When Blending is Tricky

This recorded training is designed for Reception and KS1 teachers, TAs, and English, Reading and Phonics Leaders, as well as staff supporting older pupils who need additional help with blending. Please allow 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete the session. Blending is a core reading skill and a key indicator of early reading success. When pupils struggle to blend sounds accurately and fluently, progress in reading can slow or stall. This course draws on evidence-informed practice to explore why blending difficulties occur and how they can be addressed effectively. The session focuses on practical, classroom-ready approaches that support pupils to secure blending and unlock decoding. Strategies shared can be used both in school and at home, ensuring consistent support and accelerated progress. This session will: - Identify common barriers to blending and how to address them. - Share effective activities to strengthen blending and decoding. This session is essential  for schools looking to strengthen early reading provision and ensure all pupils develop the foundations needed to become confident readers.