Reading and Writing Scales
Resource type: Assessment and progression
Price band: Free
Key stage: KS1, KS2, KS3
Region(s): All of UK
The Reading and Writing Scales are tools developed by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education and partner organisations to help teachers understand what progression looks like in reading and writing for children aged 3-16. They provide an evidence-based framework to help teachers:
- Identify what stage of their reading or writing journey a pupil is currently at.
- Analyse the progress of individual pupils.
- Consider the next steps required to move each individual forward on their literacy journey.
The scales provide a description of observable pupil behaviours at each of the eight designated stages, from ‘beginner’ to ‘mature, independent’ reader/writer. These descriptions allow teachers to position a child on the scale and to assess where there are gaps in their learning. Alongside the description there is also a ‘Next Steps’ planning section that outlines the provision and practice required to support each child and enable them to move forward.
Cost: Free downloadable PDF (with registration).
About Centre for Literacy in Primary Education: CLPE is an independent charity with over 40 years’ experience of providing evidence-based CPD training and high-quality resources to support teachers.
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- The Reading and Writing Scales have been developed by CLPE in conjunction with four other major literacy organisations: English and Media Centre, National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE), National Association of Advisers in English (NAAE) and UK Literacy Association (UKLA).
- Comprehensive Research and Reading sections outline the pedagogical theory and evidence underpinning the development of the Reading and Writing Scales, and provide a useful overview of current research about children as readers and writers.
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