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David Appleyard

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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Reading for pleasure: why it matters and how to foster it at home

Reading for pleasure: why it matters and how to foster it at home

May 5, 2026 • 6 min read

Reading for pleasure: why it matters and how to foster it at home

Reading for pleasure matters more than almost anything else. We're explaining why, along with practical ideas to foster a love of reading at home.

What is prosody in reading? A guide for parents

May 4, 2026 • 6 min read

What is prosody in reading? A guide for parents

Share a Story Month: the magic of reading together

May 3, 2026 • 5 min read

Share a Story Month: the magic of reading together

What is guided reading? A guide for parents

May 1, 2026 • 6 min read

What is guided reading? A guide for parents

National Walking Month: bringing books along on adventures

May 1, 2026 • 5 min read

National Walking Month: bringing books along on adventures

Letters and Sounds: what it was and what replaced it

Letters and Sounds: what it was and what replaced it

April 30, 2026 • 6 min read

Letters and Sounds: what it was and what replaced it

Letters and Sounds phonics explained: what the original DfE framework involved, its six phases, and what has replaced it in UK schools.

Twinkl Phonics: a simple guide for parents

April 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Twinkl Phonics: a simple guide for parents

Sounds-Write: a simple guide for parents

April 24, 2026 • 6 min read

Sounds-Write: a simple guide for parents

Little Wandle: a simple parent guide

April 23, 2026 • 5 min read

Little Wandle: a simple parent guide

Read Write Inc: a simple parent guide

April 21, 2026 • 6 min read

Read Write Inc: a simple parent guide

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

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

April 20, 2026 • 7 min read

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

What is reading fluency and how do you build it? A guide for UK parents on helping children read smoothly, with confidence and expression.