Is Anima Phonics: Letters and Sounds Updated validated? |
Yes! Our programme was validated by the Department for Education in December 2021.
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What does validation mean?
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Validation status indicates that a programme has been judged by an independent panel with relevant expertise and consider it to meet all of the Department for Education (DfE) criteria for an effective systematic synthetic phonics programme.
A complete systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) programme is one that provides:
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How has Letters and Sounds been updated? |
Since it was first published in 2007, Letters and Sounds has fallen out of sync with the Year One Screening Check (2012), the updated National Curriculum (2014) and the new Reading Framework (2021).
“The 2007 Letters and Sounds handbook, published under the previous government, has never been a full SSP programme. For a number of years, effective teaching using Letters and Sounds has relied on schools themselves building a programme around the handbook. We recognise, however, that for many schools, especially those who want or need to improve their practice, 2007 Letters and Sounds is not fit for purpose and does not provide the support, guidance, resources or training needed.” Department for Education (2021)
Our programme is based on the progression and phases of Letters and Sounds, now updated to include planning, resources and training to meet all current guidelines and expectations.
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Do I need to throw out our Letters and Sounds resources? |
Not at all! We recognise that many schools will have a well-stocked library or resource bank full of meticulously crafted activities and worksheets. We provide guidance and advice on how to integrate these into your phonics provision and ensure that your hard work does not go to waste.
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