Phonics and Spellings for KS2 Children
What is Phonics?
Phonics is a method of teaching children to read and write. Through a synthetic phonics programme, children learn that all words can be broken down into phonemes (units of sounds), which are represented in writing by graphemes (groups of letters). Through being taught these GPCs (grapheme-phoneme correspondences) children will be able to read more fluently and spell more accurately.
Children who enter KS2 without passing the KS1 Phonics Screening Check will not retake the test. However, they will receive targeted support in school to help them bridge any gaps in their phonics knowledge. These children are supported in their learning of phonics with a tailored and adapted approach to ensure they gain fluency in their reading as soon as possible.
Spelling
From Year 2 onwards we follow the Spelling Shed programme. This approach to speeling involves the relationship between sounds and written symbols as well as using morphology to help to spell through meaning. The carefully selected word lists and engaging activities provide opportunities to incorporate phonics and meaning to strengthen spelling skills and build vocabulary acquisition.