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18^th May 2026

What We Can Learn from Princess Catherine's Italy Visit - And Why It Matters for Writing in Our Classrooms

When Princess Catherine visited Reggio Emilia in Italy in May 2026, she didn’t go for ceremony or spectacle. She went to learn. Her focus was clear: to understand how young children develop, how they think, and how the environments around them shape their ability to communicate and make sense of the world.

7^th May 2026

How Can AI Save Time for EYFS and KS1 Literacy Leads?

How can EYFS and KS1 literacy leads use AI to help save time? We cover practical uses that actually help in school...

30^th Apr 2026

Revolutionise Your KS1 Literacy Lessons: Essential Hacks for Lesson Planning

Lesson planning in Key Stage 1 can feel like a constant balancing act. We cover our top 7 hacks for planning successful literacy lessons for your KS1 class.

24^th Apr 2026

What Are the Writing Curriculum Expectations in Year 1 & Year 2?

The national curriculum sets out clear expectations for writing in Year 1 and Year 2. This blog discusses the differences, including aspects of transcription, composition, and progression.

22^nd Apr 2026

Building Independent Writers in KS1

Developing independence in writing is one of the most empowering gifts we can give young learners as teachers. But how can you cultivate writing independence from day one?

8^th Apr 2026

Strategies for Teaching Key Stage One Literacy

This blog explores a range of proven approaches: systematic synthetic phonics, multi‑sensory learning, tactile literacy tools, explicit teaching, structured phonics programmes, and more...

31^st Mar 2026

Writing in EYFS: Transforming Picture Stories into Independent Expression

Picture stories are a brilliant starting point for young writers. In this blog, we'll cover how you can transform picture stories into independent expression.

26^th Mar 2026

EYFS Lesson Plan: Spring Garden Tuff Tray

This tuff tray is perfect for the spring season, and can help develop children's fine motor skills.

22^nd Mar 2026

Empowering Every Child: 3 Proven Tips for a Transformative Start to Writing

Early writing experiences lay the foundations for lifelong literacy. In this blog, we'll cover our top 3 tips for writing in EYFS.

13^th Mar 2026

The Perfect Start: Children's Phonics Journey

Phonics is one of the most powerful tools we can offer young children as they begin their literacy journey. We'll cover why phonics matters, when it is introduced, the importance of phonics and more.

11^th Mar 2026

8 Ways to Get a Free Mighty Writer!

So, you’ve seen the reviews, watched our training videos and downloaded the Teacher’s Guide. You’re thoroughly convinced that Mighty Writer is the perfect literacy tool for your primary school – but as always, the budget is restrictive.

11^th Mar 2026

Unlocking the Magic of Literacy: More Than Just Reading and Writing

Literacy is far more than reading words on a page or writing sentences with correct punctuation. We delve into what literacy covers, along with interactive strategies for literacy development.

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