Reading and Phonics
From the start of Reception children are taught to read using a synthetic phonics programme. The programme we use at Ridgeway is called “Soundswrite”. More details can be found at http://www.sounds-write.co.uk/
Our reading scheme is arranged using phonically based books which mirror the progression of the Soundswrite scheme.
When children are competent at decoding they are able to choose age appropriate books to read from our well stocked library and classroom book areas. Children have daily opportunities to read at school and are encouraged to read regularly at home.
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