Illustration by Lauren Rolwing

Whole-school
programmes
for catch-up
A guide to Pearson Primary
Literacy and English and how
each of our products can help
support your school with catch-up
 Illustration by Davide Bonnazi
Supporting you with catch-up

Following the recent disruption in learning, we know

you’ll be planning to fit ‘catch-up’ into your existing
lesson plans as you continue teaching content for the
coming year.
Whether it’s bridging the gap in early language
development, phonics catch-up, reading intervention
or reinforcement of learning and understanding, we
know that you and your students need a wide variety
of resources, tools and support.
We’ve created this guide to show how each of our
Primary Literacy products can help you get your
pupils back on track, so they can progress to their
next attainment level and succeed. We hope you find
it useful.

Best wishes,

The Pearson Literacy and English Team

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Learning
to read
READING LANGUAGE
Learning Comprehension Whole-class Writing Spelling, punctuation,
to read and vocabulary English and grammar

Bug Club Phonics Phase assessments (KS1) Progress and Assess Tests (KS1 and KS2) SEE OTHER CATEGORIES Rapid Writing placement G&S Bug diagnostic checks
Rapid Phonics placement tests (for Pinpoint Comprehension (KS2) tests (for children in (KS1 and KS2)
KS2 working well below
Diagnose

children in Y2 and KS2 who are struggling Rapid Reading placement tests (for Wordsmith interactive
with phonics) expectations) "pilot-licence" grammar
children in KS2 working well below

Comprehension
Progress and Assess Tests (KS1 and KS2) expectations) checks (KS1 and KS2)

vocabulary
Rapid Reading placement tests (for Wordsmith grammar
children in KS2 working well below progress check worksheets

and
expectations)” (KS1 and KS2)

Bug Club Phonics WCT (KS1) Bug Club Vocabulary (EYFS/KS1) Wordsmith (KS1 and KS2) Power English: Writing (KS2) G&S Bug teaching units
Teach

Bug Club Shared (KS1) (KS1 and KS2)

Bug Club Guided (KS1 and KS2)"

Bug Club Phonics books/eBooks (KS1) Bug Club Independent eBooks and Wordsmith (KS1 and KS2) Power English: Writing (KS2) Pinpoint Spelling (KS2)
Bug Club Independent eBooks and comprehension questions (KS1 and KS2) Pinpoint Whole-class reading Pinpoint G&P (KS2)
Practise

comprehension questions (KS1 and KS2) Bug Club Guided KS2 workbooks (Y5 and Y6)

Whole-class
G&S Bug games
Pinpoint Comprehension (KS2) (KS1 and KS2)

English
Power English: Writing Tips
and Tricks cards (KS2)

Progress and Assess Tests (KS1 and KS2) Power English: Writing G&S Bug summative tests
Bug Club Phonics Mock Phonics Screening Check (KS1) assessment scales (KS2) (KS1 and KS2)
Bug Club Phonics Phase assessments (KS1) Wordsmith interactive
Assess

"pilot-licence" grammar
Rapid Reading Tests (tests for each Rapid Stage consisting of print only benchmark books, checks (KS1 and KS2)
accompanying running record (TG), verbal comprehension questions for Stages 1-6 and
SATs style comprehension questions for Stages 7-9) (KS2) Wordsmith grammar
progress check worksheets
(KS1 and KS2)

Writing
Catch-up

Rapid Phonics books/eBooks (Y2 and KS2) Rapid Reading books or eBooks and Rapid Reading and Rapid Rapid Writing (KS2) Rapid Writing (KS2)
comprehension questions (KS2) Writing (KS2)

Bug Club Phonics eBooks (KS1) Bug Club Independent eBooks and Wordsmith allocatable Power English: Writing Pinpoint Spelling
Learn at home

Bug Club Phonics games (KS1) comprehension questions (KS1 and KS2) eBooks, interactives, genre booklets and Pinpoint G&P
Pinpoint Comprehension (KS2) worksheets and assessments worksheets (KS2)
Bug Club Independent eBooks and (KS1 and KS2) G&S Bug video tutorials and

and grammar
Power English: Writing Tips

punctuation,
comprehension questions (KS1 and KS2) Bug Club Shared eBooks, print books and games
and Tricks cards (KS2)

Spelling,
Rapid Phonics books/eBooks (Y2 and KS2) comprehension/vocab questions (KS1)
Bug Club Guided KS2 Workbooks
Rapid Reading books or eBooks and
comprehension questions (KS2)
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Learning
to read
Progress & Assess Tests (print / online) Progress tests available in print or online that are matched to UK book bands and are designed to highlight areas of strength and weakness.
Reading Tests Progression maps so that you can identify concepts you need to revise before your children can move on.
(R/KS1/KS2)
Input test results into the online Tracking and Reporting Tool and it will calculate how each child is performing against Age Related
Expectations, and what progress they are making against the National Standard.
Ideal for identifying both where your learners are in their reading journey and when your learners are ready to progress.

Bug Club Phonics Complete Programme A DfE-approved phonics teaching programme which aims to help all children in your school learn to read by the age of six in a fun and
(R/KS1) accessible way.
Bug Club Phonics follows the order of Letters and Sounds and matches the National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals.

Bug Club Phonics Whole Engaging teaching screens which include videos, games and handwriting practice. Games can be allocated to children for practice at home
Class Teaching or in the classroom.

Bug Club Phonics books/ 134 fully decodable readers with fiction and non-fiction titles from Letters and Sounds Phases 2 to 5 including stories from the hugely
eBooks popular CBeebies Alphablock characters ensure children read from books with the sounds they know as they are learning to read.
All titles are also available in an engaging online reading world which includes allocatable eBooks so all children can apply the knowledge
and skills from their phonics lesson at home that night.

Bug Club Phonics Phase In addition to appropriate and informal assessment opportunities offered throughout the daily lessons, and through fun games in the
Phonics logo
Assessments
Please refer to ‘BugClub_StyleGuide_2018.pdf’
online world, end of unit and phase summative assessments identify both where your learners are in their phonics journey and when your
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learners are ready to progress.
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Bug Club Phonics Mock 3 Mock tests available to carry out with your learner. These tests replicate the style of the Phonics Screening Check.
Phonics Screening Check

Bug Club Printed books OR eBooks An independent reading solution that encourages readers to read at home with 164 fully decodable titles from our Bug Club Phonics
Independent and comprehension programme and over 300 additional fiction and non-fiction print books, comics and graphic novels alongside an online reading world.
(R/KS1/KS2)
Independent logo
questions (KS1 and KS2)
Please refer to ‘BugClub_StyleGuide_2018.pdf’

It includes teaching tools to help with planning, assessing and monitoring progress to ensure all children are reading at a level which is right
for them and are making progress.
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Rapid Phonics Complete Programme A phonics catch-up programme for children in Y2 upwards.
(Y2 and KS2)
Placement tests Placement tests for children in Y2 and upwards who are struggling with phonics.
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Rapid Phonics books/ 56 finely levelled printed books and eBooks for practice both at home and in the classroom.
eBooks

Rapid Reading Complete Programme A reading catch-up programme for children in KS2. An independent study by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) told
(KS2) us that children using Rapid Reading make more than twice the normal rate of progress in reading. And a trial in Worcestershire found
children quadrupled their expected reading progress!

Placement tests Placement tests for children in KS2 working well below expectations in reading.

Rapid Reading printed Hundreds of fiction and non-fiction books and eBooks with a variety of engaging topics.
books OR eBooks and
comprehension questions
Rapid Reading eBooks provide comprehension activities throughout the books.
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Rapid Reading Assessment tests for each Rapid Stage consisting of print only benchmark books, accompanying running record (available in the TG), verbal to
Assessment comprehension questions for Stages 1-6 and SATs style comprehension questions for Stages 7-9. TABS
page
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Progress & Assess Tests (print / online) Progress tests available in print or online that are matched to UK book bands and are designed to highlight areas of strength and weakness.
Reading Tests Progression maps so that you can identify concepts you need to revise before your children can move on.
(R/KS1/KS2)
Input test results into the online Tracking and Reporting Tool and it will calculate how each child is performing against Age Related
Expectations, and what progress they are making against the National Standard.
Ideal for identifying both where your learners are in their reading journey and when your learners are ready to progress.

Pinpoint Photocopiable Confidence-building, independent activities for Year 3-6 / P4-7 that help children to master a wide range of comprehension strategies.
Comprehension worksheets / SATs style The resources are photocopiable to allow repeated use year-on-year. The curriculum-matched units follow the principles of scaffolded
(KS2) practice by reducing the support as children grow in confidence. SATs style questions are mapped to the KS2 content domains. The Pinpoint

Comprehension
characters provide friendly hints and tips. Contains a good mix of contemporary and classic fiction, stimulating non-fiction and engaging

vocabulary
poetry. The comprehensive mark scheme provides answers and commonly made mistakes.
comprehension Ideal for identifying both where your learners are in their reading journey and when your learners are ready to progress.

and
Bug Club Complete programme The Bug Club Vocabulary Language Booster is a fun and effective series of play based sessions for children in Reception and the Early Years
Vocabulary who start school behind their peers in their language development.
(Nursery/R) Sessions are designed to be delivered by a teaching assistant, including a placement probe and assessment tasks to measure progress.
The lesson plans are specifically designed to help children in Reception who need a little extra help with their language development, using
those all-important traditional tales for effective, motivating lessons that work on:
Vocab logo Please refer to ‘BugClub_StyleGuide_2018.pdf’
• Story making and telling
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• Speaking and listening skills
• Creating and sequencing stories
Strip logo • Confidence
Shared logo

Bug Club Complete programme

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Bug Club Shared is a primary reading scheme that uses high-quality books, designed to be read out loud, to encourage excitement around
Shared Strip logo reading for pleasure. With a structured, systematic approach to vocabulary progression, these beautifully illustrated books introduce
(R/KS1) children to rich and challenging words from other subject areas that enable them to make cross-curricular links in their learning.
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Bug Club Guided Complete Programme A robust guided reading programme with over 250 engaging texts across Key Stage 1 and 2, Bug Club Guided helps children master fluency
(R/KS1) and deepen comprehension.
Guided Reading is broken into KS1/P1-3 and KS2/P4-7 packages, with each approached differently to better suit the stage of your children’s
Shared
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logo
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Please refer to ‘BugClub_StyleGuide_2018.pdf’
development.
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Bug Club Guided Reading at Key Stage 1 is centred around books your children want to read. Time saving guided reading cards accompany
each of the books and cover multiple sessions that go into depth with each text. These focus on questions that will challenge and grow your
Strip logo children’s comprehension skills. There are also accompanying photocopiable activities to support each title and extend learning, along with
comprehension activities within each eBook.

Bug Club Guided Complete Programme A robust guided reading programme with over 250 engaging texts across Key Stage 1 and 2, Bug Club Guided helps children master fluency
(KS2) and deepen comprehension.
Shared
Shared logo
logo Please refer to ‘BugClub_StyleGuide_2018.pdf’ Guided Reading is broken into KS1/P1-3 and KS2/P4-7 packages, with each approached differently to better suit the stage of your children’s
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Bug Club Guided at Key Stage 2 uses weekly teaching cycles that apply eight key learning strategies, including three key questions.
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Workbooks are provided to enable children to apply what they have learned either at home or in the classroom.

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page
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Bug Club Printed books OR eBooks An independent reading solution that encourages readers to read at home with 164 fully decodable titles from our Bug Club Phonics
Independent and comprehension programme and over 300 additional fiction and non-fiction print books, comics and graphic novels alongside an online reading world.
(R/KS1/KS2)
Independent logo questions (KS1 and KS2)
Please refer to ‘BugClub_StyleGuide_2018.pdf’
It includes teaching tools to help with planning, assessing and monitoring progress to ensure all children are reading at a level which is right
Main logo
for them and are making progress.
Strip logo
Quiz questions throughout each eBook help to challenge and grow your children’s comprehension skills."

Rapid Reading Complete Programme A reading catch-up programme for children in KS2. An independent study by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) told
(KS2) us that children using Rapid Reading make more than twice the normal rate of progress in reading. And a trial in Worcestershire found

Comprehension
children quadrupled their expected reading progress!

vocabulary
Main logo reversed type Strip logo reversed type

Placement tests Placement tests for children in KS2 working well below expectations in reading.

and
Rapid Reading printed Hundreds of fiction and non-fiction books and eBooks with a variety of engaging topics.
books OR eBooks and Rapid Reading eBooks provide comprehension activities throughout the books.
comprehension questions

Rapid Reading Assessment tests for each Rapid Stage consisting of print only benchmark books, accompanying running record (available in the TG), verbal
Assessment comprehension questions for Stages 1-6 and SATs style comprehension questions for Stages 7-9.

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Back
to
TABS
page
PROGRAMME COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Wordsmith Complete Programme Wordsmith is a fully-integrated programme for reading comprehension, speaking and listening, grammar and writing, designed to ensure
(R/KS1/KS2) progress for every child.
Wordsmith provides you with a consistent approach to teaching with detailed planning to help you improve results in English.

Grammar strand Wordsmith grammar strand consists of:

• Grammar interactive teaching resources and lesson plans to assist with the teaching of GPS content
• Interactive ""pilot-licence"" grammar checks to highlight children's progress and areas of weakness
• Grammar progress check worksheets to highlight children's progress and areas of weakness

Complete Programme Wordsmith contains:

• allocatable eBooks (Fiction, non-fiction, poetry)
• interactives teaching screens
• worksheets
• assessments

Pinpoint Complete Programme Y5-6 teaching guides for a fresh selection of class reading texts chosen for their contemporary themes.
Whole-class reading 30 flexible lessons per book covering all areas of the English curriculum including writing, comprehension, spoken language and drama,
(Y5 and Y6) as well as poetry & non-fiction.
Cross-curricular activities and vocabulary builders included for each book.

Whole-class
comprehension

English
Rapid Family Complete Programme SEE PREVIOUS TABS FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH PRODUCT.
(Phonics, Reading,
Writing)

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page
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Power English: Complete programme Power English: Writing is a structured writing approach which follows a proven pedagogical cycle. It covers Key Stage 2, and includes
Writing materials to produce at least nine class writing projects per year.
(KS2) Power English: Writing includes:
• Teaching Guides for each year group containing a comprehensive bank of mini-lessons with advice for classroom implementation and an
introduction to the process writing pedagogy.
• Resources, including Lesson Plans, Genre Booklets and Writing Tips & Tricks Cards.
• An online interactive planning tool that allows you to plan and flex your teaching according to the needs of your class.

Teaching guides Teaching Guides for each year group contain structured lesson plans and mini-lessons so you can target your teaching to the needs of your
class. There’s lots of advice for classroom implementation, including the teaching cycle and an introduction to the process writing pedagogy.

Mini-lessons Mini-lessons contain an introduction to the process writing pedagogy, along with lessons in using grammar and punctuation in context.

Interactive online planner An interactive online planner containing lesson plans linked to interactives. These allow you to plan and flex your teaching according to the
needs of your class whilst still ensuring full curriculum coverage.

Genre booklets Child-facing online Genre Booklets provide children with the tools they need to produce successful written outcomes in each genre and can
be used as part of children's class writing projects or for reference during personal writing time.
Ideal for use both in the classroom and at home.

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Tips and Tricks cards Writing Tips & Tricks cards cover grammar, punctuation and spelling for each year group, giving children usable techniques and strategies
they can apply in their writing at any time.
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Assessment scales Included in the teaching guides you will find assessment scales and advice on assessing writing, with examples.

Rapid Writing Placement tests Rapid Writing placement tests for children in KS2 working well below expectations.
(KS2)
Programme Rapid Writing is a different approach to writing catch-up. Ideal for use with small groups or for one-to-one support, it's perfect for helping
close the attainment gap in writing. Created by expert authors, you can be reassured that the progression is spot on and will help children
succeed across the whole curriculum.
Includes:
• Everything you need to help struggling writers to catch-up and close the gap.
• Fun contexts and fantastic design ensure children enjoy writing.
• Encourages self-confidence and pride in work.

Writing
• Text to speech technology makes writing come alive.
• Familiar characters from Rapid reading books support the link between reading and writing.
• Focus on Spelling and Grammar – an important feature of the curriculum in England.
• Integrated assessment to ensure children make progress.

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Grammar and Complete programme A whole-school, online solution to the teaching, practice and assessment of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Spelling Bug G&S Bug consists of:
(KS1/KS2)
• Diagnostic checks to highlight current knowledge and areas of weakness
• Teaching guidance
• Online practice games and video tutorials that help children master essential skills
• Summative assessments to highlight children's progress and areas of weakness

Wordsmith Complete programme Wordsmith is a fully-integrated programme for reading comprehension, speaking and listening, grammar and writing, designed to ensure
(R/KS1/KS2) progress for every child. Wordsmith provides you with a consistent approach to teaching with detailed planning to help you improve results
in English.

Grammar Strand Wordsmith grammar strand consists of:

• Grammar interactive teaching resources and lesson plans to assist with the teaching of GPS content
• Interactive "pilot-licence" grammar checks to highlight children's progress and areas of weakness
• Grammar progress check worksheets to highlight children's progress and areas of weakness"

Pinpoint Spelling Photocopiable Photocopiable activities which provide comprehensive coverage of the National Curriculum requirements for spelling so you can easily find
(KS2) worksheets/SATs style the activities that complement your teaching.
Spelling rules are introduced in child friendly language, and then tackled through a series of structured tasks which scaffold children’s
learning, ensuring progress regardless of the starting point.
Targeted practice at 3 levels supports all children to work independently

Pinpoint Grammar Photocopiable Structured and scaffolded photocopiable activities which cover the core areas of the English National Curriculum in grammar and
and Punctuation worksheets/SATs style punctuation.
(KS2) Grammar and Punctuation rules are introduced in child friendly language, and then tackled through a series of structured tasks which
scaffold children’s learning, ensuring progress regardless of the starting point.
grammar and
punctuation
Targeted practice at 3 levels supports all children to work independently"

Power English: Complete programme Power English: Writing is a structured writing approach which follows a proven pedagogical cycle. It covers Key Stage 2, and includes
Writing materials to produce at least nine class writing projects per year.
(KS2) Power English: Writing includes:
• Teaching Guides for each year group containing a comprehensive bank of mini-lessons with advice for classroom implementation and an
introduction to the process writing pedagogy.
• Resources, including Lesson Plans, Genre Booklets and Writing Tips & Tricks Cards. 
• An online interactive planning tool that allows you to plan and flex your teaching according to the needs of your class. Back
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Mini-lessons Mini-lessons contain an introduction to the process writing pedagogy, along with lessons in using grammar and punctuation in context. TABS
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Tips and Tricks cards Writing Tips & Tricks cards cover grammar, punctuation and spelling for each year group, giving children usable techniques and strategies
they can apply in their writing at any time.

and grammar
punctuation,
Spelling,
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