At Horrabridge Primary and Nursery School, we believe that all our children can become fluent and expressive readers. This is why we teach reading through Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised, which is a systematic and synthetic phonics programme. 

Support for Phonics

The videos, found on the link below, show you how to pronounce the sounds. Notice how the children don’t add an ‘uh’ sound at the end, so they say: ‘t’ not ‘tuh’.

https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/

The one link covers: 

Phase 2 sounds - Reception Autumn term 
Phase 2 sounds - Reception Spring term 
Phase 3 sounds - Reception Summer term 
All phase 5 sounds 

Supporting for Reading 

In Nursery, your child will bring home a reading for pleasure (sharing book). 

In Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, your child will bring home their reading book and reading for pleasure (sharing book). 

Your child's reading book will be correctly selected for your child's phonic stage, book band level or accelerated reader level. In Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, your child may require a little help to read, but please don't worry that it's too easy. Your child needs to develop fluency, expression and confidence through the repeated reading of the same book at home. If your child is unable to read a word, get them to try and sound talk it and then if needed tell them the word.

It's important to know that we do not expect your child to be able to read their reading for pleasure (sharing book). This book is for you both to read and enjoy together. Discuss the pictures, enjoy the story, use voices for the different characters. The main thing is for you and your child to have fun and enjoy the time sharing this book.