At Amotherby, it is our aim for every child to be able to read by the time they leave year 1.  We want to create a love of reading through engaging the children in stories and seeking new and exciting books to engage the children. Reading is the gateway to all learning and early reading is vitally important if we are to help our children to read new and unfamiliar words.

At Amotherby, we teach phonics using the Little Wandle scheme, a complete systematic synthetic phonics programme.

Through daily phonics lessons, children are taught the different phonemes in a systematic manner.  Guided reading sessions throughout the week develop the children's ability to segment and blend and consolidate their recognition of graphemes that have been taught.  

This page will give you access to a range of resources linked to Little Wandle so that you are able to support your child's reading journey.

Reading Leader - Mrs Chaplin (Year 1 Teacher) 
Governor Lead - Mrs Vanessa Baxter 

Take a look at the progression grid to find out what your child will be learning when.

Visit the dedicated parent page on the Little Wandle website for further resources and support.

• Little Wandle
  Click on the link below to be directed to videos and further guidance to help you with your child's reading.