Rachel (headteacher, Newton Primary School, Porthcawl)
Primary school headteacher who led a multi-year school improvement focus on literacy, implementing bespoke professional development, structured writing journeys, and curriculum-linked texts to raise pupils' reading and writing standards.
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Nov 27, 2025 • 38min
Sgwrs - Episode 5 - Overcoming challenges in the teaching of reading
Rachel, headteacher of Newton Primary School, and Vicky Constantino, head of Tredegarville Church in Wales Primary School, dive into innovative literacy strategies. They discuss how assessing literacy dips led to significant school improvements. With a focus on bespoke training and the appointment of passionate literacy leads, they highlight the importance of modeling and coaching. Engaging families through reading cafés and using diverse texts aim to boost pupils' engagement and comprehension, especially for EAL learners. Their insights emphasize collaboration and the need for consistent, funded training across Wales.
