Little Wandle Phonics
Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised 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.
Phonics Screening Information
The phonics screening check is taken individually by all children in Year 1. It is a nationally required assessment which takes place in June.
It is designed to give teachers and parents information on how your child is progressing in phonics. It will help to identify whether your child needs additional support at this stage so that they do not fall behind in this vital early reading skill.
Here is a useful guide for Parents:
Click on the link below to find out more about why we teach 'alien words' for the Phonics Screening Check.
Why do we teach 'alien words'?
Click on the link below to read more about the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.
Government Guidance for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check
Past Papers
Parents can practice the Phonics Screening Check with your child at home with these past papers:
More Phonics Screening Practice
Phonics Screening Practice Paper 1
Phonics Screening Practice Paper 2
Phonics Screening Practice Paper 3
Supporting your child at home
Guidance on how children are taught to say their sounds:
For more information, videos and resources, please access the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised website here.