Phonics

We have full fidelity to the Department for Education-validated scheme and encourage parents to familiarise themselves with what your child will learn in school and ways to support their reading at home. 

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. This book will be 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.
• 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. 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!

You can view and download key resources below to support your child.

Key Contact: Mrs C Young, Assistant Head Teacher

Visit the Little Wandle website where you can download resources, access useful videos and play fun games with your child to aid their phonics developement and enhance the work we do in school!