Phonics ITT Training Day 1 – Systematic Synthetic Phonics

Last week e-Qualitas’ cohort of Primary trainees completed their first Phonics training day, specifically focussing on Systematic Synthetic Phonics.

The training day, held at e-Q’s London base (Hend House), was led by Phonics Subject Lead Ashleigh Bruce.

The day’s focus was on the background of Phonics and its place within the curriculum, with group exercises and teaching strategies included throughout the sessions.

You can watch highlights from the day’s training below, including interviews with current e-Q trainees Cherelle and Diana.

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Cherelle’s full interview video is included below, in which she shares her thoughts on her Phonics training as well as her Initial Teacher Training so far. Additionally, you can read an interview with Subject Lead Ashleigh Bruce here.

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