By Debbie Hepplewhite: Teaching the English alphabetic code (the letter/s-sound correspondences) and the requisite three core phonics skills and their sub-skills for reading and spelling is based on a routine ‘phonics teaching and learning cycle‘ when it is taught SYSTEMATICALLY – whether for mainstream
***New Zealand: Feedback from home-schooling with Phonics International and No Nonsense Phonics Skills (entitled ‘Pick Up and Go Phonics’ via Amazon)
Debbie: It is always very heartwarming to receive feedback about our programmes and resources. We hear from people all over the world using our resources ranging from teachers, to tutors, to parents, to intervention specialists – even occasional librarians and
***Reviews of the Phonics International programme’s resources in ‘Teach Primary’ and ‘Teach Secondary’ magazines
Thank you to John Dabell for these reviews in Teach Primary and Teach Secondary. Please note that references to the cost of the Phonics International programme’s licence are no longer relevant as the programme’s online resources are now completely free
***Australia: ‘Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Partnership Award 2022’ for Emma, Bree and Rebecca having pioneered for the Science of Reading explicit teaching practices (including the use of ‘No Nonsense Phonics’)
Debbie: I was so delighted to read about this achievement via Emma Rutherford’s Facebook page. Hearty congratulations to Emma, Bree and Rebecca for all the pioneering and hard work of these ladies – and for the hard work of their
***The Phonics International SSP programme introduced across an Academy Trust (England) from beginners through to Key Stage 2 (age 4 to 11)
Thank you to Georgina for this testimonial: “After taking on the leadership of phonics, I wanted to brush up on my subject knowledge so that I could support my team and ensure the children were receiving high quality phonics instructions.
