Leading reading guide

Ambition expert Sarah Bagshaw-McCormick explores the latest insights to inform the leading of reading in schools.

Four case studies on effective reading leadership practice.

Reflect on how to create enabling conditions in your school.

Sarah outlines the 11 principles for effective leadership of reading.

Our programmes support trainee teachers all the way to executive leaders.

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Who we are We are a charity providing training and professional development based on the most rigorous research and evidence about what really works.	What we do At Ambition Institute, we support teachers and school leaders at every stage of their careers, helping them to keep getting better.
Why we exist A great teacher changes the future every day. They can be the critical factor in a child’s success, especially for those who have had a tough start in life. Together, we’re shaping the future of education to give every child the best start in life.	Our reach We work with more teachers and school leaders than any other professional development provider. In the last year, we worked with 46,000 teachers and leaders in England; helping them shape the futures of 3.9 million children.

Leading reading: Putting evidence into practice guide