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Reception Resources

 

Phonics

At St. Andrew's we follow the Lesley Clarke Synthetic Phonics programme. Please use the link in your child's reading diary to access further information and videos which will help you to support your child with their phonic development. 

Below are some useful links to help you to understand how phonics works and what we will be teaching your child in class. 

What is synthetic phonics?  

Phonics activities to use with your child at home.

Online workshops for parents. 

 

Reading

Reading is such an important part of every child's development, whether your child is reading their school reading book or listening to a story, every book counts. Below is a link to the Oxford Owl website which has a range of free e-books which you can access.  

Free e-book library from Oxford Owl.

 

Phonics & Fine Motor Workshop October 2025 - Information for Parents

Please find below all the information shared at our recent Phonics and Fine Motor Workshop. We hope that you find this information useful. 

Letters and Sounds

Phonics Jargon Buster

How to Support Your Child at Home

How to Pronounce Pure Sounds - Video Link

 

Handwriting and Fine Motor Information

Early Writing Activity Ideas

Pinch, Flip, Grip

 

Maths

At St. Andrew's we follow the White Rose Maths scheme of learning. There are some useful resources on their website which will help you to support your child to develop essential core skills.

Please see the link below: 

White Rose Maths Home Learning