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The phonics debate- learning to read systematic synthetic phonics V phonics in context

by Georgina Smith | Aug 15, 2018 | Dyslexia, phonics in context, systematic synthetic phonics, Uncategorized

I’ve recently watched a fabulous debate on systematic synthetic phonics V phonics in context and whole word reading development of literacy skills. The debate at the Australia College of Education was opened by Education Minister, Rob Stokes. The Education...

Confidence is Everything

by Georgina Smith | Feb 12, 2018 | Uncategorized

After a number of years teaching and assessing it’s now come to the time when many of my first students have left school and started their own careers and some of my newest students are just starting out on the road to confidence and independent learning. Today...

Why is my child/student struggling to read?

by Georgina Smith | Feb 11, 2018 | Dyslexia, Reading, Uncategorized, Visual Processing - Visual Stress

My student struggles to read- why? As a dyslexia assessor and tutor I often assess or teach children (and adults) who appear to read relatively well and I can see why many students would ‘go under the radar’ when being considered for assessment or...

SEN Jigsaw – Retained Primitive Reflexes – Dr Sally Goddard Blythe

by Georgina Smith | Feb 5, 2018 | Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Retained Primitive Reflexes, SEN Jigsaw Conference 2018, Sensory Processing

Classroom Management Considered From A Retained Primitive Reflexes Perspective. by John Hicks February 05, 2018 In our continuing interviews with our plenary speakers at SEN Jigsaw- John Hicks co-organiser, talks to Sally Goddard Blythe. Psychologist, Dr Sally Goddard...

How do you know if you have visual processing difficulties?

by Georgina Smith | Feb 2, 2018 | Dyslexia, Reading, Visual Processing - Visual Stress

How do you know if you have a visual processing difficulty? I’ve been a dyslexia assessor for over 10 yrs and have always been aware of visual processing difficulties. As time has gone on I started to notice more things about myself. I always new I was terrible at...

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The phonics debate- learning to read systematic synthetic phonics V phonics in context

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