GovWire

This report, following research visits to 6 secondary schools, illustrates how these schools identify specific reading weaknesses, and how they provide targeted support for struggling readers.

The findings use evidence from:

• research literature
• autumn term 2021 inspection data
• discussions with His Majestys Inspectors (HMI) who are primary specialists or secondary English specialists
• visits to secondary schools that were shown to be effectively supporting struggling readers, to speak to leaders, pupils and staff