ABOUT
Hi - My name is Hannah Friedwald, BSc Psychology, QTS and Jolly Phonics Trainer.

My passion is about giving children the best start out in life, through a fun and positive self-confident approach to learning. I have taught Literacy using the Jolly Phonics method for many years and have seen enthusiastic learners and great results. Now I would like to share that with you.
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This website is an overview of the most important aspects of learning with some ideas for activities in the classroom or home.
Children are struggling with
spelling. Help!
There are children in my
class that can't
blend or segment.
What can I do?
Jolly Phonics
Jolly Phonics is a fun, interactive, multisensory approach to teaching children to read and write.
INSET Training and Parent Workshops
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Many parents want to know what their child is learning in school and how to help and support them at home. These workshops look at phonics and how to have fun at home while learning to read and write.
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Schools want to know how to deliver fast paced, interactive and effective phonics lessons.
Training sessions are tailored to the needs and wants of schools and can cover:
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INSET Training and Parent Workshop
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I run consultation sessions, parent workshops and INSET training courses for teachers, TA’s/LSA’s, SENCO’s, Literacy co-ordinators and Headteachers.
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I deliver INSETS and workshops in schools and nurseries within the Greater London area, as well as running regular training courses. Course length varies depending on needs. I run half day, full day and twilight sessions.
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For those who would like to discuss how to improve reading and writing in school or how to help their child at home, I can offer shorter focussed consultation sessions.
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See contacts page for further enquiries or to book a session.
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An overview of the 5 core skills for reading and writing outlined by Jolly Phonics, with ideas on how to teach them effectively.
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Understanding the background of phonics and its structured progression. - Looking at alternatives and how to develop great spelling, throughout the school.
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Looking at the pre-skills needed to ensure children are ready for reading and writing.
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A demonstration lesson (including different types of lesson plans based on EYFS, that cover all areas of the curriculum).
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Exciting and interactive lesson ideas for teaching basic phonics, alternative sounds and spelling rules.
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How to support struggling readers and writers, so they can reach their full potential.
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Is it a foreign language? – Learning how to say the phonemes and how to ensure children avoid confusion.