Funding for phonics teaching to improve children’s reading

• According to schools Minister Nick Gibb, learning to read is a fundamental part of a child’s education and vital to their prospects in secondary school, further and higher education, and work. The new phonics check will ensure that children who need extra help are given the support they need to enable them to enjoy a lifetime’s love of reading.    Read more 

   

  Reading at an early age the key to success

   

  Michael Gove said: “We are determined to raise literacy standards in our schools, especially of those not achieving the expected level – a light-touch phonics-based check will provide reassurance that children in Year 1 have learned this important skill, will enable us to pinpoint those who are struggling at an early age and will give them the help they need before it is too late.” Read more
  

  
  
  August 18th, 2011 | SRS | No Comments |