Daily structured sessions on phonics, writing, maths and our knowledge-rich topics ensure our EYFS children have the best start to their education at Oakington and give a solid foundation for the knowledge and understanding they will accrue over the seven years in primary. In EYFS, we also encourage child-initiated learning and continuous provision, enabling children to learn through play both indoors and outdoors all through the year.

Phonics is taught through Sounds Write, a systematic synthetic linguistics programme validated by the DFE.

To help support your child at home with their phonics, please click here to enrol on a free on-demand course which is designed to support parents to:

• help your child take their first steps in reading and spelling;
• understand how to help your child build, write and read simple cvc (consonant, vowel, consonant) words;
• understand how to correct your child when they make a mistake in their reading or writing simple words;
• have a basic understanding of how phonics works.

For more information on how you can support your child with phonics, click here.

More information for parents of EYFS children

What To Expect, When?

Development Matters

Statutory Framework in EYFS

Useful websites and apps to support your child's learning:

Teach Your Monster To Read

Letter School

Hit The Button

EYFS Curriculum Knowledge Organisers