24th 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.
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22nd 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?
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8th 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...
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31st Mar 2026
Empowering Early Writers: 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.
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26th 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.
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22nd 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.
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13th 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.
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11th 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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9th Mar 2026
10 Engaging Literacy Activities for Early Readers
Our top 10 reading activities to engage your class of early readers!
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8th Mar 2026
Hop into Literacy: An Easter Tuff Tray Adventure for KS1
A Seasonal, Playful Way to Boost Reading, Vocabulary and Sentence Skills.
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5th Mar 2026
What Are Common Writing Mistakes in Year One?
Early writing challenges in Year 1 aren’t problems to fix — they’re part of the journey. They tell us exactly where children are, what they’re experimenting with, and what they’re ready to learn next.
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5th Mar 2026
What Is Phonics? Teaching EYFS Literacy
Phonics is one of the most important foundations of early literacy. But what is it?
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