RCI-01765 · Decoding

Decoding — Early Years Advanced Masterclass · Self-Paced

Use flexible strategies to unlock unfamiliar words accurately and independently. This version is designed for ages 4–6 at advanced level through independent digital learning.

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What you should be able to do

  • Develop secure word attack strategies with sophisticated analysis and control.
  • Develop increasingly independent syllable decoding with sophisticated analysis and control.
  • Develop applied morphology with sophisticated analysis and control.
  • Develop confident self-correction with sophisticated analysis and control.
  • Apply Decoding skills through deep guided study appropriate to ages 4–6.
  • Reflect on progress, explain strategies used and identify a clear next step.

Course journey

Unit 1 · Decode the PatternFocus: word attack strategies

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 4–6.

Unit 2 · Syllable StrategyFocus: syllable decoding

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 4–6.

Unit 3 · Meaningful Word PartsFocus: morphology

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 4–6.

Unit 4 · Independent ReadingFocus: self-correction

Learn, practise, apply and reflect through activities adapted to ages 4–6.

How learning is evidenced

Practice evidence

Short activities, reading responses, writing tasks, discussion or applied practice depending on the pathway.

Completion task

A final age- and level-appropriate task demonstrating the key course outcomes. Successful completion can generate an RCI certificate of completion; it is not presented as a regulated qualification.

Who this pathway is for

This pathway is designed for Early Years learners (ages 4–6) who want to develop word attack strategies, syllable decoding, morphology, self-correction at Advanced level.

Progression

After completion, learners can move into a higher-level pathway within Decoding, apply the skill in another literacy domain, join a Reading Ambassador pathway, or continue through the Reading Passport and Literacy App.

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