The Foundation Level Stories are part of the third wave of Headwork Reading: special needs reading resources for Key Stage 3. These stories come in at a reading level below Level 1. They offer 350-450 words per story in Pack A and 650-800 words per story in Pack B at reading ages of 6-7. Large type and plenty of black and white illustrations aid reluctant readers at this very low level. Progression of reading stamina is provided between Packs A and B which themselves act as stepping stones to Level 1 stories already published.