What a change and what a joy! Added bonus: it recommends Debbie's programme.
Help! What Are Phonics? A Confused Parent's Guide
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The fact that you are reading this means that you successfully learnt to read, probably without the use of phonics. You may feel that synthetic phonics looks like a much more complicated way to teach reading and writing, and that if it is confusing to you, how will a child understand it? In fact, synthetic phonics is an easier and more logical way for your child to learn.