Phonics

At Chilwell Croft Academy, Phonics provides children with the essential foundations for reading and writing.

What Phonics looks like at Chilwell Croft:

• Phonics taught using the Read Write Inc (RWI) programme
• Children learn to blend sounds for reading and segment for spelling
• Early reading is carefully matched to phonics knowledge
• Strong links between phonics, writing and talk

How we teach Phonics:

• Daily small‑group lessons in EYFS and KS1
• Regular assessment ensures rapid progress
• Targeted support provided in KS2 when needed
• Reading and writing taught alongside partner talk

The impact on our children:

• Accurate, fluent and confident readers
• Secure foundations for spelling and writing
• Positive attitudes towards reading from an early age

Careers linked to strong literacy skills:

• Teacher
• Author or Writer
• Journalist
• Editor
• Speech and Language Therapist