ABIGAIL STEEL TRAINING

Phonics and Literacy Training for Schools

Giving teachers confidence in the classroom - from Early Years to secondary

Abigail Steel Training works with schools across the UK and internationally to deliver practical, research-based support for teaching phonics and literacy.
Founded by Abigail Steel - education consultant, trainer and author of Rocket Phonics and KS3+ Phonics - our team provides professional development, online CPD, and specialist resources for teachers from Early Years through to Secondary.
Whether you're teaching Reception children learning their very first letter-sounds or teenagers who need targeted support to catch up, we're here to help.

We offer a range of professional development options to suit every school. Whether you're introducing phonics in the Early Years, supporting older struggling readers, or looking for flexible online CPD, there's training to match your needs.

Choose the support that fits your school best:

Primary training

Practical CPD for schools using Rocket Phonics or looking for scheme-neutral phonics support. Our sessions are rooted in classroom practice, building staff confidence and providing resources that strengthen phonics and literacy teaching everyday.

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Secondary (KS3+)

Specialist CPD for supporting older students who need extra help with reading and literacy. Our training equips teachers with strategies that build fluency and independence - and includes classroom resources ready to use with students.

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Online CPD

Flexible self-study courses available anytime, anywhere. Short video modules provide clear guidance and practical strategies that teachers can apply straight away, with downloadable resources to support learning and classroom application.

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What schools say

Teachers and leaders across the world use our training to make phonics and literacy teaching more effective - here's what they've said:

"Abi's training was a game-changer for our staff. Everything was practical, realistic and easy to implement. We saw an immediate impact on our children's confidence in phonics."
- Primary Headteacher

"The KS3+ training gave our teachers practical strategies that respected older students. Pupils felt supported without being patronised, their reading fluency and their confidence improved quickly."
- Secondary Literacy Lead

"I appreciated how the training blended theory with hands-on classroom examples. My team left feeling more confident and inspired to make literacy a real strength in our school."
- Phonics Lead, Primary School

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