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Read now: The Impact of Rocket Phonics Next Steps
Rocket Phonics First Steps works. Across the research sample, all participants, including SLT and nursery practitioners, said that they could see an impact on children’s progress and development across a range of areas.
This report shares the experiences of schools involved in trialling Rocket Phonics First Steps, and sets out what this means for those considering adopting a new SSP programme for children in Early Years. The report draws on qualitative data from 11 UK primary schools with EYFS provision, one special school and one independent standalone nursery.
Written by Melissa Mackinlay, Independent Education and Market Research Consultant

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A story-based phonics approach that really works!View Series
First Steps
Create a firm foundation for literacy with a fun introductory phonics programme based on Phases 1–2 of Letters and Sounds.View Series
Systematic Synthetic Phonics
Equip children for success in phonics and literacy with a complete Systematic Synthetic Phonics programme aligned to Letters and Sounds. DfE validated!View Series
Next Steps
Consolidate phonics and develop key literacy skills with Rocket Phonics Next Steps for ages 6-7.View Series
What teachers are saying about our Rocket Phonics resources...
We are now in the best position we have ever been with regards to phonics and reading. We have transformed the attitude towards phonics amongst adults in school (who now believe children 'can' do it!) and our children (who now believe phonics is fun!).
Amy Brookes, Phonics and Reading Lead Review of Rocket PhonicsMy preschool staff are really enjoying teaching the phonics scheme! The children are really enjoying learning the sounds.
Sophie Wyatt, Reading and Early Phonics Lead Review of Rocket PhonicsRocket Phonics First Steps works. Across the research sample, all participants, including SLT and nursery practitioners, said that they could see an impact on children’s progress and development across a range of areas. “We’ve seen the benefit on children’s acquisition of phonics sounds and how they’re learning and retaining those, developing phoneme grapheme correspondence which means they’re readier to start a formal programme [in Reception]
Impact Report Evaluating the impact of Rocket Phonics First Steps on learners and teachers in early years education
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