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Reading is the key that unlocks the rest of the curriculum. A child who does not learn to read early and well is disadvantaged in everything that follows, which is why the quality of early reading and phonics matters so much.
We review your early reading and phonics provision, so you can be confident every child is on the path to reading fluently.
What Is a Reading and Phonics Review?
It is an independent review of your early reading and systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) provision. We look at how well your phonics programme is implemented, how children who fall behind are caught up, and how effectively reading is taught and promoted across the school.
You get an honest evaluation and clear priorities to make sure no child is left unable to read.
Who Is a Reading and Phonics Review For?
It is for primary schools and settings wanting to strengthen early reading and phonics, check the fidelity of their SSP programme, or improve outcomes and catch-up. It suits reading leaders and heads who know how much this matters.
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What Does a Reading and Phonics Review Include?
- Review of your SSP programme and its implementation
- Assessment of teaching quality and consistency
- Review of how children who fall behind are caught up
- Evaluation of reading practice and book matching
- A look at how reading is promoted across the school
- Conversations with the reading leader and staff
- A clear report with practical next steps
How Does a Reading and Phonics Review Help Your School, Academy, Trust, or Setting?
1
Get every child reading
The goal is simple and vital: every child reading well. We help you find and close the gaps that leave some behind.
2
Check programme fidelity
SSP works when it is followed faithfully. We check yours is implemented with the consistency it needs to succeed.
3
Strengthen catch-up
The children who fall behind need swift, effective support. We look hard at whether your catch-up genuinely works.
4
Match books to phonics
Children need books they can actually decode. We check your reading books match where children are in the programme.
5
Support your reading leader
Leading reading is a big responsibility. We give your reading leader expert feedback and practical backing.
6
Build a reading culture
Beyond the programme, we look at how well the school promotes reading for pleasure and purpose.
7
Prepare for inspection
Reading is a major focus for inspectors. Our review makes sure your provision and your team are ready.
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How a Reading and Phonics Review Works
- 1We agree the focus and arrange the visit.
- 2We review your SSP programme and its implementation.
- 3We observe teaching and look at catch-up and book matching.
- 4We talk with your reading leader and staff.
- 5We report honestly, with practical next steps.
What You Get at the End
- An honest evaluation of early reading and phonics
- A clear view of programme fidelity and catch-up
- Insight into book matching and reading culture
- Practical priorities to get every child reading
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Key Features of Our Service
Reading specialists
Our reviewers understand early reading and SSP in depth.
Fidelity-focused
We check the programme is followed as it must be to work.
Catch-up first
We look hard at the children most at risk of being left behind.
Why Choose Jarvis Education?
We work only in education and understand how much depends on every child learning to read early and well. Our review gives you an honest, expert evaluation of your phonics and early reading — and clear priorities to make sure no child slips through, whatever it takes.
Next Steps & How to Get Started
- Speak to us about your reading and phonics provision.
- We agree the focus and carry out the review.
- Contact us today to strengthen early reading.
Who We Work With
We support settings of every type across England and internationally.
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- Initial conversations are always free
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