The Hidden Heffalump Trap of Reading by David Morgan One of the most common ways that we see children struggle with their reading is based on one of their cognitive strengths, not any weakness. It is also a problem that is often completely hidden through the early days of reading. So all can seem well … Read more
Why the App Always Starts at SATPIN by David Morgan The All Aboard app has an initial 60 lessons that are formatted to fit the lessons of Phases 2 and 3 of All Aboard Phonics. From lesson 61 the content includes all possible GPCs because the trainertext used in the activities will allow the learner … Read more
Grey Roberts discusses SEN literacy Getting big wins in an SEND environment is always more challenging. So it is really great to hear about what they have been achieving at Pennine View School in Doncaster. Quite remarkable. It’s an inspiring chat, because you can hear how excited the whole team has become about it. https://youtu.be/Qmt5IEJEo7Y Our … Read more
5 Key Phonics Strategies for Maximum Success by David Morgan We all want to achieve the most for every child, in a practical way for the whole team. I am going to outline some of the key strategies for that below, with an explanation for each. If you immediately agree with what I am saying … Read more
Managing Difference in Phonics Progress by David Morgan Most classes have a mix of abilities in them and often a wide range of prior experience. So the question is: how should you manage those differences in your daily phonics work? Here at All Aboard we have moved towards a policy on this which is different … Read more
Why Rereading the Same Book Won’t Lead to Faster Progress by Katie Selwood It has become common to send a child home from school with a reading book and ask them to read the book every night for a whole week. Over the course of the week the child seems to improve and begins to … Read more