Differentiation gets talked about a lot—but what does it actually mean in a real classroom with diverse learners? In this episode, Jenny dives deep into how we can group, plan, and teach with purpose to meet every student where they are—using assessment as the foundation. Discover practical insights into learner waves, structured literacy, and how we can better support both our gifted learners and those who need intensive interventions. A must-listen for every teacher navigating the complexity of today's classrooms.

In this week’s episode of Meeting the Needs of At-Risk Learners Through Structured Literacy, Jenny shines a light on something often overlooked: visual processing difficulties.

Many students with perfect eyesight still battle with reading, tracking, and comprehension. Jenny explains why—and what teachers can do to help. Learn how visual discrimination, sequencing, and Irlen Syndrome may be holding students back, and how structured literacy and visual training can work together to fast-track success.

Did you know that 99% of children with learning difficulties have a phonological weakness? In this episode, Karen and Jenny look into what phonological awareness really is, why it matters so much, and how structured literacy addresses this foundational skill. They also explore how early intervention—even before school—can set children up for literacy success, and highlight the powerful (and often overlooked) HPP junior language programme. A must-listen for anyone passionate about helping at-risk learners thrive.