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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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David Appleyard
Twinkl Phonics: a simple guide for parents
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Twinkl Phonics: a simple guide for parents

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Sounds-Write: a simple guide for parents
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Sounds-Write: a simple guide for parents

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Little Wandle: a simple parent guide
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Little Wandle: a simple parent guide

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Read Write Inc: a simple parent guide
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Read Write Inc: a simple parent guide

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What is reading fluency — and how do you build it?
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What is reading fluency — and how do you build it?

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Celebrate Libraries Week: discover, read and imagine together
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Celebrate Libraries Week: discover, read and imagine together

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Phonics schemes used in UK schools: a parent’s guide
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Phonics schemes used in UK schools: a parent’s guide

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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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