by admin | Oct 23, 2024 | News
The PSC (Phonics Screening Check) is as much a test of phonemic awareness skills and conceptual understanding as it is of code knowledge. This blog will explore why it is so important that these skills are practised to automaticity and what you can do to ensure that...
by admin | Oct 1, 2024 | Case Study, Primary Education, UK
We talked to Katherine Murphy, phonics lead at Twynyrodyn Community School, in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, a school that took the decision to teach systematic synthetic phonics to improve reading outcomes for their students. Why did you choose Sounds-Write? Reading...
by admin | Jul 2, 2024 | News, PSC
CEO, John Walker, reflects on the history and purpose of the phonics screening check and shares his advice for educators looking to support their students going forward. Twelve years on and after much initial opposition, English schools have just run the latest...
by admin | Jun 4, 2024 | News
There’s so much for schools and educators to consider when switching literacy programs. From managing staffing and resources to understanding the financial implications involved. To help you navigate this transition successfully, we’ve put together a comprehensive...
by admin | Nov 1, 2023 | Case Study, International
We spoke to Jade Linton, Senior Associate – Literacy, at The British School Al Khubairat, a large five-form entry school in Abu Dhabi. Why did you choose Sounds-Write? We were looking for a programme that would align with current research in the Science of Reading, as...
