Phonics/Reading
At DILS we encourage students to read widely for pleasure and, ultimately, to use literature as a gateway to access the world and its different viewpoints and perspectives. Our aim is to develop analytical reading and critical thinking skills that will enable students to discover, evaluate and critique the texts that they engage with. Moreover, we'll strive to build a fluency in written and oral communication so that students are equipped to explore and present their thoughts, feelings and viewpoints and to produce students who have the confidence, articulacy, creativity and skills to contribute to their societies.
At DILS we follow the 'Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised' programme.
You can find further information about our phonics scheme of work on the Little Wandle Parents page. Their resources will assist you in helping your child pronounce their sounds and write their letters. You'll also find helpful videos that demonstrate how they are taught in school, allowing you to confidently support their reading at home. This page includes valuable videos that illustrate how to pronounce the sounds from various phases, as well as the tricky words introduced in each year group.
Little Wandle Support for Parents
Reception Tricky Words - Phase 2
Reception Tricky Words - Phase 3
Reception Tricky Words - Phase 4
Pronunciation guide - Autumn 1
Pronunciation guide - Autumn 2
Reading
Once pupils graduate from Little Wandle (at the beginning of Year 2), they move on to Big Cat books. Please see the link below for colour bands of books.
Please see the document below for more information on how we teach reading from Year 2 to Year 4.
