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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.

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Twinkl Phonics: a simple guide for parents
April 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Twinkl Phonics: a simple guide for parents

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Sounds-Write: a simple guide for parents
April 24, 2026 • 6 min read

Sounds-Write: a simple guide for parents

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Little Wandle: a simple parent guide
April 23, 2026 • 5 min read

Little Wandle: a simple parent guide

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Read Write Inc: a simple parent guide
April 21, 2026 • 6 min read

Read Write Inc: a simple parent guide

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Phonics schemes used in UK schools: a parent’s guide Phonics schemes used in UK schools: a parent’s guide
April 19, 2026 • 5 min read

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

The main phonics schemes used in UK schools explained — Read Write Inc, Little Wandle, Sounds-Write and more — and how to support each at home.

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