Phonics and Spelling
The programme we use at Knightlow is Read Write Inc
It is specialised programme which is extremely prescriptive and it encompasses all abilities. We begin teaching it in Reception from day 1 . The programme runs throughout KS1 and into KS2 as a catch up programme. The scheme is rooted in synthetic phonics, is systematic, structured and therefore results in rapid teaching and learning of sounds and blending. Fred the Frog supports the children in 'Fred Talking' and blending letters to make words and in time, become fluent and 'speedy readers'. Children convert whole words they hear into a word on their fingers. We call this Fred Fingers. Reading books are matched with phonics sounds children know and are learning at that time in their lessons.





Parent Phonics Workshop
We invite parents from KS1 to join us each year for a 'Live Workshop' event, in order to support our parents and help them develop their understanding of how we teach phonics at Knightlow and ensure they can support their own children at home. /docs/ks1-reading-workshop-power-point-2024-2025.pptx