Literacy Counts provides a structured, evidence-informed approach to teaching reading, writing, phonics, and spelling in primary schools. Its strength lies in the coherence of its curriculum and the quality of its resources.
The Ready Steady Literacy programmes are carefully sequenced and text-led, ensuring consistency across year groups. Each strand – including Write, Spell, Read Together, and Phonics – is designed to build on prior learning and support progression.
The programme also places strong emphasis on professional development, offering tailored training and strategic planning support. This helps schools embed a whole-school literacy approach that is sustainable and aligned with national expectations.
By combining curriculum design, CPD, and consultancy, Literacy Counts helps schools raise standards through high-quality teaching and joined-up planning.
We improve outcomes in schools through award-winning resources, bespoke consultancy and school improvement projects.
Literacy Counts is the leading literacy solution for primary schools.
We improve outcomes for children in reading, writing, spelling and phonics through expert consultancy, bespoke training and strategic school improvement projects.
Our research-informed, award-winning Ready Steady Literacy programmes – including Ready Steady Write, Spell, Read Together, Phonics and Leadership – support consistent, high-quality teaching.
Proven to make a measurable difference, our resources are trusted by schools, clusters and MATs nationwide. From whole-school CPD to strategic literacy planning, we empower educators at every level to embed excellence.
We work in partnership with MATs and schools to embed sustainable, evidence-based approaches that drive lasting improvement.
“The Literacy Counts training, tailored for each year group, will impact on writing outcomes for pupils across Chester Diocesan Academies Trust. We look forward to working with you again soon.”
Senior School Improvement Officer, CDAT
“Since implementing Ready Steady Write in 2022, the percentage of students at Arden meeting the expected standard in writing has risen from 52% to 80%.”
-Arden Primary School
Our Impact Counts 2024 Report is full of testimonials, data snapshots and case studies: https://www.literacycounts.co.uk/impact-report