Unlock the full power of the world-renowned Jolly Phonics programme in a single, high-impact training day led by a certified Jolly Phonics trainer and endorsed by the Department of Education. Whether you’re new to synthetic phonics or ready to move beyond the basics, this masterclass equips you with the confidence, resources, and proven techniques to accelerate every child’s reading and writing journey.
Why Join?
Official Training, Real Results – Delivered by one of Jolly Learning’s accredited trainers, with practical strategies aligned to CAPS and other major curricula.
Hands-On & Fully Interactive – Live demonstrations, micro-teaching practice, and instant feedback so you leave ready to teach tomorrow.
Comprehensive Resource Guidance – Know exactly which materials work best in class and at home, and learn how to use them step-by-step.
Department Support – The roll-out of Jolly Phonics in South African schools means you’ll gain skills students already need.
Agenda at a Glance
Time
Focus
Key Take-aways
08:00 – 12:00
Pupil Book 1 Essentials
· Teach the 42 basic sounds with confidence.
· Perfect letter formation & handwriting
support.
· Blend & segment for fluent reading &
spelling.
· Introduce tricky words the easy way.
· Use the assessment matrix to track
progress.
13:00 – 16:30
Pupil Book 2 Extensions
· New capital-letter formation & colour-coded alphabet.
· Alternative spellings, spelling rules & advanced vowels.
·Two-layout lesson structure for deeper comprehension.
·Creative storytelling techniques that boost vocabulary.
·Enhanced marking & assessment for growing readers.
All sessions include perceptual, fine- and gross-motor activities to support holistic literacy development.
You’ll Leave With…
A clear, structured template for every phonics lesson
Creative ideas to make reading fun and inclusive
Practical tools for accurate marking and progress tracking
Confidence to differentiate for struggling or advanced learners
A certificate of completion—evidence of CPD and curriculum alignment
Who Should Attend?
Foundation Phase & Grade R teachers
Teaching assistants & literacy coaches
Homeschooling parents seeking a proven system
School leaders overseeing English-language outcomes
Hi there
I enjoyed the training very much. It was engaging and well paced. I am thrilled to have the knowledge now and I hope that my children will be able to flourish.
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Jacqueline Kindo
Very well presented Thank you
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Christa Bennett
I really enjoyed it and are excited to use it next year.
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Ra-eesha February
The training was absolutely fantastic. The trainer was well prepared and engaged with content so well . I learned so much !!!
S
Su-aad Majiet
I had a great session with Stephanie , very informative!
Jolly Phonics Teacher's and Student Books
Jolly Phonics Teacher's and Student Books
