In this episode, we check out the power of Communities of Practice and how they can transform your structured literacy approach teaching. Jenny shares the benefits of joining these collaborative sessions — from shared ideas and reflective practice to evidence-based strategies and stronger student outcomes. Discover how each session is intentionally designed to build confidence, capacity, and clarity across the key elements of structured literacy, including assessment, phonemic awareness, flue...
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In this episode, we check out the power of Communities of Practice and how they can transform your structured literacy approach teaching. Jenny shares the benefits of joining these collaborative sessions — from shared ideas and reflective practice to evidence-based strategies and stronger student outcomes. Discover how each session is intentionally designed to build confidence, capacity, and clarity across the key elements of structured literacy, including assessment, phonemic awareness, flue...
Phonological Awareness: The Missing Piece in Literacy
Meeting the Needs
21 minutes
7 months ago
Phonological Awareness: The Missing Piece in Literacy
Did you know that 99% of children with learning difficulties have a phonological weakness? In this episode, Karen and Jenny look into what phonological awareness really is, why it matters so much, and how structured literacy addresses this foundational skill. They also explore how early intervention—even before school—can set children up for literacy success, and highlight the powerful (and often overlooked) HPP junior language programme. A must-listen for anyone passionate about helping at-r...
Meeting the Needs
In this episode, we check out the power of Communities of Practice and how they can transform your structured literacy approach teaching. Jenny shares the benefits of joining these collaborative sessions — from shared ideas and reflective practice to evidence-based strategies and stronger student outcomes. Discover how each session is intentionally designed to build confidence, capacity, and clarity across the key elements of structured literacy, including assessment, phonemic awareness, flue...
