Company Aims

We provide Phonics and Literacy training for teachers, teaching assistants and parents.

Our aims: 

• to provide a variety of accessible and affordable training solutions 
• to inspire you to learn more about how to teach reading and writing
• to urge you to evaluate resources and make informed choices 
• to guide you along your ongoing teaching and learning journey
• to be a source of support and reassurance  
• to remind you how important it is to invest in yourself and your team
• to speak plainly and not use unnecessary jargon

How will we fulfil these aims?

• provide as much content as we possibly can for free 
• make our content easily accessible by using a variety of formats and platforms 
• collaborate with other companies and experts to give a joined up approach 
• keep it real (it's entirely possible to be professional and personable at the same time) 
• always listen to people's feedback, needs and concerns 

And what will the outcomes be if you work with us?

• you'll be up-skilled, more knowledgeable and more confident in your teaching 
• the children you work with will learn easily and effectively
• children's achievement will be higher
• you will feel valuable, fulfilled and happier 

In the words of Maya Angelou, 'I did then what I knew to do. Now that I know better, I do better.' ​

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Who is Abigail Steel?

​Abigail Steel is an education consultant, trainer and author specialising in English language and literacy. After spending two decades working closely with hundreds of schools and teachers in the UK and across the globe, Abigail knows what truly drives positive outcomes for children. Often described as inspirational, her approaches to the pedagogies behind teaching and learning are both practical and insightful. 
 
Abigail has been published many times. Her collection of works includes several literacy programmes and teaching resources, standardised assessments, children’s books, reading schemes and magazine articles. Notably, Abigail is the author of the Rocket Phonics (Systematic Synthetic Phonics) programme and series editor of Rocket Phonics decodable reading books, both published by Rising Stars. 
 
Abigail is an active committee member of the National Association of Advisors in English (NAAE) and also of the International Foundation for Effective Reading Instruction (IFERI). She holds degrees in Education and Business Law.