Vicky Constantino

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.