ELS Phonics Programme
Letter to Parents
What is Essential Letters and Sounds?
Essential Letters and Sounds is a systematic synthetic phonics (ssp) programme, validated by the Department for Education.
By distilling Letters and Sounds to its purest form, - its essence- we ensure every phonics lesson is taught to the highest standard. Essential Letters and Sounds is an SSP where only the essential elements are included.
Essential letters and sounds:
* Is delivered to the whole class
* Combines continuous and reactive assessment
* Provides robust intervention
* Is rigorous and engaging
* Supports teachers to ensure the lowest attaining children keep up rather than catch up