Phonics

At Manor Way, phonics is taught using the Little Wandle. Phonics starts in week 3 of Reception and continues throughout KS1 at which point children should be fluent and confident readers.

A phonics lesson will last for approximately 30 minutes and comprises four parts: revisit and review, teach, practise and apply.

In Year 1, pupils are assessed on their phonics knowledge regularly and vigorously to quickly identify and address gaps in learning. We provide support to pupils that need it through a number of interventions such as: pre and post tutoring, phonics interventions, daily reading for targeted pupils and by working closely with parents and carers.