Phonics - Monster Phonics

Phonics sessions are taught daily in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 using the Monster Phonics Programme. We also teach the children a variety of songs and actions to help them learn the phonemes. The children are taught following a six phase programme and follow the same lesson structure each day for up to 30 minutes. Children are regularly assessed to monitor progress and provide additional intervention.

All phonics sessions follow the same four part teaching sequence.

Phonics Teaching Sequence

• Revisit and review- where previously taught sounds are revised
• Teach- new sounds or common exception words are taught which includes a "hook" to support new learning
• Practice- reading and writing letters and words with the new sound in.
• Apply- reading and writing activities using newly taught sounds

At the end of Year 1 your child will complete a phonics assessment which is made up of real and nonsense words. This assesses how well children can use their knowledge of phonics to read words. You will be told your child's result at the end of Year 1 and if your child has or has not met the benchmark grade. If your child doesn't achieve the benchmark grade then further intensive support will be given in Year 2. In 2024 100% of Year 1 attained the expected standard.  100% of children in Year 2 who did not meet the benchmark in 2023 attained the expected standard.