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Why did Gatley Primary School choose FFT Success for All Phonics?

Gatley Primary chose FFT Success for All Phonics because it provides a structured, evidence-based approach that guarantees consistency and success in early reading. The programme’s comprehensive training, high-quality resources, and strong support for staff and families align perfectly with the school’s commitment to every child learning to read confidently. Its focus on early intervention and progression ensures that all pupils, including those who struggle, make rapid gains. The wider FFT literacy suite — Tutoring with the Lightning Squad, Spelling with the Jungle Club, and the Reading Assessment Programme — offers a cohesive pathway from phonics to fluent reading and writing, making FFT the ideal choice.
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Pupils at Gatley Primary School

“Access to the vast range of resources on both the platform and in the shared reader texts is extremely useful and supportive for our teaching and the children’s learning.”   

“FFT's tailored training and ongoing classroom support have empowered our teachers to refine their phonics instruction with confidence and precision. The measurable improvements in our students' reading fluency and decoding skills demonstrate that this evidence-based programme truly delivers world-class literacy outcomes for our diverse learners.” 

Implementing the programme

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Gatley Primary has been using Success for All Phonics since 2021. All teaching and support staff receive comprehensive training, including induction, refresher CPD, in-class mentoring, and targeted intervention coaching. As a lead delivery school within its MAT, Gatley facilitates network meetings, delivers CPD sessions, and models best practice. Staff also complete FFT training in complementary programmes such as FFT Tutoring with the Lightning Squad and FFT Spelling with the Jungle Club, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery. Ofsted (July 2024) praised the school for delivering phonics “with an extremely high level of consistency.”
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Phonics screening check 2025

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Phonics screening check 2024

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Phonics screening check 2023

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Phonics screening check 2022

Reading progress made

Since adopting FFT Success for All Phonics, Gatley Primary has seen a rise in pupils scoring 37–40 on the screening test (60% in 2025 vs. 55% in 2024). Reading fluency has improved significantly, supported by structured interventions and the FFT Fluency Assessment Bands. End-of-key-stage outcomes have strengthened, particularly at greater depth (GD): 

  • Reading: 92% Expected, 68% GD (2025) 
  • 97% Expected, 53% GD (2024) 
  • 95% Expected, 31% GD (2023) 

Spotlight on pupil progress

Pupil A moved from a score of 1 on the practice phonics assessment to 37 by June, showing dramatic improvement in decoding and blending skills. He now reads full sentences with growing fluency and confidence, actively participating in Shared Reader activities.
I really like singing The Alphabet Chant and doing the actions. I like the rhymes we say too.
Reception pupil

Why is Gatley Primary School pleased with FFT Success for All Phonics?

Rachel Clair, Deputy Headteacher, highlights the benefits seen since using the phonics programme:
We highly recommend FFT Success for All Phonics because it provides a consistent, evidence-based approach that has a clear impact on pupil outcomes.
Its wide range of online tools supports teaching, assessment, interventions, and parent engagement, ensuring a comprehensive approach to early reading. 
Our experience shows that, when implemented with fidelity, the programme drives rapid progress in reading, strengthens staff expertise, and fosters a strong culture of literacy across the school. 
The programme equips all staff with structured training, high-quality resources, and ongoing guidance, enabling confident and effective delivery across Early Years and Key Stage 1.
Bespoke support from the FFT team means that specific queries are addressed promptly and effectively. 

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