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Phonics

Often imitated, never rivalled, Read Write Inc. Phonics is the UK’s number one systematic synthetic phonics programme. Children develop reading fluency and comprehension, spell and write with confidence and learn to articulate their ideas and understanding.

About Phonics

Created by Dame Ruth Miskin, it is a complete literacy programme for children from Reception (P1) to Year 4 (P5), and children with SEND in older year groups.

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The programme is published by Oxford University Press and includes comprehensive planning for daily phonics lessons and reading, spelling and writing activities. It also includes decodable storybooks and home readers.

To support the children’s reading we have made a list of videos you can watch at home. These videos mirror the lessons in school and will help the children to develop their skills. By watching the videos you will help your child to consolidate their learning and strengthen their reading knowledge.

You do not need a password or an account to watch the videos, just click on the link. We hope you find the videos useful, any problems please speak to your child’s class teacher.

How does it transform reading and writing progress for every child?

Every lesson connects with the last and each activity connects with the next: the phonics, the reading and writing. Children work in targeted progress groups so they can all participate. No child is ever left behind. They are assessed each half term to ensure the speediest progress.

Talking is at the heart of every lesson. Children learn the routines that enable them to explain and practise what they’ve been taught with a partner.