Reading at HopeBright
Phonics Intervention Programme:
Intent: The Phonics Intervention Programme is designed to strengthen reading skills for learners who are not yet working at their expected reading age. It provides targeted support based on individual need:
- Learners with a reading age 12 months or more below chronological age receive 1:1 intervention
- Learners 6 months or more below receive small group intervention
- All other learners access in-class phonics support and reinforcement
The overarching aim is to ensure all learners develop secure phonics knowledge & decoding skills, enabling them to become confident & fluent readers.
Implementation
The programme is delivered through a structured, cyclical approach:
1. Assessment & Identification:
- Baseline & diagnostic assessments using Twinkl phonics screening tools.
- Ongoing teacher observations during lessons.
- Input from parents and carers regarding reading behaviours & difficulties.
2. Target Setting:
- Individual learning plans identifying specific phonemes, graphemes, & high-frequency words
- Short-term & long-term reading targets tailored to each learner
3. Intervention Planning:
- Selection of appropriate Twinkl Phonics Intervention resources.
- Allocation of learners to 1:1 or small group sessions based on need.
- Regularly scheduled intervention sessions.
4. Delivery of Intervention:
- Structured teaching using Twinkl Phonics Intervention Packs.
- Multisensory strategies including actions, songs, & memory aids.
- Integrated reading and writing activities within each session.
5. Monitoring & Evaluation:
- Regular formative assessment to track progress.
- Ongoing review & adjustment of intervention strategies.
6. Communication & Collaboration:
- Regular updates shared with parents and carers.
- Guidance provided to support reading at home.
- Collaboration between teaching staff & support teams.
7. Review & Reflection:
- End-of-cycle assessment to measure progress.
- Evaluation of impact & effectiveness.
- Identification of next steps for continued development.
Impact
The Phonics Intervention Programme is designed to have a significant positive impact on students’ reading abilities. By providing targeted support through one-to-one, small group, and in-class interventions, the programme ensures that each student receives the appropriate level of assistance. The use of structured lessons, multisensory approaches, and regular assessments helps to create an engaging and effective learning environment. The goal is to improve students’ phonics skills, leading to better reading proficiency and overall academic success.
Impact
The Phonics Intervention Programme provides structured, targeted support that improves learners’ decoding, fluency, & reading confidence. Through consistent intervention, multisensory teaching approaches, & ongoing assessment, learners make measurable progress in phonics skills, leading to improved reading ability and greater access to the wider curriculum.