What is Sounds-Write?

At our school, in EYFS, we teach phonics using a linguistic phonics programme called Sounds-Write – a proven Systematic Synthetic Phonics programme validated by the Department for Education (DfE). It starts with what children learn naturally, the sounds of their own language, and teaches them to represent those sounds in writing. Sounds-Write is a complete phonics curriculum that teaches the skills, concepts, and code knowledge necessary for children to read and spell.

What will my child learn in Reception?

In Reception, children are taught the ‘Initial Code’ in daily phonics lessons. Please find the link below to 'Initial Code Timeline' to see the order that the sounds are taught.

When is Sounds-Write taught?

Children in Reception have a 30-minute Sounds-Write session every day. Some children require more time and practice when learning to read and spell, and provision is made for them through ‘keep-up’ and ‘catch-up’ intervention sessions in addition to the whole class phonics sessions.

Helpful links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8ZMfYjdN-s

https://sounds-write.co.uk/support-for-parents-and-carers/

Help your child to read and write - Sounds-Write

Sounds-Write: a simple guide for parents - Reading Chest