Is it time to review your school’s approach to teaching reading? Discover how Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) is helping primary schools across Scotland build confident, fluent readers and improve literacy outcomes.
Learning to read is one of the most important milestones in a child’s education. Giving every pupil the right foundations can make a lasting difference to their confidence, progress and enjoyment of learning.
For Scottish primary teachers looking for a clear, structured and inclusive approach to reading, Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) from Oxford University Press offers a practical solution.
Already successfully implemented in schools across more than 15 Scottish local authorities, ELS is supporting teachers in settings ranging from small rural primaries to large city schools.
Simple, Impactful and Inclusive
ELS is designed to help teachers deliver high-quality, child-centred reading lessons while giving every pupil the tools they need to become a confident, fluent reader.
With a clear teaching structure, whole-class lessons and straightforward interventions, the programme aims to support all learners, reduce attainment gaps and raise literacy standards.
As George Watson’s College in Edinburgh explains:
“It’s simply transformative. With a clear structure, whole class lessons and clear and easy interventions, ELS has allowed all pupils to thrive.”
Supporting Reading at Every Stage
ELS offers a range of programmes to support literacy development, including:
- ELS Phonics, including ELS Foundation Stage
- ELS Essential Spelling
- ELS Fluency
- ELS Progress
Together, these provide schools with options to support the development of essential reading and literacy skills.
Whether your school is reviewing its current reading scheme or exploring ways to strengthen literacy teaching, ELS is worth discovering.
Discover What ELS Could Do for Your School
With schools across Scotland already adopting Essential Letters and Sounds, now could be the ideal time to explore how its structured approach might support your pupils and teaching staff.
Ready to find out more?
Oxford University Press is inviting Scottish teachers and school leaders to book an appointment or request FREE digital samples to explore the programme.
Explore Essential Letters and Sounds and request your free digital samples
Essential Letters and Sounds – Phonics for every child. Empowering every learner to succeed.
