In an age of spreadsheets, data dashboards and pupil progress meetings, phonics assessment has become noisy. Some schools are swamped with paperwork. Others rely on subjective notes or third-party tools that charge per pupil. But what if there was a simple, structured way to assess phonics knowledge across the school, created by teachers, for teachers? That’s exactly what Jolly Assessments offers.

Our programmes are evolving. We listened to your feedback and expanded what was previously known as ‘Jolly Grammar’ into ‘Jolly Literacy’ – with two programmes with resources for Years 1 to 6. In this article, we give you a taste of what to expect in these brand-new programmes. We also explain why, together, they offer your school a robust literacy package to equip children with the skills to become confident readers and writers!

The Jolly Learning Trainer Refresher and Recruitment Programme in Mumbai and Chennai brought together trainers, educators, and phonics advocates for an engaging and interactive experience. The event was aimed at upskilling existing trainers and welcoming new talent into the Jolly Learning network.

This article delves into decodable readers – why they’re effective, how to use them, and how they can help build reading confidence across all levels, from beginners to more confident readers.

As a new year begins, we’re excited to look ahead and proud to look back at what has been a pivotal year of change for Jolly Learning. In this article, we look at how we’ve changed and what you can expect from us in the coming months.

Over 80 educators from across the region gathered in Colombo for an intensive ‘Jolly Phonics Experience Day’ aimed at enhancing early literacy instruction.

Helping your child learn to read at home can feel like a big task, especially if phonics is new to you. But the good news is: with the right resources, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Jolly Phonics is a proven, child-centred way to teach reading and writing. It’s used in over 150 countries and supports millions of children in building strong early literacy. Whether you’re supporting your child’s classroom learning or starting from scratch at home, here’s how to do it confidently and gently.

The journey of Jolly Phonics in South Africa has been an inspiring one, built on a shared commitment to strengthening literacy skills in classrooms across the country. From the Eastern Cape to the Free State, Western Cape, and beyond, Jolly Phonics has been successfully introduced to countless educators, bringing interactive and evidence-based phonics instruction to thousands of learners.