Carl Pattison- The Literacy Advisor
@theliteracyadvisor.bsky.social
Former HT now loving life in the world of literacy. Author of Pearl Phonics, Support for spelling and Galaxy Reading.
I’m also an early reading lead for a trust and strategic lead for an English Hub.
https://www.carlpattison.co.uk/
I’m also an early reading lead for a trust and strategic lead for an English Hub.
https://www.carlpattison.co.uk/
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Like many others, I’m a bit disillusioned with X. Time for a change.
Looking to engage in all things education.
Check out my independent work here www.carlpattison.co.uk
Looking to engage in all things education.
Check out my independent work here www.carlpattison.co.uk
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November 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Do you have staff teaching phonics for the first time? I’ve written a free blogpost about the common challenges that hinder success and how they can be addressed by making a good start.
#phonics #reading
Read it here: carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/
Fancy hearing it as a podcast? vimeo.com/1114865956?s...
#phonics #reading
Read it here: carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/
Fancy hearing it as a podcast? vimeo.com/1114865956?s...
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September 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Do you have staff teaching phonics for the first time? I’ve written a free blogpost about the common challenges that hinder success and how they can be addressed by making a good start.
#phonics #reading
Read it here: carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/
Fancy hearing it as a podcast? vimeo.com/1114865956?s...
#phonics #reading
Read it here: carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/
Fancy hearing it as a podcast? vimeo.com/1114865956?s...
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Beautifully put by Simon Jenkins @theguardian.com:
"The essence of #oracy is helping pupils articulate their thoughts to others, to listen and reply with courtesy and intelligence."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
"The essence of #oracy is helping pupils articulate their thoughts to others, to listen and reply with courtesy and intelligence."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
Another way we are failing an entire generation: we must teach young people to speak | Simon Jenkins
The PM promised to prioritise oracy lessons, but has failed to do so. Set against tests and exams, it is seen as a luxury: in fact it is essential, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
www.theguardian.com
July 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Beautifully put by Simon Jenkins @theguardian.com:
"The essence of #oracy is helping pupils articulate their thoughts to others, to listen and reply with courtesy and intelligence."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
"The essence of #oracy is helping pupils articulate their thoughts to others, to listen and reply with courtesy and intelligence."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
I’ve just added another article to my blog. It focuses on the national phonics check plateau and what schools can do about it. Find it here www.carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/ #phonics
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July 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I’ve just added another article to my blog. It focuses on the national phonics check plateau and what schools can do about it. Find it here www.carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/ #phonics
I recently tidied up my blog area. There, you’ll find 9 posts all connected to literacy. Two connect to content I’ve produced on other platforms. www.carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/ #literacy #blog
July 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I recently tidied up my blog area. There, you’ll find 9 posts all connected to literacy. Two connect to content I’ve produced on other platforms. www.carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/ #literacy #blog
Over 130 taught grapheme-phoneme-correspondences.
146 individually crafted lesson packs for reading and writing.
All resources and training contained within the package.
All for only £450.
Infant, primary and secondary schools are using Pearl Phonics.
#phonics
www.pearlphonics.co.uk
146 individually crafted lesson packs for reading and writing.
All resources and training contained within the package.
All for only £450.
Infant, primary and secondary schools are using Pearl Phonics.
#phonics
www.pearlphonics.co.uk
May 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Over 130 taught grapheme-phoneme-correspondences.
146 individually crafted lesson packs for reading and writing.
All resources and training contained within the package.
All for only £450.
Infant, primary and secondary schools are using Pearl Phonics.
#phonics
www.pearlphonics.co.uk
146 individually crafted lesson packs for reading and writing.
All resources and training contained within the package.
All for only £450.
Infant, primary and secondary schools are using Pearl Phonics.
#phonics
www.pearlphonics.co.uk
Check out these newly released podcasts. Plenty to explore open.spotify.com/show/10UBDVY...
Priority Literacy
Podcast · Priority Literacy · Reflecting on the learning and success of Priority Literacy - a project to improve literacy across Derby and Nottingham City schools.
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May 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Check out these newly released podcasts. Plenty to explore open.spotify.com/show/10UBDVY...
I’ve had super feedback from the early adopters. Visit www.supportforspelling.com to learn more.
March 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
I’ve had super feedback from the early adopters. Visit www.supportforspelling.com to learn more.
Are you aware of Dr Fry’s word lists? They’ve been around for a while,however, we could use them in a more innovative way to build automaticity.Take a look at my latest article below and access over 450 free phrases to use in class. Inspired by @timrasinski.bsky.social
www.carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/
www.carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/
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February 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Are you aware of Dr Fry’s word lists? They’ve been around for a while,however, we could use them in a more innovative way to build automaticity.Take a look at my latest article below and access over 450 free phrases to use in class. Inspired by @timrasinski.bsky.social
www.carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/
www.carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/
After hearing David Almond talk, I had to read another of his books. Skellig it is. It’s well-known but not one I’ve read.
Nine chapters in and so far, so good.
Nine chapters in and so far, so good.
February 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
After hearing David Almond talk, I had to read another of his books. Skellig it is. It’s well-known but not one I’ve read.
Nine chapters in and so far, so good.
Nine chapters in and so far, so good.
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Children's books are not a luxury. Libraries & librarians are not a luxury. The teachers who work so hard to inspire kids to read are not a luxury. If you cut or undermine or lose these things – #literacy will cease to be a basic human right, and will become a luxury, available only to a few.
February 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Children's books are not a luxury. Libraries & librarians are not a luxury. The teachers who work so hard to inspire kids to read are not a luxury. If you cut or undermine or lose these things – #literacy will cease to be a basic human right, and will become a luxury, available only to a few.
See the challenge in school, read the research, build a programme, involve schools in shaping it = supportforspelling.com
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February 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
See the challenge in school, read the research, build a programme, involve schools in shaping it = supportforspelling.com
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My new book, Primary Reading Simplified, is released this Monday.
Briefly, I'd like to explain why it exists, who I think will find it useful and where you can find it.
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Briefly, I'd like to explain why it exists, who I think will find it useful and where you can find it.
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January 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
My new book, Primary Reading Simplified, is released this Monday.
Briefly, I'd like to explain why it exists, who I think will find it useful and where you can find it.
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Briefly, I'd like to explain why it exists, who I think will find it useful and where you can find it.
>>
Tonight’s NAAE roundtable discussion enabled me to hear from colleagues across the country. Thoughts-Continue to support teachers to create content for the young people. Schemes have their place but generating the best sequences of learning builds confidence, improves outcomes and enriches learning.
January 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Tonight’s NAAE roundtable discussion enabled me to hear from colleagues across the country. Thoughts-Continue to support teachers to create content for the young people. Schemes have their place but generating the best sequences of learning builds confidence, improves outcomes and enriches learning.
Early adopters of my spelling programme are seeing excellent results already- Imagine the impact when a child has it from Y2 to Y6.
It builds staff confidence and gives them everything they need to create excellent spelling lessons. #spelling #teachspelling
Learn more here: supportforspelling.com
It builds staff confidence and gives them everything they need to create excellent spelling lessons. #spelling #teachspelling
Learn more here: supportforspelling.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Early adopters of my spelling programme are seeing excellent results already- Imagine the impact when a child has it from Y2 to Y6.
It builds staff confidence and gives them everything they need to create excellent spelling lessons. #spelling #teachspelling
Learn more here: supportforspelling.com
It builds staff confidence and gives them everything they need to create excellent spelling lessons. #spelling #teachspelling
Learn more here: supportforspelling.com
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My three phonics programmes include CORE resources and CORE practice that is paper-based content for each and every child. Here are some examples of writing at the end of Reception (4 to 5 years old) for Floppy's Phonics and No Nonsense Phonics:
January 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
My three phonics programmes include CORE resources and CORE practice that is paper-based content for each and every child. Here are some examples of writing at the end of Reception (4 to 5 years old) for Floppy's Phonics and No Nonsense Phonics:
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Have you seen this? A rich edited collection and so needed in these challenging times. @charliehacking.bsky.social @theliteracyadvisor.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @engmediacentre.bsky.social
January 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Have you seen this? A rich edited collection and so needed in these challenging times. @charliehacking.bsky.social @theliteracyadvisor.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @engmediacentre.bsky.social
Many practitioners come to me for support with pupils with SEND and their learning to read journey. Hopefully, you’ll find some useful guidance in there, particularly if you’re faced with the same challenge. #phonics #SEND
www.carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/
www.carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/
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Blog
www.carlpattison.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Many practitioners come to me for support with pupils with SEND and their learning to read journey. Hopefully, you’ll find some useful guidance in there, particularly if you’re faced with the same challenge. #phonics #SEND
www.carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/
www.carlpattison.co.uk/Blog/
Take a look here www.supportforspelling.com
January 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Take a look here www.supportforspelling.com
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This List is still my go to and is on the wall in my office. Love Tim and his truly inspirational views on Education. I don’t read many Education books but I’ve ordered this
January 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This List is still my go to and is on the wall in my office. Love Tim and his truly inspirational views on Education. I don’t read many Education books but I’ve ordered this
My thoughts about teaching spelling: supportforspelling.com/Teaching-spe...
Teaching spelling
Teaching spelling
supportforspelling.com
January 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
My thoughts about teaching spelling: supportforspelling.com/Teaching-spe...
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I’ve been looking forward to this one by Peter Carnavas. The Christmas break = more time for reading.
December 27, 2024 at 9:11 AM
I’ve been looking forward to this one by Peter Carnavas. The Christmas break = more time for reading.
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@jasminenorden.bsky.social outlines the key details of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill which could result in significant changes to academy powers, pupil safeguarding & requirements on schools, TES: www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/childrens-wellbeing-and-schools-bill-all-you-need-know
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: All you need to know
Tes outlines the key details of planned legislation that could result in significant changes to academy powers, pupil safeguarding and requirements on schools
www.tes.com
December 22, 2024 at 5:11 PM
@jasminenorden.bsky.social outlines the key details of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill which could result in significant changes to academy powers, pupil safeguarding & requirements on schools, TES: www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/childrens-wellbeing-and-schools-bill-all-you-need-know
I’m really proud of my Support for Spelling programme. Get in touch to learn more or visit www.supportforspelling.com
December 20, 2024 at 8:39 PM
I’m really proud of my Support for Spelling programme. Get in touch to learn more or visit www.supportforspelling.com