Phonics

At Riders Federation we follow the Read Write Inc phonics programme. This programme helps all children learn to read fluently and at speed so they can focus on developing their skills in comprehension, vocabulary and spelling. The programme is primarily designed for children aged 4 – 7.

Read Write Inc was developed by Ruth Miskin and more information on this can be found at:

Learning to read at home - Ruth Miskin Literacy

In Reception the children:

learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letters / letter groups using simple picture prompts

learn to read words using Fred talk and sound blending

read from a range of storybooks and non-fiction books matched to their phonic knowledge

work well with partners

develop comprehension skills in stories by answering “Find It” and “Prove It” discussion questions.

In Year one and Year Two:

Children follow the same format as Reception but will work on complex sounds and read books appropriate to their reading level during daily sessions.

As children progress to our Junior School, those children who still require direct phonics teaching continue to access aspects of the Read Write Inc programme that best fits their reading need.