Key Stage 3 Literacy Project

Literacy is a core skill that underpins pupils’ successful progression through school, and their transition into adulthood and employment.

Blackpool Key Stage 3 Literacy is a collective impact project focused on improving the literacy capability of all 11-14 year-olds across the town, through a research-informed, asset-based approach.

Why Blackpool?

The disadvantage gap at GCSE level is greater in Blackpool than anywhere else in England.

How the programme works

It is a collaboration between all six mainstream secondary schools, two all-through schools, and the pupil referral unit. Literacy and Evidence Leads appointed within a school, and supported by the Special Educational Needs Coordinator, work with Right to Succeed to identify pupil needs, design solutions based on existing evidence, deliver in a carefully monitored way and reflect on learning to inform future delivery.

 

Child-level outcomes

27% increase in pupils with the highest reading ability

53% reduction in days lost due to exclusions (vs-29% nationally) 

 

Community-level outcomes

85% teacher confidence in literacy CPD

 

System-level outcomes

The learning from all our Blackpool programmes is feeding into the town’s 10-year education strategy under the three key stands of Literacy, Inclusion and Employment and Skills.

 

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“Right to Succeed’s research-informed approach is made sustainable through their commitment to harness the power of the collective.”

Sir Harvey McGrath, British business and philanthropy Executive and Right to Succeed funder

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2019-03-14T14:50:34+00:00

Sir Harvey McGrath, British business and philanthropy Executive and Right to Succeed funder

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“Right to Succeed’s research-informed approach is made sustainable through their commitment to harness the power of the collective.”
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"They have challenged our thinking, provided tools to help us improve our outcomes for young people and remained consistent throughout the process to date."

Head SLT Ed Diversity

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2019-03-21T20:41:08+00:00

Head SLT Ed Diversity

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"They have challenged our thinking, provided tools to help us improve our outcomes for young people and remained consistent throughout the process to date."
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"It shows me that the work that you are doing is enormously important. You are acting as filters, brokers, and relationship-builders. You are nudging, monitoring and linking the work in the region. You are generating momentum, funding, and enthusiasm."

David Weston CEO at Teacher Development Trust

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2019-03-21T20:45:45+00:00

David Weston CEO at Teacher Development Trust

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"It shows me that the work that you are doing is enormously important. You are acting as filters, brokers, and relationship-builders. You are nudging, monitoring and linking the work in the region. You are generating momentum, funding, and enthusiasm."
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"After 30 years in this profession and eight years as a Head Teacher I can honestly say that I have never before worked with such professional people who have been able to challenge my thinking and inspire my practice"

Wendy Casson, Headteacher, Educational Diversity Pupil Referral Unit, Blackpool

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2019-03-21T20:19:42+00:00

Wendy Casson, Headteacher, Educational Diversity Pupil Referral Unit, Blackpool

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"After 30 years in this profession and eight years as a Head Teacher I can honestly say that I have never before worked with such professional people who have been able to challenge my thinking and inspire my practice"
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