Getting forensic with phonics: Ofsted’s focus on the early stages of reading

Common questions emerging from the new Ofsted EIF, and suggested next steps.

End of term top tips for Early Years teachers

It’s that busy time of year and the clock is ticking to complete a list of things to do. Some top tips for you to consider as the year draws to an end...

Early Reading - both a privilege and a responsibility

Thinking about the skill of reading that we are nurturing, if we pause long enough we could become quite overwhelmed by the responsibility of it all!

School dogs

Recognising the role of school dogs in helping children’s mental health and wellbeing.

Let’s all blend together, robot arms ready...

Our latest blog, in which we share how our Early Reading Project project helps to accelerate progress in early reading in order to close gaps.

Moving up day

For many of you the transfer days organised in July will be the day you meet your new class. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children in...

A day in the life of an infant school iPad

We paid a visit to one Hertfordshire infant school to find out how they were using their iPads and share some of their practice.

A very particular weakness

Sophie MacNeill explores the STA guidance on what constitutes a 'particular weakness' in a child's writing