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4 great reasons to try Read Write Inc. Fresh Start

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022Oxford Primary Leave a comment
Read Write Inc. Fresh Start

Fresh Start is a catch-up and intervention programme for 9- to 13-year-olds who are struggling to learn how to read.
Here are four reasons to try Fresh Start in your primary or secondary school.

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Making the most of stories and rhymes to explore maths ideas

October 18, 2021November 28, 2021Oxford Primary
Stories and rhymes to explore maths

Rachel Hussain explains how to explore key EYFS maths ideas through stories and rhymes

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The future of primary maths

September 14, 2021June 22, 2021Oxford Primary

This blog summarises the closing panel in our Maths Adventure webinar series where our teacher panel considered the impact of independent learning and home teaching on students’ confidence in maths.

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Maths in Early Years: How to build solid foundations for Primary

September 2, 2021September 15, 2021Oxford Primary

We summarise Dr Helen J Williams’ webinar on key priorities for early maths and the predictors of later achievement, part of our Maths Adventure series.

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Five top tips for transforming your primary maths teaching

August 17, 2021September 15, 2021Oxford Primary

We summarise Professor Anne Watson’s webinar on the small adjustments that will transform your primary maths teaching, part of our Maths Adventure series.

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Creativity-themed reading recommendations to boost wellbeing

August 12, 2021August 11, 2021Oxford Primary

Boost wellbeing in the first weeks of term with our list of art and craft themed creative reading recommendations for Reception to Year 6.

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How can the use of manipulatives improve both mathematical understanding and mathematical language skills?

July 28, 2021August 18, 2021Oxford Primary

This blog summarises David Lyttle’s webinar on how manipulatives improve mathematical communication, part of our Maths Adventure series.

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How Oxford’s validated phonics programmes teach and support young readers

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021Oxford Primary

Find out how our DfE-validated phonics programmes support you and your school with ensuring every child learns to read, and loves to read.

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Key take-aways from the Lit in Colour research on diversity in reading

July 14, 2021September 9, 2021Oxford Primary

Shareen Wilkinson reflects on the Lit in Colour research into diversity in literature, sharing her own experience of the gaps and some steps you can take to start diversifying reading in your school.

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How to develop a growth mindset in your students

July 14, 2021August 3, 2021Oxford Primary

This blog summarises Dr Jennifer Chang Wathall’s webinar on developing a growth mindset in your school, part of our Maths Adventure series.

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