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At Conifers we use the 'Little Wandle Letters and Sounds (Revised)' scheme to teach our pupils phonics.

Little Wandle is a complete systematic synthetic phonics programme (SSP) developed for schools by schools. Based on the original 'Letters and Sounds', but extensively revised to provide a complete teaching programme meeting all the expectations of the National Curriculum, the Ofsted Deep Dive into reading and preparing your children to go beyond the expectations of the Phonics Screening Check.

​At Conifers,the phonics scheme is taught following the specific programmes for Reception and Year 1 and assessed half termly. Children who need extra support to secure their phonics knowledge will be provided extra keep up sessions in small groups or on a 1-1 basis. Children from year 2 onwards who require extra support with their phonics, will be taught using the Rapid Catch Up programme in small groups. Children who access any of the interventions above, are assessed every three weeks.​

Further information on the Little Wandle programme can be found on the helpful Parents page by clicking here or on the Letters and Sounds logo at the top of the page.

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Please click on the links below for fourther information on the following:

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Phonics Programme Overview - Reception

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Phonics Programme Overview - Year 1

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Supporting Children at Home - Reception Autumn Term

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Supporting Children at Home - Reception Spring Term

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Supporting Children at Home - Year 1​​​​​​