Extra Support: Writing
Find targeted activities to support progress and boost confidence.
Even with high-quality phonics instruction, some children will need additional support to keep up with their peers. Struggles may arise from missed learning, speech and language delays, or specific learning difficulties. Early assessment helps identify the root of the issue so targeted strategies can be put in place quickly and effectively.
Pinpoint classwide weaknesses to guide whole-class review
Identify specific gaps in knowledge for individual pupils
Inform the focus of small group or 1:1 interventions
Plan targeted activities for ‘Secure It’ sessions
Track pupil progress and adapt support over time
Helping pupils who need more time to secure key skills.
Popular Resources for Extra Support
Jolly Phonics Letter Sound Strips
A pack of 30 pupil reference strips showing all 42 sounds with illustrations. Compact and durable, they sit on desks or in small-group work, reinforcing classroom learning and boosting children’s independence and confidence in reading and writing.
Jolly Phonics Magnetic Letters
A hands-on resource with lower-case letters in red (consonants) and blue (vowels). Children build and break apart words, strengthening blending and segmenting skills while linking phonics knowledge directly to spelling and reading activities.
Jolly Phonics Picture Flashcards
Sixty cards showing pictures with sound dots on one side and matching letters and words on the reverse. Great for introducing sounds, playing recognition games and extending vocabulary in a fun interactive way.
