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The Literacy Trap: Should We Fight the 'Silent Classroom'?
For years, schools have treated silence as the gold standard of learning: quiet corridors, quiet classrooms, quiet learners. But what if all that silence is actually stopping children from thinking? In this blog, Kate Jones, Education Lead at Lexonic, reflects on constantly being told she was “too talkative” at school and why that same trait became the foundation of her work in education. From oracy and inclusion to the dangers of the “silent classroom,” this blog challenges us to rethink what learning should actually sound like.
The 2026 Reset - Is Your School Ready for the 'Now' Generation?
The release of the ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ White Paper promises a decade-long transformation of SEND provision. But what about the ‘Now’ generation? Are we empowering or exhausting our learners? By looking deeper at phonology and morphemic analysis, we can provide the ‘Targeted Plus’ tools required to prevent learners from falling through the cracks now.
Ofsted's Reading Foundations: A Secondary Imperative
The 2025 Ofsted update moves literacy from 'catch-up' to 'keep-up'. Get the strategic breakdown and a free Staff Training Presentation for your SLT here.
The Assessment Trap: Measure Less, Intervene More
For school leaders, the Year 8 reading test must be a diagnostic tool, not a data trap. This article explores strategies for turning assessment into high-impact literacy intervention.
Proving What’s Possible: Transforming Outcomes for Disadvantaged Boys
United Learning and Boys' Impact explored how a targeted collaborative model can transform outcomes for disadvantaged boys. Read about how Lexonic interventions helped demonstrate the power of preventative strategies to raise attainment and well-being.
Why Face-to-Face Literacy Instruction Matters More Than Ever
While AI offers exciting potential in education, we remain committed to preserving the human element that makes learning meaningful.
How Can You Encourage Your Students to Write?
Writing is a great way for students to enhance their communication skills and deepen their understanding of language. To mark National Letter Writing Day, we’ve put together some ideas for supporting writing enthusiasm inside and outside of the classroom.
Phonics – it’s just baby talk – isn’t it
After years of teaching phonics in primary, I was shocked to see older students still struggling. Lexonic Leap proved a powerful tool to rebuild their confidence.
5 Things I Wish I Knew About EAL Students
Reflecting on my experience teaching EAL students, I’ve learned the importance of technology, games, visuals, and vocabulary-focused programmes like Lexonic Leap to support literacy development and ensure every student can thrive.
The Future of Ofsted and Accountability: Insights from the FED National Education Summit 2024
At the FED National Education Summit 2024, Sarah Ledger and panelists emphasised the need to rebuild trust in education, focusing on teacher autonomy, collaboration, and a holistic approach to accountability.
Addressing the Attention Deficit: ADHD and literacy
A former teacher with ADHD shares her insights. Understand the link between executive dysfunction and reading, and discover how phonics-based support can help.
You Can’t Lead on Literacy in Isolation
Literacy expertise in schools is crucial for student success. We need strategic, diagnostic interventions, and support for teachers to help every student excel.
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