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DfE Reading Framework: 7 key take-aways for schools

July 20, 2023November 2, 2023Oxford Primary 1 Comment
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Not got time to read the DfE’s new Reading Framework? We’ve done it for you! In this blog Andrea Quincey, Director of Primary Literacy digests the framework and suggests 7 key take-aways for schools to consider to ensure that reading for pleasure isn’t left to chance.

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What’s next after Floppy’s Phonics?

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022Oxford Education
Reading Beyond Phonics

Explore levelled reading books to support progression and confidence after the Floppy’s Phonics teaching programme.

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What’s next after Essential Letters and Sounds?

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022Oxford Education
Reading Beyond Phonics

Explore levelled reading books to support progression and confidence after the Essential Letters and Sounds phonics programme.

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An insight into writing a novel by the author of Boy, Everywhere A. M. Dassu

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022Hollie Hargood
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Boy, Everywhere is a story of survival, of family, of bravery. It looks at the refugee crisis from a new perspective, and through Sami’s eyes shows that we are all one cruel twist of fate away from becoming refugees ourselves: it can happen to anyone. Historical context By 2015, the war in Syria had been […]

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Developing vocabulary so that reading for pleasure is a pleasure

September 22, 2021September 23, 2021Oxford Education

As a graduate in both English Language and Literature, I always had a vague notion that vocabulary development was best undertaken through reading a variety of texts and encountering new words in context. I assumed that vocabulary could be built merely by using context clues and by encouraging pupils to read for pleasure. We would […]

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Books to keep up reading over the summer

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021Oxford Primary 1 Comment
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We’ve gathered together a selection of summer reading recommendations to keep children of all ages reading for pleasure throughout the holidays. You’ll also find lots of top tips to share with parents to support them with helping their children to establish a reading habit that lasts well beyond the summer.  Picture books  Stella and the […]

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Read for empathy this Empathy Day

June 8, 2021June 8, 2021Oxford Primary

To celebrate Empathy Day on 10th June, we’re sharing some of our favourite empathy-boosting books that will help your class walk in someone else’s shoes.

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June Reading List: Sensational superhero stories

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021Oxford Primary

From real-life lifesavers to ordinary kids with extraordinary powers, this month we’re asking you to don your capes and take to the skies with our selection of superhero stories. We’ve called into action superheroes of all shapes and sizes to come to the rescue and capture the imaginations of even the most reluctant readers.    A […]

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May Reading List: Share a story

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021Oxford Primary

This National Share a Story month we’ve chosen some of our favourite magical stories to share in the classroom and at home, from picture books to more challenging tales to read aloud.

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April Reading List: Protecting our planet

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021Oxford Primary
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Reading recommendations for Earth Day that will inspire your children to do their bit to protect our planet and combat climate change.

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