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March 17, 2026 • 9 min read

How is phonics taught in UK primary schools? A guide for parents

How is phonics taught in UK schools? A clear guide for parents on how teaching phonics works in the classroom — and how to reinforce it at home.

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March 16, 2026 • 10 min read

Reading dates and literacy events: the UK family calendar

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March 3, 2026 • 4 min read

Celebrating World Book Day: making reading fun for kids

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March 2, 2026 • 1 min read

World Book Day: last minute (onesie) costumes & ideas

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January 6, 2026 • 7 min read

Back into books: gentle ways to restart reading in January

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November 29, 2025 • 5 min read

Christmas and advent reading traditions to make the season magical

Build cosy Christmas reading traditions with your child. Ideas for advent calendars, story nights, and keeping reading alive over the holidays.

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November 1, 2025 • 5 min read

Bright ideas for Bonfire Night: spark imagination through reading

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October 24, 2025 • 6 min read

Spooky stories and reading fun this Halloween

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October 3, 2025 • 8 min read

World Teachers’ Day: celebrating the teachers who spark a love of reading

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October 1, 2025 • 5 min read

Celebrate Black History Month: explore stories of courage and culture

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September 18, 2025 • 2 min read

Cosy up with Reading Chest this autumn

Settle into autumn with fresh stories, cosy bedtimes and book bands that grow with your child. We’ll keep your book pile topped up and their confidence shining.

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