New Town Primary School follows the Read Write Inc. programme for the teaching of systematic phonics.

Children from Reception to Year 2 are assessed and taught accordingly to their decoding ability. Children receive a daily phonics, reading and writing session which is taught by our staff trained in the delivery of the programme.

What is Read Write Inc. Phonics?

Please watch the videos below to understand more about how children learn to read, write and spell using Read Write Inc. Phonics. 

Understanding phonics: 

The Frieze:

This video explains how to use the sound frieze used  to help your child to remember the sounds and corresponding pictures found in Read Write Inc. Phonics:

How to say the sounds: 

 Use this guide to support your child when practising the sounds at home. 

Reading the stretchy sounds with your child:

When we teach a sound with Read Write Inc. Phonics, we either 'bounce' or 'stretch' them when we say them out loud. 

Reading the bouncy sounds with your child:

When we teach a sound with Read Write Inc. Phonics, we either 'bounce' or 'stretch' them when we say them out loud. 

Parent video: Reading the digraphs with your child:

Some sounds are made by more than one letter, we call them Special Friends. Phonics that are made up of two letters, e.g. 'sh' - are called 'digraphs'. 

Sound-blending:

Sound-blending' describes how children learn to join sounds together to make words with Read Write Inc. Phonics. 

Parent video: Why read to your child

Reading to your child is one of the most valuable things you can do as a parent to ensure their well-being. In this video, find out about the benefits of reading to your child.

Supporting your child with Read Write Inc. Phonics at home:

The supporting Read Write Inc. Speed Sounds Books can be purchased via ParentPay. These can be used at home to help children practise reading and writing the sounds they have been learning in class. 

Once you have purchased the Speed Sounds Book on ParentPay the appropriate book will be sent home with your child.