The Sounds-Write Blog
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.
A ‘really tight’ Phonics Lead, Teeside, UK
After publishing our Phonics Lead Handbook in 2023, we wanted to hear from those who are using it, so we spoke to Karen Rees, a Year 1/2 Class Teacher and Key Stage 1 Leader, who is the Phonics Lead at Galley Hill Primary School in Guisborough, Teesside.
John and Tita’s trip to Australia!
We’ve been lucky enough to spend the last 5 weeks in Australia, visiting schools, giving talks and catching up with many of the Sounds-Write trainers. Keep reading to find out what we got up to and who we visited during our time there.
A ‘disastrous’ lesson – phonics in Y5
Explore the depths of a Y5 phonics class dissecting the word ‘disastrous’ at Corpus Christi Primary School. Discover how etymology, spelling, and meaning converge in a Sounds-Write lesson.
Supporting students who excel in reading and spelling
Discover strategies to support students with advanced reading and spelling skills, ensuring continuous growth in the phonics classroom.
‘Children thrive on the routine of the lessons’: Jade Linton, The British School Al Khubairat
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...
‘It makes you wonder why it hasn’t always been taught this way.’
Vicci Redfern, Phonics Lead and Reception Teacher at Aspull Church Primary School in Wigan, shared their experience of implementing Sounds-Write...
Intervention in the moment
Learn classroom organisation tips for teaching Sounds-Write, including the use of whiteboards and support from Teaching Assistants. Gain insights from Chorley St James Primary School’s effective classroom setup.
Meet the Sounds-Write team – Jill!
Jill started with Sounds-Write with our Practitioner Online Training in 2020; she saw Sounds-Write’s impact on students and joined our mission. Jill enjoys staying updated on literacy research and is excited to expand Sounds-Write in North America.
Meet the Sounds-Write team – Kylie!
Meet Kylie, a dedicated Sounds-Write trainer passionate about empowering educators and students. Discover her journey into the world of literacy and phonics, her commitment to staying up-to-date, and her aspirations for the year ahead.