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Developing children’s reading skills with phonics

Posted by: Janine Ashman, Posted on: 16 May 2023 - Categories: English Hubs, Primary schools

Janine Ashman, Director of Learning and Unlocking Excellence English Hub Lead at St. Peter’s Primary School in Somerset tells us about how using a phonics scheme has improved learners’ reading skills. Reading at the heart of our curriculum At St …

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