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Next Steps for ages 6–7
Consolidate phonics and develop key literacy skills
Next Steps
Review and extend previous phonics learning to ensure children meet or exceed age-related
expectations.
Equip children with essential literacy skills for the wider curriculum and the transition to upper primary
with a focus on phonics for spelling and writing.
Use the established Teaching and Learning Cycle (Review, Teach, Practise, Apply and Assess) to
maintain consistency between year groups.
Introduce and gradually develop cursive handwriting to support children in becoming
confident writers.
Use exciting fiction and non-fiction reading books to widen vocabulary, build reading stamina
and fluency, and nurture a love of reading.
GOOD TO KNOW
. Aligned to Letters and Sounds 2007 Phase 6
. Aligned colour-banded reading books
. Flashcards in interactive online format
. Half-termly, mini and baseline assessments
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As teachers, we love the way that
aspects of grammar, spelling and
handwriting are interwoven into the
scheme allowing all these elements
to be addressed without having to
find more time within an already
stretched timetable.
Louise Johnston, EYFS/Key Stage 1 Phase
Leader, Cheadle Heath Primary School
