π Update to My Shop
Iβm expanding how I share my teaching resources.
- TES Shop: You can now find all of my existing resources on a dedicated page here: TES Shop
- Direct Shop: This page will soon become my direct-download shop, where resources will be available to purchase securely and instantly from katecoldrick.com.
For now, you can continue browsing below, or head straight to my TES Shop to see the full range.
Teaching Resources by Kate Coldrick
Welcome to the teaching resources shop of Kate Coldrick, offering inclusive Functional Skills English and literacy support resources – practice papers, workbooks, and guides – designed to build confidence for autistic and neurodivergent learners.
All of these resources are available to download from my TES shop. You can also read more about my approach to inclusive teaching on the Blog or learn more about me.
π Featured Resources
- Functional Skills English Level 1 Writing Workbook (127 pages, 25 units) β a complete workbook that takes learners from sentence writing through to extended pieces, with model answers and practice tasks.
- Sentence Types Teaching Pack (Entry Level 2 to Level 2) β a full teaching pack with visual guide, worksheets, and model answers.
- Entry Level 3 Reading Practice Paper Bundle (6 papers) β save 60% with six exam-style practice papers in one pack.
- Functional Skills Writing Bundle (Progression, Sentence Types, Audience & Purpose) β discounted bundle of writing resources.
Functional Skills English β Entry Level 3 (Reading)
- Reading Practice Paper 1 β exam-style paper with mark scheme.
- Reading Practice Paper 2 β comprehension practice to build confidence.
- Reading Practice Paper 3 β additional paper with full answers.
- Reading Practice Paper 4 β new paper for further practice.
- Reading Practice Paper 5 β exam-style practice with questions and answers.
- Reading Practice Paper 6 β latest addition to the set.
- Reading Practice Paper Bundle (6 papers) β all six Entry Level 3 papers together at a discounted price.
Functional Skills English β Level 1
- Reading Practice Paper 1 β full paper with mark scheme.
- Reading Practice Paper 2 β further practice for assessment.
- Writing Workbook (127 pages, 25 units) β step-by-step writing support from sentences to extended pieces.
Functional Skills English β Level 2
- Writing: Audience and Purpose β targeted practice with writing for different purposes.
Writing, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG)
- Writing Sentences β Entry Level Practice β build sentence accuracy for Functional Skills English.
- Sentence Types Teaching Pack (Entry Level 2 to Level 2) β full pack with teaching resources.
- Sentence Types Pack β Free Sample β a taster version of the pack for classroom trial.
Phonics & Reading Support
- Animal-Themed Phonics Progression: Multisensory Activities β reading and writing through engaging, themed activities.
- Animal-Themed Phonics Progression β Free Sample β sample pages to try at home or in class.
Planning Tools for Teachers & Tutors
- Progression of Skills in Functional Skills Writing β Editable Planning Tool (Entry Level 1 to Level 2) β a teacher-friendly planning framework that tracks writing development from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. See how this fits into my wider Functional Skills teaching notes.
Neurodiversity Guides
- Understanding Dyslexia: A Guide for Parents β clear explanations of dyslexia and practical strategies for home and school.
- Autism in Girls: A Guide for Parents β helps parents recognise signs of autism in girls and support learning effectively.
- Understanding Monotropism: A Guide for Parents β introduces a strengths-based theory of autism that explains attention, focus, and flow in everyday life, with strategies to support transitions and energy regulation.
- Understanding Autistic Processing: A Guide for Parents β explains how autistic children process information differently, highlighting both strengths and challenges, with everyday examples, simple metaphors, and practical strategies for parents.
All resources are created by Kate Coldrick and are designed to make English more accessible, practical, and confidence-building for every learner.
Visit my TES shop to explore the full range, browse my Blog for teaching insights, or return to the Home page for the latest updates.