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Working with parents and carers on phonics
08 June 2023
Parents and carers play a crucial role in supporting a child’s learning, and evidence from the EEF suggests that effective engagement can make up to three months of positive difference in a child’s learning. In this blog post, phonics trainer Jacqueline Harris discusses ways that schools can leverage this by involving parents and other adults in their children’s phonics learning.
Continue reading...How to get reading back on track
13 May 2023
In this blog post, Complete Comprehension authors Laura Lodge and Jo Gray share their advice on identifying pupil literacy gaps and provide strategies to help children become stronger readers.
Continue reading...Using technical phonics terms with young children
10 February 2023
In this blog post, phonics trainer Jacqueline Harris explains when and why teachers should use technical language when teaching phonics.
Continue reading...What should a reading recovery curriculum look like?
18 June 2021
Complete Comprehension author Jane Sowerby shares her advice on building a broad and balanced curriculum and explains why reading should be at the heart of it.
Continue reading...Start right, write well: laying sufficient foundations for handwriting
17 April 2019
Occupational therapist and handwriting specialist Michelle van Rooyen explains the importance of laying secure foundations for each child’s writing.
Continue reading...What is Phonics? Essential phonics knowledge and understanding.
11 February 2018
Literacy expert Alexandra Charalambous from charity The Children's Literacy Charity offers a useful introduction for parents into the world of phonics.
Continue reading...Grammar beyond English: six ways to reinforce grammar and punctuation across the curriculum
08 March 2017
Schofield & Sims author Carol Matchett provides six strategies for extending teaching of grammar and punctuation skills across the curriculum.
Continue reading...Discover a hidden world where caterpillars are hairy cats and bouquets are made of wood
23 May 2016
Schofield & Sims author Michael Janes offers some useful tips on how you can use word origins to help build vocabulary and spelling skills, while also giving children a valuable insight into the different influences that have shaped the English language.
Continue reading...The benefits of handwriting
30 April 2015
Guest blogger Alex Charalambous highlights the importance of handwriting skills, even in today's technology dominated world.
Continue reading...How to choose the right tutor
01 September 2014
Schofield & Sims author and independent tutor Sian Goodspeed highlights some of the key considerations to think about when searching for a private tutor for your child.
Continue reading...Becoming spelling conscious
29 May 2014
Schofield & Sims author Carol Matchett looks at some of the different ways to help raise spelling awareness in your school.
Continue reading...Poetry is for life, not just for school
02 April 2014
Schofield & Sims author Celia Warren explains why children should learn poetry by heart.
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