Over the past decade, the phonics policy in England has reshaped how reading is taught in primary schools. Systematic synthetic phonics is now the central approach used in early literacy instruction, and the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check has become a familiar feature of the education landscape. At the same time, discussion about phonics policy … Continue reading A New Resource: Understanding the Phonics Policy in England
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Now Listed in the National Autistic Society Autism Services Directory
I’m very pleased to share that I am now listed in the National Autistic Society Autism Services Directory as a specialist literacy tutor for autistic and neurodivergent learners. You can view my full profile in the National Autistic Society Autism Services Directory. The National Autistic Society directory is a trusted national resource used by families, … Continue reading Now Listed in the National Autistic Society Autism Services Directory
Revoicing a Story: A Creative Writing Activity for Literacy Learning
Literacy tutor Kate Coldrick shares a KS3/GCSE creative writing activity based on her poems Red Riding Hood Speaks and Morgan Speaks (OnTheSkyline.com). Explore how paired-line revoicing poems reveal bias, perspective, and voice – and why this structure especially supports autistic learners. Full resource available in her TES shop. When I write for OnTheSkyline.com, I often … Continue reading Revoicing a Story: A Creative Writing Activity for Literacy Learning
Monotropism and Literacy: How Deep Focus Shapes Reading and Writing for Autistic Learners
Monotropism explains why autistic learners focus deeply on interests but struggle with transitions and overload. This article by Kate Coldrick explores how attention “tunnels” shape reading and writing, and offers practical literacy strategies to support flow, confidence, and motivation. When supporting autistic learners with literacy, we often notice a striking pattern: the same child who … Continue reading Monotropism and Literacy: How Deep Focus Shapes Reading and Writing for Autistic Learners
Animal Toys, Phonics Progression, and Playful Literacy
If you’ve ever sat down with a child and a box of animal toys, you’ll know just how quickly a simple activity can turn into a rich learning opportunity. Over the years, I’ve returned again and again to using high-quality, tactile animal figures in my work with students – not just because they’re engaging, but … Continue reading Animal Toys, Phonics Progression, and Playful Literacy
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