[senco-forum] Literacy

I'm very curious as to where this figure of 20% of children who can't learn to read with synthetic phonics has come from...

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> I'm very curious as to where this figure of 20% of children who can't learn to read with synthetic phonics has come from...

This year as one of my New Year Resolutions I've decided to turn at
least some of my attention to a completely new field. Indeed I'm now
looking into the possibility of becoming a 'prison visitor'. So no
doubt during the course of my visits I'll come across many many
inmates who can barely read or write. Furthermore I'm sure I'll be
asked if I can teach or help some of them develop these crucial
skills. So my question is this:

Given I've trained as a secondary school teacher (IT was my principal
subject) and also completed a 'basic skills for adults' training
course, what books or other resources that address the practical
nitty-gritty of developing literacy do you suggest I put on my 'must
buy or acquire' reading list?

David Bowles
Education Support