Principles and practice of high quality phonics

Duration: one day

'Good children's literature appeals not only to the child in the adult, but to the adult in the child' - anonymous

Aims and learning outcomes

Be introduced to Phase 1 Aspects and Strands as detailed in Letters and Sounds and begin to plan suitable activities
Know, understand and be able to deliver Phase 1 confidently and successfully
Recognise the importance of promoting good speaking and listening skills and phonological awareness
Develop phonics subject knowledge
Become familiar with phases 2, 3 and 4 and begin planning
Identify next steps for development in settings

Course content

To be introduced to Letters and Sounds - phases 1 - 4
The background to Letters and Sounds: independent review of the teaching of early reading
What does CLLD (communication, language and literacy development) mean for children?
Principles which are relevant to the CLLD, with reference to the EYFS
The Rose review and implications for practitioners
The important elements of an effective communicative environment in a setting
Encouraging good listening skills
Planning adult-led activities
Phonics - some definitions
Next steps

Course features

Brainstorming, discussion, questions, review of current practice, planning some teaching for phases 2, 3 and 4, audits and phonics tracking sheet