Phonics
The resources on this page will help you support your child with saying their sounds, writing their letters, and practising early reading skills. You can also find our Phonics Curriculum Map, which shows the order in which we teach sounds. There are useful videos too, so you can see how we teach phonics in school and feel confident supporting reading at home.
Little Wandle Foundations
We use Little Wandle Foundations to support early communication, listening and pre‑phonics skills. Everything on the Little Wandle parent website is open access — you do not need a login.
Nursery Rhyme Videos
These videos help children build rhythm, memory and early sound awareness.
Nursery Rhyme Downloads
Printable nursery rhyme sheets you can use at home.
Downloads you can use together
Phase 2 & Higher
As pupils move on from Foundations, they begin working with sounds, letters and early reading skills at a level and pace that suits them. These resources support practice at home.
Class Flashcards
We will also share the flashcards used in class. These will be available as free PDFs downloaded from the RNIB website once we have them prepared.
Downloads you can use together
(We will upload all of these as PDFs.)
- SEND Phonics Progression
- How to Say Phase 2 Sounds
- How to Say Phase 3 Sounds
- Teaching Letter Formation
- Capital Letter Formation
- Tricky Word Cards Phases 2
- Tricky Word Cards Phases 3
- Tricky Word Cards Phases 4
- Tricky Word Cards Phases 5
- Letter Formation Practice Sheets (1 & 2)
- Grapheme Mat – Phase 2
- Grapheme Mat – Phase 2 (Capital Letters)
- Grapheme Mat – Phases 2 & 3
- Grapheme Mat – Phases 2, 3 & 5
Books for Home Learning
We use Collins eBooks so that every child can access their reading books at home as well as in school. Teachers set books for each pupil every week, and families will be notified through Seesaw when a new book is ready.
How to Log In
Parents can access their child’s online books here: Collins Hub Login
Each child has their own login details. If you ever have trouble logging in, please let your class teacher know.
Parents' Guide
We’ve included a simple guide to help families get started with Collins eBooks. It explains how to log in, open books, and use the different features that support reading at home.
What to Expect Each Week
- Teachers will assign reading books matched to each child’s learning level.
- You’ll receive a message on Seesaw letting you know when new books are available.
- Books can be read on a computer, tablet, or phone.
- Many books include read aloud audio, which is especially helpful for pupils with SLD and PMLD.