Enborne Church Of England Primary School
Phonics
At Enborne Primary School we follow the Read Write Inc. programme for the teaching of systematic phonics. Read Write Inc. Phonics teaches children to read accurately and fluently with good comprehension through the delivery of daily lessons.
What is Read Write Inc. Phonics?
Watch these videos to find out more about how children learn to read, write and spell using Read Write Inc. Understanding Phonics
The Frieze
This video explains how to use the sound frieze used to help your child to remember the sounds and corresponding pictures found in Read Write Inc. Phonics. The Bedroom Frieze
Information for Parents: How to say the sounds
Use this guide to support your child when practising the sounds at home. How to say the sounds
Reading the stretchy sounds with your child
When we teach a sound with Read Write Inc. Phonics, we either 'bounce' or 'stretch' them when we say them out loud. Stretchy sounds
Reading the bouncy sounds with your child
When we teach a sound with Read Write Inc. Phonics, we either 'bounce' or 'stretch' them when we say them out loud. Bouncy sounds
Parent video: Reading the digraphs with your child
Some sounds are made by more than one letter, we call them Special Friends. Phonics that are made up of two letters, e.g. 'sh' - are called 'digraphs'. Reading digraphs
Sound-blending
Sound-blending' describes how children learn to join sounds together to make words with Read Write Inc. Phonics. Blending sound books
Parent video: Why read to your child
Reading to your child is one of the most valuable things you can do as a parent to ensure their well-being. In this video, find out about the benefits of reading to your child
Parent video: 10 things to think about when you read to your child
Watch our short parent tutorial - 10 things to think about when you read to your child.
Year 1 Phonics Screening Check
In June each year the Year 1 children take part in a phonics screening check; children will also retake in year 2 if they didn’t achieve the necessary standard. The screen is part of the classroom routine and will be carried out by the class teacher. The children’s results are shared with parents and the school results published on the website.
Here are some links to the sound cards:
