Phonics is taught through the Letters and Sounds synthetic phonics system. Across EYFS and KS1, children are grouped into phase appropriate groups to ensure targeted teaching and learning that maximises progress.
Alongside phase 6 in Year Two, the new National Curriculum documents (September 2013) for Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation are also followed within phonics sessions. Although the vast majority of children will leave Key Stage 1 having progressed up to phase 6, children in Key Stage 2 who have gaps in their phonics knowledge are supported by a phonics intervention group until their understanding is secure.
Phonics is assessed and monitored to enable progression through the phases. In Year One, all pupils are tested through the Phonics Screening Test in June. Results are recorded and used for assessment purposes.
Any Year One pupils who do not meet the required pass rate for the test re-take the test when they are in Year Two.