Closing the Gap and Prioritising Reading - English Hub Partner Schools ONLY

Alex Quigley

The day would address the challenges posed by the pandemic and offer evidence-informed insights to support reading at the heart of 'recovery' planning. 

Session 1 - Closing the Reading Gap: The Big Picture

'Closing the Reading Gap: The Big Picture'

This session explores the long-standing challenges that attend reading development. It analyses the 'reading gap' and considers the potential impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on reading outcomes.

Session 2 - Practical Strategies to Prioritise Reading

'Practical Strategies'

This session explores practical strategies that apply to key aspects of reading e.g. curriculum development; vocabulary and reading; reading fluency; reading comprehension strategies.

Session 3 Planning and Next Steps 

'Planning and Assessment'

This session supports structured planning and making decisions around effective monitoring and assessment of school wide reading.

Venue: Online 

Date:  Friday 14th May 2021

Time: 09:30-14:30 

Cost: FREE