Phonics

At Larkrise Primary School, the Pearson Bug Club is used to teach synthetic phonics.

A graduated approach is used, and children begin phonics when they enter Nursery and Reception classes. Phonics is taught daily through a systematic approach. Children are taught within their class, and any additional support required is delivered in small groups.

In Reception, children begin by developing an awareness of sounds through stories, rhymes, and games. They quickly learn the links between individual letters and their sounds. There are 44 different sounds to learn, and again, these are taught in a systematic way throughout Early Years and Key Stage 1.

You can learn more about Bug Club Phonics by watching the videos below.