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What Does A Literacy Leader Do?

15/6/2019

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Number 1 item on my list of 'Ten Things That Successful Phonics Schools Do' is:
  1. They have a Literacy leader/champion

Some schools call this role the 'Phonics Lead' but I like to use the term 'Literacy' because for me, phonics = basic literacy knowledge and skills. It's the foundations that, well, everything else, is built upon. 

Appointing a designated leader is not only a sensible and practical measure but it also demonstrates that phonics is being recognised as important in your school. 

What does the Literacy leader do?
  • Develops, annually reviews and updates school policies relating to phonics, spelling, handwriting and reading 
  • Annually audits resources 
  • Annually audits staff training and support needs 
  • Liaise with external consultant/training provider to plan and implement support 
  • Recommends training opportunities including events, books and websites 
  • Monitors consistent and effective use of displays 
  • Motivates and inspires staff, children and parents 
  • Collates and interprets assessment and tracking data 
  • Ensures staff are assessing, tracking and monitoring children's progress at least every half term 
  • Asks staff to describe their children's progress and identify barriers 
  • Offer troubleshooting advice to staff 
  • Keep up-to-date with industry information, latest research, publications and events 
  • Team teaches, coaches and models lessons 
  • Organises or supports staff with events such as parent workshops 
  • Liaises with the English leader on overlap areas such as Reading for Pleasure 
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