Phonics and Early Reading
EYFS:
There is an emphasis on phonics teaching in EYFS. It supports children’s understanding that letters represent sounds in spoken words which will support their decoding of the printed word. ‘Little Wandle’ is used as a basis for a daily phonics session. Phonics assessments are completed continuously throughout the year.
KS1:
Teachers assess reading against the National Curriculum end of year objectives and teaching reading and comprehension skills daily. Phonics continues to be taught and assessed daily using Little Wandle and leads to the national phonics screening check (PSC) which is reported at the end of Key Stage 1.
