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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...

Whole word recognition and literacy- Georgina Smith of CodeBreakers- SEN Jigsaw 2018

by Georgina Smith | Jan 22, 2018 | Dyslexia, Reading, SEN Jigsaw Conference 2018, Spelling

  Dyslexia assessor and tutor, Georgina Smith, the author of CodeBreakers® is also the co-organiser of the SEN Jigsaw Conference.  Read on to find out about her workshop at the SEN Jigsaw. How whole word recognition does not support all our learners. Please could you...

Why doesn’t my dyslexic child retain what they have learned?

by Georgina Smith | Jan 19, 2018 | Dyslexia, Reading, Schools, Spelling

  Why doesn’t my dyslexic child retain what they have learned? When I get a phone call from parents asking about assessments they will often say their child is bright and intelligent but they struggle to understand why they don’t retain information. There can be...

How can I use a dictionary to correct spelling, when I can’t spell?!

by Georgina Smith | Jan 19, 2018 | Dyslexia, Reading, Schools, Spelling

When meeting and assessing students for the first time, often one of the things discussed will be checking work for spelling mistakes and using a dictionary.  I usually hear a groan when I ask students if they use a dictionary and the response, “How can I use a...

How can we make the weekly spelling test experience better for children with dyslexia?

by Georgina Smith | Jan 19, 2018 | Dyslexia, Schools, Spelling

At some point during the week parents of children in years 1-4 of primary school will be experiencing the stress of “The weekly spelling test”. It’s quite common for students of all ages to struggle retaining spellings.  I’m aware that the school...
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Great end of year comment from a specialist school:

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SEN Jigsaw Conference 2019 was once again a wonderful success and we were please to welcome parents and education professionals from all over the country. John Hicks and I would like to thank you once...
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The BDA welcomes plans to scrap qualified teacher status skills tests.

Schools Week reports the government plans to end the numeracy and literacy skills entry tests that prospective teachers must pass to start training. These are tests the British Dyslexia Association has long felt disproportionally disadvantages #dyslexic candidates and that more appropriate ways could be found to measure relevant numeracy and literacy skills.

“We welcome the news that instead government could allow initial teacher training providers to use their own judgment to assess candidates’ numeracy and literacy skills."

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