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Reading at home is often imagined as a cosy moment, your child curled up beside you, enjoying a story together. But in reality, it can become a daily struggle. Parents feel unsure about how much to help, children feel pressure to get everything right, and something that should feel joyful slowly becomes stressful. After years of teaching Early Years and Key Stage One, I’ve learned that reading progress comes from small, simple habits rather than long sessions or complicated s

Hello, and welcome to KL Ware Education. I’m Katie Lianne Ware , an Early Years and Key Stage One teacher and Forest School leader based in London. After teaching in a range of settings in the UK and internationally, I created this space to share the ideas, approaches and resources that have shaped my practice and to support others working with young children. Over the years, I’ve seen how deeply early education impacts confidence, curiosity and lifelong learning. I’ve also s