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 Letters and Sounds for our phonic teaching and progression. Children may learn additional rhymes, actions and songs to reinforce their learning.

 

Children in EYFS will focus on Phase 2,3 and 4.

Year One chil­dren will focus on Phase 5 Phon­ics and revise all pre­vi­ous phases. Phase 5 intro­duces alter­na­tive pronunciations.

Year Two chil­dren will focus on Phase 6 and revise all pre­vi­ous phases. Phase 6 places empha­sis on 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

 

www.letters-and-sounds.com

www.phonicsplay.co.uk

www.oxfordowl.co.uk

https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk  (Children in school will have their own log in)