Phonics & structured literacy
How structured literacy works, and how to teach it.
For parents
Is the 'Love of Reading' Enough for a Child Who Struggles with Phonics?
Why telling a struggling reader to 'just read for fun' doesn't work, and what actually helps.
For parents
Understanding Your Child's KS2 SATs Results: A Calm Guide
If your child missed the expected standard in their Year 6 reading test, here is what the numbers actually mean and how to help them next.
For parents
Is the Phonics Screening Check harder for children with dyslexia?
What the 2026 data shows us about early reading tests, and how to support your child without the worry.
For parents
Is My Child's Year 1 Transition Harder Than It Should Be?
How to tell the difference between normal settling-in wobbles and early reading struggles, with calm, practical steps you can take today.
For educators
Using Pupil Premium to Build a Dyslexia-Friendly Digital Classroom
How school leaders can align Pupil Premium funding with DfE digital standards to support pupils with dyslexia.
For educators
Using Pupil Premium for Effective Structured Literacy
A practical, evidence-based guide for school leaders to allocate funding for reading interventions that work.
For parents
The Myth of 'Loving to Read' Before You Can Decode
Why telling a struggling reader to 'just love books' backfires, and what actually helps.
For educators
The Science of Reading for Older Kids: Demystifying the 'Love of Reading'
Why struggling older students need explicit decoding skills before they can find joy in books.
For parents
Supporting Your Child with Key Stage 2 Reading Without the Panic
If your child is struggling with KS2 SATs prep, here is how to lower the pressure and build real reading confidence at home.
For parents
Is My Child Falling Behind in Year 1? What the Data Shows
If you are searching for the average reading level of a 5-year-old, here is what the national data actually says.
For educators
How to Use the Inclusive Mainstream Fund: A Guide for Leaders
A practical roadmap for school leaders to invest new funding directly into evidence-based literacy tools and team training.
For parents
Why Even the Best Teachers Struggle to Help Struggling Readers Alone
Your child's teacher isn't ignoring them. School systems are stretched to the limit, but you can build a team to help your child thrive.