Boosting literacy and numeracy - families

Boosting literacy and numeracy is about ensuring all students build strong reading and maths skills.

Every NT Government school is going to use a consistent, evidence-based approach to learning.

Explicit teaching reflects how students learn best. It is where teachers break down concepts into small, more manageable steps, enabling students to build understanding and independence.

The Boosting Literacy and Numeracy Plan will ensure all NT Government schools are more consistent for students, families and teachers.

Our plan is built on three key pillars for student achievement:

• high quality resources for teachers and students, and professional learning for school staff
• screening assessment for early identification of students at risk
• intentional and planned support for students falling behind.

Get the Boosting Literacy and Numeracy plan PDF (1.6 MB).

Resources

There are many ways to support your child’s reading and maths before and during their schooling.

Resources for families

• Maths at home with young children – a guide for families PDF (1020.7 KB)
• Reading at home – a guide for families PDF (1.5 MB)
• Free downloadable decodable readers

Resources for teachers

Find out about Boosting literacy and numeracy: support for teachers.

Celebrating achievement

To celebrate the achievements of students in literacy and numeracy across the year, the Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge will change direction with the introduction of the annual Chief Minister’s Literacy and Numeracy Achievement Awards commencing this year. More details on this exciting initiative will be shared in late 2025.

Contact

For more information about boosting literacy and numeracy in school contact otls.doe@education.nt.gov.au.