"Such’s passion and knowledge for reading shines through. This is a thoughtful text as well as a practical one."

- Schools Week-

From the bestselling author of The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading, this is your essential guide to teaching reading in primary schools.

Filled with classroom-tested, practical guidance, this book addresses common questions faced in every school by those seeking to improve reading. It offers a clear, evidence-informed approach that maximises the chances of all children becoming capable, confident readers.

• Explore how to lay the foundations for reading development.


• Learn effective approaches to organising classroom instruction.


• Understand how to build a reading curriculum and nurture a reading culture.


• Consider nuanced approaches to assessing and supporting pupils.


• Examine how to lead professional development and implement change in teaching reading across your school.

Each bite-sized chapter is supported by smart summaries, retrieval quizzes to test your understanding, questions for professional development discussions and links to more specialised reading on every topic.

This is an unmissable resource for primary teachers and those leading literacy teaching in primary schools.