Informational shorts by framework key area
Explore our series of short videos to find out more about each key area of the Reading Schools Framework, and discover best practice tips and examples of actions from accredited schools.
Children enjoying a (this will open in a new window)Read, Write, Count with the First Minister 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 – (this will open in a new window)Reading Leadership Group
Key Area 1.2.2 – (this will open in a new window)Learner role modelling
Key Area 1.2.3 – (this will open in a new window)Staff being seen as readers themselves
Key Area 1.2.4 – (this will open in a new window)Staff development
Key Area 1.2.5 – (this will open in a new window)Staff knowledge of contemporary children’s literature
1.3 Leadership of Change
Key Area 1.3.1 – (this will open in a new window)Whole-school action plan
Key Area 1.3.2 – (this will open in a new window)School environment
Key Area 1.3.3 – (this will open in a new window)National events and celebrations
1.5 Management of resources to promote equity
Key Area 1.5.1 – (this will open in a new window)Access to high-quality reading materials
2.2 Curriculum
Key Area 2.2.1 – (this will open in a new window)Regular opportunities to read for pleasure
Key Area 2.2.2 – (this will open in a new window)Interdisciplinary book projects
2.3 Learning, Teaching and Assessment
Key Area 2.3.1 – (this will open in a new window)Modelling reading behaviours
Key Area 2.3.2 – (this will open in a new window)Staff led meaningful conversations around books
Key Area 2.3.3 – (this will open in a new window)Creating learner social networks
Key Area 2.3.4 – (this will open in a new window)Opportunities for learners to respond to what they’re reading
Key Area 2.3.5 – (this will open in a new window)Access to authors
Former Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho meets schoolchildren at an (this will open in a new window)Authors Live event
2.5 Family Learning
Key Area 2.5.1 – (this will open in a new window)Raising the profile of reading with families
2.7 Partnerships
Key Area 2.7.1 – (this will open in a new window)Partnerships within local community
3.2 Raising Attainment and Achievement
Key Area 3.2.1 – (this will open in a new window)Rewarding progress and recognising personal achievements
Celebrating reading achievements in school
Key Area 3.2.2 – (this will open in a new window)Monitoring progress