One of the ways we teach children to read is to develop their knowledge of letters and sounds, which is known as ‘synthetic phonics’. Our teachers have been trained by Lesley Clarke, a practising teacher and teacher-training consultant in phonics, who has set up a highly-regarded training programme.

Lesley has a very informative website that will help reinforce your child’s learning if you would like some guidance. Please click on this link.  Further information about the six phase teaching programme in letters and sounds can be found here:

Letters and sounds 6 phases

Click on the links below for tips on how to help your child/ren to read :

Oxford Owl

Learning to read and write in EYFS

The link below provides information about the Early Years Foundation Stage principles and practice at Fulmer Infant School:

Early Years Foundation Stage