Phonics and Reading

Our Phonics Scheme is Read, Write Inc. In June, all Year 1 pupils take the Phonics Screening Check. This is an individual check to assess phonics skills and knowledge learned through Early Years and Year 1. Any Year 2s who did not pass the check in Year 1, will also retake the test at the same time.

The phonics check is used to assess that your child can:

• Sound out and blend sounds to read simple words.
• Read one-syllable and 2 syllable words, e.g. cat, sand, windmill.
• Read a selection of nonsense words, e.g. brip, snorb.

Your child will sit in a quiet place with the teacher when completing the check, it isn't very long only around 10 minutes and children are rewarded for their effort.

After the check period of time, when the results have been submitted, the government releases the pass mark. Children need to read most of the words to pass. 

We will share your child's progress with you throughout the year so don't worry but please speak to us if you have any concerns.