We believe that having the ability to read and comprehend is a basic human right. That is why LexiaUK’s mission is to strive for Literacy for All.
By applying 21st Century solutions to an age-old problem, we can break the non-reading cycle of difficulties which has hampered our society for so long. With a solid foundation in literacy, students can get the most out of their education and reach their full potential – both in school and in life.
Recent figures published by the National Literacy Trust tell us that 18% of adults in the UK can be described as having ‘very poor literacy skills’.
This means “they can understand short straightforward texts on familiar topics accurately and independently, and obtain information from everyday sources, but reading information from unfamiliar sources, or on unfamiliar topics, could cause problems. This is also known as being functionally illiterate”.
Sadly, without intervention, these figures could grow. With literacy learning gaps, the earlier intervention is provided, the better.
Our ongoing goal at LexiaUK is to support as many schools as we can in order to ensure pupils of all ages, abilities and backgrounds are given the opportunities they are entitled to. We are committed to ensuring pupils are able to develop critical reading skills and language skills through individualised, motivating learning paths.
Starting with The Journal of Research in Reading in 2006, 20 peer-led research studies have been conducted into the efficacy of Lexia programs – including studies performed in the UK.
Most notably, The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) published their report in 2021 which awarded Lexia Core5® Reading a ‘high security’ and ‘low cost’ rating as part of their Promising Programme initiative.
95%
of educators say pupil outcomes improve with Lexia
3,500
UK schools using
Lexia programmes
20+
published
efficacy research studies
300,000
pupils using Lexia across the UK
70%
of Lexia schools gained through colleague recommendations
Learn how LexiaUK and Core5® Reading can help you overcome the educational challenges that traditional methods no longer meet.
Educators know that strong literacy skills are a major factor in achieving academic success; discover how our PowerUp® Literacy intervention can help age 11+ students requiring catch-up support.
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