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In his role as a senior leader of an outstanding inner city primary school, James Clements helped develop effective reading provision and was consulted on the new National Curriculum for primary schools.
James Clements was also a local authority Lead Teacher, leading training, and supporting teaching and learning across numerous schools.
James is now an English adviser, supporting schools and local authorities to develop the teaching of reading, writing and drama. He is the creative director of Shakespeare and More, a not-for-profit organisation that promotes effective English teaching.
He is also the author of the Building an Outstanding Reading School Pathway, one of a number of Pathways at the heart of Oxford Owl, which provide a unique new four-step approach to effective school improvement.
An outspoken advocate of reading for pleasure, James has also authored the Building an Outstanding Reading School Report, which lays out six clear strategies for making reading for pleasure work in schools.
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Readerful: Episode 1 – Just keep readingJames Clements shares his tips for encouraging children to read beyond phonics |
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Becoming a Reading School: Six strategies to make reading for pleasure work in your school report (PDF)This report is about the relationship between a school’s reading culture and children’s attainment. It considers how reading for pleasure can be organised to support all children to become confident, keen and capable readers. It is about becoming an outstanding reading school. |
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James Clements introduces the six strategies (video)James Clements explains how to make reading for pleasure work in your school to achieve the ultimate goal, children who can read and who choose to read. Find out more about our Building an Outstanding Reading School campaign. 2 min 34 seconds |
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Oxford Reading BuddyTransform reading and comprehension in your school with Oxford Reading Buddy |
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Oxford Reading TreeInspiring a love of reading in every child |
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Project XProject X marks the spot... where every child is inspired and supported |
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Read Write Inc.Raising standards in literacy for every child |
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TreeTops FictionExpertly levelled stories to unlock the love of reading in every child |
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