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If we lower literacy and numeracy levels for apprentices – are we helping?
In a week when the government reacts positively to a pilot scheme to lower literacy and numeracy levels for apprentices, I ask, is this the best long-term plan? This week (Nov 2023), FE Week reported on the success of a pilot to flex functional skills minimum...
Announcing **NEW LOOK** CodeBreakers workbooks
Something BRAND NEW and VERY exciting is happening! Over the past few months, I’ve been thinking about how I can add more value to CodeBreakers® workbooks. I wanted to add more to the workbooks and offer even more unique content that couldn’t be found anywhere else....
Series 9 & 10 NOW available- What do they cover?
We've been working hard this summer to bring you Series 9 & 10 of CodeBreakers and it's NOW available Many of the learners I tutor have a significant difficulty with reading and spelling and most of them need to start at the very beginning of the...
When is it OK to get it wrong?
As your child has now returned to school after the holidays, they may be feeling an intense amount of pressure to make sure they do well. This is often a cause of anxiety for our struggling learners. So I pose the question, when is it ok to get it wrong? Over the...
Is going back to school making your child anxious?
As children have made the return to school, we ask, Is going back to school an anxious time for your child or learners? For many school age children, returning to school in September can be an exciting time. Some even love it and find being away from school boring or...
More new updates to CodeBreakers
Have you seen the new updates to CodeBreakers? If you've recently been looking at our workbooks, either as a education professional looking for a new school intervention programme or a parent or carer searching for something to support your child's reading and...
Something brand new and VERY exciting is happening!
Something BRAND NEW and VERY exciting is happening! Over the past few months, I’ve been thinking about how I can add more value to CodeBreakers® workbooks. I wanted to add more to the workbooks and offer even more unique content that couldn’t be found anywhere...
What do we mean when we talk about ‘resilience’?
What do we mean when we talk about resilience? What is resilience? What does it mean for you? This word can be interpreted differently to people. In this blog I'll talk about what this word means to me, introduce a wonderful coach and explore how the word...
We’re making some changes- we hope you like them
We're making some changes to our workbooks and we really hope that you like them! We've been rather quiet for quite some time as we've been working hard for a number of months behind the scenes updating the content of all your CodeBreakers workbooks and re-designing...
Are games a relief from ‘serious learning’?
Are games a relief from 'serious learning'? I think for some, games may be seen as taking a break or filling the gaps. For those teachers leading a game, they may also feel the pressure to not spend too much time playing games, as it's not viewed as 'serious...
The Impact of Pragmatic Deficits on Speaking, Reading and Writing - Tatyana Elleseff
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Pragmatic deficits refer to difficulties understanding and using language in context, particularly in social situations. Pragmatic deficits manifest when students struggle with the social nuances of l...
