Phonics (Little Wandle Revised Letters and Sounds)

Intent

We believe that all our children can become fluent readers and writers. This is why we teach reading through Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised, which is a systematic and synthetic phonics programme. We start teaching phonics in Nursery/Reception and follow the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised progression, which ensures children build on their growing knowledge of the alphabetic code, mastering phonics to read and spell as they move through school.

As a result, all our children are able to tackle any unfamiliar words as they read. We also model the application of the alphabetic code through phonics in shared reading and writing, both inside and outside of the phonics lesson and across the curriculum. We have a strong focus on language development for our children because we know that speaking and listening are crucial skills for reading and writing in all subjects.

Spirituality

Children develop creativity by exploring how words are constructed together using sounds. Phonic knowledge is the key to unlocking awe and wonder through reading. 

Phonics overview for Reception and Year 1

Presentation to Parents

Here are the slides used in our presentation to parents about Phonics and Early Reading in Reception and Year 1.  They give information about how we teach Phonics and Reading in school, and ways to help at home.

Presentation for Reception Parents

Presentation for Year 1 Parents

Here is the presentation used in our Phonics Screening Check meeting (18.5.23).  It gives information about when, why and how the test will happen, and ways to help at home.

Year One Phonics Check

How to say letter sounds

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 For Phase 5, please look at the Little Wandle Parents page, following the link. Phonics (Little Wandle Revised Letters and Sounds)

How we teach tricky words

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How we teach blending

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Reading at home 

This video explains how you can support your child with reading at home while they are learning phonics. If your child is in Year 2 (or above) and has finished the phonics programme, please visit the reading page to see how you can support them with reading at home.

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Phase 2, 3 and 5 sounds

The information below can be used to support your child with saying and writing their sounds. 

Phase 2 (first half term)

Phase 2 (second half term)

Phase 3

Phase 5

Phase 2 - 5 Grow the Code Sound Map

For further support and information about Little Wandle Letters and Sounds, please visit the website by clicking the link below.

Little Wandle Website

Vocabulary