Roger Beard
Research and the National Literacy Strategy
paper outlines research evidence underpinning national literacy strategy implemented england 1998 paper summarises strategy comprises identifies several predisposing influences international data primary school pupils reading performance school effectiveness research findings literacy programmes underachieving pupils usa australia school inspections provided additional evidence early success national literacy project provided precipitating influence reflected much implied sources research evidence main aspects national literacy strategy discussed relevant research findings indicated broadly complementary nature sources noted paper concludes suggesting strategy offers promise significantly raising standards improving lifechances thousands children