Totally agree . Readers do not emerge , especially those in specialist schools . All learners need to be taught the alphabetic code systematically John Walker, Sounds-Write is the best. My experience teaching KS3 learners with John Walker, Sounds-Write was mind blowing .

I've said it before but personally I don't feel the need to read any more papers about discovery or inquiry based learning. I've seen it used in hundreds of lessons, and in every single one without fail I have asked students extremely basic questions about things they have just

I thoroughly recommend this course : your teachers will be empowered in a way they have not experienced before resulting in the happiest learning children who will feel so proud of themselves . Enjoy

Sounds-Write is a program that will blow your mind . Suddenly children “ get it”gain confidence and understand how spelling works !! Hooray for Sounds-Write Thank you

It’s not useful reciting tables . The learner needs to know their tables so well that they can answer what ever the table .. eg 6X4 .. 9X7 .. 8X8 , 9X 5 . Etc

Mini white boards are invaluable . Each learner proudly displays their own work whilst the teacher can easily scan who needs more practise .. I love them . Each child feels included . Thoroughly recommend

Which is why inclusive education is key and Sounds-Write , ( IMHO ) the best systematic phonics programme I know ,works for all .

Totally agree

Absolute bible : “why Children Can’t Read” Diane McGuiness .. thoroughly agree

And that explicit instruction is Sounds-Write !!!

Another busy day in Dosbarth Derbyn. The children enjoyed the sound swap game so much John Walker, Sounds-Write that they decided to have a go themselves! Then we found some large cardboard boxes and let our imaginations go wild! 🏰🚗🤖

What a lovely place to hold this conference .

Wonderful . Everyone adores sounds swap . Have you done it with the kids ? Even more inclusive and immersive !

YES Sounds-Write IS ALWAYS a game changer 🎉🎉

Implementing a sound-to-print approach in early reading instruction aligns with children’s natural language development. By focusing on the relationship between sounds (phonemes) and their corresponding letters or letter combinations (graphemes), this method enhances children’s

Not long to go until our Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust phonics conference 🤩 We’re looking forward to spending the day with the awesome John Walker, Sounds-Write fabulous Charlotte Inchbald and our amazing phonics associates Adrian Ball Catherine Lock

Important research article by Dr Tim Mills: 'Can Older Pupils, Who Do Not Present as Struggling Readers, Improve Their Basic Decoding Skills Through Systematic Phonics Instruction and What Effect Does This Have on Their Reading Fluency and Comprehension?' Tim's conclusion is

The best way we can improve the lives, agency, and power of children from disadvantaged circumstances, is to teach them to READ, be NUMERATE and have a broad understanding of the world through science, the arts and the humanities. Preaching, piety and posturing might make an

Super proud of my little learners! We finished off our John Walker, Sounds-Write phonics for this term with a sound spellings sort 🥰 My class love this lesson & love to tell me what they notice once they’ve sorted out the words 🖤