Welcome!

This draft online resource is intended to support teachers of years 1 to 8 as they provide instruction in phonological awareness (including phonemic awareness and phonics) and spelling.

The information is arranged in bands – new entrants to year 1, years 2 to 4, and years 5 to 8 – so that teachers can easily access specific help. It includes detailed references, which offer teachers specific guidance about evidence-based literacy practice.

The information about phonological awareness and the information about spelling are provided separately. Each part addresses these questions:

• “What do I need to know?”
• “What should my students know and be able to do?”
• “How do I find out what my students can do?”