Phonics

We recognise the importance of phonics in teaching children to read and write confidently. We use Monster Phonics, a DfE validated phonics scheme.

Monster Phonics is a whole-class ‘Systematic Synthetic Phonics Scheme’ with decodable books for children in Reception and Key Stage 1. It is also used as an intervention in Key Stages 1 and 2.

Monster Phonics teaches children to read by enabling them to identify the individual graphemes (letter combinations) and blend the sounds (phonemes) together to read the word.

It is a fun way to teach phonics, since it is multi-sensory. Sounds are categorised into ten colour groups, and each colour has a corresponding monster character.

Monster Phonics is a highly advanced multisensory scheme. This creates interest and engagement from the children.

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Places Available
From September, we currently have places available in Reception and Years 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6. Please join us on Tuesday 8th October for our Open Morning, from 9am. You will be able to look round the school, see classes in action and have a chat and ask questions over coffee and cake. If you'd like to find out more, please contact us on 01386 830462.
Places Available
We currently have places available in Reception and Years 1, 4 and 5; and we have Reception places available for September 2024. If you'd like to find out more, please contact us on 01386 830462.