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National Curriculum FAQs

National-Curriculum-FAQsWe regularly get questions about the relationship between current and past curriculums and guidance provided to maintained schools in England.

The National Curriculum for English KS1 and KS2 – FAQs This short document answers a few of the most frequently asked questions about the National Curriculum for English, giving a quick overview of the key points.

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Letters and Sounds and the New National Curriculum for English – FAQs This document gives an overview of how Letters and Sounds links with the National Curriculum for English.

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Jolly Phonics and Letters and Sounds – FAQs A quick look at how Jolly Phonics and Letters and Sounds match together.

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Recommended Resources

Word Search Challenges

These word search challenges are perfect for supporting your child with their letter sounds whilst building their vocabulary.

Little Word Books Flyer

The Little Word Books have a very carefully controlled vocabulary and are specifically designed for children who are learning to read and write with Jolly Phonics.

Jolly Phonics Finger Puppets

These wonderful finger puppets are a brilliant way to encourage children to learn to read and write!

Letter Sound Box

This Letter-Sound Box, developed by Jolly Author Sue Lloyd, is perfect for helping children who may have a weak memory and need extra practice of the letter sounds that have been taught.

Letter Sounds and Alternative Spellings List

The Letter Sound and Alternative Spellings lists give you a helpful breakdown of the letter sound knowledge and alternative spellings of letter sounds in the six levels of the Jolly Readers.

What is Jolly Phonics?

Whether you are a parent, teacher or student, these useful information sheets will give you a detailed explanation of the Jolly Phonics programme and the literacy skills it teaches.

Crossword Challenge

This crossword challenge is perfect for developing your child’s pencil skills as well as their problem-solving skills.

Jolly Phonics Readers And Book Bands

This handy 2-page leaflet gives vital information on the Jolly Phonics Readers and how they fit in with non-decodable reading schemes and the book bands.

Group Three Letter Sounds

Listen to the Group Three Letter Sounds of Jolly Phonics, spoken in British English. Perfect for parents, teachers and children who aren't sure how to pronounce the letter sounds.

Handy Tricky Word Lists

This Handy Tricky Word list gives you a helpful breakdown of the Tricky Words in the six levels of the Jolly Readers.