Archive - Primary Focus

Blast from the past

My journey into primary teaching

Jun 6 •

May 2025

A great new book on teaching reading

...but for me The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading is still the GOAT!

May 24 •

Why Dyslexia Myths Persist

What We Get Wrong About Dyslexia and Why It Matters

Published on Jen’s Substack • May 23

February 2025

20 skills they won't teach you on your teacher training course...

...but you will need as a Primary ECT.

Feb 28 •

December 2024

Is reading prioritised in primary schools?

Maybe, maybe not.

Dec 8, 2024 •

April 2024

Are parents the problem?

And, if so, is government guidance the answer?

Apr 16, 2024 •

December 2023

Useful books, blogs, podcasts and resources for ECTs

This is a personal compilation of things that I found useful during my ECT period (in Yr 4). It's more about approaches to learning than resources but…

Dec 11, 2023 •

You have to sweat the small stuff...

What I learned on a visit to Stanley Road Primary School

Dec 11, 2023 •

September 2023

How I didn't meet expectations...and it all worked out fine

A new career in primary teaching meant also using new skills that I didn't know I had.

Sep 27, 2023 •

This is Primary Focus.

Sep 12, 2023 •

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