The Fundamentals of Phonics

About this module:

In this module, we will take participants from the basics of phonics to its application into reading and writing across the National Curriculum. Participants will gain the knowledge, skills and understanding of a synthetic, systematic phonics (SSP) programme.

There will be an overview of the progression of the phonics phases demonstrating best practice teaching approaches. Strategies and ideas for teaching phonics effectively and supporting KS2 pupils who require additional phonics input will also be shared.

Through the course of the module, you will be invited to audit your subject knowledge and to reflect on your own phonics teaching practice in order to shape future practice.

This module is aimed at all classroom practitioners across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 and across all primary settings and contexts.

Session One: The Basics of Phonics will explore:

• The rationale for systematic, synthetic phonics teaching.
• Key phonic terminology.
• How to articulate the phonemes correctly.
• Developing the skills of blending and segmenting.

Session Two: The Progression of Phonics Phases will explore:

• Knowledge of the progression of the phonics phases including Phase 1.
• Differentiation in phonics teaching.
• Ideas for the application of phonics into reading and writing.

• The rationale for systematic, synthetic phonics and phonic terminology.
• How to articulate the phonemes correctly and develop the skills of blending and segmenting.
• The progression of the phonics phases including Phase 1.
• Ideas for the application of phonics into reading and writing.