Research
Everything we do at Let's Talk Reading is informed by research on literacy such as recent studies completed by National Literacy Trust, child development in accordance with Development Matters and local Ipswich information including the demography of Ipswich, school and ward needs as well as links with local organisations to provide specific resources for real families.
Impact
Recently LTR:
- Have completed a study, funded by Suffolk County Council, screening for Irlen Syndrome in 4 local schools and creating extensive reading programmes in 2 local schools.
- Completed another project in 2 local primary schools, also funded by Suffolk County Council, working with the schools to put in place extensive reading programmes (Raising the Bar). The results from the project were promising, with Ravenswood achieving +15 and Ranelagh achieving +13 in their SATs results (2025).
- We are embarking on a partnership with Talamo, setting up free screening in 15 primary schools for dyslexia and other cognitive barriers for all Year 4 students.
- University of Suffolk completed a Impact Report on the main work LTR focuses on annually.
Please see our reports below for a more in depth view on the impact of our work
We are committed to stay in line with what Ipswich needs to fuel our work, if you have any feedback, thoughts, or ideas please get in touch.
Irlen Screening LTR Project (2025)
LTR conducted a study with schools in Ipswich to train staff, screen students and fund for aids to help students then diagnosed with Irlen.
Extensive Reading Project (2025)
This SCC funded project was designed to provide targeted reading interventions for identified children.
UoS Screening Report (2025)
Exploring the effectiveness of early screening for visual stress and its potential to improve literacy outcomes for children in disadvantaged communities.
UoS Impact Report (2025)
An Impact Report conducted by Kelly-Marie Taylor, a senior lecturer and course leader at University of Suffolk
Reading for Pleasure Research (2025)
Leighanna Howes, our School Liaison Officer, completed a Masters Research paper on Reading for Pleasure.
Storytimes Case study (2020)
A case study focusing on LTR's termly storytime visits to local Ipswich early years settings
Training and Awareness Case study (2020)
Exploring how LTR have raises the awareness of the importance and benefits of families reading for pleasure with their children.
Work in the community Case study (2020)
Let's Talk Reading's work in communities is to promote the importance of children reading for pleasure, and the impact on their reading and communication.
The Oaks Primary Case Study (2018)
Books at the heart of the curriculum partnership with the Oaks Primary School, IP2
Contact Us
If you are interested in collaborating with us, want to find out more or have a questions, please contact us.
