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David Appleyard

David has over a decade of experience in early years and reading as a school governor and EYFS lead. He's spent 20+ years working in online education for Envato and Design Shack, teaching creative and technical skills to millions (and managing a team of educators).

He's also taught two boys to read from scratch — and remembers exactly how bewildering the early stages can feel. He knows this journey from both sides of the fence.

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Phonics word lists: every sound your child needs to practise
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Phonics word lists: every sound your child needs to practise

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What is segmenting in phonics?
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What is segmenting in phonics?

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Year 1 phonics screening check: 2026 parent guide
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Year 1 phonics screening check: 2026 parent guide

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What is a sight word? (And how is it different from a tricky word?)
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What is a sight word? (And how is it different from a tricky word?)

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What are sound buttons in phonics?
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What are sound buttons in phonics?

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What are “special friends” in phonics?
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What are “special friends” in phonics?

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What is a trigraph in phonics? (+ examples)
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What is a trigraph in phonics? (+ examples)

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What is a digraph in phonics? (+ examples)
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What is a digraph in phonics? (+ examples)

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What are CVC and CVCC words? A guide for parents
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What are CVC and CVCC words? A guide for parents

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What is a homophone? Examples & tips for kids
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What is a homophone? Examples & tips for kids

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What is a syllable? A guide for parents
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What is a syllable? A guide for parents

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