Validated SSP Programmes
Choosing the best programme for your school is a key decision for all school leaders.
Phonics should be taught as part of the approach to develop early reading, as part of an systematic synthetic phonics programme (SSP).
An SSP programme is one that provides:
• all that is essential to teach SSP to children in reception and key stage 1 years of mainstream primary schools;
• sufficient support for children in reception and key stage 1 to become fluent readers;
• a structured route for most children to meet or exceed the expected standard in the year one phonics screening check;
• all national curriculum expectations for word reading through decoding by the end of key stage 1
'The school's leadership team is confident that their chosen SSP programme will ensure success for all pupils, particularly the lowest 20% pupils. They adopt one systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) programme that they teach with fidelity, consistency and continuity from Reception to Y2.'English Hub Challenge Checklist 2020
Phonics should be taught as part of the approach to develop early reading
DfE validated SSP Programmes
Please find below the current list of validated SSP programmes, as of September 2022. To find the best SSP programme for you and your school, please select from the options below. For more information, please get in contact.
If you haven't yet chosen an SSP for your school or if you would like support with your chosen SSP, please book a FREE Early Reading Audit with one of our Leads. Click here to complete your self-referral form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Please click here for contact details for each validated SSP programme.
Or click here for further details on the Government website.
