Phonics & Morphology

This initial phase supports pupils in developing secure knowledge of phoneme–grapheme correspondences and common phonics patterns, laying the groundwork for decoding. Alongside this, the teaching of morphology—including root words, prefixes and suffixes— supports word recognition and vocabulary development. This phase is designed to be fully accessible, ensuring that all learners, including those with SEND or EAL, can engage with and progress in early reading