Knowing when to move on can be very tricky. Sometimes Nurseries want to move onto phase 2 phonics once they have had a few sessions on each aspect. However, getting children really verse in phase one is a lengthy process and time spent in the earliest years supporting it will pay dividends for the children later in their lives.

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The assessment below is an excellent tool to help you decide as a team when a child is ready for the next phase. I would recommend that Nurseries support their children's transitions into reception by completing this assessment before they move up OR use it as a discussion tool in your transition meetings.