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

Following their Ofsted inspection in March 2022, Titchfield Primary’s points for improvement were:

  • Leaders need to ensure that there is a single, systematic phonics programme and train all staff to teach and follow it.
  • Leaders must make sure that pupils read books that closely match with the letters and sounds they have learned.

After conducting some research, the school chose FFT Success for All Phonics because the programme was developed after extensive research, had on-demand training that all staff could access and were impressed that the books had been written specifically for the programme. The resources were bright and accessible and they also appreciated that FFT had kept costs for schools low.

They also liked the Reading Assessment Programme as well as the Tutoring with the Lightning Squad intervention, which they knew could really support children across the school.

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The children have responded brilliantly

Taryn Christmas

Class Teacher

Using Success for All Phonics at our school has been a huge success. The programme has helped us to achieve consistency and the training has had a positive impact on staff subject knowledge and confidence. The children have responded brilliantly to the programme and our Phonics Screening Check results have reflected the great progress our children have made.

Implementing the programme

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The school fully implemented Success for All Phonics in Reception and Year 1 and aspects of the end of the Year 1 programme in Year 2.

They used Tutoring with the Lightning Squad across the school for children who were not where they expected them to be in reading and ensured that they used the Reading Assessment Programme data for every child in the school to target the Lightning Squad intervention.

Staff found the training videos helpful and that these modelled the different parts of the lessons clearly and the resources supported the teaching. Teachers gave feedback that plans were straightforward to follow and FFT colleagues were very willing to answer any questions we had.

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85%

2023 Year 1 screening check, up from 57% before the programme

93%

2024 Year 1 screening check

Reading progress made

The school uses Tutoring with the Lightning Squad across KS2, including Year 6, to support the development of fluency. It was delighted with the impact on its KS2 reading results:

  • Year 6 Reading SATs 2022 – 52% EXS+
  • Year 6 Reading SATs 2023 – 80% EXS+

Spotlight on pupil progress

This pupil didn’t achieve Reading ELGs in Reception or pass the Phonics Screening check. They especially found it difficult to retain phonic knowledge and therefore became a reluctant reader. The Year 6 pupil embraced the computer element of Tutoring with the Lightning Squad and the reinforcement of phonics learning through FFT's Success for All Phonics programme really supported them. They especially liked the interactive element, which maintained their concentration levels.
I couldn’t read before but now I can!

Year 6 pupil

The pupil's engagement with the programme directly impacted their progress and it was joy to see them recognise their progress through the story levels.

Seb Olway, Deputy Headteacher/SENCo

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

Michelle Stephens, Headteacher, highlights the benefits seen since using the phonics programme:

We were delighted that our excellent practice in phonics has been recognised by our recent graded 'Good' Ofsted inspection.
Ofsted's report pointed out that we have rapidly improved the provision for pupils' reading since our previous inspection.
Ofsted noted our careful selection of the programme and how we have ensured that it is taught effectively to children as soon as they join Reception.

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