What do our partner schools say about our work?
“In our experience, the work of the Children’s Literacy Charity is the only proven intervention to raise reading standards for our youngest pupils struggling to keep up with their peers. The school has tried many interventions and in terms of value for money and the quality of the tutors, no other intervention comes close to matching their work. The number of children at Camelot School in last five years who have started a CLC intervention programme not reading in line with age related expectations and have graduated in line and able to meet national assessment standards is astonishing”.
– James Robinson, Headteacher, Bird In Bush Primary School, London
“We have the highest number of deprived primary-aged pupils in Luton, with over half of our children in receipt of the Pupil Premium Grant. We have invested significant time in developing a positive reading culture across the school, as many of our pupils do not have access to home libraries or regular opportunities to read at home.
Words cannot fully describe how much the pupils have enjoyed the sessions. They look forward to Tuesdays and Wednesdays more than any other days of the week! Working in small groups with a high staff-to-pupil ratio has allowed the children to thrive, resulting in a notable improvement in fluency, confidence, and vocabulary development.
I was honoured to attend the end-of-programme celebration assembly yesterday and listen to the children speak so confidently about their learning and favourite aspects of the programme.
All fifteen pupils made progress during the intervention, with three children now working at age-related expectations for the first time. This is a remarkable achievement and one that we are incredibly proud of. The programme is making a truly meaningful difference to our pupils.”
– Harriet Robertson, Deputy Headteacher, Waulud Primary School, Luton
“The CLC Reading Lab had a huge impact on our children’s love for reading, confience and self-esteem. The staff became a part of our school team and we were very lucky to have them.”
– Headteacher, Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Lambeth
“The work The Children’s Literacy Charity do is invaluable. It takes time and skill to help close the literacy gap for children who are behind for whatever reason. Bringing in the CLC tutors allows our school to give the children who need it most a vital step up.”
– Andy Kilcoyne, Headteacher, Mauldeth Road Primary School
“We have been working with Literacy Lab at Hollydale for the last eight years, and it is an invaluable part of our early intervention and support for pupils who need a boost in literacy. With two sessions a week the pupils make rapid progress as the teaching the tutors provide is tailored to the pupil’s needs and any gaps in their learning. The termly reviews and reports help us to track each child’s achievements clearly and the assessments they use are excellent at giving us precise data as evidence to support the progress they have made. It really is an intervention that is crucial in helping ensure all our children are given the additional opportunity they need to excel at literacy at Hollydale.”
– Inclusion Manager, Hollydale Primary School
“Each academic year, approximately 12% of our pupils are identified for specialist support via the Literacy Lab intervention. When evaluating the impact of The Children’s Literacy Charity, the visible improvements in pupils’ overall confidence and attitude towards reading and writing are clearly evident.”
– Reema Reid, Head Teacher, Hollydale Primary School, Southwark
“I just wanted to share with you the fantastic results we have had for our reading SATs this year. 70% EXS (Working at Expected Standard) with 24% GDS (Greater Depth within Expected Standard). Speaking with the Y6 team, they were full of praise for the impact that Reading Lab has had, working with the groups that you have. We appreciate everything you do and are so pleased that you are such a key part of our Saint Nathaniel’s team. I am so pleased that you are with us again next year. Our Y6 teachers could plot back the children you have worked with and can see the amazing impact you have had. Thank you so much.”
– Rosemary Patrick, Principal, St Nathaniel’s Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent
