Phonics

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What is our aim and vision? 
Here at The Winterton Federation, reading is at the heart of our curriculum, and we passionately believe that all our children can become fluent and enthusiastic readers. We aspire for all our children to begin their lifelong learning journey with a love for reading that goes beyond their time with us. Read, Write Inc., a systematic and synthetic phonics programme, provides the foundations for this.  Read, Write Inc. provides children with the skills to read fluently, giving them the tools to access other areas of the curriculum. The systematic teaching of phonics has a high priority throughout Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 and continues into Key Stage 2 for those children needing extra support. By the time children reach the end of Year 1, they will recall 44 phonemes (sounds) and know a wealth of corresponding graphemes (letters) that represent these, allowing them to confidently access the Phonics Screening Check. Children are assessed regularly so that they are given the right level of challenge. Some children will be identified through this as benefiting from additional smaller group work with our In-School Tutor.
How are we teaching and assessing Phonics?
Phonics is taught daily in Reception and Year 1. Phonics lessons continue for children in Year 2 who have not passed their Phonics Screening Check, require additional sound knowledge or who are continuing to develop their fluency.
Phonics lessons are fast paced. They allow time to introduce, recall and embed new learning. Children within the groups participate in speaking, listening, spelling and reading activities that are matched to their needs. Their sound and grapheme knowledge, ability to blend and fluency are assessed regularly and they are grouped according to the level of challenge they require. Those needing additional support are identified and given small group support in addition to their phonics session. All infant classrooms and teaching spaces display sound charts to support children further with their reading and spelling and have access to sound mats. Children in Year 3-6 have pocket-sized sound charts within their pencil cases to support them.
Children are given ‘book bag books’ for home that are closely matched to their phonetic understanding, as well as a shared book for parents/carers to read with their children.
What are the outcomes?
  • Fluent, confident readers by the end of Key Stage 1
  • Children who enjoy reading stories independently and with others
  • Children who can read unfamiliar words confidently by the end of Year 1 and with increased fluency by the end of Year 2
  • Children who have an ever-developing understanding of what they are reading
  • A reading ability that allows access to all areas of the curriculum
  • Exposure to a wide range of vocabulary
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

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