Phonics and Reading

Learning to read is the most important thing your child will learn at our school. Everything else depends on it, so we put as much energy as we possibly can into making sure that every single child learns to read as quickly as possible. We want your child to love reading – and to want to read for themselves. This is why we put our efforts into making sure they develop a love of books as well as simply learning to read.

At Vauxhall Primary School we use a phonics programme called Read Write Inc. which teaches children how to decode words. Alongside this, teachers develop children’s comprehension skills within Read Write Inc. lessons, reading comprehension lessons and when reading with a child one to one. This all enables every child to become a confident and fluent reader.

 In Nursery all children will…

• Take part in daily phonics sessions in a whole class setting
• Take part in shared whole class reading sessions
• Have access a themed Reading Corner in their classroom, as well as access to a well-stocked school library

In Reception all children will:

• Have daily Read Write Inc. Phonics lessons that are tailored to their ability/individual needs
• Read storybooks and non-fiction books closely matched to their developing phonic knowledge
• Have access a themed Reading Corner in their classroom, as well as access to a well-stocked school library
• Read with fluency and expression
• Learn to spell using known sounds
• Write confidently by practising what they want to write out loud first
• Work well with a partner

In Year 1 and Year 2 all children….

• Have daily Read Write Inc. Phonics lessons that are tailored to their ability/individual needs
• Read storybooks and non-fiction books closely matched to their developing phonic knowledge
• Read with fluency and expression
• Learn to spell using known sounds
• Write confidently by practising what they want to write out loud first
• Work well with a partner
• Have access a themed Reading Corner in their classroom, as well as access to a well-stocked school library
• Become accurate and speedy readers

In Year 3 to Year 6 all children....

• Have timetabled reading comprehension and skills lessons (Reading Masters)
• Children who require additional Phonics tuition will receive sessions with a Read Write Inc. trained member of staff.
• Have access a themed Reading Corner in their classroom, as well as access to a well-stocked school library

The following websites and games can be used to help your child practise the skills they need for reading.