Phonics

PHONICS AT STMS

Our school has chosen Essential Letters and Sounds as our Systematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP) programme, which has been validated by the Department for Education. See below for more information.

ELS Information Page

Phonics Subject Overview 2024-25

Downloadable grapheme cards

KS1 Phonics Workshop Info for Parents 2024

KS1 Phonics Presentation for Parents 2024.pdf

Reception Phonics Workshop Info for Parents 2024

Letters & Sounds Parent Workshop 24.pdf

Oxford Owl - pure sounds

Click here to hear how phonemes are articulated clearly.

Cued Articulation, Jane Passy - summary of all sounds and handsigns

These are the cued articulation actions we use alongside teaching each new sound in YR and KS1. These actions support the correct formation of each sound and also provides a kinesthetic approach for the children, to assist with memory recall.

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check

Every Year 1 child in the country will be taking the Phonics Screening Check in the same week in June. The aim of the check is to ensure all children are able to read by the end of Year 2.

In 2025 the phonics screening check will take place in the week beginning 9th June.

Please find useful information and past screening checks below for you to use as you wish.