Phonics
Intent Statement
At Sutton Green we are determined that every child will learn to read, regardless of their backgrounds, needs and abilities. The systematic teaching of phonics has a high priority throughout Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. We value reading as a key life skill and one that lays the foundations for lifelong learning. We want every child to learn to decode quickly and accurately so that reading becomes effortless. We also value and encourage the pupils to read for enjoyment and recognise that this starts with the foundations of acquiring letter sounds, segmenting and blending skills.
Implementation Statement
Our Phonics curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education that meets the needs of all children. We follow the award-winning Ready Steady Phonics by Literacy Counts, a DfE-validated systematic synthetic phonics programme designed to ensure all pupils become fluent, confident readers. The programme is research-informed and impact-proven, supporting children in developing the knowledge and skills needed to decode, comprehend and enjoy reading. The progression document ensures that phonics is taught daily through a clear four-part lesson structure that builds children's understanding incrementally. Children are taught to apply their phonics knowledge in both reading and writing, supported by matched decodable texts available in print and online. Children who require additional support access targeted intervention through Ready Steady Go sessions, ensuring no child is left behind.
We also prioritise language development and reading for pleasure across our curriculum, recognising that both are key to reading success. Our aim is to help every child see
themselves as a reader for life. Please see below for further information to find out about the intent, implementation and impact.
Impact Statement
Through the teaching of systematic phonics, our aim is for children to become fluent readers by the end of Key Stage One. The children will continue to focus on developing their fluency and comprehension as they move through the school. Attainment in Phonics is measured using the National Phonics Screening Check in the Summer term of year 1 and attainment in reading is measured using the statutory assessments at the end of Key Stage One and Two. These results are measured against the reading attainment of children nationally. However, we firmly believe that reading is the key to all learning and so the impact of our reading curriculum goes beyond the results of the statutory assessments
Helping your child
The best way to help your child achieve well in reading, and indeed across the curriculum, is to hear them read and share and discuss a variety of reading materials as often as you can. This is to develop and embed those good reading habits that will help them to be successful in school and beyond. Throughout school, high-quality books and other reading resources in the classrooms, along with special events such as author visits, help to inspire and motivate children to read.
Please click on the link below to hear how to pronounce sounds correctly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxLHjtNUxro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuDgZwQoZVA
There are plenty of reources you can use at home to support your childs reading journey below.
If you have any questions about reading in our school or your child’s reading progress, please don’t hesitate to speak to your child’s teacher or get in touch with Mrs Benson via [email protected] who is our school Phonics Leader.