Phonics
In order to develop the fundamental skills of reading, Phonics is taught daily at Newlands. Phonic sessions are fun and interactive and we ensure that all children can access high quality learning.
EYFS and KS1
At Newlands we follow Phonics Shed for our phonic teaching and progression. As part of this programme, they will learn the sound name alongside a song and an action, a rhyme to aid recall and a handwriting formation cue.
Children in EYFS will focus on Chapters 2 and 3.
Year One children will focus on Chapter 4 Phonics and revise all previous phases. Chapter 4 introduces alternative pronunciations.
Year Two children will focus on later sections of Chapter 4 and revise all previous phases. This will also remind them of the ‘rules’ for spelling.
Towards the end of Year One, children complete the National Phonics Screening Check to assess their phonic skills so far. We will keep parents fully informed about this. Children who do not achieve the required phonic skills by the end of Year 2 will continue with additional phonic learning in Key Stage 2.
Here are some useful websites to support your child with their phonic learning
https://www.phonicsshed.com/en-gb/
https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk (Children in school will have their own log in)