Phonics and Reading
As of September 2025, the school has been delilvering phonics to our early readers called 'Super Sonic Phonic Friends'.
The Phonics Scheme is designed for Year R, Year 1, Year 2 and for some children in KS2 who would benefit from extra support. It aims to build children's speaking and listening skills in their own right as well as to prepare children for learning to read by developing their phonic knowledge and skills. It is a fully systematic, synthetic programme for teaching phonic skills.
Sessions are taught daily for 30 minutes and have a clear structure following the model: Revisit & Revise, Teach, Practise and Apply.
To find out more information please click on the link:
https://www.supersonicphonicfriends.co.uk
You will also find the Supersonic Phonic Friends progression document below
Progression Document
Phonics Play Website
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
UN: Kilham
PW: school
| Name | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Files | |||
| Pronunciation_guide_Autumn_2.pdf | |||
| Pronunciation_guide_Autumn_1.pdf | |||
| LS_Grapheme_info_sheet_Phase_3_Spring_1.pdf | |||
| NEW_LS_PowerPoint_for_parents_presentation_.pptx | .pptx | ||
| Programme_Overview_Reception_and_Year_1_1.pdf | |||
| LS_PowerPoint_for_parents_presentation_notes.pdf | |||
| LS_KEY_GUIDANCE_ENGAGING_PARENTS_FINAL.pdf |
Reading at home
Supporting your child with reading
Although your child will be taught to read at school, you can have a huge impact on their reading journey by continuing their practice at home.
There are two types of reading book that your child may bring home:
A reading practice book. This will be at the correct phonic stage for your child. They should be able to read this fluently and independently.
A sharing book. Your child will not be able to read this on their own. This book is for you both to read and enjoy together.
Reading practice book
This book has been carefully matched to your child’s current reading level. If your child is reading it with little help, please don’t worry that it’s too easy – your child needs to develop fluency and confidence in reading.
Listen to them read the book. Remember to give them lots of praise – celebrate their success! If they can’t read a word, read it to them. After they have finished, talk about the book together.
Sharing book
In order to encourage your child to become a lifelong reader, it is important that they learn to read for pleasure. The sharing book is a book they have chosen for you to enjoy together.
Please remember that you shouldn’t expect your child to read this alone. Read it to or with them. Discuss the pictures, enjoy the story, predict what might happen next, use different voices for the characters, explore the facts in a non-fiction book. The main thing is that you have fun!
