The Importance of Phonics in Early Years Reading and Development
At St Mark’s, we believe that a strong foundation in phonics is crucial for your child’s reading and language development. Phonics equips children with the tools they need to decode words, understand their meaning, and develop fluency in reading. By mastering phonics, children gain the confidence to become independent readers, which opens the door to lifelong learning.
We are proud to use the FFT Success for All phonics programme. This structured, evidence-based approach ensures that every child builds essential reading skills at their own pace, leading to successful literacy outcomes. Success for All is designed to be engaging and accessible for all learners, helping to boost their progress in both reading and writing.
As always, we encourage open communication with parents. If you have any questions or would like further guidance on how you can support your child’s reading at home, feel free to speak to your class teacher at any time.
Additionally, we offer access to online decodable books, which your child can use to practise their phonics skills. You can obtain the necessary login code from your child’s class teacher, and the link to the resources is available below.
Together, we can ensure your child enjoys a bright start to their reading journey!