Phonics is Fun 1
A structured introduction to English phonics that helps young learners recognise letter sounds, connect sounds to letters and begin blending them to read simple words.
Is Phonics is Fun 1 the right starting point for your child?
Children develop phonics skills at different speeds. New Grasp uses a live assessment to understand your child's current sound, letter and early reading skills before recommending the most suitable starting point.
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Your child meets one of our teachers in a friendly 20–25 minute live one-to-one session.
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The foundations of early reading and spelling
Phonics is Fun 1 helps children understand how English letters and sounds work together before moving gradually toward blending and reading simple words.
Letter Sounds
Recognise and pronounce the main sounds connected to the letters of the English alphabet.
Sound Recognition
Listen carefully to English sounds and begin distinguishing them through guided phonics activities.
Sound–Letter Connection
Connect the sounds children hear with their corresponding written letters.
Blending
Begin combining individual letter sounds together to form and read simple words.
Early Writing
Build familiarity with letter formation and begin writing letters and basic words connected to the sounds learned.
Listening & Speaking
Strengthen early listening and speaking through teacher-led activities built around sounds, words and simple language.
Hear it, recognise it, blend it and use it
Children learn phonics through live private lessons with repeated teacher modelling, guided practice and gradual progression from sounds to simple words.
- Two live private phonics lessons each week
- Private phonics sessions are designed for focused, age-appropriate practice
- Teacher modelling of sounds and correct pronunciation
- Visual and interactive activities that connect sounds to letters
- Repeated practice to strengthen recognition and recall
- Gradual progression from individual sounds toward blending simple words
A systematic phonics journey
The alphabet is introduced in organised groups rather than as disconnected letters. Children repeatedly hear, recognise, produce and practise each sound before using those sounds together in early blending activities.
Practice continues beyond the live phonics lesson
Young learners use their Kids Dashboard to continue practising through child-friendly activities while following their progress and rewards.
Clear next steps
Children can easily see what to practise next and continue moving through their learning journey.
Practice that feels rewarding
Interactive practice, games and rewards encourage young learners to stay involved between their live lessons.
The dashboard supports the live phonics lesson — it does not replace the teacher. Children learn directly with their teacher, then use the platform to continue practising between lessons.
From A to Z in a structured sequence
The curriculum introduces the alphabet in organised groups so children can focus on a small set of sounds, practise them and gradually build toward stronger recognition and blending.
See how your child's reading foundation is developing
New Grasp gives families a clearer view of what their child is practising and how their early phonics skills are progressing.
Parent Dashboard
Access your child's learning information and important academy updates in one place.
Teacher Feedback
Follow what sounds and skills were practised during lessons and what your child should continue reinforcing.
Clear Progression
Your child follows a structured phonics sequence, moving gradually from sound recognition toward early word reading.
Find out if Phonics is Fun 1 is the right starting point for your child
Book a free 20–25 minute live assessment with one of our teachers. We'll recommend the most suitable starting level within the New Grasp curriculum before you enrol.
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