WELLGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL
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Phonics

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At Wellgate Primary, we use the Read Write Inc (RWI) programme to develop our children’s phonic journey.

RWI is a method of letter sounds and synthetic phonics and it has proved to get children off to a flying start with their reading and writing learning.


Reading opens the door to learning. A child who reads a lot will become a good reader. A good reader will be able to read more challenging material. A child who reads challenging material is a child who will learn. The more a child learns, the more he or she will want to find out.

Using RWI, the children learn to read effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into comprehending what they read. It also allows them to spell effortlessly so that they can put all their energy into composing what they write.

When using RWI to read the children will:
  • learn that sounds are represented by written letters
  • learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letter/letter groups using simple picture prompts
  • learn how to blend sounds and read words using Fred Talk
  • learn that some tricky words with grotty graphemes can’t be read using Fred Talk – these are Red Words (you can’t Fred a Red)
  • read fun and lively stories featuring words they have learned to sound out and show that they comprehend the stories by answering questions and discussing the text

When using RWI to write the children will:
  • learn to write the letters/letter groups which represent 44 sounds.
  • learn to spell words by saying the sounds in Fred Talk
  • write simple sentences

At the end of Year 1, most pupils undertake a Phonics Screening Check.  More details of this can be found on the DfE Website.
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  • Welcome
  • Our School
    • Our Team
    • Governors
    • Friends of Wellgate
    • Values and Ethos
    • Prospectus
    • Academy Status
    • School Council
  • Teaching and Learning
    • Sooperbooks
    • Curriculum
    • RWInc
    • Phonics
    • SEND >
      • Who are the best people to talk to at Wellgate Primary School about my child’s difficulties with Learning/ Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND)?
      • What types of SEND do school provide for?
      • How do we identifying Pupils with SEN and assess their needs?
      • How do we consult with Parents/Carers/carers and pupils?
      • How is my child’s progress reviewed?
      • How do we teach pupils with SEN and additional needs?
      • How do we adapt our curriculum and learning environment?
      • How do we support emotional and social development?
      • Does the school work with outside agencies?
      • What happens if my child needs specialist equipment or facilities?
      • How is my child supported through transitions between year groups, key stages or settings?
      • Do staff access training to support my child?
      • How does the school evaluate the effectiveness of SEN provision?
      • How does the school Enable pupils with SEND to engage in activities available to those who do not have SEND?
      • Useful contacts
      • What do I do if I am not happy with the School’s SEND provision?
      • Barnsley’s local offer
    • SMSC
    • Nursery
    • School Council
    • British Values
  • Class Teams
    • Nursery - Team Clever
    • Class FS2 SB/JBA - Team Marvellous
    • Class FS2 KE - Team Marvellous
    • Class 1MJ - Team Focussed
    • Class 1JG - Team Successful
    • Class 2PN - Team Busy
    • Class 2BS - Team Sensible
    • Class 3MH - Team Fabulous
    • Class 3AP - Team Delightful
    • Class 4JW/BC - Team Determined
    • Class 4CH - Team Perfect
    • Class 5AH - Team Persevering
    • Class 5BH/CL - Team Outstanding
    • Class 6AW/ST - Team Intelligent
    • Class 6KE - Team Sensational
    • HLTA Team
    • Safeguarding Team
    • Office Team
    • Cleaning & Maintainance Team
    • Lunchtime Team
    • Governor Team
  • Remote Learning and Covid Response
    • Remote Learning Policy
    • Covid Catch up Premium
    • Risk assessment
    • Remote Learning Information for Parent
  • Statutory Information
    • Ofsted Reports
    • Results and Reports
    • Pupil Premium
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    • School Improvement Plan
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    • Complaints Procedure
    • Exclusion Arrangements
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    • What Schools Must Publish
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    • Admissions
    • Attendance
    • School Dinners
    • Uniform
    • Term Dates
    • Yearly Events Booklet
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    • Free School Meals
    • Safeguarding
  • Contact Us
  • Year Group Blogs
    • School Blog
    • FS1
    • RECEPTION
    • YEAR 1
    • YEAR 2
    • YEAR 3
    • YEAR 4
    • YEAR 5
    • YEAR 6
  • Governors