In September 2021 we started using the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds systematic synthetic phonics programme (SSP).
This is a fully comprehensive programme where children start learning single letter sounds in the Autumn Term of their Reception year and it builds in progression throughout Reception and Year One, preparing children for the statutory phonics screening that takes place at the end of year one.
We use the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised to plan and provide daily engaging phonics lessons. In phonics, we teach children that the letters of the alphabet represent a different sound, that these can be used in a variety of combinations and are put together to make words. The children learn to recognise all of the different sounds and combinations that they might see when they are reading or writing. Our phonics teaching starts in Nursery and follows a very specific sequence that allows our children to build on their previous phonic knowledge and master specific phonic strategies as they move through school. As a result, all our children are able to tackle any unfamiliar words that they might discover. At Brookfields we also model these strategies in shared reading and writing both inside and outside of the phonics lesson and across the curriculum. We have a strong focus on the development of language skills for our children because we know that speaking and listening are crucial skills for reading and writing in all subjects.
How we teach phonics and Early Reading (Early Years and KS1)
Reading practice sessions
Rapid Catch-Up
Blending Groups
Same Day Keep Up
Below are some videos, which we used in our most recent parent workshops, to share how the sounds are made.
You may find these useful to support you to make the different sounds your child is learning.
You can access additional videos about our phonics scheme on the following webpages:
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/
Why not check out Little Wandle's parent page...
https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/
Why not check out Little Wandle's youtube channel...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP_FbjYUP_UtldV2K_-niWw/videos