Phonics Intervention for Key Stage 3 Students 

An increasing number of students arrive at secondary school without the essential literacy foundations necessary for the Key Stage 3 curriculum, presenting a critical challenge. To address this, we have developed a phonics intervention programme that is easy to use and importantly is presented in an age appropriate way. Additionally, it proves especially effective in specialised settings, supporting older students with SEN and SEMH needs.

Watch this video for an introduction to find out more about the programme and our resources:

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In October 2022, Ofsted published a report called, ‘Now the whole school is reading: supporting struggling readers in secondary school.’
This report is useful guidance to help us reflect on what best practice can look like and think about what we can do to apply the findings to our own settings. 

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Key Stage 3 Training and Support

OPTION 1: In-school training day £1395 per day 

• An experienced consultant will work with you and your staff to deliver a programme of training and consultancy support at your organisation 
• Includes 12-months free access for all staff to the self-study KS3 Phonics video course 
• Includes full PDF copies of the KS3 Phonics materials (1 x Teacher Handbook and 3 x Student Workbooks)
• Speak to us about booking a follow up consultation visit to support with implementation and further training. Discounts are available when additional days are booked as a upfront package. 

OPTION 2: Live remote training webinar £495 per 2 hour session

• A live online session on a platform of your choice (e.g. Zoom, Teams) for up to 60 delegates 
• Includes 12-months free access for all staff to the self-study KS3 Phonics video course
• Includes full PDF copies of the KS3 Phonics materials (1 x Teacher Handbook and 3 x Student Workbooks)

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OPTION 3: Comprehensive webinar bundle £990 for 2 x 2 hour sessions
Building on the flexibility and convenience offered in Option 2, we can also provide a more expansive training solution. This package includes two detailed webinars, each lasting 2 hours, led by one of our experienced trainers:

• A 'Core KS3' webinar, focusing on the essentials of implementing our phonics intervention programme effectively within the Key Stage 3 curriculum
• A 'Literacy Leads Focus' webinar, designed to delve deeper into strategies for literacy leadership and the application of our programme in addressing the needs of students (i.e. with SEN, SEMH or other individual needs)
• Includes 12-months free access for all staff to the self-study KS3 Phonics video course
• Includes full PDF copies of the KS3 Phonics materials (1 x Teacher Handbook and 3 x Student Workbooks)

​These sessions can accommodate up to 60 staff members per webinar. They can be scheduled either on the same day or over consecutive days, although for maximum impact, we recommend conducting them close together, ideally within a few days of each other.

OPTION 4:​ Pre-recorded self study KS3 Phonics video course plus materials £325 per organisation 

• Includes 12 months access to share freely amongst staff
• Includes full PDF copies of the KS3 Phonics materials (1 x Teacher Handbook and 3 x Student Workbooks)
• Access here: abigailsteeltraining.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-teach-key-stage-3-phonics​​

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To download your FREE SAMPLES simply click on each book images here: 

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Hard copy books (paper back) can be purchased through Amazon for £4.99 each. 
Click on the book images below to be taken to Amazon (opens in a new window): 

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FAQs

Is KS3 Phonics validated by the DfE? 
There is no requirement for KS3 Phonics, nor phonics training/trainers, to be DfE validated. The SSP validation process was only applicable to mainstream infant programmes, however, AST Ltd is validated as a training company because of our partnership with Hodder publishers for Rocket Phonics, and Abigail Steel is a DfE validated phonics author.

We would like to order print copies of the materials but our organisation doesn't like us to order from Amazon, can you help?
Yes, you can order directly from us and we will deliver them to you. Use the contact form below to enquire about this. ​

We'd like someone to come to our school for the day to support us, but what would the agenda look like? 
We're flexible to fit training or consultancy sessions around your school day and we build the agenda with you to suit your requirements.
A typical day might be 2 hours of consultancy (a review of current practice) in the morning followed by 2 hours of training in the afternoon.
Another example might be 4 x 1 hour workshops starting at 9am or 10am with coffee breaks in between.

We're thinking about booking an online 2 hour webinar style training, what would the content of that session cover? 

• How to use the KS3 Phonics materials 
• Phonics subject knowledge (What is Phonics?)
• How to be successful with teaching phonics

Does the 2 hour webinar need to be held at a particular time of day? 
We can work around your timings for a 2 hour webinar. Example start times could include 9.30am, 1pm or 3.30pm. 

We would like a bigger package of support - maybe two days in-school followed by some remote support, can you do that? 
Of course, get in touch and we can work around your requirements to deliver a bespoke package of training and support. 

What ongoing support do you offer? 
Contact us using the form below to book follow on consultancy support or further training (in-person or remote). We also have a YouTube channel with a KS3 Phonics playlist, and a members only Facebook group, The KS3 Phonics Club. 

We only want the KS3 Phonics materials and not any training, where can we get the PDF booklets? 
Research shows that phonics teaching and learning is more effective when teachers have received training, that's why we have combined an entry level package of the PDF materials along with the cost-and-time-effective solution of a pre-recorded video course. 

What is the content of the KS3 Phonics self-study video course? 

• Why do KS3 learners need phonics? (32 mins)
• Why will make our phonics teaching successful? (44 mins)
• What is phonics (47 mins)
• The English Alphabetic code (18 mins)
• Measuring progress (22 mins)
• Student workbooks 1 – 3 (20 mins each)
• Teacher handbook (16 mins)
• Phonics to support reading (54 mins)
• Phonics to support spelling (67 mins)

Can we speak to any other organisations using these materials? 
Yes, you can join our members Facebook group The KS3 Phonics Club to interact with other organisations who use the materials or have received training. If you aren't a Facebook user drop us an email and we can put you in touch with KS3 Phonics users. You can also read case studies to learn how other organisations are using KS3 Phonics successfully:

• Robert Smyth Academy, Market Harborough
• Wright Robinson College, Manchester 

We've got the KS3 Phonics video course but we can't see the materials, where are they? 
The PDF download for each booklet is located alongside each of the corresponding videos, for example, the Teacher Handbook PDF download is found directly underneath the Teacher Handbook video.