In a small stage based school, could we do grade based phonics classes?

If it works within the context and timetabling of your school then his model can work. However, it needs to be highly organised for it to work successfully. Consider things such as:

• Time slippage. How much time will be spent transitioning? You need efficient movement around the school, so you don't lose valuable teaching time
• what happens if a teacher is away? Or not replaced?
• avoid streaming these classes

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