Phonics
RWI
Right from the beginning of Reception, we use Read Write Inc. Phonics which is a highly successful English programme. All Reading Teachers at St. Austin’s have receive training and support from Ruth Miskin Training, rated Outstanding by the Department for Education, to ensure we meet our aim for all children to become confident and enthusiastic readers.
The Read Write Inc. Phonics programme is carefully matched to the curriculum, giving every child at St. Austin’s Catholic Primary the best chance of success.
Please see the table below for expected progress term-by-term for Read Write Inc. Phonics in EYFS.
Year Group | Term | Expected Progress in RWI. Groups |
Reception | Autumn | October: know most Set 1 sounds and blend orally (Set 1 B) December: know Set 1 sounds and read words by blending (Set 1 C) |
Spring | February: Ditties April: Red | |
Summer | May: Green July: Green/Purple | |
Year 1 | Autumn | October: Purple December: Pink (know Set 2 sounds) |
Spring | February: Orange April: Yellow | |
Summer | May: Yellow (know Set 3 sounds) July: Blue | |
Year 2 | Autumn | Baseline: Blue October: Blue December: Grey |
Spring | February: Grey April: RWI Spelling and Comprehension |
Below are some links to help you understand the programme and how you can support your child at home: