Informational shorts by framework key area

Children enjoying a Read, Write, Count with the First Minister(this will open in a new window) gifting event at their school

Short informational videos for each key area of the Reading Schools framework

We have created a series of short informational videos covering each key area of the Reading Schools framework. Below you will find links to short videos for all 19 key areas, located under their corresponding How Good Is Our School 4 (HGIOS4) quality indicator headings.

Each video is 5-10 minutes in length and provides and overview of the key area, the criteria we accredit on, the evidence requirements and great practice examples we have seen from our growing community of Reading Schools.

In addition, you will find a suite of curated resources below each short video including links to revelant articles, case studies and practical activities to support you on your journey to accreditation.

1.2 Leadership of Learning

Key Area 1.2.1 – Reading Leadership Group(this will open in a new window)

Key Area 1.2.2 – Learner role modelling(this will open in a new window)

Key Area 1.2.3 – Staff being seen as readers themselves(this will open in a new window)

Key Area 1.2.4 – Staff development(this will open in a new window)

Key Area 1.2.5 – Staff knowledge of contemporary children’s literature(this will open in a new window)

1.3 Leadership of Change

Key Area 1.3.1 – Whole-school action plan(this will open in a new window)

Key Area 1.3.2 – School environment(this will open in a new window)

Key Area 1.3.3 – National events and celebrations(this will open in a new window)

1.5 Management of resources to promote equity

Key Area 1.5.1 – Access to high-quality reading materials(this will open in a new window)

2.2 Curriculum

Key Area 2.2.1 – Regular opportunities to read for pleasure(this will open in a new window)

Key Area 2.2.2 – Interdisciplinary book projects(this will open in a new window)

2.3 Learning, Teaching and Assessment

Key Area 2.3.1 – Modelling reading behaviours(this will open in a new window)

Key Area 2.3.2 – Staff led meaningful conversations around books(this will open in a new window)

Key Area 2.3.3 – Creating learner social networks(this will open in a new window)

Key Area 2.3.4 – Opportunities for learners to respond to what they’re reading(this will open in a new window)

Key Area 2.3.5 – Access to authors(this will open in a new window)

Former Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho meets schoolchildren at an Authors Live(this will open in a new window) event

2.5 Family Learning

Key Area 2.5.1 – Raising the profile of reading with families(this will open in a new window)

2.7 Partnerships

Key Area 2.7.1 – Partnerships within local community(this will open in a new window)

3.2 Raising Attainment and Achievement

Key Area 3.2.1 – Rewarding progress and recognising personal achievements(this will open in a new window)

Celebrating reading achievements in school

Key Area 3.2.2 – Monitoring progress(this will open in a new window)