Leading Literacy - Sarah Greenough

Literacy is the bedrock of culture, curriculum, and classroom practice – it is the key that unlocks learning and social mobility for pupils across all phases. However, the world of literacy leadership is full of complexity, challenge, and competing priorities. This handbook provides essential guidance for leaders responsible for developing literacy and learning across schools and trusts, dismantling the 'knowing doing' gap through evidence-based strategies. Drawing on extensive research around effective implementation, the book explores key roles, responsibilities, and practices required for successful literacy leadership. It guides readers through developing literacy knowledge and expertise, preparing and delivering implementation plans, and evaluating and sustaining impact over time. With an explicit focus on a phased approach – exploration, preparation, delivery, and sustainability – the chapters offer practical strategies to:Develop literacy knowledge and expertiseDevelop a literacy leadership planLead effective professional developmentTarget intervention pathwaysCreate a culture of literacyEvaluate and sustain impactIncluding examples and case studies from experienced literacy leaders across different schools and regions, this is the 'go-to' resource for all primary and secondary school leaders wanting to improve literacy outcomes for every learner across all subject areas.
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