Phonics are at the heart of our Early Years provision. Effective phonics learning ensures that children can access the rest of the curriculum. If they are proficient readers they can build good foundations for future learning.

We make phonics fun and interactive. We encourage the children to listen and tune into sounds in Nursery by exploring instruments, using our voices, shakers filled with different objects and environmental sounds. We then build on this learning in Reception using the DfE validated Twinkl Phonics scheme which follows the Letters and Sounds framework (click the button for more information). We introduce a number of sounds and tricky words each week by playing games and using lots of repetition to embed the learning. We use resources such as Twinkl, Phonics play, Alphablocks and Teach your Monster to Read.