Code-Ed (2025)

16/09/2025

In New Zealand, more than 90% of four-year-olds attend early childhood education—an incredible opportunity to build a strong foundation for literacy before school even begins. But how does this compare globally?

📊 Australia: Around 85.7% of children aged 3–5 are enrolled in preschool, with some states (like Victoria) reaching 93%.
📊 United States: About 69% of 4-year-olds attend preschool, but only 59% of 3–5-year-olds overall are enrolled — and access to state-funded programmes remains limited.

Across these countries—and others—the message is the same: the early years are a critical window to set children up for long-term success in reading and writing.

The research is clear: when children are taught key foundational skills like phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, and letter-sound links before formal schooling begins, we can dramatically improve outcomes and reduce inequities.

Key Foundations supports early childhood educators to deliver this learning through inclusive, culturally responsive, and play-based activities—aligned with best practice and real-world classroom demands.

No added pressure. Just joyful, evidence-proven early literacy.

Whether you're teaching in Auckland, Adelaide, or Atlanta—the early years matter. Discover how Key Foundations can support your teaching and help all children start school ready to learn: https://code-ed.co.nz/resources/key_foundations

15/09/2025

Leading with Literacy: A Message to Principals

Principals—your leadership shapes lives.

Every decision you make influences how students experience reading, how teachers teach it, and how families support it. We know the weight you carry—and we can help you.

Over the past 9 weeks, we've asked the questions that matter most:
• What does effective literacy instruction look like?
• Are our teachers equipped?
• Are our students getting what they need — and fast enough?
• Are our families engaged?
• Are we choosing the right resources?

If you missed any of these reflections or are just coming across this series now, we've pulled it all together for you.

Download the complete “Leading with Literacy—9 Questions to Guide Your School's Literacy Strategy.”

It's free, practical, and written for you—the literacy leaders our schools need.

✅ Use it with your leadership team.
✅ Use it to audit your current strategy.
✅ Share it widely—because every school deserves a strong, structured, and equitable literacy foundation.

https://code-ed.co.nz/modal/download?_download_popup=leading-with-literacy

Thank you for the work you do. You are the difference.

14/09/2025

Plan Ahead, Teach with Confidence

You know your students deserve the very best start to their literacy journey.

With Code-Ed resources in every classroom, writing becomes less about anxiety and more about agency.

° Catch Up Your Code English Sounds and Spelling Patterns cards for students—close learning gaps with confidence. For students from Year 4 to 8+

° Sort Out Your Syllables—help students navigate multisyllabic words with English Vowel Pattern cards. For students from Year 5 to 8+

° Class Sound Dictionary Yr 1 and Yr 2—empower students to correct and create with independence to support classroom instruction and to build a personalised class dictionary for each new year group

° TCITK Sounds and Words Cards (Year 1) and Sounds and Spellings Cards (Year 2)—desktop cards that support beginning writers and accelerate their progress.

Delivery: January 2026
Buy now, pay later.

Earn Code-Ed Rewards with your Literacy Consultant by ordering in Term 3.
Discounts are available when you order ahead for 2027 & 2028.

Make 2026 the year you lead with confidence—and give your students the tools that support their writing.

https://code-ed.co.nz/contact

13/09/2025

/t/ NOT /tuh/

That little "uh" makes a big difference.
Correctly modelling speech sounds helps children blend, segment, and spell words more accurately. Our Code Ed Pronunciation Guide helps teachers and whānau get pronunciation right —no guesswork, just clear, confident instruction.

Meet Tiger, our animal mnemonic for /t/—a popcorn sound with a puff of air.
✅ NZ English pronunciation
✅ Easy for teachers, parents & aides
✅ Free access here → https://code-ed.co.nz/sounds-of-english

12/09/2025

[WEBINAR] For Parents, For Caregivers For Whānau—Foundations For Literacy At Home

You don’t need workbooks or apps—you need connection, conversation, and a little bit of play.

The Foundations for Literacy At Home webinar is full of games and resources to help your 4–5-year-old get ready for school.

With the At Home bundle, you’ll get:
° Whānau webinar
° Syllable games, rhyming games, sound games, and alphabet fun
° Tips to grow oral language through everyday talk
° Checklists, letter formation guides, stickers, and activity cards
It’s easy to follow and ready to use—whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.

Available Monday, 15th September—just in time for the holidays!

Start strong together—register today:
🔗 https://code-ed.co.nz/events/webinars

12/09/2025

What if we stopped asking, “Why do so many children not know this?” and started asking, “What can we do earlier to build children’s knowledge?”

We already know the answer: build strong foundations before school begins.

Key Foundations and Key Foundations At Home develop the foundational skills every child needs to succeed:
- Letter and sound knowledge
- Rhyming and syllables
- Awareness of how language and words work

These aren’t optional extras—they’re essentials.

Let’s make sure every child starts strong. Learn more: https://code-ed.co.nz/resources/key_foundations

11/09/2025

🕊️ "No day shall erase you from the memory of time." — Virgil

Today, we pause to honour and remember all the victims of 9/11.

11/09/2025

How do we know if the resources we choose will work?
Evidence-based isn't enough. We need evidence-proven.

The difference is massive. "Based on research or evidence" doesn't mean it works. "Proven by evidence" means students succeed. That's what we owe them. As leaders, we must demand the difference.

Not all programs are created equal!

See the final question in Leading with Literacy and what to look for in resources and programs.

https://code-ed.co.nz/modal/download?_download_popup=leading-with-literacy

05/09/2025

[NEW Article] “Setting Children Up for Literacy Success”

We're proud to share that Joy Allcock’s article has been published in the print edition of Swings & Roundabouts Journal, from the Early Childhood Council.

Joy's piece highlights how play, talk, movement, and language-rich interactions in the early years lay the foundation for success in reading and writing. When children begin school with strong oral language skills, phonological awareness, and alphabet knowledge, they are well-positioned to thrive.

At Code-Ed, we provide educators with evidence-proven tools that make preparing children for literacy both effective and joyful:
° Key Foundations—classroom resource for playful sound and word games
° Key Foundations At Home—designed for parents and caregivers
° Foundations for Literacy Webinar Series—professional learning led by Joy Allcock & Lauren Latimer

Read Joy Allcock's full article in Swings & Roundabouts Journal: Early Childhood Council—Swings & Roundabouts https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/swings-roundabouts-winter-25/24/

Let's ensure every child begins their literacy journey with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need.

05/09/2025

Only 2 Weeks Left!

Your chance to claim your Code-Ed Rewards is almost over. Get more of the resources that help students literacy achievement grow—and teachers thrive.

° Evidence-proven equitable tools
° Free PLD posters with your Literacy Consultant visit
° Real classroom support on every page to elevate your knowledge—backed by results

And if you’ve got students in Year 4 or above who are still catching up? Our tools are proven to fill the gaps fast—before the year ends.

Contact your Literacy Consultant before the window closes: https://code-ed.co.nz/contact

04/09/2025

“The steps and guidelines are clearly written, making it simple for any teacher or relieving teacher to follow. There is no need to flip through different pages or search for what to do or what I need. Everything is in one place.”
— Zina Ali, Junior School Teacher, Te Uho o te Nikau School

Clarity and consistency matter—especially in busy classrooms. With Code-Ed, it’s as simple as one page, one lesson, and just 10 minutes a day to make a measurable difference in literacy achievement.

Whether you’re a classroom teacher or a reliever, the structure is ready for you—and the results speak for themselves.

Discover how easy literacy teaching can be with the evidence-proven Code-Ed approach and resources.

Talk with one of our professional literacy consultants today.

👉https://code-ed.co.nz/contact

03/09/2025

Introducing Issy from Strath Taieri School.

English spelling can be unpredictable—but when students understand the system, they're no longer guessing. They're thinking.

Issy shared:
"This year I have enjoyed learning about all the different ways you can write a sound. I like the challenge of finding other ways to spell a sound. It has helped me write because when I need to spell a word I can use different spellings."

When students are taught the why behind spelling, their writing takes off—and so does their confidence.

There's more than one way to write a sound—and Catch Up Your Code helps kids learn them all. Empower your learners to become confident, flexible spellers.

🔗 See how the lessons work https://code-ed.co.nz/resources/cuyc

Photo used with permission of Strath Taieri School.

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