What is a reading age?

See what's coming up in the 8 January issue of Tes magazine [View in browser]( [Tes.com]( [Facebook link to news]( [Tes Global Instagram]( [Tes news twitter account]( [Tes Linkedin site]( [Resources]( | [Jobs]( | [Community]( | [News]( | [Courses]( | [Store]( | [Tes for schools]( [What is a reading age?]( Hello {NAME}, Tests to measure children’s reading ability in relation to their age have been used for decades. But are they actually any use? In the 8 January issue of Tes magazine Jessica Powell finds out if teachers should be making decisions about their students’ needs based on the results. Simply subscribe to Tes magazine by Monday 4 January to get your copy of our 8 January issue delivered to your door. [Subscribe now]( PLUS...The Weekly Plenary A collection of the week's best news stories, features, blogs, lists, facts, quotes, humour and more. AND...this issue's regular features Excessive blushing We’ve all experienced a rush of blood to the face when placed in an embarrassing situation. But for some students, fear of ‘going red’ can mar their experience of school and have a detrimental effect on their attainment and wellbeing, finds Chris Parr. adapted project-based learning for the Covid age Strict hygiene rules and the need for social distancing can make science practicals tricky but Andy Brittain has modified his approach to teaching Stem subjects, which has enabled him to promote independent working while also bringing students together. Leaders can learn a lot from the work PRUs do For Jack Williamson, time spent on the SLT of a pupil referral unit has taught him some valuable leadership lessons that he believes could transfer well to mainstream schools, especially when it comes to dealing with exclusions and mental health. Lose the shoes to start students off on the right foot Aside from cleaner carpets, research shows that allowing children to go barefoot in the classroom results in improved reading skills and fewer behavioural issues – and the odour won’t be nearly as bad as you imagine, finds Carly Page. Creating work for young people hit by Covid slump The pandemic is having a huge impact on the ability of students to find employment or training when they leave compulsory education. Zofia Niemtus considers how colleges can help 16- to 24-year-olds meet the challenges ahead and stay motivated. [Tips for tackling classroom discussions about race]( Tips for tackling classroom discussions about race Teachers need to feel confident facilitating discussions about racial inequality and prejudice but are often underprepared when such conversations arise. Adam Ferner and Darren Chetty share their approaches to aid productive dialogue. [Listen now]( Coming up in the 1 January issue of Tes magazine... The use of swear words is usually considered a no-no in the classroom but in our 1 January issue, Henry Hepburn asks whether teachers’ approach to expletives should be more nuanced. Kate McCabe explains how she transformed her nurture groups with tech, Jo Clemmet discovers how to ensure your data is useful for improving outcomes, Simon Creasey asks whether AI has a role in teaching children to read, and much more. [Subscribe now]( [Tes magazine's special supplements and guides collection]( Stay connected! [News Facebook Page]( [Tes Instagram page]( [Tes Twitter link]( [Tes LinkedIn Page]( [Tes Pinterest Page]( [Tes Youtube channel]( Explore Tes [Resources]( [Jobs]( [Community]( [Courses]( [Store]( [Tes for schools]( [News]( Download our app [Mobile app IOS]( [Download our App on Google play]( Manage your email preferences Help us to send you the right emails. You can [change your email preference settings]( or [unsubscribe]( anytime. Customer services: [+44 (0)20](tel:+44 (0)20 3194 3000)3194 3164 help@tesglobal.com Tes Global is registered in England (Company No. 02017289) with its registered offices at 26 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4HQ. [Can't see this email? View in browser](