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<p>There is a significant body of evidence that demonstrates that systematic phonics
is a highly effective method for teaching early reading. According to the Education
Endowment Foundation, phonics approaches have been consistently found to be effective
in supporting younger readers to master the basics of reading, with an average impact
of an additional 4 months’ progress. Research suggests that phonics is particularly
beneficial for younger pupils (4 to 7 year-olds) as they begin to read. Teaching phonics
is more effective on average than other approaches to early reading (such as whole
language or alphabetic approaches).</p><p>The Department is investing £26 million
in a national network of English hubs to support local schools in developing their
teaching practice, with a focus on systematic phonics. We are also funding 6 Phonics
Partnerships and a series of Phonics Roadshows, to spread good practice and improve
phonics teaching.</p>
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