Sounds & Symbols™
A unique literacy-through-music programme for pre-school children, combining music and literacy to build vital skills required for literacy success.
Welcome to MeldSys
Educational Support and Services – supporting the educational needs of institutions, teachers, practitioners and parents through evidence-based training.
About MeldSys
MeldSys was inaugurated in 2020 in response to a need for online educational training, due to the outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19. It aims to offer a range of educational training and services to support the needs of institutions, teachers, practitioners and parents.
Maria Kay is the founding educationalist of MeldSys, with over 40 years' experience across all sectors – pre-school to university. She is the founder of Sounds and Symbols™, Director of Bryant and Kay Publishing, and author of “Sound Before Symbol: Developing Literacy through Music”.
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What We Offer
Comprehensive educational solutions designed to inspire learning and develop essential literacy skills.
Literacy Resource Pack
A comprehensive resource pack for early years practitioners, including training manuals, songbooks, flashcards, props, and professionally arranged music.
Educational Webinars
Evidence-based training webinars for teachers and parents, covering literacy development, phonological awareness, and effective teaching strategies.
What People Say
Read what education directors and department heads say about our training, expertise, and guidance.
— Christina Maldonado-Marzullo, Director“Thank you for your guidance and expertise. I believe you have helped me become a better Director.”
— Brooke Lake, Director“Maria Kay has provided excellent training, academic advice, support and guidance for our early years setting.”
— Debra Susens, HoD“Provision of effective initial training by Maria Kay was a critical catalyst for further training and teacher improvement throughout the year. The training was put into practice; teacher confidence increased and subsequently student performance.”
— Kym Godwin, Director“After training with Ms Maria this year, our teachers have grown significantly in their professional conduct and are much more effective in the classroom. She brings a wide range of expertise and experience to her sessions.”
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us to learn more about our educational training, the Sounds & Symbols programme, or to order your Literacy Resource Pack.
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