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23 March 2021
Children in the early years of primary school will be taught to use phonics to sound out words as they learn to read and encouraged to practise by reading a special type of book under a new literacy syllabus proposed by the NSW Education Standards Authority.
In maths, there will be more focus on ensuring students understand how they arrive at an answer, which is known as mathematical reasoning."
Evidence-based tips to support literacy and numeracy development, build confidence, and give children the strong foundations they need for NAPLAN success.
Discover how integrated Word Skills workbooks support the Fitzroy Program’s decodable readers. A complete F–6 systematic phonics approach to reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I saying the sounds correctly?” — you’re not alone.
Reading starts with understanding the sounds letters make. When children hear those sounds clearly and learn to blend them carefully, reading becomes much easier.
Evidence-based phonics shows that sound-by-sound decoding builds confidence and independence.
Clear modelling makes a real difference — especially in the early years.
