Phonics and Reading
Phonics
At Sandy Lane we use the Read, Write Inc (RWI) Phonics Programme: a systematic programme for the teaching of phonics, reading, spelling and early writing. Our aim is for all pupils to start their journey to reading with confidence, developing a love of reading and, in turn, to apply their skills to writing.
Read Write Inc. Phonics is the UK’s number one systematic synthetic phonics programme. Children develop reading fluency and comprehension, spell and write with confidence and learn to articulate their ideas and understanding.
Created by Dame Ruth Miskin, it is a complete literacy programme for children from Reception (P1) to Year 4 (P5), and children with SEND in older year groups.
The programme is published by Oxford University Press and includes comprehensive planning for daily phonics lessons and reading, spelling and writing activities. It also includes decodable storybooks and home readers.
- Every lesson connects with the last and each activity connects with the next: the phonics, the reading and writing.
- Children work in targeted progress groups so they can all participate. No child is ever left behind. They are assessed each half term to ensure the speediest progress.
- Talking is at the heart of every lesson. Children learn the routines that enable them to explain and practise what they’ve been taught with a partner.
- One-to-one tutoring provides quick keep up and long-term support for children with SEND.
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Reading
At Sandy Lane, the reading curriculum is designed to develop a lifelong love for reading while ensuring children become confident, fluent, and critical readers. We aim to provide a rich and inclusive reading experience that exposes children to a wide range of genres, authors, and cultures. Our focus is on nurturing a deep understanding of texts, building vocabulary, and developing comprehension skills. We believe that reading is foundational to all areas of learning and aspire to equip children with the necessary skills to access the breadth of the curriculum and also to help them to explore the world around them.