If a child can read “cat” and “dog,” why does “The dog ran.” suddenly feel so difficult?
Moving from words to sentences is more complex than it looks. Teacher Gemma Knox breaks down what’s really going on – and shares practical ways to build sentence reading fluency, phrasing, and confidence.

Think phonics is just for the early years? Think again! Older students can – and often do – miss key foundations. This article explores why those gaps happen, how to identify them, and how synthetic phonics can transform reading and spelling for students well beyond Year 2.