Phonics is in the news again with the publication of Jim Rose's report which has determined that synthetic phonics should be taught in schools and early years settings. Of course the report is hedged around with fine words about the importance of speaking and listening and the value of the rich experiences which Rose (in a curiously dated phrase) terms 'pre-reading activities'. But a single uniform approach to teaching phonics is prescribed.
All early childhood practitioners want children to learn to read and write.
Effective educators believe passionately that their role is to promote children's well-being and achievement. Being an enthusiastic and critical reader is essential to success. This requires, but goes way beyond, being able to sound out words.
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