I have visited the land of letters and been exceptionally jolly when teaching phonics. I have read and written, and even had a long-term relationship with a phonic fairy. Nevertheless I do not consider myself to be a phonics expert. In semi-retirement, I have had more time to compare and contrast the teaching of phonics in England and in Wales. I have two questions that haunt me: Throughout my career I’ve known of many occasions when Welsh educators have looked … Continue reading “Beyond My Relationship With A Phonic Fairy.“