Free Downloadable Guide: Literacy For All: Tackling Literacy Gaps in Secondary Students & Practical Strategies for Support.
Last year, over 120,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds entered secondary school below the expected standard for reading. Students arrive with different skill levels, and factors such as SEND, socio-economic barriers, and EAL can further widen gaps in spelling, grammar, and comprehension. Without the right support, these challenges can affect access to the curriculum, engagement in learning, and success in GCSEs.
This free guide explores:
- The key literacy challenges facing secondary students, including low reading age and difficulties with comprehension
- Practical strategies for literacy support, including approaches for SEND, disadvantaged students, and those eligible for Pupil Premium
- The role of reading intervention and adaptive teaching in improving literacy outcomes at scale
- How technology and data-driven instruction can help close literacy gaps and build core literacy skills
Building Stronger Literacy Foundations
By understanding the diverse needs of secondary students and applying evidence-based strategies, schools can create a more inclusive, effective approach to literacy support.

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