Phonics

Phonics Teaching at St George's in Reception and Key Stage 1

Throughout Reception and Key Stage 1, St George's uses the 'Sounds Write' scheme of learning - approved by the DfE.  It aims to build children's knowledge of sounds using both verbal and written activities. It sets out a detailed and systematic programme for teaching pure phonics to children with the aim of them becoming fluent readers.

To further support children's reading development, we also exclusively use the reading scheme produced by Phonic Books - Dandelion Launchers and Dandelion Readers - to reinforce the 'Sounds Write'  phonics programme until children in Early Years and KS1 have successfully learnt the phonics phases.