Bug Club

Evidence about a literacy solution for young learners

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Evidence highlights

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Age equivalent reading score

After 5 terms, Bug Club pupils were 11 months ahead of their expected reading score

Picture vocabulary

After 18 months, Bug Club pupils made greater progress in picture vocabulary than other pupils

Reading progress

After 5.5 and 12 months, Bug Club pupils made greater progress in reading than other pupils 

Researching Bug Club 

Our findings are based on a randomized controlled trial conducted at 30 schools, with primary school teachers and students using Bug Club to support English learning at Key Stage 1 and 2. 
 
The study analyzed results from the InCAS assessment – an externally validated computerized test – and a pupil survey.  

PwC provided robust independent assurance over the integrity of the efficacy statements in the Bug Club Product Efficacy Report. 

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