We recently discussed the hot topic of which method is the best way to teach children to read
A recent study in Clackmannanshire in Scotland found that children taught by a method called synthetic phonics do much better than those taught by other methods.
By the end of primary school they were on average 3 years ahead in reading and two years ahead in spelling by the age of 11.
This debate is so heated in the States that it's called the reading wars and judging by your responses you feel pretty strongly about it too.
