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Word Roots: Closing the Secondary Vocabulary Gap

A Morphology First approach to KS3 literacy, built for leaders, ready for classrooms

Why Schools Need This Now

Each September, schools welcome pupils who can read aloud but struggle with the Tier 2 and 3 vocabulary that drives success across English, science, history, and geography.

With Year 8 reading assessments approaching, leaders will need to evidence measurable literacy progress at KS3.

See the difference a Morphology First spine makes: with Word Roots, pupils secure 250+ high-utility words by the end of Year 7, giving them the language to access the full curriculum.

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The Word Roots Model

Word Roots equips pupils with a generative toolkit through 31 Core Roots.

Each half term introduces six new roots, reinforced across English, science, history, geography, and maths. This ensures vocabulary learning is durable, transferable, and curriculum-aligned.

Delivery Options

Two flexible routes:

  • Year 7 Literacy Spine – a full-year, sequenced framework embedded in English and reinforced across the curriculum.

  • 12-Week Intensive – targeted intervention for transition or catch-up groups, delivered in-school or online.

How We Work With Schools

  • We partner with schools, trusts, and local authorities to embed Word Roots effectively.

  • Direct delivery – running intensive programmes for rapid impact.

  • Co-development – aligning Word Roots with your curriculum intent.

  • CPD and coaching – building staff expertise in morphology and retrieval.

  • Our approach ensures both immediate pupil gains and long-term institutional capacity.

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Take The Next Step

Word Roots: a research-based spine for secondary literacy.

Pricing & Booking

For Schools / MATs / Local Authorities:

  • From £46/week per pupil (Annual in Advance)

  • Includes 2 hours of live, small-group teaching per week

  • ​Whole-Group Slots: Book a 12-place group for £552/week

  • Flexible booking: annual, termly, or half-termly

🧾 Prices exclude VAT (reclaimable by schools)

For Parents / Private Clients:

  • From £55.20/week including VAT (Annual in Advance)

  • 2 x 60-minute sessions per week in groups of 10–12

  • Designed for learners with confidence gaps or literacy barriers

  • Trial blocks and termly plans available
     

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