Focus on: Planning Principles

Exclusive webinar for Sounds-Write members

Webinar Overview

This exclusive webinar offers Sounds-Write members a focused opportunity to revisit the planning principles that underpin effective phonics instruction. We’ll take a fresh look at the cognitive science that informs how we plan, and explore the practical implications for your day-to-day teaching. From streamlining your preparation to enhancing student outcomes, this session is designed to help you plan with purpose and precision.

Whether you’re refining your weekly lessons or seeking clarity on the rationale behind our approach, this webinar will strengthen your confidence and support high-impact delivery.

Who It’s For

This webinar is for Sounds-Write members who are actively using the programme and want to deepen their understanding of planning. It’s ideal for:

• Classroom teachers and tutors looking to optimise their planning process
• Practitioners seeking to align their planning with cognitive science principles
• Members wanting to boost efficiency while maintaining fidelity to the programme
• Anyone aiming to maximise student progress through purposeful preparation

If you’ve completed the Initial Training and are delivering Sounds-Write lessons, this session will help you sharpen your planning and reconnect with the pedagogical thinking behind it.

Preparation

To make the most of the session, we recommend:

• Reviewing your current planning materials and routines
• Reflecting on recent lessons—what’s working, and where are the pinch points?
• Bringing any questions or examples you’d like to discuss
• Having your lesson plans or scripts handy for reference during the webinar

This will be a practical, interactive session—expect thoughtful insights, real-world strategies, and a chance to recalibrate your planning with confidence.