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Geraldine Carter died on 17 May, aged 87. Many will remember her as kind, generous, wise, funny, and always ready with insight, encouragement or challenge. (1/5)
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In her later years she loved nothing more than attending researchED events. Her contribution over decades was remarkable, and it’s hard to imagine the RRF without her. She will be very much missed. (4/5)
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We are planning a celebration in Oxford of Geraldine Carter’s life and her contributions to education. If you knew her through her work on reading or through researchED and would like details, please reply or send a private message to elizabeth@readingreform.org. (5/5)
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Today is International Children’s Book Day.
The RRF wants all children to enjoy reading.
Dr Marlynne Grant explains why effective teaching, not just exposure to books, is essential for helping children become independent readers.
Read the full article here shorturl.at/dez48
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Empowering Children with SEND to Read Well
Read the full article by Carl Pattison on the RRF website: readingreform.org/blog/empow…
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Today is World Book Day!
"Books are magical: they hook us in with their power," writes RRF Trustee Carl Pattison, as he tells of his experience of reading and the power of sharing books.
Read the full article here: readingreform.org/blog/readi…
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Today is International Book Giving Day.
The RRF is passionate about sharing the joy of reading with children and young people, by first teaching them to read words more easily.
Read more here: readingreform.org/blog/lets-…
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The Children, Young People and Education Committee of Wales wrote to Elizabeth Nonweiler, Chair of the RRF and previous member of Wales' "Expert Literacy Panel", asking for her views. Her response explains why CAL:ON Cymru is likely to fail.
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Welsh Government reading expert quits, warning new £8.2m literacy plan 'not fit for purpose'
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27 Oct 2025
Elizabeth Nonweiler, Chair of the Reading Reform Foundation, has stepped down from the Welsh Government’s Expert Literacy Panel.
Please read her letter of resignation below:
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What can systematic synthetic phonics do for you?
Whether you are the Department for Education, a school or a parent you may find your answer here: readingreform.org/blog/what-…
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6 Sep 2025
Happy National Read a Book Day!
The RRF are passionate about the joy of reading and want to share that passion with children.
Learn more about our commitment here: readingreform.org/
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11 Aug 2025
Jamie Oliver has recently been advocating for better teacher training and support for children that struggle with reading and writing.
The RRF has written a letter to respond and offer their support.
You can read their response here: readingreform.org/blog/jamie…
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6 Aug 2025
Here is a letter from the Reading Reform Foundation to @jamieoliver in response to his important campaign advocating for improved education and support for those with dyslexia. readingreform.org/blog/jamie…
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2 Dec 2024
Here is the response that the Reading Reform Foundation has submitted to the government’s curriculum and assessment review for England:
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Dr Marlynne Grant's 2017 RRF blog addresses the common misconception that SSP programmes only teach decoding: rrf.org.uk/2017/01/28/the…
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22 Mar 2024
Dr Marlynne Grant's 2017 RRF blog: The Optima Reading Programme by Dr Jonathan Solity: Does it Provide Optimal Results? rrf.org.uk/2017/01/28/the-op…
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