Phonics

Supporting your child's reading development

Phonics and Early Reading

Our Phonics curriculum provides a broad, balanced education that meets the needs of all children. We follow the award-winning Ready Steady Phonics by Literacy Counts, a DfE-validated systematic synthetic phonics programme designed to ensure all pupils become fluent, confident readers. The programme is research-informed and impact-proven, supporting children in developing the knowledge and skills needed to decode, comprehend and enjoy reading.

The progression document ensures that phonics is taught daily through a clear four-part lesson structure that builds children's understanding incrementally. Children are taught to apply their phonics knowledge in both reading and writing, supported by matched decodable texts available in print and online. Children who require additional support access targeted intervention through Ready Steady Go sessions, ensuring no child is left behind. We also prioritise language development and reading for pleasure across our curriculum, recognising that both are key to reading success. Our aim is to help every child see themselves as a reader for life.

How parents and carers can help at home:

• Read the texts sent home with your child and encourage them to re-read the same text until they can read it fluently and confidently.

• Use the tricky words provided to create flashcards and practise these regularly, helping your child learn these words by sight.

Working together, we can build your child’s confidence and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Useful links for Phonics

The below links will help you to support your child's early reading skills and phonics knowledge at home.