“Understanding how the pandemic has impacted different pupils is key to effectively targeting interventions and raising attainment for all children.”

“What’s particularly striking in this latest analysis, is that girls’ attainment appears to have been hit harder by the pandemic than it has for boys, with gaps in reading closing and boys pulling further ahead in primary maths.”

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Explore the research and recommendations

Crispin

Foreword

By Crispin Chatterton, Director of Education at Renaissance, incorporating GL Assessment.

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Key Findings

What can we learn from research into post-pandemic learning recovery in reading and maths from the Education Policy Institute.

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Best Practices & Top Tips

Explore top tips from schools and research-proven best practices for implementation.

Timing is a critical factor in obtaining accurate assessments. We want students to feel settled and familiar with their new environment to ensure we get true results.

Accelerated Reading is amazing – it gives children the confidence to read more challenging material but in a managed way.

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Primary, Secondary and Trust insights and experiences

Children and Young People's Reading

How can schools close the gap in reading outcomes between FSM children and their non-FSM peers?

Executive Headteacher Richard Slade explains how Accelerated Reader plays a crucial part in his school’s reading strategy.

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How maths practice with Freckle can help children of all abilities in a very inclusive way

Primary Vice-Principal Catherine Magee explains how maths practice with Freckle can help children of all abilities.

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Driving literacy for a smooth transition to secondary school

School Librarian Natasha Stevenson and Director of Literacy Georgina Stapleton share their insights on supporting students.