Leading Literacy Series: Designing a Coherent Literacy Strategy

An effective literacy strategy is central to academic success for all pupils. Its impact depends not on the production of a single document, but on the coherence between a school’s stated intent, its strategic decisions, and everyday classroom practice.

This session explores how to design a literacy strategy that is clear in purpose, aligned in approach, and sustainable over time.

Led by Alex Fairlamb, the session will examine three interdependent elements:

• Defining the Intent (the ‘Why’)
• Developing the Strategy (the ‘How’)
• Implementing Classroom Practice (the ‘What’)

Ensuring that strategic decisions are visible and meaningful in daily teaching, learning, and pupil experience.