The Sounds-Write Blog
Mastering Phonemic Awareness: Your Key to PSC Success
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...
‘The most impactful investment in my time at the school’: Katherine Murphy, Twynyrodyn Community School
We talked to Katherine Murphy, phonics lead at Twynyrodyn Community School, in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, a school that took the decision to teach...
Improving reading and spelling with Sounds-Write: the view from Victoria, Australia
A new era for state schools in Victoria, Australia In Victoria, Australia, the science of reading is gaining recognition as a crucial element in...
The Phonics Screening Check 2024: Our Analysis
CEO, John Walker, reflects on the history and purpose of the phonics screening check and shares his advice for educators looking to support their...
PSC… Now what?
What can we learn from the Phonics Screening Check to inform the next steps for those learners?
Sounds-Write in Schools: Our Visit to Twynyrodyn Community School in Wales
Last week, John Walker and I had the privilege of visiting Twynyrodyn Community School in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, to observe their phonics lessons in...
What you need to know about training in Sounds-Write in the US and Canada
There’s so much for schools and educators to consider when switching literacy programs. From managing staffing and resources to understanding the...
Meet the Sounds-Write team: Naomi
Meet the team! Naomi is our Head of Training and has a wealth of experience in teaching.
Raising students’ achievements through responsive teaching
'Right now, it looks like there is nothing that we can do that's going to have a bigger effect than helping teachers make their teaching more...
5 highlights from Australia
John and Tita have spent the past five weeks in Australia, visiting schools and trainers, giving talks and attending a conference. Read on to hear some of the insights they’ve gained from their visit.