Getting Started with Phonics
Build confidence in teaching early phonics through practical, play-based approaches that support children's early reading and communication skills.
Suitable for all early years practitioners.
🕒 30 Minutes | 💻 100% Online | 📚 Self-Paced Learning | 🎓 Certificate Included | 🚀 Instant Access
Why This Course Matters
Strong early phonics teaching provides children with the foundations they need for reading, writing and communication. This course introduces the key principles of phonics, explores practical teaching strategies and shows how phonics can be embedded naturally into everyday play and learning within the EYFS.
Course Details
Throughout this course you'll build the knowledge and confidence to support children's early literacy development, including:
🔤 Introduction to Phonics
- What phonics is and why it matters
- Phonological awareness
- Supporting early literacy from birth
📚 Understanding Jolly Phonics
- The Jolly Phonics approach
- Letter sounds and actions
- Multi-sensory learning techniques
🚀 Phonics Phases & Progression
- Understanding the different phonics phases
- Age-appropriate expectations
- Supporting progression through the EYFS
🎲 Teaching Strategies & Best Practice
- Practical phonics activities
- Learning through songs, stories and games
- Building confidence through play-based learning
🧸 Embedding Phonics into Everyday Practice
- Creating literacy-rich environments
- Everyday opportunities for phonics
- Continuous provision ideas
📋 Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Observing phonics development
- Identifying next steps
- Supporting individual learners
🌈 Supporting All Learners
- Adapting phonics activities
- Inclusive teaching strategies
- Supporting children with differing needs and abilities
🤝 Engaging Parents & Carers
- Encouraging phonics learning at home
- Simple activities for families
- Building consistent support between home and setting
The course also includes interactive activities throughout and finishes with a knowledge quiz to reinforce your learning before receiving your certificate.
👶 Baby Room Practitioners
🧸 Nursery Practitioners
🏡 Childminders
⭐ Room Leaders
👩💼 Nursery Managers
🎓 Early Years Students and Apprentices
How It Works
Enrol Online
Purchase the course and gain instant access to your learning dashboard.
Complete the Training
Work through the course at your own pace on desktop, tablet or mobile.
Receive Your Certificate
Successfully complete the assessment and download your certificate.
Ready to Get Started?
Give children the strongest possible start to reading by building your confidence in delivering engaging, effective phonics experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous phonics knowledge?
No. This course is suitable for beginners as well as practitioners who want to refresh their understanding of phonics.
Does the course follow the EYFS?
Yes. The content supports phonics teaching within the EYFS and complements recognised approaches such as Jolly Phonics.
Is this course practical?
Yes. The course includes play-based activities and practical strategies that can be implemented immediately in your setting.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. A downloadable certificate is available after successful completion.
Is there a quiz?
Yes. The course concludes with a knowledge quiz to reinforce your learning before your certificate is awarded.
Training for Your Whole Team?
This course is perfect for individual learners looking to develop their knowledge and skills.
If you're a nursery owner, manager, or organisation looking to train multiple staff members, explore our Pathways and Partnership solutions.
These programmes combine training, workforce development, compliance support, and progress tracking to help settings build confident, capable, and inspection-ready teams.
| Individual Course | Team Training & Pathways |
| ✅ Instant access | 🏢 Designed for nurseries and childcare settings |
| ✅ Self-paced learning | 📈 Support workforce development |
| ✅ Certificate included | 📋 Improve compliance and training oversight |
| ✅ Ideal for individual professional development | 👥 Train multiple staff members |
| £20 | 🤝 Ongoing support available |