The path of true enlightenment for teachers:
:? 25% of my class can't read. I wonder why?
I'm getting really upset trying to help them with their searchlights cues. We try so hard! 
Now I'm getting really frustrated. What's all this hoo-ha about synthetic phonics? 
Oh well, maybe I'll go visit the school down the road that does SP. Can't hurt, can it? 
Wow! Look at what their kids can do! 
I'm SO jealous! :( Why can't we do this at our place?
Guess I'll have to use all my powers of persuasion on the HT and the SENCO. :D :D :D Bingo! They went for it.
8) Cool! We start on a synthetic phonics approach after the hols.
Off for a G & T to celebrate.