If a child’s spelling is understandable but phonetically inaccurate, does it really matter? This article explains the difference between reading and spelling, what orthographic knowledge means and why targeted support can improve fluency.

Some children can explain their ideas clearly but struggle to get them down on paper. This blog explores why writing difficulty is not always just handwriting, and how dyslexia assessment can help clarify the wider barriers affecting written expression.

What Year 6 SATs results really show — and what they may miss — as your child prepares for secondary school. At this time of year, many families are looking ahead to Year 6 SATs. Some children are preparing steadily, others are feeling the pressure, and many parents are quietly wondering what these tests will really show. Recently, a mum asked me, “What was the point of those SATs? They didn’t show the stress, the tears, or how hard it was.” It’s a powerful reflection — and an important one....