Discover practical strategies for teaching writing in EYFS and Year 1 with Literacy Counts expert Louise Robinson. This blog explores the importance of modelled and shared writing, effective use of a writer’s toolkit, oral rehearsal, and letter formation – all through the lens of the award-winning Ready Steady Write programme. Perfect for teachers and literacy leads looking to strengthen early writing outcomes with research-informed approaches.

Get your school ready for Year 6 SATs writing moderation with our essential guide. From key updates and evidence checklists to curriculum coverage and exemplification, this blog supports teachers and leaders in ensuring accurate assessment and confident moderation outcomes.

We’re thrilled to be named finalists four times in the ERA 2025 Awards! From EYFS to whole-school literacy, our impact-proven resources – Ready Steady Write, Spell and Phonics – are transforming teaching and raising outcomes. Discover why Literacy Counts leads on reading and writing.

To celebrate Shakespeare Week (24-30th March 2025), we are offering FREE access and a FREE planning webinar for our KS2 Ready Steady Write PLUS+ Shakespeare units until the end of June 2025! These high-quality writing resources bring Shakespeare’s works to life through drama, analysis, and creative writing. 

Developing confident writers starts in the early years, and Ready Steady Write provides the essential structure to support this journey. From engaging Story Friends and Sentence Snake to phonics-aligned writing and interactive Story Songs, this research-based approach ensures young learners thrive. Discover how it transforms EYFS writing!

Moseley Primary School in Coventry is transforming writing with Ready Steady Write. Through Daily Sentence Accuracy, EYFS Story Songs, and engaging resources, pupils are thriving. Discover how Literacy Counts’ Everybody Write 2 Year Project school is improving writing consistency, teacher workload, and pupil confidence.

Discover how Ready Steady Write, the award-winning successor to Read to Write, transforms writing outcomes with high-quality literature, dynamic lesson plans, and inclusive resources. Designed to reduce teacher workload and enhance pupil engagement, it’s the ultimate writing curriculum for today’s classrooms. Learn more about its innovative features and benefits.

Discover how Ready Steady Write’s FREE wellbeing units can transform your classroom. Aligning with the PSHE curriculum, these three-week resources provide high-quality writing opportunities, develop emotional literacy, and foster empathy. Learn from the insights of our expert writers and access your free units.

Discover how St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School in Liverpool has transformed writing outcomes with Ready Steady Write and the Liverpool Everybody Write Two-Year Project. Learn how this consistent, structured approach to literacy is inspiring pupils and teachers alike, creating a love for reading and writing every day!

📚 Flip Your Phonics to Ready Steady Phonics – Limited Time Offer 📚 

Are you looking for a phonics scheme that offers comprehensive teaching materials, engaging resources, and proven results? Now is the perfect time to switch to Ready Steady Phonics and transform phonics teaching in your school.

As part of their vision to provide tailored support for their schools, Literacy Counts partnered with CDAT to deliver 'Writing: Getting the Basics Right' – a targeted set of CPD sessions aimed at developing key writing skills. This project focused on: 

Accurate writing assessment is key to improving outcomes for children. In our latest blog, we explore how Moderation Counts supports teachers with authentic writing examples, detailed annotations, and clear progression across year groups. Perfect for any primary school, these resources are designed to bring clarity, confidence, and consistency to writing judgements. Read more to find out how they can benefit your school!

Schools already using Ready Steady Write are seeing the transformative power of a structured, high-quality writing curriculum. By adding Ready Steady Spell, schools can take their literacy provision to the next level, ensuring a seamless progression from effective writing composition to accurate and automatic spelling too. Together, these award-recognised resources provide the perfect combination to improve composition and transcription outcomes for all learners. 

Here’s why Ready Steady Write schools should embrace Ready Steady Spell. 

Discover how Working Walls bring the writing process to life in primary classrooms. From showcasing grammar and vocabulary to tracking writing progression, Working Walls make learning visible, engaging, and collaborative. Explore practical tips and insights to enhance your teaching and improve outcomes for all learners.

Developing strong spoken language skills is essential for children’s confidence, academic success, and lifelong communication. Research shows that prioritising oracy is especially beneficial for disadvantaged pupils. Yet, limited guidance in the National Curriculum makes it challenging to plan a progressive spoken language curriculum. Our new Spoken Language Progression Document bridges this gap, providing year-by-year guidance and practical tools for EYFS to Year 6. Join our free webinar on 21st November to explore ways to enhance oracy in your school.

Today, we are thrilled to announce that both Ready Steady Write and Ready Steady Spell have been shortlisted for the prestigious BETT Awards 2025 in the Primary Digital Learning Product - Language & Literacy category! Literacy Counts: Proud to be recognised by industry-leading awards for making an impact in literacy education. 

Discover the transformative power of Ready Steady Write, an award-winning resource that enhances writing outcomes from EYFS to Year 6. This blog highlights five key reasons to implement Ready Steady Write in your school, focusing on its evidence-based approach, emphasis on oracy, support for diverse learners, and ability to reduce teacher workload. Foster a culture of high-quality writing in your school community!

At Grange Community Nursery and Primary School, embedding Ready Steady Spell has transformed the teaching and learning of spelling. In this blog, you’ll hear from the school’s Leadership Team about the positive changes they've witnessed since introducing Ready Steady Spell. Additionally, we’ll share Pupil Voice testimonials, highlighting how fun and engaging the lessons have been in helping children improve their spelling skills.