An OTLA project by Haringey Adult Learning Service to facilitate the use of Post-16 phonics approaches across their service and institute a phonics based spelling club.
This project focused on facilitating the use of Post-16 Phonics approaches generally and instituting a phonics-based spelling club. The project also aimed to foster meaningful collaboration between tutors, volunteers, support staff and learners.
The project delivered a series of CPD and support sessions for frontline staff and volunteers as well as tutors and curriculum leads. Learners were encouraged to explore how spelling had impacted on their lives and study, and to take a proactive role in understanding the phonics approach and evaluating the lesson activities in continuous feedback. Tutors reported that learner confidence in spelling improved through the introduction of phonics based ‘slot’ in lessons and for ESOL learners progress in class had increased rapidly in conjunction with attendance at 'spelling clubs'.
OTLA Phase 6 (English)