17th September 2015

To share information about the phonics test

To let you know what we will be doing with phonics

To let you know what you can do at home

Phonics is a way of teaching children to read

They are taught how to - recognise sounds that each individual letter

makes- Identify sounds different combinations of

letters make – sh/ch/oo- blend the sounds

- They use this to ‘de-code’ new words

Research shows that is it the most effective way of teaching young children to read

- Please note most effective not the only way!- New Curriculum

Children who are taught phonics tend to read more accurately

The week of June 15th

Every child will take the phonics screening check

Each asked to read 40 words

Some are real words

Some are nonsense words

The pass mark is 32/40

2011-2012 2012-2013 2013 - 2014

2014 -2015

School results

45% 66% 85% 86% (8th in borough)

National results

58% 69% 74% 77%

Setting for phonics – daily, attendance!

Regular practice – in phonics lessons and in other lessons, and test

Introducing nonsense words

Guided reading

Sending books home

Listen to your child read as much as possible When reading a ‘new’ word ask them to

segment/sound out the word and then blend it. Then talk about what it means and help them to understand the story.

Word games like ‘I-Spy’ can help teach children about sounds

Ask children to read words on the shopping list, road signs, shops etc.

Read to your child – get Dads reading

All children will be tested All will read 40 words – real and nonsense Week of 15th June Pass mark is 32 Read, read, read!

Please let me know if there are any other meetings/courses we can hold.