At Ashford Hill Primary School we follow the Read Write Inc. programme for the teaching of systematic phonics. Read Write Inc. Phonics teaches children to read accurately and fluently with good comprehension. They learn to form each letter, spell correctly, and compose their ideas step-by-step.

All Children are assessed in their phonic and reading fluency ability and taught accordingly to their ability. Children receive a daily phonics and reading session which is taught by our staff trained in the delivery of the programme. Children continue with the programme until they are fluent readers.

What is Read Write Inc. Phonics?

Watch these videos to find out more about how children learn to read, write and spell using Read Write Inc. P

The Frieze

This video explains how to use the sound frieze used  to help your child to remember the sounds and corresponding pictures found in Read Write Inc. Phonics.

Information for Parents: How to say the sounds 

 Use this guide to support your child when practising the sounds at home

Reading the stretchy sounds with your child

When we teach a sound with Read Write Inc. Phonics, we either 'bounce' or 'stretch' them when we say them out loud. 

Reading the bouncy sounds with your child

When we teach a sound with Read Write Inc. Phonics, we either 'bounce' or 'stretch' them when we say them out loud. 

Parent video: Reading the digraphs with your child

ome sounds are made by more than one letter, we call them Special Friends. Phonics that are made up of two letters, e.g. 'sh' - are called 'digraphs'. 

Sound-blending

Sound-blending' describes how children learn to join sounds together to make words with Read Write Inc. Phonics. 

Parent video: Why read to your child

Reading to your child is one of the most valuable things you can do as a parent to ensure their well-being. In this video, find out about the benefits of reading to your child.

Parent video: 10 things to think about when you read to your child

Watch our short parent tutorial - 10 things to think about when you read to your child.

Year 1 phonics screening check

In June each year the Year 1 children take part in a phonics screening check; children will also retake in year 2 if they didn’t achieve the necessary standard. The screen is part of the classroom routine and will be carried out by the class teacher. The children’s results are shared with parents and the school results published on the website.