Phonics

At St. Mark’s, we follow the Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) scheme of learning.  This follows their learning from Wyndham Park to allow a seamless transition of learning. Children are assessed on their phonic knowledge upon arrival.  And For those who need additional support in recognizing and blending sounds, we provide targeted phonics interventions in small groups.  

We also offer a range of phonically matched books and resources to support children’s learning. Regular assessments play a vital role in tailoring phonics instruction to address individual gaps and ensure each child is learning at the appropriate level. These structured phonics lessons and interventions have already demonstrated a positive impact across all year groups.