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Brockenhurst C of E Primary School
& Pre-School

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Little Wandle Phonics

Good evening Year 1 parents,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Phonics evening yesterday! It was wonderful to see so many of you. For those who couldn’t attend, don’t worry—your child should have brought home the handouts in their reading pack today. These include important resources such as the progression guide, "Grow the Code," and Phase 5 sound pronunciation.

Key Messages from the Evening:

  • Little Wandle Phonics Scheme: At Brockenhurst, we follow the Little Wandle scheme to guide phonics teaching.
  • Daily Phonics Lessons: Phonics is taught every day in both Year R and Year 1.
  • Aligned Reading Books: The Little Wandle books we use are perfectly aligned with the phonics scheme to reinforce learning.
  • Daily Reading: Reading every day, even if it's just for a short time, helps to build long-term success. It opens doors to other subjects and, most importantly, fosters a lifelong love of reading.

Support for Parents

There are some fantastic resources available for you to explore, including helpful handouts and videos. No log-in is required! You can access these tools at Little Wandle Resources for Parents.  Please take advantage of these great resources to support your child's phonics journey.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Warm regards,
The Year 1 Team 😊