In line with systematic phonics, all of our books offer step-by-step phonics progression starting from the very simple and progressing to the more complex parts of the alphabetic code. Each book has cumulative progression so that the previously learnt phonics skills will be covered repeatedly as the reader progresses, ensuring that the pupil has the opportunity to practise and consolidate the phonics skill. 

The Dandelion series for beginner readers starts by introducing the sounds of the alphabet at CVC-word level. Our catch-up decodables are action-packed, age-appropriate books for older readers with gaps in their phonics knowledge. Parallel series give the opportunity for pupils to have extra practice with a new and engaging storyline to do this with. 

Each book has the target phonics listed so that the educator can identify this with ease. A ‘reading practice’ page is included in the catch-up series to help prepare pupils for a successful reading experience.

The following charts show the phonics progression, or scope and sequence, of the books.