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Key Facts

  • Starting
    1 Aug 2025
    Location
    Wandsworth
    Start Time
    06:33
    End Time
    06:33
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Roll-On Roll-Off (Any Day of Week)
    Start Date
    1 Aug 2025
    Level
    Entry Level
    Code
    WCRX311FC

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 25
Helping With Homework: Phonics - Online

This course is perfect for teaching assistant, parents, carers, and educators who want to confidently help children or adults with learning phonics. Learn how sounds and letters work together, explore fun learning strategies, and build a strong foundation for learning English and developing their literacy.

Once you have enrolled, you will receive your course access link within 5 working days. Please check your email for this link, which you'll need to get started.

  • Entry Requirements


    A good grasp of English, Maths and ICT would be beneficial and advised.

  • Course Content


    This course will help develop the skills in • Introduction to phonics and early literacy • Understanding phonemes, graphemes, and blending • Fun activities to support phonics at home • Using phonics in daily routines • Supporting children through the Phonics Screening Check • Differentiating phonics strategies by age and ability • Resources for parents and carers • Self-reflection and multiple-choice assessments • No prior experience required • Digital certificate upon completion

  • Progression Next Steps


    This course will help with those seeking to progress in Supporting teaching and learning in schools Level 2 or 3 Understanding Children's Development Early Years Educator (Level 3 Diploma) Functional Skills English (Level 1 or 2) ESOL for Parents Phonics for Practitioners (CPD)

    Career or Volunteer Roles Teaching Assistant Parent Volunteer Literacy Support Worker Literacy Support Worker Home Learning Mentor Early Years Practitioner

  • Assessment Details


    At the end of the course, learners will take an online multiple-choice question assessment test. This online multiple-choice question test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course. *The pass mark is 80%.