-ability groups.

Class literacy programmes which can be differentiated for individuals e.g.:

Achieve 3000 (KidzBiz3000 for KS2) – a family of online literacy interventions to improve reading, writing and critical thinking skills. 

Whole class engagement with an appropriately pitched non-fiction text about a particular issue each day (reading, answering questions, giving opinions and linked writing task).

Ensure that Literacy skills are embedded throughout the curriculum (e.g. SMSC lessons).