Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Reading: For learners, for Wales

Publications and resources

Here are links to Estyn publications and resources you can use to support your professional learning about reading:

HMCI annual report (February 2026):

The impact of planning for literacy on pupils’ reading, writing, and oracy skills in primary, secondary and all-age schools

Estyn ‘live’ (January 2026):

The reading journey in the primary sector

‘Sgwrs’ podcast (December 2025):

Overcoming challenges in the teaching of reading

News article (November 2025):

Estyn’s Enhanced Focus on Reading: Supporting Every Learner to Succeed, Frequently asked questions: Reading: For learners, for Wales

Thematic report (September 2024):

Thematic Report: Developing pupils’ Welsh reading skills from 10-14 years of age

Thematic report (May 2023):

Developing pupils’ English reading skills from 10-14 years of age

Thematic report (March 2021):

Welsh language acquisition – How Welsh-medium and bilingual settings and primary schools develop learners’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills

Thematic report (March 2021):

English language and literacy in settings and primary schools

Thematic report (March 2021):

English language and literacy in settings and primary schools