Helping Your Child with Phonics

Course Code: 26541

Teacher: This course is being taught by Joy.

What is this course about?

This course is designed to help adults understand what ‘phonics’ is and how phonics is taught in school from age 3-7 yrs old.

You’ll gain confidence, new knowledge and skills for yourself whilst learning ways to help your child develop their phonics skills at home.

We will explain different Phonics terms such as ‘digraph’ and ‘segmenting’. You will learn about the six phases of phonics and how children progress through each phase using engaging, interactive activities. Learners will find out about the Phonics Screening check in Year One and will be given ideas and resources to enable them to develop children’s reading and writing skills at home.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at parents of children aged 3-7years or people wishing to work with children of that age.

Entry Requirements to do this course:

A good level of conversational and written English is required

How you will be assessed?

Through questions and answers and the completion of a weekly learner reflection.

How much studying will I need to do outside of the lesson?

There will be no compulsory study outside of the lesson but you will be expected to put into practise what you have learnt and try some of the ideas and activities with your children during the week.

Material supplied by Step2Skills

Yes

What learners need to bring/supply

Learners must bring a mobile device such as a mobile phone or tablet to access Google Classroom

Additional Information

Please note that babies and children cannot attend this course.

What happens after I book this course?

There are two steps to complete before studying with us and booking on here is the first step. Your next step will be to enrol on your chosen course following the instructions in your order confirmation email.

The next steps…

During this workshop we will talk to you about your next steps which could include attending other workshops/courses such as ‘Helping your child with English/Maths’, an employability course such as ‘Introduction to working in schools’ or gain a new qualification on our Functional Skills English course. Please see the full range of courses we offer.

We have programmes that can support you with your next steps in skills and employment. For further information please see our information, advice and guidance page.

NOTE: This course is for Hertfordshire Residents Only - *With the exception of the registration fee, this course/workshop is fully funded by The Education & Skills Funding Agency for adults who meet a set criteria - please see further details under the 'Further Information' heading.