Strategic Support for Literacy Improvement
Morphology First consultancy and capacity building for schools and trusts
At Route Education, we work with schools, MATs, and local authorities to design and embed Morphology First literacy strategies that close the vocabulary gap at KS3 and beyond. Drawing on decades of classroom and leadership experience, we partner with leaders to co-design scalable, evidence-informed solutions that deliver measurable impact for pupils.
Our Approach
All Route Education consultancy is Morphology First, evidence-aligned, and practical. We help schools embed a structured Year 7 literacy spine, targeted interventions, and staff development that make vocabulary growth visible across every subject.
Outcomes You Can Expect
Our consultancy focuses on building sustainable literacy systems that deliver:
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A sequenced Year 7 Morphology Spine, co-designed to align with your curriculum.
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Stronger pupil outcomes in vocabulary, comprehension, and writing accuracy.
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Staff confidence in delivering morphology-first instruction consistently.
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Cross-curricular coherence – Tier 2/3 vocabulary taught in English and reinforced across science, history, geography, and maths.
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Evaluation-ready impact evidence to support inspection, accountability, and MAT/LA reporting.
The result is immediate gains for learners through small-group teaching and long-term gains for schools through system-wide capacity building.
Our Consultancy Focus
Route Education works with schools, trusts, and local authorities to embed sustainable, evidence-informed literacy improvement. We prioritise:
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National alignment – preparing for forthcoming Year 8 reading assessments and reflecting DfE priorities.
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Equity and inclusion – ensuring disadvantaged and SEND learners benefit most from literacy gains.
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Sustainability – building staff capacity so improvements last beyond funding or inspection cycles.
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Partnership – co-designing solutions with leaders to ensure relevance, ownership, and long-term fit.
From curriculum design to data-led strategy, our consultancy helps leaders deliver measurable progress and lasting change.
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Curriculum & Programme Design
We support leaders in embedding a morphology-first spine within Year 7 English and beyond. This includes co-developing schemes of work, aligning retrieval and assessment tools, and identifying enrichment roots across the curriculum.
Assessment, Intervention & Impact
We help schools audit existing literacy provision, strengthen diagnostic and tracking systems, and embed measurable interventions. This includes integrating our Word Roots small-group programme alongside your in-house provision for transition or catch-up cohorts.
Professional Development & Coaching
We deliver CPD and coaching for English staff, literacy leads, and trust-wide teams, ensuring teachers can deliver morphology-first instruction with confidence. Leaders receive structured support in implementation planning, fidelity monitoring, and data use.