Phonics and literacy targeted with £24m funding
The government says more primary school pupils will benefit from high quality phonics and expert literacy teaching as part of new funding. Over £24 million is set to be invested in building children’s literacy skills as part of the ongoing post-pandemic recover initiative, with a target of 90% of primary children reaching the expected standard in literacy and […]
Government trumpets phonics success in primary schools
163,000 more 6-year-olds are on track to become fluent readers since the introduction of the phonics screening check in 2012, according to official figures. The results of this year’s phonics screening check and KS1 assessments also show: The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in phonics was 82% in year 1, an increase of […]
Industry Spotlight: Zaprendo develops English phonics experiences
Zaprendo is the new way to learn. Because people learn best when they are both engaged and empowered, Zaprendo combines the power of technology with innovative teaching strategies to create educational tools that spark the joy of learning for life. With Zaprendo, learners chart a course for their own progress that builds confidence and inspires […]