This Phonics Teaching Principles for Early Literacy Support course consists of twelve structured modules, followed by an assessment, each addressing a core aspect of phonics teaching and early literacy support.
The course begins with an introduction to phonics, outlining key terminology, concepts, and the role of phonics in early literacy development. Learners then explore the role of early phonics teaching, examining how early intervention supports reading confidence and language acquisition.
Career awareness content introduces the role of a phonics teacher or support practitioner, focusing on responsibilities, boundaries, and professional pathways without implying teaching qualification status. Teaching phonics introduces instructional approaches, lesson structure, and learner engagement strategies.
Jolly Phonics is explored from an informational and comparative perspective, examining its principles and use as one of several phonics approaches, without endorsement or licensing implication.
Involving parents and carers focuses on communication, guidance, and collaborative support for phonics learning at home. Speaking and phonological awareness examine sound recognition, blending, segmenting, and oral language development.
Systematic assessment and record keeping introduce methods for tracking progress, identifying learning needs, and supporting structured phonics development. Meeting individual needs focuses on differentiation, inclusion, and adapting phonics instruction for diverse learners.
Cognitive approaches in dyslexia explore awareness of learning differences and supportive teaching strategies. Phonics for deaf children examines inclusive considerations and communication awareness when supporting learners with hearing impairment.
Teaching higher levels of phonics concludes the course content, focusing on progression beyond basic sounds to more complex phonics patterns. The course ends with an assessment that enables learners to demonstrate understanding of Phonics teaching principles and literacy support awareness.
Certification
After successful completion of the Phonics Teaching Principles for Early Literacy Support course, learners receive a free digital certificate from Reed confirming course completion. A provider-issued certificate is also available following verification, with optional premium certificates and academic transcripts available separately.
