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Title Slide: What Does the Writing Framework Say About Spelling? 7 Things You Need to Know

What Does the Writing Framework Say About Spelling? 7 Things You Need to Know 

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Like many educators, we eagerly awaited the release of the Writing Framework with our highlighters and post-it notes at the ready. In this blog post, we share seven key takeaways from the spelling section, along with our thoughts and how Spelling Shed aligns with it.   1. Spelling is key in releasing memory space for writing   One of …

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How to Teach Spelling Effectively – Part Two: Phonics for All (8 Key Takeaways)

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When we think of phonics, we might think about our systematic, synthetic phonics programme that often ends at Key Stage One, but should phonics really end there? The simple answer is no. Phonics is a key part of reading and spelling beyond Key Stage One. Here are eight key takeaways of why phonics is important for all children.   Read part one of this blog …

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Title Slide: The Impact of Phonics Shed and Spelling Shed at Cornerstone C of E Primary School

The Impact of Phonics Shed and Spelling Shed at Cornerstone C of E Primary School

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Cornerstone C of E Primary School is a wonderful Phonics Shed and Spelling Shed Showcase School based in Fareham, Hampshire.  We spoke to them to find out the impact that EdShed has had at their school. We are a rapidly growing primary school, set to become a full three-form entry institution. Currently, we have approximately …

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Building the Foundations for Phonics: How Parents and Educators Can Develop Vital Pre-reading Skills title with Phonics Family Image

Building the Foundations for Phonics: How Parents and Educators Can Develop Vital Pre-reading Skills by Katie Whitehead

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Early Years educator, phonics specialist and author, Katie Whitehead (known to her followers as Phonics Family), shares her advice for developing vital pre-reading skills. In the UK, conversations about school readiness are louder than ever. The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has declared it a national priority with ambitious targets. For example, 75% of five-year-olds being …

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