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Essential Letters and Sounds

ELS Essential Blending Books

A series of blending books matching the ELS progression

The Essential Blending Books are part of the Essential Letters and Sounds programme and include:

  • 23 Essential Blending Books fully aligned to the ELS progression, covering Reception and now including phases 2-4.
  • New books for every term of teaching in the ELS progression from the beginning of Reception Autumn 1 to the end of Reception Summer 2.
  • A selection of the books are available digitally on the Essential Letters and Sounds eBook Library.

Are you new to ELS?

This phonics programme follows the original 2007 Letters and Sounds progression. It is designed to ensure that all children learn to read well and make speedy progress. Find out more here.


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