Phonics
At Chestnut Park Primary School, we use the Read Write Inc. synthetic phonics programme in the Reception classes and will use the programme in Years One and Two.
In our phonic sessions, we teach phonemic awareness which is the ability to hear, identify and manipulate phonemes (smallest units of sound). The aim of Read Write Inc. is to enable beginning readers to decode new written words by sounding them out (known as blending).
The links below provide useful videos and resources to support reading development at home.
How do we form our letters at Chestnut Park? Click here for a letter formation guide.
Frequently asked questions
- What is phonics?
- How do we teach ‘Pure sounds?’
- How do we support children in ‘assisted blending?’
- How do we support children in ‘independent blending?’
- What is the difference between green and red words?
The video below, by our phonics leads, should provide you with all the information you need and more.