Evidence-based reading research, or what many refer to as the Science of Reading, has been a much-discussed topic within the literacy landscape for the past few years. While it may seem like the “next ...

New research has shown that extra practice in blending printed letter sounds can help struggling beginner readers (age 4-5) learn to read. The use of synthetic phonics to teach reading to children in ...

Education Secretary Damian Hinds reveals a new phonics roadshow that will aid a thousand teachers to boost their skills PRIMARY school kids will benefit from a reading and writing “blitz” to drive up ...

The use of synthetic phonics to teach reading to children in reception classes has improved attainment Children who struggle with learning to read are often given extra help with learning letter ...

New research at Aston University has shown that extra practice in blending printed letter sounds can help struggling beginner readers in reception classes learn to read. The paper is published in the ...

Thousands of young children in Birmingham are falling behind when it comes to basic literacy. Nearly one in five Year 1 pupils in the city - 19% - are failing their phonics tests, new figures show.

Thousands of young children in Birmingham are falling behind when it comes to basic literacy. Nearly one in five Year 1 pupils in the city - 19% - are failing their phonics tests, new figures show.