Phonics - Read Write Inc
We teach the highly successful Read Write Inc as we are dedicated to ensuring that every child is able to read by the end of Key Stage 1. All of our staff have received in depth training and we have dedicated Phonics lead teachers to ensure that the teaching of Phonics and Early Reading is consistently of a high quality.
Our Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 children have daily Read, Write, Inc. sessions. We use the Read Write Inc Phonics programme as soon as the children start in Reception and this continues through Year 1 and into Year 2. The teaching of this programme is a method of learning centred around letter sounds and phonics, blending them together to read and write words and using these learnt sounds in their reading and writing.
The sound that the children are taught are split into sets. They are listed here:
Using Read Write Inc phonics, the children learn to read effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into comprehending what they read. It also allows them to spell effortlessly so that they can put their energy into composing what they write.
The children are assessed and grouped according to their ability. They will work with a teacher or teaching assistant on the Read Write Inc phonics programme. The children will be assessed regularly by the Read Write Inc Phonics leads and will then be put into new groups.
We support our most vulnerable readers with extra one–to–one teaching every day. Children with gaps in their phonic knowledge, reading, writing or fluency in Key Stage 2 are also supported through high quality Read, Write, Inc. teaching and intervention.
Support for parents
We hold regular Reading workshops for the parents and carers of our young readers. Parents are supported by the Phonics Lead teachers with ways to support their children with learning to read and with nurturing a love of reading.
To find out more about the program and for information about how to support your child at home, click on the link below:
At the start of each academic year, our Reception parents and carers are invited to a Phonics workshop, led by our Phonics lead teacher.
In addition to the Read Write Inc programme the children will also be working on writing skills in their classes and Years 2 to 6 follow the Read Write Inc spelling programme.