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Don't miss our upcoming webinar, 'Stop giving every learner the same literacy solution'. This Thursday, Bedrock's Director of Education, Olivia Sumpter, joins Dr Tim Mills MBE - lead drafter of the DfE Writing Framework and DfE RISE Advisor - for a practical session on making better literacy decisions across your school. Too often, intervention continues long after decoding and fluency are secure - while the real challenge is access to the academic language that shapes the curriculum. That creates two problems: - Some pupils receive support they no longer need - Others never develop the language needed to succeed across subjects In this live session, you'll learn: - How to use reading data to identify the real barrier - When intervention should stop - What learners need next to access the curriculum successfully 📅 Thursday 14th May 🕓 4:00-4:15pm BST Secure your place via the link in bio. #EducationLeadership #SchoolLeadership #Literacy #Curriculum #SchoolImprovement

Most schools can’t answer this: Are we using the right intervention with the right pupils - and stopping it at the right time? That creates two problems: 1. Some pupils get support they don’t need 2. Others never develop the language to access the curriculum That’s why outcomes stall. Students cannot access the curriculum without the language that shapes it. Once decoding is secure, the priority changes: → teach vocabulary, knowledge, and disciplinary reading across subjects We’re running a short session to show you how. With Dr Tim Mills MBE, lead drafter of the DfE Writing Framework and Rise Advisor. Secure your place via the link in bio. #Literacy #Education #SchoolLeadership #PrimaryTeachers #SecondaryTeachers #Curriculum #TeachingAndLearning #EdTech

We had a brilliant evening at the Education Resources Awards last night. Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists. We were proud to be shortlisted in two categories and to celebrate alongside so many people working to improve outcomes for schools and students. While we didn’t take home an award this time, the evening only reinforced what matters most: helping schools build strong literacy foundations, improve reading comprehension, and give every student better access to the curriculum. Schools are facing rising expectations, stretched capacity, and the need for literacy that works across every subject. That challenge continues to shape everything coming next from Bedrock. Keep your eyes peeled. If your school is sharpening its literacy strategy, raising reading outcomes, or looking to build a stronger whole-school approach, we would love to talk. Head to the link in our bio.

We’re delighted to share that Bedrock Learning has been shortlisted as a finalist at the Education Resources Awards for two categories: 🏆 Primary Resource or Equipment – ICT 🏆 Secondary Resource or Equipment – Tools for Leadership, Management & Assessment To be recognised across both primary and secondary categories is something we’re incredibly proud of. It reflects the impact schools are making with Bedrock every day to build literacy, strengthen reading, and improve access to the curriculum. The awards ceremony is tonight, and we’re very excited to attend. Wishing the best of luck to all finalists. If you'd like to see why 1,000+ schools choose Bedrock, book a call with our team via the link in bio.

A whole-school literacy strategy lives or dies on implementation. If you want clearer answers to: - Who needs what support? - Where are the gaps across departments? - Is it making a difference? Book a Bedrock demo (link in bio). #wholeschoolliteracy #subjectliteracy #schoolleadership #assessment #schoolimprovement #literacystrategy #secondaryeducation

Most schools have a literacy strategy. Far fewer know if it’s working - or what to prioritise next. That’s why we created our free literacy strategy audit for school leaders. It’s designed to take a forensic look at your literacy provision - helping you identify the specific barriers affecting students and respond with confidence and precision. Audit your literacy strategy in four steps: 1. Complete the online diagnostic (10 minutes): Answer a set of focused questions about your school’s literacy provision. 2. Identify key signals: Receive a bespoke, benchmarked 20-page report highlighting strengths, gaps, and recommendations. 3. Join a 45-minute expert review: Forensically examine your results and identify the most important priorities with a Bedrock expert. 4. Plan your response: Leave with a clear, prioritised action plan to support a more effective literacy strategy. No more guesswork. Just clarity on what to prioritise - and how to successfully action that across your school. Start your free literacy strategy audit (link in bio).

Most schools have a literacy strategy. Far fewer know if it’s working - or what to prioritise next. That’s why we created our free literacy strategy audit for school leaders. It’s designed to take a forensic look at your literacy provision - helping you identify the specific barriers affecting students and respond with confidence and precision. Audit your literacy strategy in four steps: 1. Complete the online diagnostic (10 minutes): Answer a set of focused questions about your school’s literacy provision. 2. Identify key signals: Receive a bespoke, benchmarked 20-page report highlighting strengths, gaps, and recommendations. 3. Join a 45-minute expert review: Forensically examine your results and identify the most important priorities with a Bedrock expert. 4. Plan your response: Leave with a clear, prioritised action plan to support a more effective literacy strategy. No more guesswork. Just clarity on what to prioritise - and how to successfully action that across your school. Start your free literacy strategy audit (link in bio).

Don’t miss Session 2 of our Evolution, Not Revolution webinar series - ‘Building strong foundations in every subject’ - today at 4:15pm GMT! In today’s session, Bedrock’s Director of Education, Olivia Sumpter, is joined by two expert guests to discuss the role of literacy and language across the curriculum. While Session 1 focused on whole-school strategy, Session 2 moves into classroom practice - focusing on the curriculum and teaching approaches that build strong foundations in language, reading, and writing across every subject. Drawing on their subject expertise in history and geography, our guest speakers will share practical strategies to extend students’ language and vocabulary, strengthen reading and writing, and support communication and understanding in every classroom. We'll cover: - Classroom and curriculum approaches that embed language, reading and writing across the curriculum - How to design a curriculum that develops vocabulary and improves reading competency in every subject Register via the link in bio. Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send the recording straight to your inbox.

Now live: Bedrock’s Literacy Health Check 🩺 A strong literacy strategy isn’t built on data alone - it’s about knowing how to use it. That’s why the Literacy Health Check includes a 45-minute consultation with a literacy expert: a focused conversation to help school leaders turn evaluation into action. In the session, you’ll explore your results, identify priority areas, and leave with a plan that is purpose-built to achieve buy-in and impact in your setting. What you’ll gain: - Greater confidence in your literacy strategy - Clear, achievable and impactful next steps - Resources and recommendations tailored to your school Begin your Literacy Health Check today via the link in bio.

Don’t miss Session 1 of our Evolution, Not Revolution webinar series - today at 4:15pm GMT! Register via the link in bio. In today’s session, Bedrock’s Director of Education, Olivia Sumpter, is joined by expert Morgan Arthur to explore whole-school literacy strategy through the lens of the Ofsted Inspection Framework and Curriculum & Assessment Review. Learn how to create a culture where literacy barriers are spotted early and addressed systematically - across every subject. Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send the recording straight to your inbox. Next week: Join Olivia Sumpter and two expert guests for Session 2, as we explore practical classroom strategies to strengthen reading, writing, and language in your setting. 📅 Thursday 26th March @ 4:15pm GMT - reserve your spot via the link in bio.

What do ‘alligator’, ‘eyeball’ and ‘bedroom’ have in common? They’re all words attributed to William Shakespeare - who is believed to have contributed over 1,700 words to the English language! Next week is #ShakespeareWeek2026, and to celebrate, we’ve created a free classroom poster featuring 30 key vocabulary items you can use straight away. Download it via the link in bio. Then simply: 1. Print it for your classroom display 2. Pick one word at the start of each lesson 3. Use it as a quick 5-minute ‘do now’ vocabulary activity For example: - Noun (e.g. ‘tragedy’): ask each pair of students to find a synonym and an antonym - Literary technique (e.g. ‘pathetic fallacy’): ask each pair of students to create their own example to share with the class Let’s make much ado about vocabulary this #ShakespeareWeek

Evolution, not revolution 🔄 Are you looking to strengthen literacy across your whole school? Join our two-part webinar series exploring how to strengthen literacy across the curriculum through purposeful, manageable change. Our Director of Education, Olivia Sumpter, will be joined by expert guests to examine how the evolving Ofsted Inspection Framework and Curriculum and Assessment Review are reshaping expectations around language, reading, and inclusive teaching. 📅 Session 1: Thursday 19th March @ 4:15pm GMT Session one focuses on whole-school strategy - helping leaders establish a culture where literacy barriers are identified early and addressed systematically. 📅 Session 2: Thursday 26th March @ 4:15pm GMT Session two moves into classroom practice - exploring the curriculum and teaching approaches that build foundations in language, reading, and writing across every subject. Register via the link in bio. While each webinar can be attended independently, together they provide a complete framework for planning and embedding lasting literacy improvement.