Phonics and Early Reading

Phonics and Early Reading
 
At All Saints, we believe that early reading opens the door to a lifetime of learning. To give every child the strongest start, we teach daily phonics sessions in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2. Each session is carefully planned so learning is progressive, purposeful and fun. Children take part in songs, speaking and listening activities, and interactive games. Our aim is for every child to be active, confident and fully involved in their learning.

We follow our own carefully designed phonics scheme, Isle of Phonics, created by dedicated members of staff at All Saints. This scheme offers a multi-sensory approach that includes rhymes, songs, actions and engaging resources. It is thoughtfully sequenced to help children develop the skills they need to read and write quickly and accurately, and it also places a strong emphasis on introducing new and rich vocabulary. Because we have identified language development as a key priority on entry to school, our scheme ensures children are regularly exposed to high-quality words and language structures that help build their understanding and confidence as young communicators.

In EYFS and Year 1, children have plenty of opportunities to practise and apply the sounds and skills they learn each day. Our continuous and enhanced provision allows phonics to be woven through classroom activities, ensuring regular practice in segmenting, blending and early writing. This helps phonics become a natural and embedded part of the wider curriculum.

 

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To ensure the very best teaching for our pupils, all staff have taken part in ‘Early Reading Experts’ action-research training. This means phonics is taught consistently across the school and to a high standard, giving every child the same excellent experience.

We also place great importance on handwriting and transcription skills. Daily practice helps children develop confident letter formation and write with increasing speed and fluency—skills that support and strengthen their overall reading development.

Useful Links
Lots of free printable resources for phonics learning
 
A variety of different games to help children with segmenting and blending.
www.familylearning.org.uk/phonics_games.html
 
Phonics Play
A site packed with interactive phonics games and resources to help children learn to read
www.phonicsplay.co.uk
 
Phonics Bloom
Lots of interactive phonics games helping teach children the relationship between letters and sounds