Abigail Steel

Abigail Steel is a UK-based literacy specialist, author, and education consultant with over two decades of experience in teaching and school improvement. She is best known for developing the Rocket Phonics programme, which supports early reading through structured, systematic phonics instruction. Through her training work with schools and teachers, she focuses on helping educators deliver effective literacy lessons and improve reading outcomes for children. Her work combines practical classroom strategies with evidence-based approaches, making her a respected figure in primary education and phonics development.