Phonics
Intent
At Mitchell Brook, we recognise that a systematic and consistent approach to teaching reading from an early age plays an important part to developing fluent, confident readers who are passionate about reading. In order to be successful both in and out of the classroom, children must become lifelong readers, understanding that this skill will enable them to access all areas of the curriculum.
Implementation
Daily Phonics Lesson
Through the delivery of a daily Phonics lesson, children are taught to read based stage of reading. Read Write Inc (RWI) is a phonics literacy programme designed for children aged 4-7 which helps all children learn to read fluently and at speed so they can focus on developing their skills in comprehension, vocabulary and spelling.
Parent Video: What is Read Write Inc. Phonics?
Progression of reading
Set 1 Single Sounds
Children are taught initial sounds and how to blend orally. They learn to segment and blend sounds to read words and progress onto reading decodable words using sounds that they have been taught.
Set 2 and Set 3 Sounds
Once children become confident in reading their initial sounds, they are taught to read and write Set 2 and Set 3 sounds. They progress onto reading daily books, developing their fluency and comprehension skills. During these sessions, children are taught to read a range of Red Words that must be learnt by sight.
Fred
Fred is used to support with both Reading and Writing.
Children are taught to:
- Use Fred Talk when sounding out words
- Use Fred Fingers when sounding out words using each finger to represent a sound.
Useful Information
Further information and Frequently Ask Questions can be found on the link below including:
- Key Vocabulary Glossary
- Supporting reading at home
- How to pronounce sounds
- Developing children’s language