Bridging the Literacy Gap
Middle and Secondary Schools

Are you concerned about the literacy levels of students entering your school? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Reports show that many students begin their secondary education without the necessary literacy skills to succeed or engage effectively with the curriculum. Often, subject teachers lack the time or expertise to address these literacy issues.

This webinar is tailored for educators who seek effective, research-based solutions to improve literacy from Year 7 onwards. It will show you how StepsWeb can:

• Provide an instant overview of literacy levels and needs for each year group.
• Identify students struggling with vocabulary and comprehension, as well as reading and spelling.
• Provide an online solution which analyses every learner’s needs and enables every learner to progress at their own speed and level.
• Produce explicit teaching materials and full supporting resources for your high-need learners – within the same inclusive framework.

Attending this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to address literacy gaps effectively in your school.   There will be plenty of chances to ask questions and raise issues specific to your school – with individual follow-up available.

This webinar covers:

• Understanding the Current Landscape
  • Explore recent findings on literacy rates and understand the impact of low literacy skills on students' well-being and academic performance.
  • Discuss why this situation is currently worsening – and what we can do to address these problems.
• Identifying Needs and Reporting
  • Learn how to effectively assess core literacy skills across whole year-groups and easily evaluate progress.
  • Discover easy, effective ways of reporting, including to parents and guardians.
• Strategies for Accelerating Literacy Progress
  • See how you can significantly increase literacy levels across whole year-groups – with only 30 minutes per week.
  • Explore options for addressing specific needs – EAL/D, neurodiverse and others – and even your extension learners!
• How StepsWeb Supports the Curriculum
  • Discover how StepsWeb can support subject teaching, including in other languages.
  • Learn to build a bank of online and printable resources supporting every aspect of your curriculum – or indeed school environment.
• Don’t just take our word for it – see for yourself!
  • Start a free trial until the end of the year – with full support and PD at no cost. Every attendee receives a code giving you a free trial until the end of 2024.
• Finish up with a live Q&A with Ros

This webinar is ideal for middle or secondary school teachers, learning support coordinators (LSCs), literacy specialists, school leaders/principals interested in improving literacy outcomes, and any educators looking for tools to enhance literacy across the curriculum.