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Thank you Margaret! This book offers a balanced, informed perspective on the complex nature of teaching reading. It sets the skills of de-coding in the wider context and suggests manageable practical strategies supported by research and theory. An accessible text for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, it includes all the key messages that I want future teachers of reading to know.

Helen Hendry

This book is invaluable in supporting trainee teachers in becoming confident teachers of reading in the primary classroom. It is comprehensive, covering all aspects of reading across the primary age range. Each chapter sets out clearly what it will address, is supported by recent, relevant research and with good opportunities for reflective activities throughout. The focus on both the learner and the teacher allows the reader to consider how to create a stimulating learning environment alongside developing excellence in becoming a teacher of reading. I fully recommend this book.

Jo Bowers

The author’s practical wisdom flows through this book. Student teachers’ common questions, “what is reading?” and “what can I do in the classroom?” are addressed with clarity. It is timely, when teaching reading is often perceived by policy makers as a technical skill, and at its core are passion, knowledge and experience.

Colin Mills

"'Becoming a Teacher of Reading'" will give much valuable background knowledge for anyone doing a CPD or PG course in order to support those who struggle.

Margaret Barr

This book provides clear guidance and information on the process of reading. The author balances academic pedagogy with practical advice to ensure that the students receive a sound understanding of what teachers can do and how children learn.

Anne Bradley

Reading skills are an essential component for the development of literacy and currently one of the areas which is being given a lot of attention in Wales. This book is a good general read on how to teach reading.

Mrs Nesta Wynne Elliott

Reading skills are an essential component for the development of literacy and currently one of the areas which is being given a lot of attention in Wales. This book is a good general read on how to teach reading.

Mrs Nesta Wynne Elliott

This is an excellent book for all teachers of reading with an excellent overview of various theories and practice of reading. It puts the teaching of phonics firmly in perspective!

Ms Madeleine Matthews

a good text however not sufficient new information to support wider use.

Mrs Sandra Dawn Swinhoe

Outlines basics regarding the teaching of reading i.e. reading as a process. Discusses and exemplifies ways of encouraging readers for the future and the reflective activities are useful for independent self-study (for trainees) but can be used to promote discussion within lectures.

Mrs Nesta Wynne Elliott

Good overview of the territory of teaching reading and up to date. Good to see phonics placed in the perspective of wider reading strategies that children need to possess in order to become true readers.

Michele Otway

This is an easily accessible and comprehensive text which will assist both undergraduates and postgraduates to arrive at an initial understanding of what is involved in becoming a teacher of reading.

Mrs Eleanor Jane Power

This book is an excellent resource linking theory to practice in teaching children how to read. The chapters on phonics and decoding would be particularly useful for our students working in reception classes as they provide not only explanations but also lots of ideas and reflective activities to apply in the classroom. The text is accessible, yet offering a challenge in making the reader think about their own practice and understanding of how to teach reading. I also really linked the links to professional organisations which encourage reading and dissemination of relevant information.

Dr Dimitrina Kaneva

Some useful content for any teacher of reading and functional skills English.

Miss Antoinette Unsworth

This book provides a clear and comprehensive and balanced guide to the teaching of reading; it provides an invaluable resource for any aspiring primary teacher.

Ms Kate Allott

This is an inspiring and brilliant book that considers the crucial question of 'how do you teach reading?'. Phonics is there, as it needs to be, but is contextualised in a wealth of wisdom. Perkins' writing is immensely readable as she takes her reader on a journey to understand more about becoming a 'teacher of reading'. This book is of as much value to a trainee teacher as a highly experienced one. A remarkable achievement.

Ms Karin Boyle

For PGCE professional practice course

Mrs Jane Scholey

really helpful to supplement the work we do on phonics and language comprehension

Mr Adrian Copping

Very comprehensive and thorough review of Reading. would recommend surely to teachers in primary school as well as trainee teachers.

Mrs Kulwinder Maude

Perkins does not try to give extended advice about reading difficulties. Her chapter on supporting individuals offers an introduction only. However, this book will give much valuable background knowledge for anyone considering undertaking an SpLD course.

Mrs Jan Beechey

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