Phase 3 Phonics

Phase 3 is where children begin to move from simple early reading into more secure and fluent decoding. During this stage, children learn new digraphs and trigraphs, begin reading longer words and sentences, and develop greater confidence when applying phonics independently.

This module has been carefully designed to strengthen reading fluency, spelling, blending, segmenting, and early sentence writing through structured, teacher-led instruction and purposeful practice.

At QFE, phonics is not taught through memorisation alone. Children are supported in understanding how sounds work, how words are built, and how reading develops step-by-step through repetition, modelling, and consistent practice.

This is not a worksheet-based phonics programme.

Every lesson is:

• carefully sequenced
• developmentally aligned
• teacher-led
• structured to build confidence gradually
• focused on understanding, not guessing

Children are supported through modelling, repetition, guided practice, fluency activities, and independent application so they feel secure as they progress through new sounds and words.

The programme follows a consistent learning structure to reduce overwhelm and build familiarity, allowing children to focus fully on learning the phonics content itself.

The purpose of this programme is to help children:

• build confidence with Phase 3 phonics sounds
• apply phonics knowledge when reading and spelling
• improve blending and segmenting skills
• begin reading words and sentences with greater fluency
• strengthen independent reading confidence
• develop secure foundations before moving into more advanced phonics patterns

The programme is structured to ensure children revisit, apply, and consolidate learning regularly so that understanding becomes secure and long-lasting.

By the end of this module, children will work towards being able to:

• recognise and read Phase 3 digraphs and trigraphs
• blend sounds together more fluently when reading
• segment words into sounds for spelling
• read and write simple sentences with increasing independence
• identify real and nonsense words
• apply taught sounds within reading and writing activities
• recognise and read Phase 3 tricky words
• develop greater confidence and fluency as early readers

Live Zoom teaching in a structured, focused small-group setting.

Session details, reminders, and programme access inside your parent dashboard after enrolment.

The included workbook is a digital programme resource. It becomes downloadable in your parent dashboard exactly 48 hours before your scheduled programme starts.

QFE programmes are delivered live online through Zoom. Sessions are intentionally structured, focused, and clear so children can build understanding without overwhelm.

Live Zoom teaching with structured workbook or programme materials guidance