St John's C of E Primary School
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Phonics
At St John's Nursery, children follow the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised ‘Foundations for Phonics’ guidance. The focus is on daily listening and attention skills alongside oral blending and phonematic awareness. Foundations for phonics contributes to the provision for ‘Communication and language’ and ‘Literacy’ and it sits alongside a stimulating language-rich provision. Following Foundations for phonics ensures the provision is in place to ensure children are well prepared to begin grapheme–phoneme correspondence and blending at the start of Reception. One of the most important aspects of Foundations for phonics is developing an awareness of sound, through activities that develop focused listening and attention, including oral blending.
In Reception, children follow the progression within Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme. Phonics is taught daily and there is a review session on a Friday.
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