Phonics - Learning Together

Phonics - Home and School Partnership

Supporting your child at home makes a real difference to their reading development. This page is designed to give you clear, practical ways to help your child with phonics in short, manageable activities that can be easily used at home. Each section focuses on small but important aspects of phonics, helping you to support your child at home with confidence.

Ten Minute Phonics Sessions for Parents

At St Osmund’s, we support children’s reading through our ‘Ten Minute Phonics’ sessions – short, fun and focused activities that help build confidence with sounds and words. We know children do best when school and home work together. Below you will find the letter we have shared with families, along with simple ideas and guidance to help you support your child’s phonics learning at home in a fun and manageable way. 

The next phonics sessions at 3pm in school are: 7th May, 21st May, 4th June, 18th June, 2nd July, 16th July

As always, please come and speak to us if you would like any help or advice with phonics – we are always happy to help.

Phonics Resources
Simple videos, activities and guides to support your child’s phonics learning at home.

Click here for 'Pip and Pap Family Hub'.

Click here for Pip and Pap Action videos for sounds taught.

Click here for Pip and Pap Letter Formation videos.

Click here for Pip and Pap songs.

Click here for Pip and Pap Parent Information Pack.

Click here for Phonics Terminology Handout.

Click here for Free Summer Phonic Activities.

Click here for fun and interactive Word Cards to practise your reading skills.

Helpful Handouts for Parents 

A collection of simple, handmade resources we have created to support phonics at home. These include fun games, activities and practical ideas to help make learning engaging and easy to use in everyday routines. Please click on the links to download the resources. If you would like printed versions, please just ask and we can provide them.