Phonics

Read Write Inc - Our Phonics Scheme

The Government strongly recommend the use of synthetic phonics when teaching early literacy skills to children. Synthetic phonics is simply the ability to convert a letter or letter group into sounds that are then blended together into a word.

Here at Bignold Primary School, we are using the Read Write Inc (RWI) programme to get children off to a flying start with their English. RWI is a method of learning based upon letter sounds and phonics, and we use it to aid children in their reading and writing.

Reading opens the door to learning. A child who reads a lot will become a good reader. A good reader will be able to read more challenging material. A child who can read more challenging material is a child who will learn. The more a child learns, the more he or she will want to find out.

The children are assessed regularly and grouped according to their ability. They will work with a RWI trained teacher or teaching assistant.

Parent video: How to say the sounds

Visit this site to find out all about RWI phonics.

Oxford Owl Lots of information and films about phonics. A great resource to help you help your child.

Reading Books You need to create a log in but then you will have access to free books and resources to support your child to become a fluent and confident reader.

Linking sounds and letter formation We use the RWI letter formation rhymes to teach our children how to correctly form letters. This short clip introduces you to the rhymes.