At Hawkes Farm Academy, our phonics programme (Sounds Write) forms the foundation for both reading and writing, beginning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Phonics equips pupils with the essential skills to decode words, enabling them to read and spell confidently. This systematic approach ensures pupils are well-prepared to engage with more advanced literacy concepts as they progress through school.
Through a carefully sequenced curriculum, pupils are introduced to the 175 most common spellings of the 44 sounds in English. They mastered the Initial Code before advancing to the Extended Code and working with polysyllabic words. By building a strong phonics foundation, we ensure that pupils are equipped with the necessary tools to become proficient readers and writers.