What is Phonics?

Phonics is the nationwide method of teaching children how to read and write from an early age. Your child will be taught how sounds are represented by written letters. For example, they will be taught that the letter ‘m’ represents an 'mmm' sound. It also helps them to understand how sounds can be blended together to make words. For example, they will be taught that the sounds of the letters ‘d-o-g’ blend together to make the word ‘dog’. Understanding phonics will also help children know which letters to use when they are writing words.