Astrea Academy Woodfields, Doncaster (secondary school)

“We prioritise the teaching of reading in our school. One in four of our students start Year 7 reading below their chronologic age: in line with the national average. Fresh Start helps them catch up quickly and enthusiastically.”

Dixons Trinity Chapeltown, Leeds

“We are thrilled that, in spite of the challenge of the last two and a half years, 91% of children passed the phonics screening check (PSC) in 2022.”

West Derby School, Liverpool (secondary school)

“The programme has helped me as an English teacher gain knowledge of phonics teaching and understand that effortless decoding is essential to access both GCSE English and the wider curriculum.”

Appleton Primary School, Hull

“Our 2021 Ofsted noted the success of our phonics programme and its contribution to our strong reading culture.”

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