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Literacy
Use the resources below to embed literacy across the curriculum, ensuring that pupils can overcome reading and writing difficulties and engage with lesson activities.
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Laying the foundations for lifelong learning and developing critical thinkers: Andrew K. Shenton makes the case for teaching information literacy
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For young people with moderate learning difficulties, underdeveloped reading skills can become a significant barrier to learning. Natalie Packer explains how you can help pupils become successful readers
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Schools can remedy reading failure – but they must commit to doing whatever it takes, explains Dianne Murphy
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We all want our pupils to read more. But how can we get children to really love reading? Jo Facer outlines the key principles for motivating pupils to read
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Is your school taking a whole-school approach to improving literacy and numeracy? English teacher, Lisa Jane Ashes, explains the benefits and the barriers schools are facing
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Teachers are often not familiar with the skills needed for pupils to be effective readers, or how they can teach them in the classroom. Jo Facer outlines what you should know
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I have a pupil with reading difficulties - what could help? Download CALL Scotland's reading strategies poster and guides to worksheet layout
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Children and young people cannot succeed in literacy without good oral language skills. Jean Gross CBE explains what SENCOs can do to help improve the speech, language and communication skills of the pupils in their school
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The UK charity Into Film helps schools to set up film clubs to show, discuss and review films. Sophie Chalmers discovers how this is changing social relationships and inspiring students to put pen to paper