#engagement

An Asset-Based Approach to Multilingualism

tacey Primary School, located in the heart of Cardiff City in Wales, serves a diverse community and currently has 233 pupils. The school is characterised by its multilingual environment. As of June 2024, within Stacey Primary 85% of learners are from the global majority, and 61% have English as an Additional Language (EAL). There are 41 different languages represented within the student body. This linguistic diversity reflects the school's inclusive ethos and its commitment to providing a supportive educational setting for all students, regardless of their linguistic background. From reception to year 6, 43.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (eFSM).

The Impact of Whole-school Literacy Resources on Literacy Attainment

Promoting the Power of Reading to Parents During this Winter Break

The Power of Reciprocal Reading

The Power of Introducing Children to a Variety of Texts

We want reading to be fun, keeping the love of books alive for children of all ages. But what happens when reading becomes too challenging? Children will want to stop. Give up. They will become frustrated with the process. For dyslexic readers, who find reading challenging, there are ways in which you can gently encourage the love of reading, whilst helping a child to develop their listening and concentration skills along the way.

Have a Happy Halloween Reading on Giglets

Using Reading with Giglets as a Writing Stimulus

Setting the right reading environment will transform a child's reading experience.

Shared reading is a highly enjoyable and effective way to build reading and comprehension skills

This month we're delighted to give a deeper insight into one of our newest additions: 'The Hedgehogs and the Hare'.

On Giglets, there is a choice of task types ready to use in the classroom with individuals, groups or a whole class.

Gwent Education Minority Ethnic Services (GEMS)

Find out more as giglets prepare for our official launch in Canada.

Learn about our process when creating the vibrant illustration and imagery that jumps out when you first look at Giglets.

Music is hugely powerful and can shake a whole spectrum of emotions from us. Can we use this to our advantage within the classroom?

St. Andrew's Primary School in Newport, South Wales have been using Giglets since 2017 and we are delighted to have helped engage and include all learners in their literacy teaching.

Fenwick Primary School is an excellent example of how Giglets can and should be used

Find out how St Philip Evans R.C. Primary School integrated Giglets