Structured Literacy &

What is it?

StepsWeb is one of the leading examples of structured literacy principles – going back to well before it was recognised as an established term!

Science of Reading refers to the knowledge about reading which has built up over 5 decades of research and best practice. See Scarborough’s Reading Rope (2001) below.

Structured literacy is a teaching approach which applies that knowledge in a way which is systematic, cumulative, diagnostic and explicit.

Why do we need it?

International concern about literacy levels shows the need for resources which are genuinely evidence-based and effective. However, teaching needs to be explicit and meet the needs of everyone, including our dyslexic and other neurodiverse learners.

Each student needs to work at their own level, with the right amount of reinforcement and scaffolding for each individual.  Very challenging to do in a busy classroom! 

Well-chosen technology can enable teachers to achieve this in a way which is not only enjoyable and user-friendly – but also highly effective.  Not by replacing teaching, but by optimising it.

Structured Literacy Webinar

How does StepsWeb provide a structured literacy approach?

StepsWeb develops the core skills needed for both reading and spelling in a way which is research proven, and highly effective.

We like to describe StepsWeb as ‘the specialist resource for non-specialists’.  The more you know, the more you’ll get out of StepsWeb. While it is ideal for busy teachers, it can also be effectively used by teacher aides and parents.

StepsWeb automatically analyses each student’s literacy needs and places them at the right level of a structured, cumulative progression which they can follow at their own individual speed.  The program continually analyses each student’s progress and creates individualised reinforcement.

No more re-inventing the wheel – and no more endless planning and testing!  Everything you need is at your fingertips – comprehensive diagnostic information and online and printable resources for every learner.  

Scope and Sequence

Support struggling learners

Allow your struggling learners to get ahead with StepsWeb workbooks.

There is a full range of workbooks which complement the StepsWeb Course and there are masses of printable resources, screening tests and literacy games to provide reinforcement for your neuro-diverse learners.

In this way, StepsWeb provides your struggling learners with the reinforcement they need – but also variety, enjoyment and a sense of achievement.  

We strongly recommend that all struggling learners use workbooks as well as the online activities to get the extra reinforcement they need.

Workbooks