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Driving Literacy Across the Curriculum | An evidence based, knowledge rich resource to embed extended reading in Form Tutor Time & across the curriculum. Literacyengine.co.uk

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Welcome back! The 2026/27 academic year is off and running! With 3 full years of back catalogue plus new resources being uploaded every month there is a diverse range of knowledge rich reading resources ready and waiting to roll out today! literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We are unapologetically knowledge rich & text based. The best tool for making big life decisions is a rich & diverse knowledge of the world around us. Cultural, historical, practical, political, & powerful knowledge. How do your students start their day? Literacyengine.co.uk

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The Literacy Engine

The Literacy Engine - Driving Literacy Across The Curriculum. Weekly extended reading packs to embed reading in Form Tutor Time

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

It's here! The first batch of 2026/27 resources are now live! Comprehension is built on a foundation of rich and diverse knowledge. Our Tutor Time reading programme builds knowledge of the world around them equipping young people for life beyond school. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

It's here! The first batch of 2026/27 resources are now live! Comprehension is built on a foundation of rich and diverse knowledge. Our Tutor Time reading programme builds knowledge of the world around them equipping young people for life beyond school. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Some useful texts from the archives that may come in handy over the next few days: ⚙️ What is democracy? ⚙️ Have you ever wondered how elections work in the UK? Young people need knowledge of the world around them to equip them for adult life. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Some useful texts from the archives that may come in handy over the next few days: ⚙️ What is democracy? ⚙️ Have you ever wondered how elections work in the UK? Young people need knowledge of the world around them to equip them for adult life. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Make next year your #YearofReading by joining us to Get Reading Into It! Our evidence based, knowledge rich, tutor time reading programme is the perfect way to start the day. Drop us a message to start the discussion now! Literacyengine.co.uk

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Two packs that may be useful this week: ⛈️ Wild Weather from our Geography Curriculum Cogs series 🌡And from the archives "Is an increase in the number of heat waves a bad thing?" literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Two packs that may be useful this week: ⛈️ Wild Weather from our Geography Curriculum Cogs series 🌡And from the archives "Is an increase in the number of heat waves a bad thing?" literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Make next year your #YearofReading by joining us to Get Reading Into It! Our evidence based, knowledge rich, tutor time reading programme is the perfect way to start the day. Drop us a message to start the discussion now! Literacyengine.co.uk

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We are seeing increasing numbers of schools come to us after trying to make Tutor Time novels work. Groups finishing books at different paces play havoc with carousels of shared sets. Our texts are all designed to fit one tutor session. Problem solved. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We are seeing increasing numbers of schools come to us after trying to make Tutor Time novels work. Groups finishing books at different paces play havoc with carousels of shared sets. Our texts are all designed to fit one tutor session. Problem solved. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

One of the bonus resources bases our members enjoy full access to is Curriculum Cogs. Every aspect of the KS3 curriculum across Geography, History, and Science is presented in extended reading format to embed as you see fit. Get Reading Into It! literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/cu...

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CURRICULUM COGS - The Literacy Engine

Curriculum Cogs are a collection of subject specific extended reading texts aligned broadly to the KS3 curriculum. Each topic pack contains multiple texts totalling 171 across all three subject areas....

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

One of the bonus resources bases our members enjoy full access to is Curriculum Cogs. Every aspect of the KS3 curriculum across Geography, History, and Science is presented in extended reading format to embed as you see fit. Get Reading Into It! literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/cu...

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CURRICULUM COGS - The Literacy Engine

Curriculum Cogs are a collection of subject specific extended reading texts aligned broadly to the KS3 curriculum. Each topic pack contains multiple texts totalling 171 across all three subject areas....

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Make reading part of your students' daily routine next year by starting the day with knowledge rich non-fiction reading. With hundreds of resources already online and new resources every week you can build a programme that's right for you. literacyengine.co.uk

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Make reading part of your students' daily routine next year by starting the day with knowledge rich non-fiction reading. With hundreds of resources already online and new resources every week you can build a programme that's right for you. literacyengine.co.uk

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Every week our students explore issues mapped against PSHE, SMSC, British Values, and Citizenship objectives. They build knowledge of the world around them whilst challenging misconceptions and develop reading fluency. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/de...

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Development Cogs - The Literacy Engine

Development Cogs Extended reading and study of non-fiction texts provide a powerful and evidence-based method for teaching PSHE, SMSC, British Values, and Citizenship topics.This approach simultaneous...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Every week our students explore issues mapped against PSHE, SMSC, British Values, and Citizenship objectives. They build knowledge of the world around them whilst challenging misconceptions and develop reading fluency. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/de...

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Development Cogs - The Literacy Engine

Development Cogs Extended reading and study of non-fiction texts provide a powerful and evidence-based method for teaching PSHE, SMSC, British Values, and Citizenship topics.This approach simultaneous...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Is your Tutor Time reading programme in need of some non fiction? Do your students need cultural knowledge interventions? Join us and let's start building your students' background knowledge and reading fluency today! literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/pr...

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Pricing 2026/27 - The Literacy Engine

Buy Buy Gears of Thought are monthly extended reading packs to embed modelled, non-fiction reading into your Tutor Programme or across the curriculum. It is back again for the 2026/27 academic year bi...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Is your Tutor Time reading programme in need of some non fiction? Do your students need cultural knowledge interventions? Join us and let's start building your students' background knowledge and reading fluency today! literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/pr...

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Pricing 2026/27 - The Literacy Engine

Buy Buy Gears of Thought are monthly extended reading packs to embed modelled, non-fiction reading into your Tutor Programme or across the curriculum. It is back again for the 2026/27 academic year bi...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

⚙️🚨New Resources Alert 🚨⚙️ July 2026 brings our 3rd year of topics to completion! Join us for the 2026/27 academic year & gain access to this entire catalogue of Tutor Time reading resources + new content monthly. How do your students start their day? literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

⚙️🚨New Resources Alert 🚨⚙️ July 2026 brings our 3rd year of topics to completion! Join us for the 2026/27 academic year & gain access to this entire catalogue of Tutor Time reading resources + new content monthly. How do your students start their day? literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We are approaching order cut off date in many trusts. Make sure you get your Purchase Orders to us so you can hit the ground running in September. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/pr...

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Pricing 2026/27 - The Literacy Engine

Buy Buy Gears of Thought are monthly extended reading packs to embed modelled, non-fiction reading into your Tutor Programme or across the curriculum. It is back again for the 2026/27 academic year bi...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We are approaching order cut off date in many trusts. Make sure you get your Purchase Orders to us so you can hit the ground running in September. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/pr...

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Pricing 2026/27 - The Literacy Engine

Buy Buy Gears of Thought are monthly extended reading packs to embed modelled, non-fiction reading into your Tutor Programme or across the curriculum. It is back again for the 2026/27 academic year bi...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Knowledge of the world around them is one of the best ways to prepare young people for adult life. It underpins comprehension and arms against misinformation. Don't leave knowledge acquisition to chance. How do your students start their day? literacyengine.co.uk

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The Literacy Engine

The Literacy Engine - Driving Literacy Across The Curriculum. Weekly extended reading packs to embed reading in Form Tutor Time

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Knowledge of the world around them is one of the best ways to prepare young people for adult life. It underpins comprehension and arms against misinformation. Don't leave knowledge acquisition to chance. How do your students start their day? literacyengine.co.uk

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The Literacy Engine

The Literacy Engine - Driving Literacy Across The Curriculum. Weekly extended reading packs to embed reading in Form Tutor Time

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

One from the archive: What does mutual respect and tolerance between faiths in the UK mean? This core British Values concept is taken directly from the DfEs Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) objectives and may be useful to revisit this week. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Transform your Tutor Time reading programme with knowledge building extended reading across the curriculum. Drop us a message and start your journey today. literacyengine.co.uk

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Transform your Tutor Time reading programme with knowledge building extended reading across the curriculum. Drop us a message and start your journey today. literacyengine.co.uk

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

With just one month remaining to release this year, we are starting to plan for September. If Tutor Time reading features in your plans, check out the wealth of resources we offer. Reach out today to discuss how we can help supercharge your Tutor Time. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

With just one month remaining to release this year, we are starting to plan for September. If Tutor Time reading features in your plans, check out the wealth of resources we offer. Reach out today to discuss how we can help supercharge your Tutor Time. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

We can help transform your Tutor Time reading programme into a knowledge rich powerhouse next year. Empowering every adult in school to become a teacher of reading sends a powerful message that reading is not just for English lessons. Find out more here: literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/pr...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

We can help transform your Tutor Time reading programme into a knowledge rich powerhouse next year. Empowering every adult in school to become a teacher of reading sends a powerful message that reading is not just for English lessons. Find out more here: literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/pr...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

If your reading interventions and wider literacy strategy still includes "Drop Everything And Read" please drop us a message instead. Start the transition to a more effective model today! literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/20...

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Is it time to drop “Drop Everything And Read”? - The Literacy Engine

Is it time to drop "Drop Everything And Read"? There have been many studies and reports about the effects of reading for pleasure on the learning of young people. For example this summary of OECD find...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

If your reading interventions and wider literacy strategy still includes "Drop Everything And Read" please drop us a message instead. Start the transition to a more effective model today! literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/20...

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Is it time to drop “Drop Everything And Read”? - The Literacy Engine

Is it time to drop "Drop Everything And Read"? There have been many studies and reports about the effects of reading for pleasure on the learning of young people. For example this summary of OECD find...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

ICYMI This week's blog. What interventions do you have in place for students that are fluent but failing? Why knowledge is the crucial 3rd element of successful reading interventions. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/20...

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The Golden Trio of Literacy Interventions - The Literacy Engine

The Golden Trio of Literacy Interventions Walk into almost any primary classroom and you will see careful attention paid to phonics and, increasingly, to fluency. Programmes are structured, time is pr...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

ICYMI This week's blog. What interventions do you have in place for students that are fluent but failing? Why knowledge is the crucial 3rd element of successful reading interventions. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/20...

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The Golden Trio of Literacy Interventions - The Literacy Engine

The Golden Trio of Literacy Interventions Walk into almost any primary classroom and you will see careful attention paid to phonics and, increasingly, to fluency. Programmes are structured, time is pr...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Why are some students fluent but failing? There is a forgotten third in the Golden Trio of Literacy Interventions that is leaving many students struggling to comprehend texts they can decode fluently. Today's blog takes a look at that forgotten third: literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/20...

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The Golden Trio of Literacy Interventions - The Literacy Engine

The Golden Trio of Literacy Interventions Walk into almost any primary classroom and you will see careful attention paid to phonics and, increasingly, to fluency. Programmes are structured, time is pr...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Why are some students fluent but failing? There is a forgotten third in the Golden Trio of Literacy Interventions that is leaving many students struggling to comprehend texts they can decode fluently. Today's blog takes a look at that forgotten third: literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/20...

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The Golden Trio of Literacy Interventions - The Literacy Engine

The Golden Trio of Literacy Interventions Walk into almost any primary classroom and you will see careful attention paid to phonics and, increasingly, to fluency. Programmes are structured, time is pr...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

You may have phonics interventions and strategies to improve fluency, but how are you closing the knowledge gap for disadvantaged students? How are you building the crucial knowledge of the world needed to comprehend texts? That's what we do: Literacyengine.co.uk

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

A quick taster of our session tomorrow at ResearchEd Warrington. "Reading for Pleasure" is one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented terms in education. Come join us in session 4 in the Drama Studio tomorrow to find out more. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/20...

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Do we really mean “Reading for Pleasure” and is it really effective? - The Literacy Engine

Do we really mean “Reading for Pleasure” and is it really effective? This article emerged in our Twitter feed this week with the catchy headline “Reading for pleasure in childhood boosts brain health ...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Whether you have an established Tutor Time reading programme already, or whether you are looking to start one, we are here to help. Our knowledge rich non-fiction texts can enrich and transform your Tutor Time. Let's start the conversation today: literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/pr...

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Pricing 2026/27 - The Literacy Engine

Buy Buy Gears of Thought are monthly extended reading packs to embed modelled, non-fiction reading into your Tutor Programme or across the curriculum. It is back again for the 2026/27 academic year bi...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Whether you have an established Tutor Time reading programme already, or whether you are looking to start one, we are here to help. Our knowledge rich non-fiction texts can enrich and transform your Tutor Time. Let's start the conversation today: literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/pr...

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Pricing 2026/27 - The Literacy Engine

Buy Buy Gears of Thought are monthly extended reading packs to embed modelled, non-fiction reading into your Tutor Programme or across the curriculum. It is back again for the 2026/27 academic year bi...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Start your journey towards knowledge rich, evidence based Tutor Time reading by downloading our FREE samples today! We are just a message away from help you take that first step so reach out. We are ready to help. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/fr...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Start your journey towards knowledge rich, evidence based Tutor Time reading by downloading our FREE samples today! We are just a message away from help you take that first step so reach out. We are ready to help. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/fr...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

If you are looking to add some extended reading to your Tutor Time programme then check this out. Our knowledge rich and evidence based programme helps close the cultural knowledge gap that hinders many students from comprehending the world around them. literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/pr...

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Pricing 2026/27 - The Literacy Engine

Buy Buy Gears of Thought are monthly extended reading packs to embed modelled, non-fiction reading into your Tutor Programme or across the curriculum. It is back again for the 2026/27 academic year bi...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

🚨 We are now taking orders for the 2026/27 academic year! 🚨 Get ahead of the curve and start planning your Tutor Time reading programme now. How will your students start the day? literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/pr...

The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

🚨 We are now taking orders for the 2026/27 academic year! 🚨 Get ahead of the curve and start planning your Tutor Time reading programme now. How will your students start the day? literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/pr...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

🚨April resources are now LIVE🚨 This month features: ⚙️ NATO ⚙️ The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln ⚙️ Mackenzie Scott ⚙️ How much money £1billion really is We equip young people with the essential knowledge to comprehend the world around them literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

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The Literacy Engine @literacyengine.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

May resources are now live online! This month students will read about: ⚙️ Incel Culture ⚙️ The Coalition Government ⚙️ Sir David Attenborough ⚙️ Have you ever wondered how music affects your mood? Start your Tutor Time daily read aloud today: literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/ge...

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Gears of Thought May 2026 - The Literacy Engine

Every month, members download a set of weekly extended reading packs for use in tutor time and across the curriculum. The texts in each pack explore a rich variety of topics significant to that time o...