The idea that children learn better if they discover something themselves is attractive for many different reasons, in spite of the fact that empirical research tells a different story.

One of the strategies that I advocate when working on reading with non-speaking pupils is picture matching. The premise is simple. The child reads the given word (in their ‘thinking voice’ in their he...

Many non-speaking children use Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) strategies. These systems enable them to select pictures to express themselves, ranging from paper-based symbol grids to voi...

Rosy is unable to move, breathe or eat unassisted. Yet NHS assessors think it’s fine to leave her alone for hours at a time, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

Stanford education scholars Chris Lemons and Lakshmi Balasubramanian share strategies for helping students with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn to read.

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First, let’s cut to the chase: this blog is a thinly disguised advert for my new book, Primary Reading Simplified. I devoted a frankly absurd amount of time and energy to writing the book, an…

Phonological awareness (PA), the awareness of sounds in spoken words, is strongly linked to reading outcomes. However, there is an ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness of PA instruction witho...

I really should start this blog with, ‘Another thing I get asked about a lot is…’ because this issue comes up time and again: timescale. Here in England, where daily phonics is mandatory as initial in...

In this discussion, our experts explore various strategies to integrate phonics instruction for SEND learners and the benefits of this.

I am often asked about teaching deaf learners and thought a blog would be helpful. Research indicates that the best way to teach the foundations of reading and spelling is via systematic, synthetic ph...

Schools that turn away SEND pupils face being 'graded down', says chief inspector

Help your child take their first steps into the world of phonics and reading with this parent's and caregiver’s guide to reading support.A Parents Guide to Phonics is for parents and caregivers who wa...

Being able to read is a fundamental skill that everyone should have access to. However, from poor educational backgrounds to having neurodiverse needs, many learners have low literacy levels, highligh...