FAQ
- Has Time for Phonics been validated? Yes, Time for Phonics is a fully DfE validated phonics programme.
- How does Time for Phonics align with decodable texts? You can read more about this here. Included in the programme are a series of decodable texts that can be used alongside or during daily lessons, these can be found at the bottom of the appropriate lesson page. We have prepared a decodable text alignment guide, showing which book corresponds with which phonics stage.
- Is this the same site as Mrs Mactivity? No, although we are part of the same business, this is a separate website so you’d need a different login for each site.
- Does Time for Phonics offer guided reading sessions? Yes, we have now added guided reading resources, read more about that here.
- Does Time for Phonics have assessment materials? Yes, we have comprehensive assessment materials including phonics screening check preparation materials.
- Does Time for Phonics have phonics intervention sessions? Yes, we have a complete phonics intervention programme, complete with guidance.
- Is there a structured intervention programme for KS2?
Yes we have a specific programme for KS2 working on a variety of phonics skills via the link above. - Do you have handwriting resources? Yes, you can find those here.
- Do you offer phonics training? Included with school memberships of Time for Phonics is one hour of live online training which will show schools how to implement the programme in their setting. Schools will also have instant access to our on-demand training offer to help get the most out of their membership. Find out more here.
- Can Time for Phonics be used alongside other schemes? The 2021 Reading framework recommended fidelity to one scheme to avoid confusion.
- Can I sign up as an individual? Yes, you can sign up as an individual but you cannot claim to be a Time for Phonics school.
- Does Time for Phonics take into account guidance from the 2021 Reading Framework? Yes, we have amended our lessons to reflect the guidance.
- Can I speak to another school who are using Time for Phonics? Yes, please email us on [email protected] and we can let you have contact details.
What we believe
We believe that children learn best when they are given hands-on opportunities for learning that is both exciting and rigorous. Our multi-sensory phonics scheme and interactive phonics games are designed specifically to engage and teach children whilst they have fun!
What we provide
We provide everything you need to teach daily phonics sessions including: CPD videos, online phonics games, daily phonics lessons that can be downloaded or viewed online, phonics lesson presentations, phonics assessments, resources for parents and SEND children and all accompanying phonics resources.
Our school membership includes...
Phonics Lessons
Aligned with the Letters and Sounds framework
Fresh ideas for both new and experienced teachers.
Low prep! With mimimal additional resources needed.
Phonics assessments for each phonics phase.
Includes planning for phase 1 phonics.
Interactive Phonics Games
Phonics games from phase 2 to phase 5.
Can be played on interactive whiteboards, desktop, tablets and all mobile devices.
Can be used by children independently using their teacher's login, or as a class on the whiteboard.
Access for up to 40 staff.
Phonics Resources
Daily phonics lesson presentations that can be used either alongside or instead of the daily phonics lessons.
Flashcards, display resources, worksheets, activity booklets and more!
Letter formation and handwriting resources.
SEND and remote learning resources.
Free resources for parents
Book scheme alignment guidance
For full access to our unique games and resources
Who is it for? How does it help?
Our phonics scheme and online phonics games can be used by any school interested in a more hands-on, active approach to phonics. Suitable for both ECTs and experienced teachers looking for a simple, easy to follow scheme, with few resources to prepare. We believe that children learn best with short, sharp sessions that take into account their attention span at such a young age. We have designed our lessons to be fresh, interesting and engaging for all.
Here are some useful links to get you started
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