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DE – CURRICULUM REFORM – IMPROVING LITERACY IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Awarded to Ruth Miskin Literacy Limited

Department for Education(buyer)

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Published 9 February 2026
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Overview

The Department for Education awarded a contract worth £152,000 to Ruth Miskin Literacy Limited on 20 February 2026 to evaluate the impact of the Read Write Inc. structured synthetic phonics programme across a representative sample of Northern Ireland primary schools. The research project aims to generate evidence to inform curriculum reform and address literacy attainment gaps, particularly in Communication at Key Stage 2, as part of the TransformED programme.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
Published
9 February 2026
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£152,000
Award date
20 February 2026
Contract period
6 March 2026 → 5 March 2029
Winner
  • Ruth Miskin Literacy Limited

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  1. Contract

    9 March 2026

  2. Contract

    23 February 2026

  3. Contract

    9 February 2026

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