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ABOUT THIS WEBINAR
POSTPONED
We regret to inform you that scheduled webinar due to take place on Wednesday 22nd October has been postponed due to unforeseen illness. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. The new date has been confirmed for Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 11.30am - 12.30pm GMT. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.

Join our live webinar panel discussion on Best practice with phonics, featuring five experts in phonics and early literacy:

Maxine Spence · Lisette Martin · Tara Dodson · Heather French · Karra McFarlane

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring international literacy specialists as we explore best practice in phonics teaching. This session will cover strategies for preparing children, delivering effective instruction, supporting diverse learners, and involving parents.

Expect practical insights, real-world examples, and the chance to ask questions and share experiences. Whether you're new to phonics or refining your approach, you'll leave with valuable takeaways to enhance your provision.

We look forward to welcoming you on this webinar, make sure you don’t miss out by registering above. On completion of the webinar, you will receive a certificate of attendance for your professional development portfolio. Everyone who registers will be sent a copy of the webinar recording so make sure you sign up even if you can't attend on the day and you can watch it back on-demand at a time that suits you.

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ADDITIONAL INFO
  • When: London
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Price: Free
  • Language: English
  • Who can attend? Anyone with the event link can attend
  • Dial-in available? (listen only): Not available.
FEATURED PRESENTERS
  • Webinar hosting presenter

    Lisette Martin

    Senior Professional Development Manager
    Lisette is an experienced trainer and primary teacher with 25 years’ experience working in education in the UK and overseas. Lisette has direct experience of teaching with Floppy's Phonics in the UK. She now works in international professional...
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    Heather French

    Heather French is a headteacher and independent literacy consultant with many years of international teaching and training experience. Heather has delivered training for Oxford University Press all over the world, covering all aspects of the...
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    Tara Dodson

    Essential Letters and Sounds Director and Author
    Tara Dodson is the Director and Co-Author of Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS). With
    extensive experience as a Reading Lead across London schools and as a Hub Lead for a DfE English Hub, Tara has developed impactful CPD programmes focused on...
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    Maxine Spence

    Senior Publisher - International Primary
    Maxine Spence is the Senior Publisher in the International Primary team at Oxford University Press. She has over 30 years’ experience of working in education across a variety of sectors, including teaching, school management and publishing. In her...
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    Karra McFarlane

    Senior Publisher - Primary Literacy
    Karra McFarlane is a Senior Publisher in the Primary Literacy team at Oxford University Press. She has 20 years’ experience working in education including time spent in schools and in educational publishing. She has spent 15 years' specialising in...
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Jemima Imbeah Nana
3:03 PM - Sunday - October 5, 2025
I want to register but there is no provision for registration. Thank you.
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Jemima Imbeah Nana
3:31 PM - Sunday - October 5, 2025
A friend wants to use my link to register
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Augustina Baah
1:20 PM - Tuesday - October 21, 2025
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Augustina Baah
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Ndidi Lucy
5:16 AM - Wednesday - October 22, 2025
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Veronica Ghansah
5:54 AM - Wednesday - October 22, 2025
How do I teach a basic 6 dyslexic learner how to read effortlessly
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Gifty Yamoah
9:38 AM - Wednesday - October 22, 2025
Based on the training we have done so far l have been checking my mail for my certificates but they are not reflecting . Meanwhile most of my colleagues have got their cert.

Secondly, a link was sent to participate in Best Practice With Phonics. Later a mail was sent that it has been postponed yet I have seen my friends in a similar webinar.
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Fred Wan
8:59 PM - Wednesday - October 15, 2025
How can you encourage childen to learn English after class?