<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Little Scholars Academy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlocking the magic of reading for young minds.]]></description><link>https://www.littlescholarsuk.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:51:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.littlescholarsuk.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Year 1 Phonics Screening Check: Everything Parents Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helping Your Child Feel Confident, Prepared and Ready to Succeed If your child is in Year 1, you may have heard their teacher talking about the Phonics Screening Check. For many parents, the thought of a test can feel worrying, but the good news is that the phonics screening check is designed to be a simple, low-pressure assessment that helps schools understand how well children are developing their early reading skills. In this guide, we'll explain what the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check is,...]]></description><link>https://www.littlescholarsuk.com/post/year-1-phonics-screening-check-everything-parents-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a269a287af0f7335697c8de</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:41:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0cc3f8_abb8a01c430d48f3b64881a49d62d127~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_734,h_394,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pippy Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blending live lessons with hands-on learning for young learners ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer: Jo Butler Discover how Little Readers UK blends live lessons with hands-on activities to support early literacy and balanced...]]></description><link>https://www.littlescholarsuk.com/post/blending-live-lessons-with-hands-on-learning-for-young-learners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b44bfeaf9b6a95e3535113</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:24:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0cc3f8_09fd10c8ff2847a5971e51fba203ecde~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pippy Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Little Readers UK Creates the Perfect Balance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer: Jo Butler Discover how Little Readers UK blending live lessons creates the perfect balance in learning. Our sessions are never...]]></description><link>https://www.littlescholarsuk.com/post/building-confidence-and-curiosity-in-early-readers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678e57f2b30613c67f918187</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:04:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0cc3f8_49705064d98846b4a109c571855b23bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pippy Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Live Online Classes Improve Reading Fluency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer: Jo Butler Discover how Little Readers UK’s live online reading lessons build fluency, confidence, and engagement through small...]]></description><link>https://www.littlescholarsuk.com/post/unlocking-the-magic-of-reading-for-young-learners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678e57f2b30613c67f918186</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:04:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0cc3f8_f28f94167083432596e091da8c0aa203~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pippy Edwards</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Phonics is the Key to Early Reading Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer: Pippy Edwards  Learn why phonics is essential for early reading success and how Little Readers UK’s expert-led classes help...]]></description><link>https://www.littlescholarsuk.com/post/spark-joy-in-children-with-a-love-for-reading</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678e57f2b30613c67f918188</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:04:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_46465a6a53705577635f49~mv2_d_5184_3456_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pippy Edwards</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>