English

At Model Village we value:

• Children using reading and writing in a range of real life situations
• Children appreciating and engaging in a variety of interesting texts
• Children who are independent, resilient and creative writers
• Children who are confident speakers and will be able to communicate effectively using the power of language
• Children being critical thinkers and active listeners
• Children taking pride and enjoyment in all aspects of literacy
• Children having a passion for language through a stimulating and enabling environment

Phonics

Little Wandle is a DfE approved resource we use in school to support the systematic teaching of phonics. We have a very structured plan in school to progress children through a range of Phases, this ensures children become competent readers and writers.

If you require any additional support or advice, please come into school and speak with your child's class teacher or our Phonics Leader, Mrs Slater.

Useful resources for parents are available from the Little Wandle website: Click Here to access them.

In June each year, Year 1 children will take a Phonics test. The children are tested individually by being asked to read 'real' words and 'pseudo' words from a booklet. The children will know how to spot a 'pseudo' word because they have monsters next to them. Throughout their phonics learning, the children will have practised reading real words and 'pseudo' words.