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Knowledge, Execution and Structure. The keys to Reading SUCCESS for ALL

Knowledge, Execution and Structure. The keys to Reading SUCCESS for ALL

October 12th 2022 Teaching reading as Dr Louisa Moats would say really is ‘Rocket Science’. There is so much to learn with regards to what must be taught and the importance of explicit teaching throughout the Read more

Why Johnny Can't Read

Why Johnny Can't Read

May 15th 2021 A reflection of my Chit Chat with Distinguished Professor Emeritus William Tunmer, PhD. Why Johnny Can't Read—And What You Can Do About It is a 1955 book-length exposé on American reading Read more

Let's not SHOULD on ourselves

Let's not SHOULD on ourselves

May 21st 2020 “I didn’t know my child was finding learning that difficult. How could I not have noticed? My goodness have I failed them? I should have seen this coming.” Have you voiced this statement or Read more

Hey Mum, did you hear? Less is More.

Hey Mum, did you hear? Less is More.

April 2nd 2020 Parenting is no easy feat let alone parenting a dyslexic child. Throw Covid-19 into the mix and a 4, 5,6,7,8 week lockdown and things have become somewhat crazy. Irrespective of whether or not you Read more

Culture Counts and Money Comes

Culture Counts and Money Comes

June 25th 2018 I have a bone to pick this morning. I am tired. It is nearly the end of the term and man it’s been a big one. I have worked in so many different school and education environments this term. Last Read more

I am a Teacher of READING, I have a confession to make… I am consensus — based in my approach.

April 27th 2018 I have a bone to pick. Why is it that we are so consensus based in our approach to the teaching of reading in this country? I am trying to understand why listening to the teacher next door, the Read more

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