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Other useful links:

Oxford Owl - OUP website with lots of practical ideas and information on how to help your child learn to read.
http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/GetReading//

OUP Grammar Glossary and Quiz - gives clear grammar definitions and a quiz to test understanding in context.
http://fds.oup.com/www.oup.com/oxed-media/grammar-quiz/index.html

Mr Thorne Does Phonics - Great phonics website
http://www.mrthorne.com/category/start/

Focus on Phonics blog - for more information on learning to read with phonics
http://www.focusonphonics.co.uk/blog/

Sound Foundations - Apples and Pears spelling series (for older pupils who can't spell) .
http://www.prometheantrust.org/startspelling.htm

Reading Reform Foundation - dedicated to campaigning for better teaching of reading.
http://www.rrf.org.uk/

Woodlands Junior School - an excellent school website with lots of educational games and activities.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Games/educational/index.html

NGfL Cymru - Interactive alphabet demonstrating letter sounds, letter names and correct letter formation.
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/ngfl-flash/alphabet-eng/alphabet.htm

phonics4.co.uk - synthetic phonics courses for children from 3 to 9 years - Winner of 'Favourite Preschool Class in West Surrey', voted by netmums parents
http://www.phonics4.co.uk

Midsomer Norton Primary School - Video clips of children doing Jolly Phonics actions whilst saying the letter sounds.
http://www.midsomernorton.bathnes.sch.uk/phonics.htm

Dyslexia website providing information and practical help for parents of children with reading difficulties.
http://www.dyslexics.org.uk