Phonics Teaching Training

Strong phonics teaching lays the foundation for lifelong literacy, and this course brings clarity to a topic often filled with confusing acronyms and letter sounds. From the purpose of early phonics to meeting individual needs, this training provides a structured path through methods, awareness strategies, and the ever-popular Jolly Phonics approach.

You'll also explore how to involve parents and carers in a child's learning journey and how phonological awareness supports speaking and reading. Whether you’re aiming to teach phonics or just understand it better, this course is a reliable route through the alphabet soup.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the purpose and principles of early phonics education.
• Explore the core methods used in Jolly Phonics teaching.
• Identify key elements of phonological and spoken language awareness.
• Recognise the importance of involving parents and carers.
• Address a range of individual learning needs in phonics.
• Learn about phonics-related career opportunities and roles.

Who is this Course For:

• Teaching assistants supporting early literacy in schools.
• Educators planning to deliver early reading interventions.
• Parents wanting a structured approach to phonics teaching.
• Home educators introducing structured phonics systems.
• Nursery and preschool staff focused on speech development.
• Early years professionals supporting foundational literacy skills.
• Tutors working with early-stage or struggling readers.
• Anyone interested in Jolly Phonics and its principles.

Career Path:

• Phonics Teacher – £22,000–£35,000 per year
• Early Years Educator – £20,000–£30,000 per year
• Teaching Assistant (Literacy Focus) – £18,000–£25,000 per year
• Private Literacy Tutor – £20–£40 per hour
• Primary School Teacher (EYFS/KS1) – £28,000–£41,000 per year
• Speech and Language Teaching Support – £23,000–£35,000 per year