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Teaching & Learning in Phonics
Phonics
All pupils in foundation stage and Key Stage One access daily phonics lessons. We use the Little Wandle Revised Letters and Sounds scheme at our school.
Please follow this link for more information and for some helpful guides for parents and carers to support children at home. https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/
Children who are in Key Stage 2 who we have identified as needing phonics support are given catch up sessions on a weekly basis. We assess new starters within their first two weeks in school to enable us to plan the correct level of support.
The sounds
These videos show how children are expected to pronounce the different phonemes (sounds) which we teach.
| Phase 2 sounds taught in Reception Autumn 1 This Phase 2 sounds taught in Reception Autumn 1 video is designed to be shared with families by schools using Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised to he... youtu.be |
| Phase 2 sounds taught in Reception Autumn 2 This Phase 2 sounds taught in Reception Autumn 2 video is designed to be shared with families to help them to support learning at home. Little Wandle Letters... youtu.be |
Supporting your child with reading
Although your child will be taught to read at school, you can have a huge impact on their reading journey by continuing their practice at home.
There are two types of reading book that your child may bring home:
A reading practice book. This will be at the correct phonic stage for your child. They should be able to read this fluently and independently.
A sharing book. Your child will not be able to read this on their own. This book is for you both to read and enjoy together.
Reading practice book
This book has been carefully matched to your child’s current reading level. If your child is reading it with little help, please don’t worry that it’s too easy – your child needs to develop fluency and confidence in reading.
Listen to them read the book. Remember to give them lots of praise – celebrate their success! If they can’t read a word, read it to them. After they have finished, talk about the book together.
Sharing book
In order to encourage your child to become a lifelong reader, it is important that they learn to read for pleasure. The sharing book is a book they have chosen for you to enjoy together.
Please remember that you shouldn’t expect your child to read this alone. Read it to or with them. Discuss the pictures, enjoy the story, predict what might happen next, use different voices for the characters, explore the facts in a non-fiction book. The main thing is that you have fun!