At Matching Green C of E Primary School we follow Little Wandle which is systematic synthetic phonics teaching scheme.  This is a research and evidence based approach to early reading. 

For guidance on how you can support at home, please visit that parents section of the Little Wandle website: https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/. 

Supporting your child with reading

Although your child will be taught to read at school, you can have a huge impact on their reading journey by continuing their practice at home.

There are two types of reading book that your child may bring home:

A reading practice book. This will be at the correct phonic stage for your child. They should be able to read this fluently and independently.

A sharing book.  Your child will not be able to read this on their own. This book is for you both to read and enjoy together.

Reading practice book

This book has been carefully matched to your child’s current reading level. If your child is reading it with little help, please don’t worry that it’s too easy – your child needs to develop fluency and confidence in reading.

Listen to them read the book. Remember to give them lots of praise – celebrate their success! If they can’t read a word, read it to them. After they have finished, talk about the book together.

Sharing book

In order to encourage your child to become a lifelong reader, it is important that they learn to read for pleasure. The sharing book is a book they have chosen for you to enjoy together.

Please remember that you shouldn’t expect your child to read this alone. Read it to or with them. Discuss the pictures, enjoy the story, predict what might happen next, use different voices for the characters, explore the facts in a non-fiction book. The main thing is that you have fun!

Here are some helpful guides for phonics in EYFS and year 1. Children who do not pass the phonic screening and who need further support with their foundation reading skills can access a keep-up, a catch-up programme and a SEND programme which staff are trained in. More information surrounding our teaching of Early Reading can be found under the curriculum section of our website.