Phonics
English has a pre-eminent place in education and in society. A high-quality education in English will teach pupils to speak and write fluently so that they can communicate their ideas and emotions to others, and through their reading and listening, others can communicate with them. Through reading in particular, pupils have a chance to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually. Literature, especially, plays a key role in such development. Reading also enables pupils both to acquire knowledge and to build on what they already know. All the skills of language are essential to participating fully as a member of society; pupils who do not learn to speak, read and write fluently and confidently are effectively disenfranchised.
Primary National Curriculum England
Phonics at Causeway Green Primary School
We have chosen Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised as the Systematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP) programme used at Causeway Green Primary School to teach early reading and writing. This is a trusted programme that helps our youngest children learn how to read. Our central goal is to foster a love for reading in our children. We believe that nothing matters more than helping our children become confident readers. By placing a strong emphasis on reading, we aim to ensure that our children are equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in the future.
"A love of reading is the biggest indicator of the future academic success."
OECD (The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
Phonics is:
'making connections between the sounds of our spoken words and the letters that are used to write them down'
Our Reading and Phonics Lead is Mrs Tracy Chance
To learn more about Phonics and how it is taught in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, please see the useful videos below. This information is particularly useful for our EAL, Early Years and KS1 parents.
Reception Phase 2 Autumn 1 sounds
.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZtjFIvA_fs
Reception Phase 2 Autumn 2 sounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDu3JAjf-U0
Reception Phase 3 Spring 1 sounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvOuc7cWXxc
Yr 1 Phase 5 sounds
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/
Parent Information
Find information here about how we teach phonics in our school and how you can support your child at home a learning partnership is key. The Parent PowerPoint is particularly helpful, alongside the handout and pronunciation guide.