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Phonics

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Documents
Communication, Language and Literacy Development: audit tool to support improvements in learning and teaching of Communication, Language and Literacy
This document has been developed to align with the findings of the Independent review of the teaching of early reading (the Rose Report) and reflects the principles of effective learning and teaching.
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Best Practice in the Teaching of Early Reading
The Rose Review of Best Practice in the Teaching of Early Reading took place in 2006. Here is UKLA's submission to this review.
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A Personal Response to the Rose Review
Kathy Goouch, Thursday, 04 May 2006
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Teaching of Phonics
A paper by HMI ~ Phonics teaching has increased significantly since the implementation of the National Literacy Strategy. The debate is no longer about whether phonic knowledge and skills should be taught, but how best to teach them.
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Media Files
Early Years in Action - Literacy Skills - Phonics
This programme focuses on the techniques used by Newington Green Primary School to deliver phonics in the foundation stage.
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Online Resources & Support
Ruth Kelly Press Report
Education Secretary Ruth Kelly today welcomed the final report of the Rose Review of the Teaching of Early Reading, which sets out clearly how children should be taught to read. ~ 20th March 2006
External Link - Ruth Kelly Press Report
United Kingdom Literacy Association
Formerly the United Kingdom Reading Association (UKRA), UKLA is a registered charity, which has as its sole object the advancement of education in literacy.
External Link - United Kingdom Literacy Association
The Guardian Unlimited
The government has backed a report that recommends a bigger role for synthetic phonics in teaching children to read in primary schools. Jessica Aldred explains what phonics is and how it can help. ~ 20th March 2006
External Link - The Guardian Unlimited
GHOUKNOX is fun!
The independent review of Early Reading by Jim Rose.
External Link - GHOUKNOX is fun!
Phonics - the debate
A selection of links on the topic of Phonics in Primary education.
External Link - Phonics - the debate
Phonics - the Government approach
A selection of links from the summer of 2000 to the Rose report charting the Governments approach to phonics.
External Link - Phonics - the Government approach