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Thomas Jolyffe Primary School

Thomas Jolyffe Primary School

Early Phonics

Phonics Overview

Phonics in the Early Years is a method that teaches children to read by pronouncing sounds rather than the letters and recognising the relationship between sounds and letters.

For example, children will be learning that the letter 'A' has the sound 'a' like in the word (a)pple.

 

Why is it important to have Early Phonic Skills?

Before children start to learn the skills needed for reading, there are several important skills they need to acquire to support this process. These aspects underpin all the phonics learning they will do in the future. They need to be able to recognise and discriminate between different sounds in their environment and when exploring instruments. They must understand rhythm & rhyme and they must be able to hear the sounds in words and be able to say them clearly. This first phase of phonics is started before your child attends school and will continue in reception alongside the development of the recognition of letters and using their increasing knowledge to support the development of reading and writing.

 

 

 

Learning to read 📚

Thomas Jolyffe Primary School is determined for all pupils to succeed. Since the previous inspection, many changes have been made. The school has prioritised the development of the curriculum to promote high expectations for all pupils. Staff invest in pupils to build positive relationships with them. Personal development is a strength. The school provides opportunities to enrich pupils’ experiences. Pupils value participating in sporting competitions, such as cross country, football and netball. They also take on positions of responsibility, including school councillors and inclusion champions. Pupils value the leadership skills that they are developing. The school has developed an inclusive environment, where all pupils participate in every aspect of school life. Recently, the school has had a new library. The pupils are very proud of it and say, ‘It is a reading wonderland. It is like walking into another world.’ (OFSTED April 2024)
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