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Catherine McPartland
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How phonics can boost FE learners’ literacy
To help its FE students struggling with literacy, Redcar and Cleveland College tried an approach commonly used in primary schools. The results have been fantastic, says Catherine McPartland – not only have learners’ reading and writing improved but also their self-belief and willingness to ‘have a go’
3 July 2020
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