PLD Promoting Literacy Development

PLD Promoting Literacy Development

PLD provides Australian, evidence-based Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) programs for primary school educators. Aligned with the Science of Reading, our SSP program extends from junior to upper primary years, supporting a cohesive whole-school approach.

As a multi-award-winning publisher and professional development provider, PLD promotes literacy development through resources spanning Literacy, Oral Language and Movement & Motor. Our holistic approach integrates education, speech pathology and occupational therapy to support children aged 3–11 reach their academic potential.

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Year 3,4,5 & 6
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How to Cater for Students Working Above Their Year…

What does PLD recommend when catering for strong spellers and students achieving high scores in subsequent PLD Stages? PLD recommends…

Universal Similarities in Structured Synthetic Phonics Sequences

While there is no single universally agreed-upon phonics sequence, effective systematic phonics programs share a similar, research-based progression that moves…

Important Updates to My SSP Kit Online

Over the past semester, six improvements have been introduced to My SSP Online. Some may already be familiar if you’ve…

Start Implementing SSP with PLD in Term 4

Step 1: Set up PLD tracking sheets Step 2: Staff view at least three hours of the relevant online course…

Term 4 Teaching Tips Videos

To inspire and focus your teachers for the term ahead, be sure to forward them these short refresher clips. The…

PLD Wins Speech Pathology Australia’s 2025 Decodable Book of…

We are delighted to announce that PLD’s Foundation Decodable Reading Book Sets have been awarded the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)…

The Importance of Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) in Primary…

In a recent blog post, What is Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP)?, we delved into how SSP provides a clear and…

PLD Endorsed by the WA Government 

As a part of the 2023 WA Department of Education Phonics Initiative, WA schools will be required to complete an…

PLD & The Year 1 Phonics Check

The Year 1 Phonics Check aims to identify students who require targeted literacy support, and schools that require a stronger…

Don’t Ditch the Method, Fix the Lists: Transforming “Look,…

As the Science of Reading takes its rightful place in Australian classrooms, many traditional literacy practices are being scrutinised. The…

Term 2 Teaching Tips Videos

Are you confident with your Term 2 teaching programs and the PLD teaching sequence? Do you know exactly what PLD…
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