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We Improve Outcomes in Reading, Writing, Spelling and Phonics
Literacy Counts offers a complete suite of evidence-based literacy programmes for UK primary schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs), designed to raise standards from EYFS to Year 6. Our award-winning, research-informed Ready Steady Literacy resources include a fully resourced primary writing scheme, a validated phonics programme, a structured spelling curriculum, and a growing bank of high-quality shared reading resources — all aligned to the National Curriculum.
We partner with multi-academy trusts (MATs) and individual schools to embed a consistent, whole-school literacy approach. Through bespoke consultancy, expert CPD and curriculum planning support, we help schools implement impactful, sustainable strategies for teaching reading, writing, phonics and spelling. Whether you're seeking a systematic synthetic phonics programme, an English writing curriculum for EYFS, KS1 and KS2, or literacy CPD for teachers and leaders, Literacy Counts delivers high-impact, research-informed solutions that improve outcomes for all learners.
Literacy Counts – Leading the Way in Primary Reading and Writing
Upcoming Flagship Event:
Impact Showcase - Mill View Primary School
Thursday 22 May 2025 | 2:15PM - 4:40PM | In-person event at Mill View Primary School, Chester
Join Literacy Counts at Mill View Primary School, one of our Flagship Schools, for an inspiring afternoon of best practice in primary literacy. This Impact Showcase offers school and MAT leaders the opportunity to see how Ready Steady Write and Ready Steady Comprehension are embedded across the curriculum to raise writing and reading outcomes. Explore classrooms, discover the power of our teaching sequences in action and hear directly from children and staff about the impact on progress, workload and pupil engagement.
Ready Steady Write is a Teach Primary Award Winner!
Here’s what the UKLA judge said:
“Ready Steady Write is an excellent, user-friendly and comprehensive platform that is long-lasting and rich. It was highly praised by the judges for its impressive joined-up approach, which offers a real wealth and wide selection of resources for whole school planning purposes. Each unit has quality children’s literature embedded within it; they are inclusive and could be found in most classrooms. The programme includes dedicated segments for narrative or non-fiction outcomes, all centred around the importance of talk which ensures rich writing and deeper learning; whilst poetry creation is integrated into each curriculum block. In addition to the thorough planning units and examples of children’s writing, clear links to the national curriculum and teaching slides, the website encompasses robust assessment and monitoring strategies. This element was noted by the judges as particularly helpful for those in senior leadership to ensure a consistent approach is easily implemented across the school. Both early career teachers and those well-experienced in the profession will find value within this site.”
-Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves, UKLA
Testimonials
‘Children only get one chance at an education: since the implementation of Ready Steady Write at Arden, we can confidently say that we are doing things right with writing.’
Julia Dunn, Deputy Headteacher, Arden Primary School
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