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Realising the potential of early intervention
Reading Recovery is one of a small number of programmes given as examples of effective early intervention in a new report launched by the Early Intervention Foundation Realising the potential of early intervention.
Early Intervention Foundation, 31 October 2018
"The teacher is our best resource"
Our goal is to enable as many children as possible to be literate
UCL Institute of Education, 25 October 2018
The impacts of Reading Recovery at scale
A study published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis presents findings from a four-year evaluation of a national scale-up of Reading Recovery - a one-to-one reading intervention for struggling first grade (Year 2) readers.
Institute for Effective Education, 15 May 2018
Success for pupils living in poverty
Mentions Reading Recovery in East Renfrewshire
Barrhead News, 25 April 2018
The Institute for Effective Education has rated Reading Recovery as STRONG evidence for primary reading.
'Reading Recovery has been rated as 'strong' for primary reading. This is the highest possible rating and lets educators know that the intervention has a good chance of improving pupils' outcomes if implemented as designed.'
Institute for Effective Education, University of York, 11 April 2018
Moores and Kitt help local school with reading skills
Nottinghamshire first-team squad members Tom Moores and Ben Kitt took time out from their pre-season preparations to listen to children from Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School read excerpts from their favourite books.
Trent Bridge News, 27 March 2018
Reading Recovery launches in Malta
UCL News, TV Malta, 15 March 2018
Limerick primary schools take part in programme to improve children's literacy
Limerick Today, 4 March 2018
Bristol pupils get reading boost during Read Aloud month
Pupils from Bristol primary schools are getting a chance to read their favourite books to a series of high profile people this February as part of a month long celebration of reading.
Bristol City Council Newsroom, 22 February 2018
Visit to the Royal Theatre Stratford East
On Tuesday 20th February, North Beckton Primary celebrated the achievements of some of our children, who with the help of their parents and the school, had overcome literacy difficulties through the Reading Recovery Intervention.
North Beckton Primary School, 23 February 2018
Barrhead schoolkids read to River City star Frances Thorburn during library visit
The children were taking part in the International Literacy Centre's Read Aloud month, which is a series of events celebrating the pupils' achievements in learning to read and encouraging them to become role models for other youngsters.
Evening Times, Glasgow, 5 February 2018
All about... literacy
Effective literacy teaching involves much more than synthetic phonics
Nursery World, 5 February 2018
Dagenham pupils show off literacy success at 'Read Aloud' event in the British Library
Dagenham schoolchildren were handed the stage at the British Library today to celebrate their reading achievements.
Year One pupils from Grafton Primary have been taking part in UCL's Institute of Education programme, Reading Recovery, aimed at getting struggling readers up to speed.
Barking and Dagenham Post, 31 January 2018
IOE celebrates success of young readers in London
UCL Institute of Education (IOE) and the British Library today celebrated the achievements of London school children who have overcome problems with literacy through the IOE's Reading Recovery Programme.
UCL Institute of Education, 31 January 2018
Portsmouth school given award for work on reading
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School, in Landport, Portsmouth, was given an award for its dedication to encouraging children to reach their expected reading age.
The Portsmouth news, 24 July 2017
Young reader achiever scoops national award
A Year 2 pupil from Moorside Primary School in Droylsden has been recognised at a national reading awards ceremony in London in front of special guests, including actress Gillian Anderson.
Tameside Reporter, 21 July 2017
Budding book worm receives trophy from author
More good news on Reading Recovery Award winners from the Rugby Observer.
Rugby Observer 19th July 2017
Primary school teacher honoured in national awards ceremony
Stacey was 'highly commended' in the Reading Recovery Teacher of the Year Award.
Coalville, Ashby & Swadlincote Times, 14 July 2017
South Park Primary School awarded for helping underachieving pupils with their reading
South Park Primary School has become the first school in the borough to win the Reading Recovery School of the Year Award.
The Ilford Recorder, 13 July 2017
Rugby Observer praises local Reading Recovery Award winner
ONCE upon a time there was a schoolgirl in the town of Rugby who read aloud so well that she won a national award…
Six year-old Taya Adams has been named as a winner in the reading category of the 2017 Reading Recovery Awards.
Rugby Observer, 9 June 2017
St Peter's CE Primary School in Farnworth turns children into young bookworms
A PRIMARY school is first class when it comes to encouraging its youngsters to read.
St Peter's CE Primary School in Farnworth is celebrating being University College London's Institute of Education Reading Recovery School of the Year.
The Bolton News, 6 June 2017
Reading Recovery and Arsenal - Matchday Programme article
Reading Recovery and Arsenal Double Club collaboration - Article in Arsenal vs Manchester United Matchday Programme, 7 May 2017
Reading aloud packs a punch with pupils
Kickboxer Regis Sugden stressed the importance of reading to nine youngsters as part of a national campaign.
Year two and three pupils at William Gladstone Academy, Newark, read aloud to the 21-year-old Suggy's Gym star.
Newark Advertiser, 20 April 2017
On the road to reading recovery
"Jamie was struggling at school," says his grandfather Morgan Tande, "he wasn't interested in going and had so many excuses every morning; everyday it was a struggle to get him to school."
Bristol 24/7 , 4 April 2017
Bristol pupils get reading boost during Read Aloud month
Pupils from Bristol schools will get a chance to read their favourite books to a series of high profile people this week as part of Read Aloud, a month long celebration of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Reading Recovery initiatives.
Bristol City Council Newsroom, 22 February 2017
Firefighters help children with reading
Fightfighters from Bristol have been helping children with their reading
BBC Radio Bristol, 21 February 2017
City pair show their support towards local primary school
Callum O'Dowda and Mark Little visited Greenfield E-ACT Primary School to encourage pupils to read as part of the nationwide Read Aloud project.
BCFC, 21 February 2017
Both sides score on literacy visit
Pupils from Blidworth Oaks Primary School visited Meadow Lane this week to read with the Notts County first team. The children are involved in the Reading Recovery programme, tailored to help those who had difficulty with literacy at an early age.
Nottingham Post, 9 February 2017
The Big Picture - Reading goals
Education secretary Justine Greening attended the launch of a new partnership between Arsenal in the Community and the UCL Institute of Education (IoE) with the aim to reach more north London children with reading programmes.
Nursery World, 6 February 2017
Education Secretary visits Arsenal football club to launch reading and football partnership
The Education Secretary Justine Greening visited Arsenal football club to listen to children read, celebrating their achievements and marking the launch of a literacy partnership.
Day Nurseries, 2 February 2017
New schemes announced across the UK to boost learning through football
Arsenal Football Club played host to education secretary Justine Greening yesterday to celebrate the launch of a joint reading initiative between Arsenal in the Community and the University College London's Institute of Education (IOE.)
The scheme aims to improve literacy performance in schools by providing young people in London with specialist reading programmes through Arsenal's Double Club initiative and the IOE's Reading Recovery intervention - a programme which supports five and six-year-olds who struggle with literacy.
QA Education, 2 February 2017
Education Secretary impressed by "literacy and sporting activities" during Arsenal in the Community visit
Education Secretary Justine Greening this week visited Arsenal football club to mark the launch of a joint reading initiative between Arsenal in the Community and the University College London's Institute of Education.
The partnership aims to raise educational achievement with access to reading programmes for more children in north London through Arsenal's Double Club initiative and the IOE's Reading Recovery literacy intervention.
Essex TV, 2 February 2017
Education Secretary visit to Arsenal football club
Education Secretary Justine Greening today (30 January 2017) visited Arsenal football club to mark the launch of a joint reading initiative between Arsenal in the Community and the University College London's Institute of Education (IOE).
The Edgazette, 30 January 2017
Education Minister launches UCL and Arsenal literacy initiative
Secretary of State for Education Justine Greening attended the launch of a new partnership between Arsenal in the Community and the UCL Institute of Education (IOE) today (30 January 2017).
Through the IOE's Reading Recovery literacy intervention and Arsenal's Double Club initiative, the partnership aims to reach more north London children and raise educational achievement.
The Edgazette, 30 January 2017
How gender stereotypes kick in age six
Joanna Gosling spoke to Professor Paul Howard-Jones, an education neuroscientist from Bristol University, and Professor Gemma Moss, director of the UCL Institute of Education's International Literacy Centre, to discuss where children are picking up influences at such a young age.
BBC 2 Victoria Derbyshire show, 27 January 2017
Girl Power: How can books empower young girls?
Girl Power needs to start young - with storybooks - to challenge the assumption that boys are smarter, Professor Gemma Moss, an education expert has said.
BBC News, 27 January 2017
BBC Radio 4's Today programme, 27 January 2017