In the EYFS, children start to learn phonics which provides the building blocks to later success in reading. At Skelton Primary, we learn phonics daily in EYFS and KS1. We use Read Write Inc as part of our approach to phonics teaching.


Read Write Inc Phonics

At Skelton we use the Read Write Inc (RWI) programme to get children off to a flying start with their literacy. RWI is a method of learning centered round letter sounds and phonics, and we use it to aid children in their reading and writing.




When using RWI to read the children will:

a. learn that sounds are represented by written letters
b. learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letter/letter groups using simple picture prompts
c. learn how to blend sounds
d. learn to read words
e. read lively stories featuring words they have learned to sound out