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We welcome hearing from anyone interested in the teaching of reading.

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News & Discussion

Our website serves as a comprehensive resource, featuring information, research, and discussion on effective reading and writing instruction.

Tributes to Geraldine Carter

Geraldine passed away in May this year. She was a valued member of the Reading Reform Foundation, as well as a dear colleague and friend to many of us. Geraldine was a passionate advocate of systematic synthetic phonics and knowledge-based learning. Her work focused...

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The Magic of Blending

What do I do when they find it difficult? Part 1 Of all the aspects of teaching reading and spelling, perhaps the trickiest is blending, especially when teaching those learners who find it difficult. Blending is the cornerstone of reading and without this skill...

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The Joy of Reading and the Scandal of Child Illiteracy

Children should experience stories, books and literature as early as possible.  When they  cannot yet read words easily and independently, they delight in having stories read aloud to them – it is simply the best way for them to enjoy literature at this...

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