Guides for teachers and parents.
Short, practical answers to the questions we hear most, checked against the official sources and linked to them. Each guide has something to use straight away: a practice tool, a checklist or a lesson plan.
For UK primary families and teachers
Phonics Screening Check 2027
Dates, why the pass mark changed to 31 in 2026, what the check looks like, and 20 free alien words to practise.
Read the guide → ParentsPhonics phases explained
Phases 1 to 6 in one table, where they came from, and what your child's school probably calls them now.
Read the guide → ParentsCommon exception words
All 45 Year 1 and 64 Year 2 words, the "tricky bit" method, and a practice grid that remembers progress.
Read the guide →For international and EFL classrooms
Starters, Movers and Flyers
Which Cambridge level to choose, what is in each test, how shields work, and a quick level finder.
Read the guide → TeachersTeaching big classes with few resources
For 40 to 60 children and one board: routines, a 60-minute lesson, speaking for everyone, fast marking.
Read the guide → TeachersFree year-long English programmes
Three levels from Pre-A1 to B1, 36 weeks each, every week planned with free resources.
See the levels →