Phonics

Introduction to Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS)

ELS was created to ensure every child can read well, quickly. The principles of ELS are based upon:

• the delivery of whole-class, high-quality first teaching with well-structured daily lesson plans

• the use of consistent terminology by teachers, children and parents

• the use of consistent resources that support effective teaching

• repetition and reinforcement of learning

• regular and manageable assessment to ensure that all children ‘keep up’ rather than ‘catch up’

• the ‘E’ model.

The ‘E’ model

The ‘E’ model underpins all teaching and learning in ELS.