Theale Green School has been commended for its approach to boosting literacy. The school has been chosen as a Star School by Lexia, a software company aiming to boost literacy progress in secondary pupils. The computer-based program PowerUp adapts instruction to the needs of the individual pupil, focusing on developing reading skills in three areas – word study, grammar and comprehension. Each week, students get a weekly goal of 75 to 135 minutes, less over time as they progress. Rebecca Wilson, a higher-level learning mentor at the school, is responsible for running Lexia sessions. She said: …