Alex Quigley

Our pupils’ success will be defined by their ability to read fluently and skillfully. But despite universal acceptance of reading’s vital importance, the reading gap in our classroom remains, and it is linked to an array of factors, such as parental wealth, education and book ownership, as well as classroom practice. To close this gap, we need to ensure that...

Our pupils’ success will be defined by their ability to read fluently and skilfully. Despite universal acceptance of reading’s vital importance, the reading gap in our classroom remains. It is linked to various factors, such as parental wealth, education, and book ownership, as well as classroom practice. To close this gap, we need to ensure that every teacher has the...

This book explains seven critical steps to improve children's writing. Though seemingly ‘natural’, writing proves devilishly difficult for far too many school pupils, and closing this gap can have a lasting impact on their academic and life success. With the goal of giving every teacher the knowledge and skill to teach writing with confidence, it makes sense of the history...