At Al Basma British School phonics will be taught using a systematic approach with a focus on word skills, both the skill of reading and writing words. At Al Basma School phonics is taught using the Read Write Inc. (RWI) Phonics programme.
Children in Key Stage 1 are taught to read and spell using the Read Write Inc. (RWI) Phonics programme. RWI enables children to blend and segment unfamiliar words quickly and accurately by building on the phonic knowledge and skills developed in the Foundation Stage. As pupils progress through the programme, they continue to learn new phoneme–grapheme correspondences and develop the confidence to read and spell words using all common graphemes.
All children in Key Stage 1 receive a daily, structured Read Write Inc. Phonics lesson. Each lesson follows the consistent RWI sequence of review, teach, practise and apply. Children begin by revisiting previously taught sounds and words, before being explicitly taught a new sound or spelling pattern. They then practise reading and spelling words containing the new learning, followed by applying their phonics knowledge in reading, writing and partner activities. This systematic approach ensures children develop fluency, accuracy and confidence, enabling them to transfer their phonics skills across the wider curriculum.
In Key Stage 2, pupils who require additional phonics support receive daily teaching through the Read Write Inc. Fresh Start programme. Lessons follow the review, teach, practise and apply sequence, enabling pupils to revisit previously taught sounds, learn new phoneme–grapheme correspondences where appropriate, and apply their phonics knowledge in reading and writing. To ensure consistency, phonics is also incorporated into daily English lessons through lesson starters and reading and writing activities, providing regular opportunities for pupils to reinforce and apply their learning across the curriculum.
