Phonics at Springfield
At Springfield Primary School we use Read Write Inc Phonics (RWI) to give your child the best possible start with their literacy. We have put together a guide to how the RWI programme works together with some useful links.
Please take the time to read the information as it will provide invaluable information as to how you can help and support your child in reading.
What is Read, Write, Inc.?
Read Write Inc (RWI) is a phonics programme which helps all children learn to read fluently and at speed so they can focus on developing their skills in comprehension, vocabulary and spelling. The programme is designed for children aged 4-7. However, at Springfield Primary School we begin the programme in Nursery and will continue teaching RWI to children beyond the age of 7 if they still need support in their reading.
RWI was developed by Ruth Miskin and more information on this can be found at https://ruthmiskin.com/en/find-out-more/parents/.
Phonics screening check
The National phonics screening check is a statutory assessment that was introduced in 2012 to all Year One pupils and is a quick and easy check of your child's phonic knowledge. It comprises of a list of 40 real words and nonsense words. It will assess the phonic skills and knowledge learnt through Reception and Year One. Your child will read one-to-one with a familiar adult. Your child will read up to 4 words per page and the check will last approximately 10-15 minutes. They will be asked to 'sound out' a word and blend the sounds together. The check is very similar to tasks the children already complete during phonic lessons. Below are some examples of previous years words plus a link which explains how the check works:
Phonics screening materials 2024
Phonics screening materials 2023
https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/HnEN6PA9/5aSp308o
How to support at home
Phonics games will help your child to practise sounding out words, which will help them to read. Initially, children will learn basic letter sounds, such as "c-a-t" for "cat". Later they will move on to sounds such as "th", "sh" and "ch", then "oo", "oa" and so on. Once they recognise a few basic letter sounds, they will be able to work out what a written word says for themselves, a skill which they will be very proud to show off!
Follow the links below to the free phonics games. Your child will have lots of fun while developing their phonic knowledge and skills.
Phonics bloom
Phonics play
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
Read with phonics