Phonics Teaching Isle of Wight 2023-06-12
2023-06-12
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Q1
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The question arises from the need to assess the current methods used in teaching early reading, particularly in Bob Seely's constituency of Isle of Wight.
What assessment has her Department made of the effectiveness of phonics teaching in Isle of Wight constituency?
There is overwhelming evidence that systematic phonics is the most effective method for teaching early reading. The English hubs programme involves 34 high-performing primary schools, with expertise spreading to over 1,600 primary schools; specifically supporting 11 primary schools in Isle of Wight.
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Q2
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Acknowledging the new special educational needs school for Isle of Wight, Bob Seely seeks a commitment to establish a phonics teaching centre on the Island. He highlights the connection between education and job opportunities in his constituency.
The recent Islands Forum showed the link between education, jobs, and skills agenda. Given this context, will the Minister pledge to establish a centre of excellence for phonics teaching on the Isle of Wight?
The Springhill English hub is supporting primary schools on the Island to improve their phonics teaching, working with 11 primary schools including five that receive intensive support. The goal is to find a school on the Isle of Wight capable of spreading best practices within the Island.
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Commitment to establish a centre of excellence for phonics teaching was not directly given
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