After several years of discussing reading on social media, I have probably heard every question there is about the teaching of phonics.

Detaching from reality I have a theory that the more an individual blogs about strategic theories of education, or overarching principles, or underlying themes, the further they get from reality. L…

There are myriad reasons why a child might struggle to become a fluent reader: they might have extreme difficulties in learning to decode words relating to phonological issues, working memory or other...

Dr Katharine Barden from The Literacy Hub reviews 'The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading' by Christopher Such

...but for me The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading is still the GOAT!

YouTube video by Christopher Such

There are myriad reasons why a child might struggle to become a fluent reader: they might have extreme difficulties in learning to decode words relating to phonological issues, working memory or ot…

Warning: Parts of this blog are going to feel like an advertisement for my consultancy work and books. This is unavoidable as I have written this for those who ask me about the issues relating to r…

A Practical Guide to Classroom Teaching and Whole-School Implementation

...but for me The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading is still the GOAT!

Join us for a networking event with an inspiring talk by Christopher Such - ‘Primary Reading Simplified’