Bedrock Learning
Literacy Leaders Programme
Up to 10 hours of free virtual CPD
Students can't access the curriculum without the language that shapes it
Build the language students need to succeed in English - geography - history - science
Bedrock Learning is a whole school literacy platform that helps schools build language, knowledge and confidence at scale, with clear insight into student progress and impact.
Identify need
Target teaching
Demonstrate impact
Trusted by 1,000 schools
5+ point average SAS improvement in six months
100% onboarding satisfaction
"Literacy levels were holding our students back across every subject... Bedrock gave us the insight and support to change that."
Jenna Sheriff, Director of Learning for English,
The Archbishop's School Canterbury.
Why schools choose Bedrock
With the insight to identify need, the tools to target teaching, and the data to demonstrate impact, schools can improve literacy more effectively.
Pinpoint the vocabulary, reading, and writing gaps holding students back. Gain clear insight into literacy needs across classes, cohorts, and the whole school.
Deliver the right support where it matters most. Build vocabulary, reading, writing, and curriculum knowledge through adaptive, curriculum-aligned learning.
Track progress with confidence. Monitor engagement, demonstrate improvement, and make evidence-informed decisions that strengthen whole-school literacy.
How it works
Explore the tools that help schools identify need, target teaching and demonstrate impact.
Vocabulary & knowledge Reading Writing Assessment & Insights Accessibility
1. Vocabulary & knowledge
Bedrock's vocabulary, grammar & knowledge curriculum teaches the words, grammar and background knowledge that underpin reading comprehension and academic success. With ready-made content, automated assessment and actionable insights, schools can deliver impactful literacy instruction with confidence.
Evidence-based impact
Schools using Bedrock see measurable improvements in literacy outcomes.
Learners who complete just one 30-minute lesson per week improve by an average of 5+ SAS points in six months, while partner schools have reported improvements of up to 42% in literacy attainment.
With over 1,000 schools using Bedrock, our impact is proven in classrooms across the UK and internationally
Pinpoint barriers to stronger literacy outcomes with your free literacy health check
Discover what's working, what’s missing and where to focus next.
The Bedrock Literacy Health Check gives school leaders a comprehensive review of literacy provision, helping you make informed decisions, strengthen whole-school strategy and maximise the impact of literacy investment.
Get your free Literacy Health Check
Why do schools love Bedrock?
“We taught 251 students to read across our three secondary schools last year. Bedrock Learning continues to be a big part of our journey.”
Carlton Academy Trust
Jennifer Webb, Director of English and Literacy
“Bedrock has quickly become an integral part of our literacy development strategy with exceptionally positive student engagement.”
Ryan Harris Deputy Head, Our Lady Queen of Peace
“Bedrock has made a massive difference in terms of their confidence with vocabulary. Their willingness to try using new words is massive.”
Lauren Day Literacy Lead, Bradford Academy
“It's really great that we can use Bedrock across all subjects in our school. It has really helped us level the playing field and be consistent across all subjects, with the differing needs of disciplinary literacy across the curriculum.”
St. Anselm's Catholic School
Megan Nee, Literacy Lead
“Overall, we are seeing that reading comprehension across our Key Stage 3 students has improved by 20%.”
Taverham High School
Dale Timbers, Literacy Lead
“Using Bedrock as a whole-class language instruction model for 12 weeks has been transformational not only for the quality of teaching but for pupils’ outcomes.”
STEP
Professor Tim Mills MBE, Director of Primary
Ready to liberate learning across your school?
Speak to our team about the right package for your school or trust and discover how Bedrock can help build language, confidence and knowledge across the curriculum, with clear visibility of progress every step of the way.
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