Tag: phonics
Learning confidence
How Sara Picarazzi takes her students from “I can't read” to confidence in their ability to learn.
There is no single path from "I can't...
Transforming Jake
Louise Barnes took advantage of the brain's natural neuroplasticity to 're-wire' Jake's brilliant brain.
Jake (not his real name) is a lively, bubbly six-year-old who...
Changing to inclusive phonics
Shelby Mercer's candid account of her special school's journey to phonics for all.
Over the past few years, we have been on a journey to...
We’re off kilter
Bridget Mather-Scott is fascinated by the imbalance between literacy and numeracy in Early Years.
High-quality education in the Early Years is essential for providing children...
What about the strugglers?
Stephen Rickard on making phonics work for struggling readers.
We've come a long way since phonics was made compulsory for teaching literacy in England. Early...
Action required
Melanie Smith pleads for more access to dyslexia specialists in schools.
Ten year-old Emily struggles with anxiety and worries about school. Despite her diligence, she...
Literacy skills for deaf children
Some practical ideas from Frances Clark.
When 11-year-old Khush stepped out onto the stage at the House of Commons and read out his own story,...
When phonics fails
Deborah Salsbury favours a balanced approach to teaching reading, incorporating elements of both phonics and a whole-language approach.
"It's not your fault you can't read"...
Digital devices for literacy
Yvonne Dalorto on using digital devices for shaping individual learning in the classroom.
Digital devices can play a crucial role in supporting children with special...
We’re building a reading culture
Let's make libraries more accessible, says Alison Tarrant, CEO of the School Library Association.
Building an authentic reading culture and an inclusive school library can...
