“Are you DfE validated?” I get asked this almost every week. By SENCos, by heads,

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and I’ve gone back and forth more than once about

In Year 1 and Year 2, phonics is everywhere. It’s daily, it’s systematic, it’s joyful.

There’s a moment every September that gets us right in the heart. A child walks

FINALLY. The government has announced a mandatory reading test for every 13-year-old in England –

You know that thing where a little kid climbs onto your lap with a book,

I’m just going to say it: we need to stop giving teenagers reading books that

FINALLY. The government has announced a mandatory reading test for every 13-year-old in England –

No Fancy Formula. Just Three Strong Roots: Trust, Connection and Enjoyment. In education, we’re often

For many secondary pupils who struggle with reading, the school holidays can feel like a