We're working to ensure all children feel represented in their reading, whatever their ability, background or identity, so that they can in turn develop a lifelong love of reading.
Pearson Tutoring offers a range of sessions with UK qualified teachers for upper KS1 and KS2 in English, reading and maths. As providers of qualifications and resources from ages 5-19, we are in a unique position to provide high-quality tuition personalised to your pupils individual needs, using standardised lesson materials and assessments.
Whether by reading all together – or drawing on the amazing breadth of stories, characters, authors, illustrators, and formats out there – so long as their reading experience is a positive one, children can be encouraged on a lifelong reading journey. Debbie Hicks, Creative Director at The Reading Agency takes a look at how teachers and families can work together to get them going, helping young readers head in the right direction.
How teachers can encourage reading for pleasure in the classroom
When reading is fun it encourages real engagement, but the sad fact is not all children find it easy. For some children, reading is a challenge – which is why it is important for schools and families to support them to read for pleasure.
Building on her recent blog on 'What superpowers can reading for pleasure give me?', The Reading Agency’s Creative Director, Debbie Hicks, shares some practical tips to encourage reading for pleasure in your school.
With the start of a new school year, this English teacher is feeling refreshed and ready to go after a summer break spent teaching on the NTP.
We provide a variety podcasts across English, Science and Extended Curriculum. Explore the range we offer and listen to inspiring speakers and experts in the fields, who are helping to stimulate the important conversations within each subject.
Policy Watch is a regular policy briefing and updating service that keeps you up to date with the latest developments in the world of education. It's presented in a simple, accessible format with weekly updates, monthly summaries and associated papers and presentations.
