After baseline assessments, students are placed into one of two learning groups within G1. These groups are designed to provide targeted support and challenge, ensuring optimal growth for everyone.

• The Sun Group focuses on developing essential early literacy skills. We immerse students in Phase 2 phonics through interactive methods like songs and TPR (Total Physical Response), which uses actions to reinforce memory. Learning is structured and sequential: each week, our reading and spelling activities directly align with the new sounds being taught. This builds a solid understanding of how letters form words. We complement this with the Cambridge Power Up curriculum, which provides a vibrant context for developing vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills in a supportive, interactive environment.

• Students in the Mercury Group are ready to expand upon their existing phonics knowledge, exploring Phase 3 sounds, including letter blends. The focus here shifts towards greater fluency—applying these skills to more complex reading passages, developing writing confidence through sentence-level work, and enhancing comprehension. Using the Cambridge Power Up series, we challenge these learners to use English more independently and creatively, fostering critical thinking and communication skills.