Phonics
In Denby Free we use Little Wandle Phonics Scheme.
Below you can find a document that explains the different Little Wandle programmes that we run throughout school and an overview of the book phases and sets.
This includes the phonics sounds and tricky words expected for that level.
Little Wandle Programme Overview Reception and Year 1
Phonics Screening Test
The Phonics Screening Test is administered to Year One pupils during the summer term.
This academic year the phonics screening week will be Monday 8thth June – Friday 12th June 2026. Every Year 1 child across England will take their Phonics Screening Test during this week. The Phonics Screening Test requires the children to use the skills that they have learnt, to read a range of real and nonsense words.
This will not be described as a ‘test’ to the children and will be administered within school as a 1:1 activity. You will then receive notification, in your child’s end of year school report, as to whether they passed or failed the test. If they do not pass the test in Year 1, they are able to retake the test in Year 2 after further phonics support and interventions.
Supporting Phonics at Home