Literacy News and Web Links

Teachers' TV now has a wide range of programmes on literacy, from phonics to talking and listening, all sharing good practice.
The Whole Story is a major 16 part series and explores good practice in four schools, looking at the role played by leaders, teachers, support staff and parents from Foundation to KS3. You can view by key stage or by role here.

How sounds, actions, rhythm and melody can be used to help teach French grammar to secondary students.

Techniques to extend his students' understanding of English grammar and complex sentences.

The Basic Skills Agency

The Basic Skills Agency is responsible for the basic skills strategy in Wales until 2008, on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government. The website includes useful bi-lingual resources and guidance on good practice for improving literacy in English and Welsh.

Includes:

Bridges for Literacy document: A survey of emerging practice at Key Stages 2 and 3.

Resources for Secondary:
Useful resources and guidelines for good practice for developing literacy and numeracy.

Improving Boys’ Literacy

Text type posters

Writing to Learn