"Every teacher will be empowered, enriched and inspired by this important book. It offers an authoritative synthesis of the knowledge and practice of literacy teaching and learning, with practical strategies for the classroom, all of which are based on deep understanding of the latest research. Crucially, it reconnects every teacher to that most life-changing activity which sits at their heart of their professional vocation - the teaching of literacy."Jonathan Douglas CBE, Hon FRSL, Chief Executive of National Literacy Trust."Alex has the ability to take tricky concepts and make them instantly recognisable for teachers, giving clear, actionable ideas on how to shift classroom practice to better support children's literacy."Marcus Jones, Literacy Lead at Huntington Research school and Author of New Words, New Meanings."Quigley has expertly created a definitive masterclass on improving literacy across all phases. This is a clarion call for every teacher, not just literacy leaders, to champion literacy essentials: reading, writing, talk and vocabulary. Brilliantly practical and rich with examples, it is an indispensable book for genuinely improving outcomes for all students."Shareen Wilkinson, Author, English Specialist and Executive Director of Education, LEO Academy Trust.
