Raising Standards in KS2 & KS3

Direct Instruction CPD & Implementation for Schools & MATs

Direct Instruction Hub UK delivers specialist CPD and implementation support built on frontline classroom delivery. We help school leadership teams embed evidence-based programmes, including Corrective Reading and Corrective Maths, that rapidly close attainment gaps and drive sustainable academic progress.

NIFDI Accredited Coach-led CPD & implementation support
300+ UK Schools & MATs Trusted nationwide across KS2 & KS3
Delivering DI Since 2016 A decade of proven frontline expertise

Accelerate Pupil Progress with Proven Direct Instruction CPD

Led by Accredited NIFDI Coaching Expertise

Transform classroom delivery through step-by-step guidance and field-tested Direct Instruction methodologies. Built on years of frontline teaching and extensive trust-wide rollouts, our tailored CPD equips leadership teams and staff to embed high-fidelity DI routines, eliminate KS2 and KS3 learning gaps, and deliver rapid, trackable academic gains.

Proven 1-Year Implementation Impact

1-Year Implementation

Key Stage 3

Cohort: 34 Students
4.6+ yrs Avg Reading Age Increase
1-Year Implementation

Pupil Premium

Cohort: 12 Students
4.0+ yrs Avg Reading Age Increase
1-Year Implementation

SEN Cohort

Cohort: 18 Students
4.7+ yrs Avg Reading Age Increase
Proven UK Impact & Data

Explore Our Direct Instruction Case Studies

Discover how UK schools and multi-academy trusts leverage Engelmann’s Direct Instruction to accelerate reading ages, close attainment gaps, and transform core subject mastery.

United Learning

+5.5 Years Reading Age Gain in 12 Months

How Avonbourne Academy used Engelmann Direct Instruction to close severe low-attainment gaps in KS3, doubling reading ages and delivering a 360% increase in GCSE foundation scores.

+5.5 Yrs Reading Age
360% GCSE Growth
100% Literacy Mastery
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Aspirations Academies Trust

+5.21 Years Average Cohort Growth Over 2 Years

Multi-year tracking across Magna Academy showing how sustained Direct Instruction delivery accelerated reading and maths ages for Pupil Premium and SEN cohorts.

+5.21 Yrs Avg Reading
+4.50 Yrs PP Progress
+4.49 Yrs SEN Growth
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Astrea Academy Trust

+1.75 Years Numeracy Gain in a Single Term

How Astrea Academy Trust used Corrective Mathematics across 90 pupils to rapidly rebuild foundational arithmetic and shift pupil subject enjoyment from 2% to 79%.

+1.75 Yrs 1-Term Growth
+5.1 Yrs 1-Yr Projection
79% Maths Enjoyment
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Greenshaw Learning Trust

+4.7 Years Average KS3 Literacy Turnaround

How Park House School embedded Corrective Reading across Years 7–9 following an Ofsted inspection, accelerating Pupil Premium reading ages by up to +6.0 years.

+4.9 Yrs Year 7 Avg
+6.0 Yrs Y9 PP Gain
+5.0 Yrs Y9 SEN Gain
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What Our Clients Say

“The Direct Instruction Hub UK team, Kevin and Suzy, have gone from strength to strength, driving our schools to absolute excellence. So honoured to be a part of their journey.”
Mr. R. Tutt Executive Principal, United Learning Trust
“Project Follow Through- Suzy and Kevin explained this in their excellent DI CPD session. Thanks to the Direct Instruction Hub UK for their time today planning for Direct Instruction training Gloucester Academy – supporting students to climb their personal mountain!”
Mr. J. Heap Assistant Director of Secondary Education, Greenshaw Learning Trust
“We’ve enjoyed an excellent couple of days of Direct Instruction CPD from Suzy and Kevin at the Direct Instruction Hub UK- the quality of their CPD, QA, coaching and supportive follow up on offer will make a huge difference to pupils in schools across our trust.”
Mrs. S. Stanton Director of Education, Advantage Schools

Improve Pupil Outcomes with Structured Implementation Support

Partner with a proven network of primary academies, secondary schools, and trusts driving measurable progress through Direct Instruction. We bridge the gap between pedagogy and practice, delivering tailored CPD, leadership coaching, and actionable strategies designed to close Key Stage 2 & Key Stage 3 attainment gaps and secure long-term classroom impact.

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