Reading and Phonics
In April 2021, the government published a revised core criteria for effective systematic synthetic phonics teaching programmes and launched a new process to validate complete systematic synthetic phonics teaching programmes. The aim of this process was that, by ensuring high-quality phonics teaching, improvements in literacy will:
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give all children a solid base upon which to build as they progress through school;
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help children to develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information.
We have recently adopted the excellent Little Wandle phonics scheme in EYFS. Below you will find links to useful information and resources from the Wandle website.
Programme overview
How to say the Phase 3 sounds
Little Wandle phonics and early reading policy
Little Wandle Fluency and Year 2 National Curriculum