About this resource
How reading skills develop across primary — phase 1 phonics through KS2 inference, summarisation, and critical reading. Includes year-by-year skill expectations, common misconceptions, and the assessment markers that show whether children are on track. The reference document an English Lead returns to most often.
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- Print-ready PDF — A4 and US Letter compatible
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- Free to use in your classroom
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