Implementing the Renewed Framework for Literacy

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Aims

For subject leaders: To become familiar with the components of

the Renewed Framework for Literacy and reflect on the implications for their schools

To understand the key principles behind the framework

To understand how both centre and school based training is structured, and to be clear about their roles and responsibilities

Resources checklist

Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics:

Paper copy 02011-2006BOK-EN DVD-ROM 02014-2006DVD-EN

Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics - Supporting guidance for headteachers and chairs of governors:

Paper copy 02009-2006BKT-EN CD 02009-2006CDO-EN

Subject leader handbook DVD-ROM 02009-2006DVD-EN

Why renew the Primary Framework?

“Excellent teaching gives children the life chances they deserve. Enjoyment is the birthright of every child. The most powerful mix is the one that brings the two together. Children learn better when they are excited and engaged – but what excites and engages them the most is truly excellent teaching.”

(Taken from the introduction to ‘Excellence and Enjoyment’)

Children deserve: To be set appropriate learning challenges To be taught well and be given the opportunities

to learn in different ways that maximise their chances of success

To have adults working with them to tackle the specific barriers to progress they face

The Primary Framework is designed to help

practitioners, teachers, schools and settings achieve this ambition.

The renewal of the Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics is to support and increase all children’s access to excellent teaching, leading to exciting and successful learning.

Rationale for renewal of Literacy Framework To reflect developments in learning and

teaching since the original literacy strategy To accelerate progression and make it more

explicit To include explicit reference to Speaking and

Listening and ICT To embed Assessment for Learning and build

independence To emphasise building and applying skills

across the curriculum

Introduction to Renewed Literacy Framework

Spring ’07 Summer ’07 Autumn ‘07

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Six Key Principles

Improving teaching of early reading Encouraging flexibility Structuring learning Raising expectations Making more effective use of

assessment Broadening and strengthening

pedagogy

Activity

Discussion, feedback and reflection

Consider…

Priorities – in terms of the 6 key principles School strengths Which could pose the greatest challenge? Implications for you as subject leader