In this paper, we evaluate the effect of the literacy hour in English primary schools on pupil attainment. The National … compared to pupils not exposed to the literacy hour between 1996 and 1998. We also find modest, but positive effects from … exposure to the literacy hour that persist to age 16, as GCSE English performance is seen to be higher for children affected by …

In this paper, we evaluate the effect of the literacy hour in English primary schools on pupil attainment. The National … compared to pupils not exposed to the literacy hour between 1996 and 1998. We also find modest, but positive effects from … exposure to the literacy hour that persist to age 16, as GCSE English performance is seen to be higher for children affected by …