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In 1998, the Government introduced the National Literacy Strategy (NLS) in all primary schools in England in a bid to raise literacy standards. The first cohort of primary schools in the northern Local Education Authority (n = 19) implemented the project in January 1997, the second cohort (n = 20) began in September 1997. Each cohort consisted of three different year groups (Year 2, Year 4 and Year 6). The aim of this project was to focus upon exam results from these schools and thereby identify possible predictors of success (e.g. socio-economic status, age of pupils, teaching and learning style). We looked at differences within and between each cohort. We also carried out in-depth case studies of three northern schools. Each case-study involved interviews with key staff. The wider implications of the findings for the implementation of the NLS and for the training needs of teachers are considered.
Author(s): Smith F; Hardman F
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Educational Studies
Year: 2000
Volume: 26
Issue: 3
Pages: 365-378
Print publication date: 01/01/2000
ISSN (print): 0305-5698
ISSN (electronic): 1465-3400
Publisher: Routledge
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03055690050137169
DOI: 10.1080/03055690050137169
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