English Mastery

Sounds and Letters

Pupils learn that letters stand for sounds and that some letters team up to make one sound (a digraph), such as sh and ch.

English MasterybeginnerAges 7+20 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Say the sound that a letter makes.
  • Recognise a digraph as two letters making one sound.
  • Read words that begin with common digraphs.

Core concept summaries

Key IdeasLetters Make SoundsLetter Teams

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

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