We’re pleased to share that colleagues from Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate, working as part of an Outwood Institute of Education (OIE) Education Research Group, have had their work published in Teaching English, the journal of the National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE). 

The evolving Ofsted inspection framework places a sharp focus on the foundations of literacy: early language, phonics, and reading culture. English Hubs sit at the centre of this work, supporting schools to move to strong and exceptional practice.

Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands has been officially named as a Lead School for the Department for Education’s (DfE) new Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) Reception Networks programme.

Evaluation finds school-led scheme boosted pupils’ outcomes and 'broader literacy'

The following recommendations for texts include books that celebrate Springtime as well as books that can support the teaching of the key Abrahamic faith celebrations - Easter, Eid-al-Fitr and Passover.